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2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Registered Nursing for a Bachelor’s

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Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Registered Nursing for a Bachelor's

With all of the options veterans have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. 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 Southeast Region for Registered Nursing for a Bachelor’s” ranking is part of that endeavor.

With 266,651 degrees handed out in 2020-2021, registered nursing is the 3rd most popular major in the United States.

Across the Southeast region, there were 67,149 registered nursing graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the bachelor’s degree level specifically, there were 34,579 registered nursing graduates with average earnings and debt of $37,400 and $27,180 respectively.

This year’s “Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Registered Nursing for a Bachelor’s” ranking analyzed 249 colleges that offered a degree in registered nursing. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent registered nursing 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 registered nursing program at the school, veteran affordability, and veteran satisfaction. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Registered Nursing for a Bachelor’s

The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Registered Nursing for a Bachelor’s”.

Top 25 Best Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Southeast Region

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University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Florida. The school came in at #1 for the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Registered Nursing for a Bachelor’s. This large school is located in Gainesville, Florida, and it awarded 200 bachelors’s registered nursing degrees in 2020-2021.

UF did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list.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. 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%. With a freshman retention rate of 97%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

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East Carolina University
Greenville, North Carolina

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend East Carolina University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Registered Nursing for a Bachelor’s list. ECU is located in Greenville, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 343 bachelors’s registered nursing degrees to qualified students.

ECU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list.According to our most recent data, East Carolina University supports 28,798 students, and 8 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 4 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $11,409. In addition to receiving other benefits, 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 East Carolina University]](/colleges/east-carolina-university/student-life/veterans/)

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The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Out of the 249 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Registered Nursing for a Bachelor’s that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Alabama landed the #3 spot on the list. The University of Alabama is a large school located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama that handed out 491 bachelors’s registered nursing degrees in 2020-2021.

UA also claimed a top spot on our “Best Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.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 Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $7,975. To help with additional expenses, 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%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 87%.

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Out of the 249 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Registered Nursing for a Bachelor’s that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the #4 spot on the list. Chapel Hill, North Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelors’s registered nursing degrees to 106 students in 2020-2021.

UNC Chapel Hill not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list.Of the 30,092 students enrolled at UNC Chapel Hill, 1 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. 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 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%.

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University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky

Out of the 249 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Registered Nursing for a Bachelor’s that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Kentucky landed the #5 spot on the list. This large school is located in Lexington, Kentucky, and it awarded 293 bachelors’s registered nursing degrees in 2020-2021.

UK also claimed a top spot on our “Best Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in that analysis.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. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of Kentucky offers 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 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 University of Kentucky Veteran Student Life Report

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Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale ranked #6 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Registered Nursing for a Bachelor’s list. Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is a fairly large school located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida that handed out 474 bachelors’s registered nursing degrees in 2020-2021.

Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale also made our “Best Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #13.Of the 20,330 students enrolled at Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale, 75 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 56 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $17,004. During this same period, 21 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale offers credit for military training for eligible students.

Full Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale Veteran Student Life Report

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Virginia Commonwealth University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Registered Nursing for a Bachelor’s ranking, coming in at #7. VCU is a public institution located in Richmond, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 212 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

VCU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #16 on our “Best Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list.According to our most recent data, Virginia Commonwealth University supports 29,070 students, and 1 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 $13,085. 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 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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James Madison University
Harrisonburg, Virginia

With a ranking of #8, James Madison University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Registered Nursing for a Bachelor’s list. James Madison University is a public institution located in Harrisonburg, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 254 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our southeast region bachelor’s degree vets studying registered nursing list, JMU has also earned the #14 rank in our “Best Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 842 of the 21,594 students enrolled at JMU were GI Bill® students, of which 464 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $5,824. In addition to receiving other benefits, 3 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 89%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

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University of Miami
Coral Gables, Florida

University of Miami ranked #9 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Registered Nursing for a Bachelor’s list. U Miami is a private not-for-profit institution located in Coral Gables, Florida. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 249 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

U Miami also took the #4 spot in our “Best Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.According to our most recent data, University of Miami supports 17,809 students, and 4 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 4 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $22,198. On top of their other funding sources, 2 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 91%.

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University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, Arkansas

University of Arkansas ranked #10 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Registered Nursing for a Bachelor’s list. University of Arkansas is a public institution located in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 292 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

UARK excels when it comes to registered nursing quality. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.According to our most recent data, University of Arkansas supports 27,562 students, and 11 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 11 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $4,975. During this same period, 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%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 85%.

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University of Alabama at Birmingham did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Registered Nursing for a Bachelor’s ranking, coming in at #11. University of Alabama at Birmingham is a public institution located in Birmingham, Alabama. The school has a large population, and it awarded 367 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on this list, UAB is in the top on our “Best Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.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 Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $7,983. In addition to receiving other benefits, 15 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

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 UAB Veteran Student Life Report

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Old Dominion University
Norfolk, Virginia

Old Dominion University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Registered Nursing for a Bachelor’s ranking, coming in at #12. This large school is located in Norfolk, Virginia, and it awarded 239 bachelors’s registered nursing degrees in 2020-2021.

On top of its placing in this ranking, Old Dominion also did well on our “Best Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our “Best Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list.Of the 24,286 students enrolled at Old Dominion, 1 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 received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

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ECPI University
Virginia Beach, Virginia

ECPI University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Registered Nursing for a Bachelor’s ranking. ECPI University is located in Virginia Beach, Virginia and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 178 bachelors’s registered nursing degrees to qualified students.

Among the 14,353 students enrolled at ECPI University, 12 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 9 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $8,344. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida

Florida State University ranked #14 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Registered Nursing for a Bachelor’s list. Florida State is a large school located in Tallahassee, Florida that handed out 107 bachelors’s registered nursing degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Florida State is also in the top of our “Best Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in that analysis.According to our most recent data, Florida State University supports 43,569 students, and 8 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 8 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $6,819. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Florida State University 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%. With a freshman retention rate of 95%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full Florida State Veteran Student Life Report

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With a ranking of #15, University of South Carolina - Columbia did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Registered Nursing for a Bachelor’s list. This large school is located in Columbia, South Carolina, and it awarded 255 bachelors’s registered nursing degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UofSC, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.According to our most recent data, University of South Carolina - Columbia supports 35,470 students, and 1,609 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 651 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $8,453. During this same period, 33 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of South Carolina - Columbia 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 90%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

[Read full report on veteran student life at UofSC]](/colleges/university-of-south-carolina-columbia/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Louisville
Louisville, Kentucky

University of Louisville did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Registered Nursing for a Bachelor’s ranking, coming in at #16. Louisville, Kentucky is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelors’s registered nursing degrees to 265 students in 2020-2021.

UofL also claimed a top spot on our “Best Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our “Best Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list.Among the 22,211 students enrolled at University of Louisville, 17 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 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. 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%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at UofL]](/colleges/university-of-louisville/student-life/veterans/)

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Samford University
Birmingham, Alabama

With a ranking of #17, Samford University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Registered Nursing for a Bachelor’s list. This medium-sized school is located in Birmingham, Alabama, and it awarded 120 bachelors’s registered nursing degrees in 2020-2021.

Samford not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list.Among the 5,729 students enrolled at Samford, 162 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 101 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $15,201. On top of their other funding sources, 36 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Samford 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%. With a freshman retention rate of 87%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

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George Mason University
Fairfax, Virginia

George Mason University landed the #18 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Registered Nursing for a Bachelor’s ranking. George Mason University is a public institution located in Fairfax, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 180 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on this list, GMU is in the top on our “Best Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our “Best Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list.Among the 38,541 students enrolled at GMU, 2,334 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 1,583 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $10,710. On top of their other funding sources, 42 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. GMU 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 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

[Read full report on veteran student life at George Mason University]](/colleges/george-mason-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Auburn University
Auburn, Alabama

With a ranking of #19, Auburn University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Registered Nursing for a Bachelor’s list. Auburn University is a large school located in Auburn, Alabama that handed out 206 bachelors’s registered nursing degrees in 2020-2021.

Auburn also claimed a top spot on our “Best Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.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. In addition to receiving other benefits, 68 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Auburn does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

With a freshman retention rate of 92%, 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%.

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University of Mississippi
University, Mississippi

University of Mississippi landed the #20 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Registered Nursing for a Bachelor’s ranking. University, Mississippi is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelors’s registered nursing degrees to 292 students in 2020-2021.

Ole Miss also made our “Best Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #21.Our most recent data shows that 46 of the 21,014 students enrolled at Ole Miss were GI Bill® students, of which 22 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $11,346. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Ole Miss offers 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.

Full University of Mississippi Veteran Student Life Report

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Belmont University
Nashville, Tennessee

Belmont University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Registered Nursing for a Bachelor’s ranking, coming in at #21. This medium-sized school is located in Nashville, Tennessee, and it awarded 186 bachelors’s registered nursing degrees in 2020-2021.

Belmont excels when it comes to registered nursing quality. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our “Best Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list.According to our most recent data, Belmont University supports 8,204 students, and 343 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 227 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $9,102. On top of their other funding sources, 146 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Belmont 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%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Belmont]](/colleges/belmont-university/student-life/veterans/)

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The University of Tennessee - Knoxville ranked #22 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Registered Nursing for a Bachelor’s list. UT Knoxville is a large public school situated in Knoxville, Tennessee. It awarded 242 bachelors’s registered nursing degrees in 2020-2021.

UT Knoxville not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list.According to our most recent data, UT Knoxville supports 30,559 students, and 1,122 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 739 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $10,650. On top of their other funding sources, 8 students received scholarships 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%. With a freshman retention rate of 89%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

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University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, Mississippi

With a ranking of #23, University of Southern Mississippi did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Registered Nursing for a Bachelor’s list. University of Southern Mississippi is a public institution located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 203 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

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

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

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East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, Tennessee

East Tennessee State University landed the #24 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Registered Nursing for a Bachelor’s ranking. Located in Johnson City, Tennessee, this fairly large public school awarded 563 degrees to qualified bachelors’s registered nursing students in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on this list, ETSU is in the top on our “Best Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our “Best Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list.Among the 13,713 students enrolled at ETSU, 6 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 $25,115. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. ETSU offers credit for military training for eligible students.

[Read full report on veteran student life at ETSU]](/colleges/east-tennessee-state-university/student-life/veterans/)

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University of North Carolina at Greensboro came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Registered Nursing for a Bachelor’s ranking. University of North Carolina at Greensboro is a public institution located in Greensboro, North Carolina. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 218 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Our most recent data shows that 885 of the 19,764 students enrolled at UNC Greensboro were GI Bill® students, of which 329 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $5,723. In addition to receiving other benefits, 14 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. UNC Greensboro offers credit for military training for eligible students.

Full University of North Carolina at Greensboro Veteran Student Life Report

Rest of the Best 38 in Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Registered Nursing for a Bachelor’s

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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University of Virginia - Main Campus
Charlottesville, Virginia
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Marymount University
Arlington, Virginia
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Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, Florida
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Bellarmine University
Louisville, Kentucky
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Liberty University
Lynchburg, Virginia
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Georgia State University
Atlanta, Georgia
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Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, Georgia

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