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2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Human Development for a Master’s

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Most Veteran Friendly for Human Development for a Master's

When it comes to choosing a college, veterans have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. College Factual has developed its “Most Veteran Friendly for Human Development for a Master’s” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

In 2020-2021, 42,112 people earned their degree in human development and family studies, making the major the 44th most popular in the United States. In 2019-2020, human development and family studies graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $28,862 and had an average of $22,387 in loans still to pay off.

This year’s “Most Veteran Friendly for Human Development for a Master’s” ranking looked at 69 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in human development and family studies. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great human development and family studies programs and a strong support system for veterans and active service members.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the human development and family studies program at the school, veteran affordability, and veteran population. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Most Veteran Friendly for Human Development for a Master’s

The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Veteran Friendly for Human Development for a Master’s”.

Top 25 Best Human Development & Family Studies Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans

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University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida

Out of the 69 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly for Human Development for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Florida landed the #1 spot on the list. Located in Gainesville, Florida, this large public school handed out 17 diplomas to qualified masters’s human development students in 2020-2021.

UF also took the #17 spot in our “Best Human Development & Family Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 1 of the 53,372 students enrolled at University of Florida were GI Bill® students, of which 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 received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 97%. 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 University of Florida]](/colleges/university-of-florida/student-life/veterans/)

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Ohio State University - Main Campus. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Human Development for a Master’s list. Columbus, Ohio is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s human development degrees to 5 students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Ohio State, the school also landed the #20 spot in our “Best Human Development & Family Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking.Among the 61,369 students enrolled at Ohio State, 2 are 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. Ohio State offers credit for military training for eligible 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 school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 94%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, Alabama

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend The University of Alabama. The school came in at #3 for the Most Veteran Friendly for Human Development for a Master’s. UA is a large public school situated in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. It awarded 7 masters’s human development degrees in 2020-2021.

UA also took the #14 spot in our “Best Human Development & Family Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking.Among the 37,840 students enrolled at UA, 2,081 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 1,128 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $7,975. On top of their other funding sources, 357 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%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 87%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

[Read full report on veteran student life at UA]](/colleges/the-university-of-alabama/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky

Out of the 69 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly for Human Development for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Kentucky landed the #4 spot on the list. University of Kentucky is a large school located in Lexington, Kentucky that handed out 6 masters’s human development degrees in 2020-2021.

Our most recent data shows that 1 of the 29,986 students enrolled at University of Kentucky were GI Bill® students, of which 0 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $0. To help with additional expenses, 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 excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, 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%.

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

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend The University of Tennessee - Knoxville. The school came in at #5 for the Most Veteran Friendly for Human Development for a Master’s. This large school is located in Knoxville, Tennessee, and it awarded 30 masters’s human development degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UT Knoxville, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Human Development & Family Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 1,122 of the 30,559 students enrolled at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville were GI Bill® students, of which 739 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $10,650. During this same period, 8 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 89%. 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 The University of Tennessee - Knoxville Veteran Student Life Report

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Purdue University - Main Campus
West Lafayette, Indiana

With a ranking of #6, Purdue University - Main Campus did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Human Development for a Master’s list. West Lafayette, Indiana is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s human development degrees to 3 students in 2020-2021.

Purdue did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #23 on our “Best Human Development & Family Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list.Our most recent data shows that 1 of the 46,655 students enrolled at Purdue University - Main Campus were GI Bill® students, of which 1 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $7,765. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Purdue University - Main Campus does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 93%, 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 Purdue]](/colleges/purdue-university-main-campus/student-life/veterans/)

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East Carolina University
Greenville, North Carolina

With a ranking of #7, East Carolina University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Human Development for a Master’s list. ECU is located in Greenville, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 8 masters’s human development degrees to qualified students.

Among the 28,798 students enrolled at East Carolina University, 8 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 4 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $11,409. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

[Read full report on veteran student life at East Carolina University]](/colleges/east-carolina-university/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Missouri - Columbia did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Human Development for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #8. University of Missouri - Columbia is a public institution located in Columbia, Missouri. The school has a large population, and it awarded 23 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Mizzou also took the #24 spot in our “Best Human Development & Family Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking.According to our most recent data, University of Missouri - Columbia supports 31,089 students, and 5 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 5 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $3,384. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for 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 89%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Mizzou]](/colleges/university-of-missouri-columbia/student-life/veterans/)

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With a ranking of #9, Iowa State University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Human Development for a Master’s list. Iowa State University is a public institution located in Ames, Iowa. The school has a large population, and it awarded 8 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our master’s degree vets studying human development list, Iowa State has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Human Development & Family Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking.Of the 31,822 students enrolled at Iowa State University, 814 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 388 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $7,933. During this same period, 9 students received funds through 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 89%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

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Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, Michigan

Eastern Michigan University ranked #10 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Human Development for a Master’s list. Eastern Michigan University is a fairly large school located in Ypsilanti, Michigan that handed out 8 masters’s human development degrees in 2020-2021.

Among the 16,294 students enrolled at Eastern Michigan, 486 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 265 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $10,462. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

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Auburn University
Auburn, Alabama

With a ranking of #11, Auburn University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Human Development for a Master’s list. Auburn University is located in Auburn, Alabama and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 12 masters’s human development degrees to qualified students.

According to our most recent data, Auburn supports 30,737 students, and 1,499 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 746 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $8,423. On top of their other funding sources, 68 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%. With a freshman retention rate of 92%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

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

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Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, Virginia

Virginia Tech did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Human Development for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #12. Virginia Tech is a large public school situated in Blacksburg, Virginia. It awarded 9 masters’s human development degrees in 2020-2021.

Virginia Tech also took the #4 spot in our “Best Human Development & Family Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking.Among the 37,024 students enrolled at Virginia Tech, 119 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 108 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $12,314. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

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 Virginia Tech]](/colleges/virginia-polytechnic-institute-and-state-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Syracuse University
Syracuse, New York

Syracuse University ranked #13 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Human Development for a Master’s list. Syracuse, New York is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s human development degrees to 1 students in 2020-2021.

Syracuse did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #22 on our “Best Human Development & Family Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list.Our most recent data shows that 385 of the 21,322 students enrolled at Syracuse University were GI Bill® students, of which 250 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $20,840. During this same period, 217 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Syracuse University does offer credit for military training for eligible 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 school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 89%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full Syracuse Veteran Student Life Report

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North Dakota State University - Main Campus did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Human Development for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #14. This fairly large school is located in Fargo, North Dakota, and it awarded 7 masters’s human development degrees in 2020-2021.

North Dakota State University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #7 on our “Best Human Development & Family Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list.Our most recent data shows that 4 of the 12,846 students enrolled at North Dakota State University were GI Bill® students, of which 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 received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. North Dakota State University does offer credit for military training for eligible 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%.

Full North Dakota State University - Main Campus Veteran Student Life Report

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Texas Tech University
Lubbock, Texas

Texas Tech University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Human Development for a Master’s ranking. Texas Tech University is a large public school situated in Lubbock, Texas. It awarded 8 masters’s human development degrees in 2020-2021.

Texas Tech did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best Human Development & Family Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list.Among the 40,322 students enrolled at Texas Tech, 1,242 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 630 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $8,480. 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%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 87%.

Full Texas Tech University Veteran Student Life Report

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University of La Verne
La Verne, California

University of La Verne did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Human Development for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #16. ULV is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in La Verne, California. It awarded 39 masters’s human development degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our master’s degree vets studying human development list, ULV has also earned the #16 rank in our “Best Human Development & Family Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking.Among the 6,983 students enrolled at University of La Verne, 10 are 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 $11,536. During this same period, 1 students received scholarships through 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%.

Full ULV Veteran Student Life Report

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Arizona State University - Tempe came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Human Development for a Master’s ranking. This large school is located in Tempe, Arizona, and it awarded 16 masters’s human development degrees in 2020-2021.

According to our most recent data, ASU - Tempe supports 74,795 students, and 7,566 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 3,828 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $6,068. On top of their other funding sources, 672 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

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%.

Full Arizona State University - Tempe Veteran Student Life Report

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida

With a ranking of #18, Florida State University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Human Development for a Master’s list. Florida State is a public institution located in Tallahassee, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 1 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the 43,569 students enrolled at Florida State, 8 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 8 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $6,819. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Florida State does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

With a freshman retention rate of 95%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate 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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University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah

University of Utah did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Human Development for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #19. University of Utah is a large public school situated in Salt Lake City, Utah. It awarded 2 masters’s human development degrees in 2020-2021.

Among the 33,081 students enrolled at University of Utah, 1 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 0 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $0. During this same period, 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.

Full U of U Veteran Student Life Report

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Clemson University
Clemson, South Carolina

Clemson University ranked #20 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Human Development for a Master’s list. This large school is located in Clemson, South Carolina, and it awarded 21 masters’s human development degrees in 2020-2021.

Clemson also took the #2 spot in our “Best Human Development & Family Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 922 of the 26,406 students enrolled at Clemson were GI Bill® students, of which 429 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $8,920. To help with additional expenses, 15 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Clemson offers credit for military training for eligible students.

With a freshman retention rate of 94%, 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%.

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

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University of Nebraska - Lincoln ranked #21 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Human Development for a Master’s list. University of Nebraska - Lincoln is a public institution located in Lincoln, Nebraska. The school has a large population, and it awarded 38 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

UNL not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #15 on our “Best Human Development & Family Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list.Our most recent data shows that 690 of the 25,108 students enrolled at UNL were GI Bill® students, of which 344 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $6,374. In addition to receiving other benefits, 79 students received scholarships through 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%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 85%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

[Read full report on veteran student life at UNL]](/colleges/university-of-nebraska-lincoln/student-life/veterans/)

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Oklahoma State University - Main Campus landed the #22 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Human Development for a Master’s ranking. Oklahoma State University - Main Campus is a large school located in Stillwater, Oklahoma that handed out 26 masters’s human development degrees in 2020-2021.

OSU also made our “Best Human Development & Family Studies Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #21.Our most recent data shows that 1,038 of the 24,535 students enrolled at Oklahoma State University - Main Campus were GI Bill® students, of which 439 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $7,226. In addition to receiving other benefits, 39 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Oklahoma State University - Main Campus does offer credit for military training for eligible 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%. With a freshman retention rate of 85%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Oklahoma State University - Main Campus]](/colleges/oklahoma-state-university-main-campus/student-life/veterans/)

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Kansas State University
Manhattan, Kansas

Kansas State University came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Human Development for a Master’s ranking. Located in Manhattan, Kansas, this large public school awarded 32 degrees to qualified masters’s human development students in 2020-2021.

K -State also took the #13 spot in our “Best Human Development & Family Studies Master’s Degree Schools” ranking.Of the 20,854 students enrolled at K -State, 1,099 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 647 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $6,562. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. K -State does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

With a freshman retention rate of 87%, 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 Kansas State University]](/colleges/kansas-state-university/student-life/veterans/)

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With a ranking of #24, University of New Hampshire - Main Campus did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Human Development for a Master’s list. University of New Hampshire - Main Campus is a fairly large public school situated in Durham, New Hampshire. It awarded 10 masters’s human development degrees in 2020-2021.

According to our most recent data, UNH supports 14,348 students, and 37 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 24 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $20,247. In addition to receiving other benefits, 2 students qualified for 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%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 86%.

Full UNH Veteran Student Life Report

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Montclair State University
Montclair, New Jersey

Montclair State University ranked #25 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Human Development for a Master’s list. Montclair, New Jersey is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s human development degrees to 1 students in 2020-2021.

According to our most recent data, Montclair State University supports 21,005 students, and 337 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 186 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $10,727. In addition to receiving other benefits, 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%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Montclair State]](/colleges/montclair-state-university/student-life/veterans/)

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