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2023 Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Southeast Region

37 Ranked Colleges
3,918 Degrees Awarded
$101,920 Avg Salary
Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Pharmacy for a Doctorate

Veterans have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Pharmacy for a Doctorate” ranking.

In 2020-2021, 20,393 people earned their degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences, making the major the 53rd most popular in the United States. In 2019-2020, pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $95,543 and had an average of $23,251 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southeast region, there were 5,388 pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $95,383 and $21,515 respectively.

For this year’s “Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Pharmacy for a Doctorate” ranking, we looked at 37 colleges that offer a degree in pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality pharmacy/pharmaceutical sciences programs as well as strong veteran support.

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

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Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Pharmacy for a Doctorate

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

Top 25 Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Doctor’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 Pharmacy for a Doctorate. University of Florida is a large school located in Gainesville, Florida that handed out 279 doctorate’s pharmacy degrees in 2020-2021.

UF also made our “Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #1.Among the 53,372 students enrolled at UF, 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 qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. UF 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 97%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

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

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Out of the 37 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Pharmacy 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. UNC Chapel Hill is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 168 doctorate’s pharmacy degrees to qualified students.

UNC Chapel Hill not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Doctor’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 tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $0. During this same period, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. UNC Chapel Hill does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 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 UNC Chapel Hill Veteran Student Life Report

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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 #3 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Pharmacy for a Doctorate list. This large school is located in Lexington, Kentucky, and it awarded 149 doctorate’s pharmacy degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UK, the school also landed the #14 spot in our “Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Of the 29,986 students enrolled at University of Kentucky, 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 tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $0. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of Kentucky offers credit for military training for eligible students.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 86%. 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 UK Veteran Student Life Report

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Virginia Commonwealth University. The school came in at #4 for the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Pharmacy for a Doctorate. Virginia Commonwealth University is located in Richmond, Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 128 doctorate’s pharmacy degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at VCU, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.According to our most recent data, VCU 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. 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.

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

Out of the 37 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Pharmacy for a Doctorate that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Mississippi landed the #5 spot on the list. Ole Miss is located in University, Mississippi and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 139 doctorate’s pharmacy degrees to qualified students.

Ole Miss did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list.According to our most recent data, Ole Miss supports 21,014 students, and 46 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 22 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $11,346. 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.

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 Ole Miss]](/colleges/university-of-mississippi-main-campus/student-life/veterans/)

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Auburn University
Auburn, Alabama

Auburn University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Pharmacy for a Doctorate ranking. Auburn University is a public institution located in Auburn, Alabama. The school has a large population, and it awarded 157 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Auburn also took the #6 spot in our “Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Of the 30,737 students enrolled at Auburn, 1,499 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 746 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $8,423. During this same period, 68 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Auburn offers credit for military training for eligible students.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 92%. 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 Auburn University]](/colleges/auburn-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Belmont University
Nashville, Tennessee

Belmont University landed the #7 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Pharmacy for a Doctorate ranking. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 80 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s pharmacy students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Belmont, the school also landed the #13 spot in our “Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Of the 8,204 students enrolled at Belmont University, 343 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 227 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $9,102. In addition to receiving other benefits, 146 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%.

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

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Samford University
Birmingham, Alabama

With a ranking of #8, Samford University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Pharmacy for a Doctorate list. This medium-sized school is located in Birmingham, Alabama, and it awarded 125 doctorate’s pharmacy degrees in 2020-2021.

Samford not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list.Our most recent data shows that 162 of the 5,729 students enrolled at Samford were GI Bill® students, of which 101 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $15,201. To help with additional expenses, 36 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Samford does offer 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 87%.

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

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Campbell University
Buies Creek, North Carolina

Campbell University landed the #9 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Pharmacy for a Doctorate ranking. Campbell University is located in Buies Creek, North Carolina and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 97 doctorate’s pharmacy degrees to qualified students.

Campbell also made our “Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #18.Among the 5,964 students enrolled at Campbell, 45 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 28 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $14,969. In addition to receiving other benefits, 8 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Campbell 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 Campbell Veteran Student Life Report

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University of South Carolina - Columbia did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Pharmacy for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #10. Columbia, South Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s pharmacy degrees to 108 students in 2020-2021.

UofSC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 on our “Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list.Our most recent data shows that 1,609 of the 35,470 students enrolled at University of South Carolina - Columbia were GI Bill® students, of which 651 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $8,453. To help with additional expenses, 33 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of South Carolina - Columbia does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 90%. 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 University of South Carolina - Columbia Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences ranked #11 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Pharmacy for a Doctorate list. This small school is located in Little Rock, Arkansas, and it awarded 108 doctorate’s pharmacy degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UAMS, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Among the 2,907 students enrolled at UAMS, 92 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 56 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $5,673. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

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 Arkansas for Medical Sciences]](/colleges/university-of-arkansas-for-medical-sciences/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Georgia
Athens, Georgia

University of Georgia came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Pharmacy for a Doctorate ranking. University of Georgia is located in Athens, Georgia and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 134 doctorate’s pharmacy degrees to qualified students.

UGA did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list.Among the 39,147 students enrolled at University of Georgia, 9 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 3 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $7,402. During this same period, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

With a freshman retention rate of 94%, 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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Mercer University
Macon, Georgia

Mercer University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Pharmacy for a Doctorate ranking. Mercer is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Macon, Georgia. It awarded 138 doctorate’s pharmacy degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree vets studying pharmacy list, Mercer has also earned the #15 rank in our “Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 15 of the 9,006 students enrolled at Mercer were GI Bill® students, of which 11 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $10,244. To help with additional expenses, 3 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 87%. 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 Mercer University Veteran Student Life Report

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University of South Florida - Main Campus came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Pharmacy for a Doctorate ranking. Tampa, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s pharmacy degrees to 92 students in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree vets studying pharmacy list, USF Tampa has also earned the #23 rank in our “Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 2,211 of the 50,626 students enrolled at University of South Florida - Main Campus were GI Bill® students, of which 1,241 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $4,943. On top of their other funding sources, 13 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of South Florida - Main Campus does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 92%, 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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Hampton University
Hampton, Virginia

With a ranking of #15, Hampton University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Pharmacy for a Doctorate list. Hampton is a private not-for-profit institution located in Hampton, Virginia. The school has a small population, and it awarded 36 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Our most recent data shows that 34 of the 3,516 students enrolled at Hampton University were GI Bill® students, of which 24 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $5,739. During this same period, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

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Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University landed the #16 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Pharmacy for a Doctorate ranking. Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is a public institution located in Tallahassee, Florida. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 106 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Our most recent data shows that 21 of the 9,184 students enrolled at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University were GI Bill® students, of which 8 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $11,764. 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 85%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Florida A&M University]](/colleges/florida-agricultural-and-mechanical-university/student-life/veterans/)

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East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, Tennessee

East Tennessee State University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Pharmacy for a Doctorate ranking. Located in Johnson City, Tennessee, this fairly large public school handed out 75 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s pharmacy students in 2020-2021.

ETSU also took the #25 spot in our “Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Of the 13,713 students enrolled at East Tennessee State University, 6 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 3 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $25,115. 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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Palm Beach Atlantic University
West Palm Beach, Florida

Palm Beach Atlantic University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Pharmacy for a Doctorate ranking. West Palm Beach, Florida is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s pharmacy degrees to 47 students in 2020-2021.

Our most recent data shows that 123 of the 3,704 students enrolled at Palm Beach Atlantic were GI Bill® students, of which 67 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $15,584. To help with additional expenses, 17 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Palm Beach Atlantic 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%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Palm Beach Atlantic University]](/colleges/palm-beach-atlantic-university-west-palm-beach/student-life/veterans/)

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Wingate University
Wingate, North Carolina

Wingate University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Pharmacy for a Doctorate ranking. This small school is located in Wingate, North Carolina, and it awarded 81 doctorate’s pharmacy degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the 3,653 students enrolled at Wingate University, 122 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 52 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $20,143. To help with additional expenses, 20 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 Wingate]](/colleges/wingate-university/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Louisiana at Monroe landed the #20 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Pharmacy for a Doctorate ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Monroe, Louisiana, and it awarded 86 doctorate’s pharmacy degrees in 2020-2021.

ULM also made our “Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #20.Among the 8,888 students enrolled at ULM, 268 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 104 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $6,837. 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.

Full University of Louisiana at Monroe Veteran Student Life Report

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With a ranking of #21, The University of Tennessee - Health Science Center did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Pharmacy for a Doctorate list. Located in Memphis, Tennessee, this small public school awarded 164 degrees to qualified doctorate’s pharmacy students in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree vets studying pharmacy list, UTHSC has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 72 of the 3,181 students enrolled at The University of Tennessee - Health Science Center were GI Bill® students, of which 48 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $14,121. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. The University of Tennessee - Health Science Center offers credit for military training for eligible students.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

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Lipscomb University
Nashville, Tennessee

Lipscomb University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Pharmacy for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #22. Lipscomb is a private not-for-profit institution located in Nashville, Tennessee. The school has a small population, and it awarded 49 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Lipscomb also made our “Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #19.Among the 4,884 students enrolled at Lipscomb University, 235 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 184 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $15,878. During this same period, 72 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 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Nova Southeastern University came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Pharmacy for a Doctorate ranking. Nova Southeastern University is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. It awarded 254 doctorate’s pharmacy degrees in 2020-2021.

NUS Florida also took the #17 spot in our “Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 522 of the 20,888 students enrolled at Nova Southeastern University were GI Bill® students, of which 335 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $12,213. In addition to receiving other benefits, 70 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%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at NUS Florida]](/colleges/nova-southeastern-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Harding University
Searcy, Arkansas

Harding University ranked #24 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Pharmacy for a Doctorate list. Searcy, Arkansas is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s pharmacy degrees to 46 students in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree vets studying pharmacy list, Harding has also earned the #24 rank in our “Best Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Of the 4,617 students enrolled at Harding, 3 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 2 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $5,932. 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 excellent freshman retention rate of 87%, 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 Harding University Veteran Student Life Report

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Xavier University of Louisiana
New Orleans, Louisiana

Xavier University of Louisiana ranked #25 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Pharmacy for a Doctorate list. Located in New Orleans, Louisiana, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 145 degrees to qualified doctorate’s pharmacy students in 2020-2021.

Among the 3,383 students enrolled at Xavier University of Louisiana, 105 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 25 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $11,637. 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.

Full Xavier University of Louisiana Veteran Student Life Report

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