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2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Health Professions for a Doctorate

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Most Veteran Friendly for Health Professions for a Doctorate

When it comes to choosing a college, veterans have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. 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 Health Professions for a Doctorate” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

Health Professions is one of the most popular majors in the nation, ranking 2nd of all the majors we analyze. In 2020-2021, 977,800 degrees were awarded to students with this major. In 2019-2020, health professions graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $47,927 and had an average of $20,846 in loans still to pay off.

For this year’s “Most Veteran Friendly for Health Professions for a Doctorate” ranking, we looked at 544 colleges that offer a degree in health professions. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great health professions programs and a strong support system for veterans and active service members.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the health professions program at the school, veteran affordability, and veteran population. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Most Veteran Friendly for Health Professions for a Doctorate

The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Veteran Friendly for Health Professions for a Doctorate”.

Top 25 Best Health Professions Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans

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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 for Health Professions for a Doctorate. UF is a public institution located in Gainesville, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 682 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.

On top of its placing in this ranking, UF also did well on our “Best Health Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 5% of all schools in this category.Of the 53,372 students enrolled at University of Florida, 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 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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Out of the 544 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly for Health Professions for a Doctorate that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor landed the #2 spot on the list. Located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, this large public school handed out 442 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s health professions students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, U-M is also in the top of our “Best Health Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in that analysis.Our most recent data shows that 570 of the 47,907 students enrolled at U-M were GI Bill® students, of which 325 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $27,058. 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.

With a freshman retention rate of 96%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor]](/colleges/university-of-michigan-ann-arbor/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Southern California
Los Angeles, California

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Southern California. The school came in at #3 for the Most Veteran Friendly for Health Professions for a Doctorate. University of Southern California is located in Los Angeles, California and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 816 doctorate’s health professions degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at USC, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best Health Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Among the 46,287 students enrolled at University of Southern California, 1,311 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 862 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $20,487. To help with additional expenses, 388 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of Southern California 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 undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. With a freshman retention rate of 91%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

[Read full report on veteran student life at USC]](/colleges/university-of-southern-california/student-life/veterans/)

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Out of the 544 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly for Health Professions for a Doctorate that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the #4 spot on the list. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a large public school situated in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. It awarded 555 doctorate’s health professions degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on this list, UNC Chapel Hill is in the top on our “Best Health Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.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. On top of their other funding sources, 0 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 95%, 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 UNC Chapel Hill Veteran Student Life Report

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Texas A&M University - College Station. The school came in at #5 for the Most Veteran Friendly for Health Professions for a Doctorate. Located in College Station, Texas, this large public school awarded 377 degrees to qualified doctorate’s health professions students in 2020-2021.

Of the 70,418 students enrolled at Texas A&M College Station, 5 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 $4,925. 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.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 94%, 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 Texas A&M College Station Veteran Student Life Report

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Purdue University - Main Campus
West Lafayette, Indiana

Purdue University - Main Campus did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Health Professions for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #6. Purdue University - Main Campus is a large public school situated in West Lafayette, Indiana. It awarded 192 doctorate’s health professions degrees in 2020-2021.

Purdue also claimed a top spot on our “Best Health Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools reviewed in that analysis.Our most recent data shows that 1 of the 46,655 students enrolled at Purdue University - Main Campus were GI Bill® students, of which 1 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $7,765. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Purdue University - Main Campus 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 93%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Purdue]](/colleges/purdue-university-main-campus/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Washington - Seattle Campus landed the #7 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Health Professions for a Doctorate ranking. Seattle, Washington is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s health professions degrees to 687 students in 2020-2021.

UW Seattle also took the #19 spot in our “Best Health Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Among the 48,149 students enrolled at UW Seattle, 1,283 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 769 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $14,190. 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.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 93%. 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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University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky

University of Kentucky landed the #8 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Health Professions for a Doctorate ranking. Lexington, Kentucky is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s health professions degrees to 457 students in 2020-2021.

Our most recent data shows that 1 of the 29,986 students enrolled at UK were GI Bill® students, of which 0 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $0. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. UK 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 UK Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Wisconsin - Madison landed the #9 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Health Professions for a Doctorate ranking. University of Wisconsin - Madison is located in Madison, Wisconsin and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 424 doctorate’s health professions degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, UW - Madison is also in the top of our “Best Health Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our “Best Health Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools” list.Among the 44,640 students enrolled at University of Wisconsin - Madison, 4 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. University of Wisconsin - Madison does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 95%, 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 University of Wisconsin - Madison Veteran Student Life Report

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With a ranking of #10, Ohio State University - Main Campus did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Health Professions for a Doctorate list. Ohio State University - Main Campus is a large school located in Columbus, Ohio that handed out 672 doctorate’s health professions degrees in 2020-2021.

Our most recent data shows that 2 of the 61,369 students enrolled at Ohio State were GI Bill® students, of which 0 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $0. To help with additional expenses, 0 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 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 94%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

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

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Arizona State University - Tempe landed the #11 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Health Professions for a Doctorate ranking. Arizona State University - Tempe is a large school located in Tempe, Arizona that handed out 106 doctorate’s health professions 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. To help with additional expenses, 672 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%. With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

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

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Webster University
Saint Louis, Missouri

Webster University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Health Professions for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #12. Located in Saint Louis, Missouri, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 41 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s health professions students in 2020-2021.

Our most recent data shows that 1 of the 8,197 students enrolled at Webster were GI Bill® students, of which 3 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $2,175. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

The 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 Webster Veteran Student Life Report

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Xavier University
Cincinnati, Ohio

Xavier University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Health Professions for a Doctorate ranking. Located in Cincinnati, Ohio, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 10 degrees to qualified doctorate’s health professions students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Xavier is also in the top of our “Best Health Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our “Best Health Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools” list.Of the 7,061 students enrolled at Xavier, 249 were 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 $16,316. On top of their other funding sources, 75 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 impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 85%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full Xavier University Veteran Student Life Report

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Virginia Commonwealth University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Health Professions for a Doctorate ranking. Virginia Commonwealth University is a public institution located in Richmond, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 611 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the 29,070 students enrolled at Virginia Commonwealth University, 1 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 $13,085. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

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 VCU Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Kansas
Lawrence, Kansas

University of Kansas ranked #15 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Health Professions for a Doctorate list. Lawrence, Kansas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s health professions degrees to 530 students in 2020-2021.

Of the 26,744 students enrolled at University of Kansas, 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. During this same period, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of Kansas 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%. 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 Kansas]](/colleges/university-of-kansas/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa

University of Iowa ranked #16 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Health Professions for a Doctorate list. This large school is located in Iowa City, Iowa, and it awarded 452 doctorate’s health professions degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the 30,318 students enrolled at University of Iowa, 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. 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 88%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

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

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Auburn University
Auburn, Alabama

Auburn University landed the #17 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Health Professions for a Doctorate ranking. This large school is located in Auburn, Alabama, and it awarded 171 doctorate’s health professions degrees in 2020-2021.

Auburn also claimed a top spot on our “Best Health Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in that analysis.Among the 30,737 students enrolled at Auburn University, 1,499 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 746 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $8,423. On top of their other funding sources, 68 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Auburn University offers 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%.

Full Auburn Veteran Student Life Report

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With a ranking of #18, Texas Christian University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Health Professions for a Doctorate list. TCU is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Fort Worth, Texas. It awarded 85 doctorate’s health professions degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree vets studying health professions list, TCU has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Health Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 520 of the 11,379 students enrolled at Texas Christian University were GI Bill® students, of which 405 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $23,096. To help with additional expenses, 343 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Texas Christian University 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%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 92%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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Rutgers University - New Brunswick
New Brunswick, New Jersey

Rutgers University - New Brunswick did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Health Professions for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #19. This large school is located in New Brunswick, New Jersey, and it awarded 965 doctorate’s health professions degrees in 2020-2021.

Rutgers New Brunswick excels when it comes to health professions quality. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.Among the 50,411 students enrolled at Rutgers New Brunswick, 1 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 $3,625. 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 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 93%.

Full Rutgers University - New Brunswick Veteran Student Life Report

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University of California - Los Angeles landed the #20 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Health Professions for a Doctorate ranking. Located in Los Angeles, California, this large public school handed out 354 degrees to qualified doctorate’s health professions students in 2020-2021.

On top of its placing in this ranking, UCLA also did well on our “Best Health Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our “Best Health Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools” list.Our most recent data shows that 7 of the 44,589 students enrolled at UCLA 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. 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%. With a freshman retention rate of 96%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full UCLA Veteran Student Life Report

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Belmont University
Nashville, Tennessee

Belmont University landed the #21 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Health Professions for a Doctorate ranking. Belmont University is a medium-sized school located in Nashville, Tennessee that handed out 177 doctorate’s health professions degrees in 2020-2021.

Among the 8,204 students enrolled at Belmont, 343 are 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. On top of their other funding sources, 146 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Belmont 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%.

Full Belmont University Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Houston
Houston, Texas

University of Houston came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Health Professions for a Doctorate ranking. University of Houston is a public institution located in Houston, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 255 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Among the 47,090 students enrolled at University of Houston, 1,382 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 730 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $8,264. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of Houston 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.

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The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, Alabama

The University of Alabama landed the #23 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Health Professions for a Doctorate ranking. This large school is located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and it awarded 42 doctorate’s health professions degrees in 2020-2021.

Our most recent data shows that 2,081 of the 37,840 students enrolled at UA were GI Bill® students, of which 1,128 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $7,975. To help with additional expenses, 357 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 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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University of Maryland - College Park landed the #24 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Health Professions for a Doctorate ranking. UMCP is a large public school situated in College Park, Maryland. It awarded 23 doctorate’s health professions degrees in 2020-2021.

UMCP excels when it comes to health professions quality. It’s in the top 10% of all schools reviewed in that analysis.According to our most recent data, UMCP supports 40,709 students, and 16 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 13 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $1,716. On top of their other funding sources, 8 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 95%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

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Indiana University - Bloomington ranked #25 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Health Professions for a Doctorate list. This large school is located in Bloomington, Indiana, and it awarded 111 doctorate’s health professions degrees in 2020-2021.

IU Bloomington excels when it comes to health professions quality. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in that analysis.According to our most recent data, IU Bloomington supports 43,064 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. 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 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 Indiana University - Bloomington]](/colleges/indiana-university-bloomington/student-life/veterans/)

Rest of the Best 50 in Most Veteran Friendly for Health Professions for a Doctorate

Not only did these schools make the top 50 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:

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University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, North Dakota
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Quinnipiac University
Hamden, Connecticut
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Georgetown University
Washington, District of Columbia
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Samford University
Birmingham, Alabama
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James Madison University
Harrisonburg, Virginia
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Drexel University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah
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Marquette University
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Washington State University
Pullman, Washington
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University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, Mississippi
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Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, Missouri
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Gonzaga University
Spokane, Washington
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New York University
New York, New York
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Brandman University
Irvine, California
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New York Institute of Technology
Old Westbury, New York
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Bellarmine University
Louisville, Kentucky
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University of Miami
Coral Gables, Florida
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Creighton University
Omaha, Nebraska

Rest of the Top 15% Colleges in Most Veteran Friendly for Health Professions for a Doctorate

While not in the ’top 50’, these schools make the top 15% of this year’s ranking:

RankCollegeLocation
51University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PA
52Florida State UniversityTallahassee, FL
53Southern Illinois University EdwardsvilleEdwardsville, IL
54University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical CampusDenver, CO
55Syracuse UniversitySyracuse, NY
56George Washington UniversityWashington, DC
57University of MississippiUniversity, MS
58University of Hawaii at ManoaHonolulu, HI
59Grand Canyon UniversityPhoenix, AZ
60University of LouisvilleLouisville, KY
61Catholic University of AmericaWashington, DC
62East Carolina UniversityGreenville, NC
63University of New Mexico - Main CampusAlbuquerque, NM
64San Diego State UniversitySan Diego, CA
65Parker UniversityDallas, TX
RankCollegeLocation
66Wayne State UniversityDetroit, MI
67Brown UniversityProvidence, RI
68University of ArkansasFayetteville, AR
69Seattle UniversitySeattle, WA
70Keiser University - Ft LauderdaleFort Lauderdale, FL
71University of Virginia - Main CampusCharlottesville, VA
72Montclair State UniversityMontclair, NJ
73Old Dominion UniversityNorfolk, VA
74Nazareth CollegeRochester, NY
75University of ArizonaTucson, AZ
76University of South Carolina - ColumbiaColumbia, SC
77Rowan UniversityGlassboro, NJ
78University of Illinois at ChicagoChicago, IL
79Campbell UniversityBuies Creek, NC
80North Dakota State University - Main CampusFargo, ND
81Springfield CollegeSpringfield, MA
82University of California - IrvineIrvine, CA

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