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2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Nursing Practice for a Doctorate

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Most Veteran Friendly for Nursing Practice for a Doctorate

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for veterans. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Most Veteran Friendly for Nursing Practice for a Doctorate” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

In 2020-2021, 7,992 people earned their degree in nursing practice, making the major the 105th most popular in the United States.

This year’s “Most Veteran Friendly for Nursing Practice for a Doctorate” ranking analyzed 247 colleges that offered a degree in nursing practice. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent nursing practice programs, but they also offer a lot of support to veterans and active service members.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the nursing practice program at the school, veteran affordability, and veteran satisfaction. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Most Veteran Friendly for Nursing Practice for a Doctorate

The colleges and universities below are the best for doctor’s degree vets studying nursing practice.

Top 25 Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans

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University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Florida. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Nursing Practice for a Doctorate list. This large school is located in Gainesville, Florida, and it awarded 71 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UF, the school also landed the #24 spot in our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Among the 53,372 students enrolled at University of Florida, 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. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of Florida 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%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 97%.

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Out of the 247 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly for Nursing Practice for a Doctorate that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the #2 spot on the list. Located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, this large public school awarded 19 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s nursing practice students in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on this list, UNC Chapel Hill is in the top on our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in that analysis.According to our most recent data, UNC Chapel Hill supports 30,092 students, and 1 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 0 are 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. 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 95%. 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 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Veteran Student Life Report

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Out of the 247 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly for Nursing Practice for a Doctorate that were part of this year’s ranking, Virginia Commonwealth University landed the #3 spot on the list. Virginia Commonwealth University is located in Richmond, Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 7 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on this list, VCU is in the top on our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.Among the 29,070 students enrolled at VCU, 1 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 2 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $13,085. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received funds 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%.

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University of Kansas
Lawrence, Kansas

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Kansas. The school came in at #4 for the Most Veteran Friendly for Nursing Practice for a Doctorate. KU is a public institution located in Lawrence, Kansas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 46 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.

KU excels when it comes to nursing practice quality. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.Of the 26,744 students enrolled at KU, 70 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 40 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $10,917. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received scholarships 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 86%. 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 Kansas]](/colleges/university-of-kansas/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Kentucky. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Nursing Practice for a Doctorate list. Located in Lexington, Kentucky, this large public school awarded 28 degrees to qualified doctorate’s nursing practice students in 2020-2021.

Among the 29,986 students enrolled at University of Kentucky, 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 Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $0. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

With a freshman retention rate of 86%, 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%.

Full UK Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa

With a ranking of #6, University of Iowa did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Nursing Practice for a Doctorate list. Located in Iowa City, Iowa, this large public school handed out 3 degrees to qualified doctorate’s nursing practice students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Iowa is also in the top of our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in that analysis.Our most recent data shows that 1 of the 30,318 students enrolled at University of Iowa 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. University of Iowa offers credit for military training for eligible 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%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 88%.

Full Iowa Veteran Student Life Report

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Arizona State University - Tempe ranked #7 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Nursing Practice for a Doctorate list. This large school is located in Tempe, Arizona, and it awarded 77 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees in 2020-2021.

Our most recent data shows that 7,566 of the 74,795 students enrolled at Arizona State University - Tempe were GI Bill® students, of which 3,828 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $6,068. In addition to receiving other benefits, 672 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Arizona State University - Tempe offers credit for military training for eligible students.

With a freshman retention rate of 86%, 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%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Arizona State University - Tempe]](/colleges/arizona-state-university/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Alabama at Birmingham came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Nursing Practice for a Doctorate ranking. University of Alabama at Birmingham is located in Birmingham, Alabama and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 92 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees to qualified students.

According to our most recent data, University of Alabama at Birmingham supports 22,563 students, and 1,194 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 508 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $7,983. During this same period, 15 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of Alabama at Birmingham offers credit for military training for eligible 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%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 86%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at University of Alabama at Birmingham]](/colleges/university-of-alabama-at-birmingham/student-life/veterans/)

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Samford University
Birmingham, Alabama

Samford University landed the #9 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Nursing Practice for a Doctorate ranking. Samford is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Birmingham, Alabama. It awarded 25 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees in 2020-2021.

Samford not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #15 on our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools” list.According to our most recent data, Samford supports 5,729 students, and 162 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 101 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $15,201. In addition to receiving other benefits, 36 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 Samford]](/colleges/samford-university/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Wisconsin - Madison landed the #10 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Nursing Practice for a Doctorate ranking. UW - Madison is a large school located in Madison, Wisconsin that handed out 22 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees in 2020-2021.

UW - Madison excels when it comes to nursing practice quality. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools” list.Of the 44,640 students enrolled at University of Wisconsin - Madison, 4 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. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of Wisconsin - Madison 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 95%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full University of Wisconsin - Madison Veteran Student Life Report

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University of California - Los Angeles did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Nursing Practice for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #11. Located in Los Angeles, California, this large public school awarded 15 degrees to qualified doctorate’s nursing practice students in 2020-2021.

UCLA not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools” list.Our most recent data shows that 7 of the 44,589 students enrolled at University of California - Los Angeles were GI Bill® students, of which 4 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $8,071. On top of their other funding sources, 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 96%. 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 UCLA Veteran Student Life Report

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Texas Christian University ranked #12 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Nursing Practice for a Doctorate list. Texas Christian University is a fairly large school located in Fort Worth, Texas that handed out 6 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees in 2020-2021.

TCU also made our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #6.According to our most recent data, Texas Christian University supports 11,379 students, and 520 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 405 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $23,096. In addition to receiving other benefits, 343 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%. 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 TCU]](/colleges/texas-christian-university/student-life/veterans/)

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East Carolina University
Greenville, North Carolina

East Carolina University ranked #13 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Nursing Practice for a Doctorate list. East Carolina University is located in Greenville, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 43 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees to qualified students.

Of the 28,798 students enrolled at East Carolina University, 8 were 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. During this same period, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

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

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Creighton University
Omaha, Nebraska

Creighton University ranked #14 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Nursing Practice for a Doctorate list. Creighton is located in Omaha, Nebraska and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 28 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree vets studying nursing practice list, Creighton has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Among the 8,770 students enrolled at Creighton University, 278 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 185 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $10,575. In addition to receiving other benefits, 46 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 92%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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

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The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, Alabama

The University of Alabama did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Nursing Practice for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #15. UA is a large public school situated in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. It awarded 42 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees in 2020-2021.

According to our most recent data, The University of Alabama supports 37,840 students, and 2,081 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 1,128 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients 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 school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 87%, 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%.

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Marquette University
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Marquette University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Nursing Practice for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #16. Milwaukee, Wisconsin is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s nursing practice degrees to 13 students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Marquette, the school also landed the #21 spot in our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 140 of the 11,550 students enrolled at Marquette were GI Bill® students, of which 93 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $15,404. During this same period, 30 students received funds 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 88%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full Marquette University Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Miami
Coral Gables, Florida

With a ranking of #17, University of Miami did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Nursing Practice for a Doctorate list. Coral Gables, Florida is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s nursing practice degrees to 43 students in 2020-2021.

U Miami also claimed a top spot on our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.Among the 17,809 students enrolled at University of Miami, 4 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 4 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $22,198. During this same period, 2 students received funds through 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 91%, 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%.

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida

Florida State University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Nursing Practice for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #18. This large school is located in Tallahassee, Florida, and it awarded 19 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees in 2020-2021.

Among the 43,569 students enrolled at Florida State, 8 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 8 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $6,819. During this same period, 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%. 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 Florida State University]](/colleges/florida-state-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, Missouri

Saint Louis University landed the #19 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Nursing Practice for a Doctorate ranking. Saint Louis University is located in Saint Louis, Missouri and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 3 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on this list, SLU is in the top on our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in that analysis.According to our most recent data, SLU supports 12,229 students, and 5 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 1 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $25,162. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. SLU offers credit for military training for eligible 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%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 90%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

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University of Louisville
Louisville, Kentucky

With a ranking of #20, University of Louisville did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Nursing Practice for a Doctorate list. UofL is a large school located in Louisville, Kentucky that handed out 38 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees in 2020-2021.

Our most recent data shows that 17 of the 22,211 students enrolled at University of Louisville were GI Bill® students, of which 9 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $25,972. 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.

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 University of Louisville Veteran Student Life Report

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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ranked #21 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Nursing Practice for a Doctorate list. Located in Edwardsville, Illinois, this fairly large public school awarded 69 degrees to qualified doctorate’s nursing practice students in 2020-2021.

Our most recent data shows that 3 of the 12,860 students enrolled at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville were GI Bill® students, of which 2 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $23,082. During this same period, 0 students received scholarships 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 SIUE]](/colleges/southern-illinois-university-edwardsville/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, Mississippi

University of Southern Mississippi landed the #22 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Nursing Practice for a Doctorate ranking. University of Southern Mississippi is a fairly large school located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi that handed out 28 doctorate’s nursing practice degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the 14,606 students enrolled at Southern Miss, 351 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 226 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $3,605. 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.

[Read full report on veteran student life at University of Southern Mississippi]](/colleges/university-of-southern-mississippi/student-life/veterans/)

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With a ranking of #23, The University of Tennessee - Knoxville did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Nursing Practice for a Doctorate list. Knoxville, Tennessee is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s nursing practice degrees to 33 students in 2020-2021.

Of the 30,559 students enrolled at UT Knoxville, 1,122 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 739 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $10,650. In addition to receiving other benefits, 8 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. UT Knoxville 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%. With a freshman retention rate of 89%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full The University of Tennessee - Knoxville Veteran Student Life Report

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George Washington University
Washington, District of Columbia

George Washington University ranked #24 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Nursing Practice for a Doctorate list. Washington, District of Columbia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s nursing practice degrees to 15 students in 2020-2021.

GWU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #17 on our “Best Nursing Practice Doctor’s Degree Schools” list.Our most recent data shows that 1 of the 27,017 students enrolled at GWU 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 $3,185. To help with additional expenses, 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 88%. 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 George Washington University Veteran Student Life Report

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Drexel University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Drexel University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Nursing Practice for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #25. Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, this large private not-for-profit school awarded 14 degrees to qualified doctorate’s nursing practice students in 2020-2021.

Of the 23,589 students enrolled at Drexel, 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 tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $0. 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.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 88%. 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 Drexel University]](/colleges/drexel-university/student-life/veterans/)

Rest of the Best 38 in Most Veteran Friendly for Nursing Practice for a Doctorate

Not only did these schools make the top 38 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:

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Gonzaga University
Spokane, Washington
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Wayne State University
Detroit, Michigan
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Brandman University
Irvine, California
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University of Arizona
Tucson, Arizona
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James Madison University
Harrisonburg, Virginia
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University of Virginia - Main Campus
Charlottesville, Virginia
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University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, Arkansas
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Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, Arizona
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Catholic University of America
Washington, District of Columbia
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Belmont University
Nashville, Tennessee
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