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2023 Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Middle Atlantic Region

30 Ranked Colleges
1,701 Degrees Awarded
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Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Engineering for a Doctorate

Veterans have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Engineering for a Doctorate” ranking is part of that endeavor.

With 198,468 degrees handed out in 2020-2021, engineering is the 7th most popular major in the United States. In 2019-2020, engineering graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $68,653 and had an average of $23,855 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Middle Atlantic region, there were 33,608 engineering graduates with average earnings and debt of $69,391 and $24,393 respectively.

This year’s “Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Engineering for a Doctorate” ranking analyzed 30 colleges that offered a degree in engineering. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent engineering programs, but they also offer a lot of support to veterans and active service members.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as veteran satisfaction, veteran affordability, and overall quality of the engineering program at the school. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Engineering for a Doctorate

The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Engineering for a Doctorate”.

Top 25 Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Middle Atlantic Region

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Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Carnegie Mellon University. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Engineering for a Doctorate list. Carnegie Mellon is a fairly large school located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania that handed out 144 doctorate’s engineering degrees in 2020-2021.

Carnegie Mellon did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list.According to our most recent data, Carnegie Mellon University supports 13,519 students, and 117 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 72 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $18,422. On top of their other funding sources, 36 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 5 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 96%.

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Cornell University
Ithaca, New York

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Cornell University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Engineering for a Doctorate list. Cornell University is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Ithaca, New York. It awarded 118 doctorate’s engineering degrees in 2020-2021.

Cornell not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list.Our most recent data shows that 2 of the 23,620 students enrolled at Cornell were GI Bill® students, of which 2 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $12,780. On top of their other funding sources, 2 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 96%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

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Rutgers University - New Brunswick
New Brunswick, New Jersey

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Rutgers University - New Brunswick. The school came in at #3 for the Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Engineering for a Doctorate. New Brunswick, New Jersey is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s engineering degrees to 80 students in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree vets studying engineering list, Rutgers New Brunswick has also earned the #17 rank in our “Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.According to our most recent data, Rutgers New Brunswick supports 50,411 students, and 1 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 3 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $3,625. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Rutgers New Brunswick does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 93%. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Rutgers University - New Brunswick]](/colleges/rutgers-university-new-brunswick/student-life/veterans/)

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Out of the 30 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Engineering for a Doctorate that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Maryland - College Park landed the #4 spot on the list. UMCP is a large school located in College Park, Maryland that handed out 132 doctorate’s engineering degrees in 2020-2021.

UMCP did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list.Among the 40,709 students enrolled at UMCP, 16 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 13 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $1,716. In addition to receiving other benefits, 8 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 95%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full UMCP Veteran Student Life Report

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George Washington University
Washington, District of Columbia

Out of the 30 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Engineering for a Doctorate that were part of this year’s ranking, George Washington University landed the #5 spot on the list. George Washington University is a large school located in Washington, District of Columbia that handed out 28 doctorate’s engineering degrees in 2020-2021.

GWU also made our “Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #9.Among the 27,017 students enrolled at George Washington University, 1 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 1 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $3,185. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 88%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at GWU]](/colleges/george-washington-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Rochester Institute of Technology did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Engineering for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #6. Rochester Institute of Technology is a fairly large school located in Rochester, New York that handed out 17 doctorate’s engineering degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at RIT, the school also landed the #19 spot in our “Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 1 of the 16,158 students enrolled at RIT were GI Bill® students, of which 1 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $17,424. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. RIT does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at RIT]](/colleges/rochester-institute-of-technology/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

University of Pennsylvania ranked #7 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Engineering for a Doctorate list. University of Pennsylvania is a large school located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that handed out 58 doctorate’s engineering degrees in 2020-2021.

UPenn did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list.Of the 26,552 students enrolled at UPenn, 324 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 131 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $19,383. To help with additional expenses, 78 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 95%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

[Read full report on veteran student life at University of Pennsylvania]](/colleges/university-of-pennsylvania/student-life/veterans/)

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Drexel University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Drexel University landed the #8 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Engineering for a Doctorate ranking. Drexel is a large school located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that handed out 43 doctorate’s engineering degrees in 2020-2021.

Drexel also made our “Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #20.Of the 23,589 students enrolled at Drexel University, 2 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 0 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $0. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Drexel University offers credit for military training for eligible students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 88%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Drexel University]](/colleges/drexel-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Syracuse University
Syracuse, New York

Syracuse University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Engineering for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #9. Syracuse University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Syracuse, New York. The school has a large population, and it awarded 32 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Syracuse not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #18 on our “Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list.Among the 21,322 students enrolled at Syracuse University, 385 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 250 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $20,840. During this same period, 217 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 89%.

Full Syracuse University Veteran Student Life Report

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With a ranking of #10, New Jersey Institute of Technology did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Engineering for a Doctorate list. New Jersey Institute of Technology is a fairly large public school situated in Newark, New Jersey. It awarded 45 doctorate’s engineering degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at NJIT, the school also landed the #21 spot in our “Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.Among the 11,652 students enrolled at New Jersey Institute of Technology, 164 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 83 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $10,409. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 89%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

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New York University
New York, New York

New York University landed the #11 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Engineering for a Doctorate ranking. New York, New York is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s engineering degrees to 41 students in 2020-2021.

NYU also took the #15 spot in our “Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.Among the 52,775 students enrolled at NYU, 1 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 1 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $6,388. On top of their other funding sources, 1 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

With a freshman retention rate of 90%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

[Read full report on veteran student life at NYU]](/colleges/new-york-university/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus ranked #12 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Engineering for a Doctorate list. Pitt is a large school located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania that handed out 59 doctorate’s engineering degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Pitt, the school also landed the #16 spot in our “Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.According to our most recent data, Pitt supports 32,277 students, and 509 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 364 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $16,281. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 93%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, Maryland

Johns Hopkins University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Engineering for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #13. Baltimore, Maryland is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s engineering degrees to 92 students in 2020-2021.

Johns Hopkins also made our “Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #5.According to our most recent data, Johns Hopkins supports 28,890 students, and 4 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 2 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $1,793. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 97%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Johns Hopkins University Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Rochester
Rochester, New York

University of Rochester ranked #14 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Engineering for a Doctorate list. University of Rochester is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Rochester, New York. It awarded 22 doctorate’s engineering degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at University of Rochester, the school also landed the #14 spot in our “Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.Of the 11,741 students enrolled at University of Rochester, 7 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 3 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $14,872. To help with additional expenses, 1 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 92%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

[Read full report on veteran student life at University of Rochester]](/colleges/university-of-rochester/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Delaware
Newark, Delaware

University of Delaware ranked #15 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Engineering for a Doctorate list. Located in Newark, Delaware, this large public school handed out 49 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s engineering students in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree vets studying engineering list, UD has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.Of the 23,613 students enrolled at UD, 364 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 188 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $8,229. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 90%. The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

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Rowan University
Glassboro, New Jersey

Rowan University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Engineering for a Doctorate ranking. Glassboro, New Jersey is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s engineering degrees to 8 students in 2020-2021.

Among the 19,678 students enrolled at Rowan, 423 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 221 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $10,069. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Rowan does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

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Clarkson University
Potsdam, New York

Clarkson University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Engineering for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #17. Clarkson University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Potsdam, New York. The school has a small population, and it awarded 18 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Clarkson also took the #22 spot in our “Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.Of the 4,025 students enrolled at Clarkson, 67 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 33 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $27,482. During this same period, 38 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 87%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full Clarkson Veteran Student Life Report

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University at Buffalo
Buffalo, New York

University at Buffalo came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Engineering for a Doctorate ranking. Buffalo, New York is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s engineering degrees to 69 students in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree vets studying engineering list, University at Buffalo has also earned the #23 rank in our “Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.According to our most recent data, University at Buffalo supports 32,347 students, and 382 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 195 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $7,050. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 87%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at University at Buffalo]](/colleges/university-at-buffalo/student-life/veterans/)

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Morgan State University
Baltimore, Maryland

With a ranking of #19, Morgan State University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Engineering for a Doctorate list. Located in Baltimore, Maryland, this medium-sized public school awarded 13 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s engineering students in 2020-2021.

Among the 7,634 students enrolled at Morgan State University, 227 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 66 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $4,620. To help with additional expenses, 2 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Morgan State University does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

Full Morgan State Veteran Student Life Report

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Villanova University
Villanova, Pennsylvania

Villanova University came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Engineering for a Doctorate ranking. Villanova University is a fairly large school located in Villanova, Pennsylvania that handed out 17 doctorate’s engineering degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Villanova, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 997 of the 11,032 students enrolled at Villanova University were GI Bill® students, of which 824 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $6,584. To help with additional expenses, 41 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 96%. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Villanova Veteran Student Life Report

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Columbia University in the City of New York landed the #21 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Engineering for a Doctorate ranking. Located in New York, New York, this large private not-for-profit school awarded 87 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s engineering students in 2020-2021.

Columbia also made our “Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #6.Of the 30,135 students enrolled at Columbia University in the City of New York, 739 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 467 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $22,069. To help with additional expenses, 328 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. With a freshman retention rate of 95%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Columbia]](/colleges/columbia-university-in-the-city-of-new-york/student-life/veterans/)

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Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, New York

Stony Brook University landed the #22 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Engineering for a Doctorate ranking. SUNY Stony Brook is located in Stony Brook, New York and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 47 doctorate’s engineering degrees to qualified students.

SUNY Stony Brook not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #25 on our “Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list.According to our most recent data, Stony Brook University supports 26,782 students, and 208 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 127 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $8,244. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 90%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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Stevens Institute of Technology came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Engineering for a Doctorate ranking. Stevens Institute of Technology is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Hoboken, New Jersey. It awarded 36 doctorate’s engineering degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree vets studying engineering list, Stevens has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 48 of the 7,257 students enrolled at Stevens Institute of Technology were GI Bill® students, of which 31 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $17,200. In addition to receiving other benefits, 12 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 93%.

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Princeton University
Princeton, New Jersey

With a ranking of #24, Princeton University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Engineering for a Doctorate list. Princeton is a medium-sized school located in Princeton, New Jersey that handed out 61 doctorate’s engineering degrees in 2020-2021.

Princeton not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list.According to our most recent data, Princeton supports 7,853 students, and 24 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 5 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $27,256. In addition to receiving other benefits, 8 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 4 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full Princeton Veteran Student Life Report

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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Engineering for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #25. Located in Troy, New York, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 57 degrees to qualified doctorate’s engineering students in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree vets studying engineering list, RPI has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.According to our most recent data, RPI supports 7,501 students, and 104 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 72 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $23,164. To help with additional expenses, 59 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 91%. The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

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