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2023 Best Health Professions Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in Pennsylvania

37 Ranked Colleges
6,037 Degrees Awarded
$79,121 Avg Salary
Most Veteran Friendly in Pennsylvania for Health Professions for a Doctorate

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for veterans. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Most Veteran Friendly in Pennsylvania for Health Professions for a Doctorate” ranking - to help you make that decision.

With 977,800 degrees handed out in 2020-2021, health professions is the 2nd most popular major in the United States. 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.

Across Pennsylvania, there were 38,682 health professions graduates with average earnings and debt of $51,314 and $23,425 respectively.

For this year’s “Most Veteran Friendly in Pennsylvania for Health Professions for a Doctorate” ranking, we looked at 37 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 in Pennsylvania for Health Professions for a Doctorate

The colleges and universities below are the best for pennsylvania doctor’s degree vets studying health professions.

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

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Drexel University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Drexel University. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in Pennsylvania for Health Professions for a Doctorate list. Drexel University is a large school located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that handed out 336 doctorate’s health professions degrees in 2020-2021.

Drexel did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #13 on our “Best Health Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania” list.Among the 23,589 students enrolled at Drexel, 2 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 0 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $0. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

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 88%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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

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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Pennsylvania. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in Pennsylvania for Health Professions for a Doctorate list. UPenn is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 370 doctorate’s health professions degrees to qualified students.

UPenn not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best Health Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania” list.According to our most recent data, UPenn supports 26,552 students, and 324 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 131 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $19,383. On top of their other funding sources, 78 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

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 95%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Full UPenn Veteran Student Life Report

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in Pennsylvania for Health Professions for a Doctorate list. Located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, this large public school handed out 574 degrees to qualified doctorate’s health professions students in 2020-2021.

Pitt did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best Health Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania” list.Of the 32,277 students enrolled at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus, 509 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 364 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $16,281. 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%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 93%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus]](/colleges/university-of-pittsburgh-pittsburgh-campus/student-life/veterans/)

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Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Duquesne University. The school came in at #4 for the Most Veteran Friendly in Pennsylvania for Health Professions for a Doctorate. Duquesne is a private not-for-profit institution located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 219 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Duquesne not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Health Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania” list.Of the 8,830 students enrolled at Duquesne, 219 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 127 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $11,403. To help with additional expenses, 43 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 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Duquesne University Veteran Student Life Report

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Saint Francis University
Loretto, Pennsylvania

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Saint Francis University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in Pennsylvania for Health Professions for a Doctorate list. This small school is located in Loretto, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 33 doctorate’s health professions degrees in 2020-2021.

Saint Francis also made our “Best Health Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania” list, coming in at #16.According to our most recent data, Saint Francis supports 2,769 students, and 35 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 23 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $14,233. In addition to receiving other benefits, 5 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Saint Francis 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 96%. 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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Moravian College
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Moravian College did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in Pennsylvania for Health Professions for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #6. Located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 12 degrees to qualified doctorate’s health professions students in 2020-2021.

According to our most recent data, Moravian supports 2,605 students, and 50 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 29 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $19,644. To help with additional expenses, 14 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 Moravian College Veteran Student Life Report

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Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

With a ranking of #7, Wilkes University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in Pennsylvania for Health Professions for a Doctorate list. Wilkes is a private not-for-profit institution located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 101 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Wilkes also took the #22 spot in our “Best Health Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania” ranking.According to our most recent data, Wilkes supports 4,781 students, and 81 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 42 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $17,000. During this same period, 20 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Wilkes 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%.

Full Wilkes University Veteran Student Life Report

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York College of Pennsylvania ranked #8 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in Pennsylvania for Health Professions for a Doctorate list. Located in York, Pennsylvania, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 13 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s health professions students in 2020-2021.

YCP also took the #18 spot in our “Best Health Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 135 of the 4,039 students enrolled at York College of Pennsylvania were GI Bill® students, of which 91 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $14,343. In addition to receiving other benefits, 5 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%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at YCP]](/colleges/york-college-pennsylvania/student-life/veterans/)

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Alvernia University
Reading, Pennsylvania

Alvernia University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in Pennsylvania for Health Professions for a Doctorate ranking. This small school is located in Reading, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 30 doctorate’s health professions degrees in 2020-2021.

According to our most recent data, Alvernia University supports 2,560 students, and 63 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 32 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $12,688. On top of their other funding sources, 12 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

Full Alvernia Veteran Student Life Report

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Temple University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Temple University landed the #10 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in Pennsylvania for Health Professions for a Doctorate ranking. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s health professions degrees to 709 students in 2020-2021.

Temple also took the #10 spot in our “Best Health Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania” ranking.According to our most recent data, Temple supports 37,236 students, and 830 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 510 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $13,479. On top of their other funding sources, 9 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%.

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West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, Pennsylvania

West Chester University of Pennsylvania did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in Pennsylvania for Health Professions for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #11. West Chester University of Pennsylvania is a fairly large school located in West Chester, Pennsylvania that handed out 5 doctorate’s health professions degrees in 2020-2021.

WCUPA not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #21 on our “Best Health Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania” list.Our most recent data shows that 390 of the 17,719 students enrolled at WCUPA were GI Bill® students, of which 208 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $8,155. On top of their other funding sources, 9 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 85%. 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 West Chester University of Pennsylvania Veteran Student Life Report

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Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, Pennsylvania

Millersville University of Pennsylvania came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in Pennsylvania for Health Professions for a Doctorate ranking. Millersville, Pennsylvania is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s health professions degrees to 5 students in 2020-2021.

Among the 7,456 students enrolled at Millersville University of Pennsylvania, 191 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 98 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $5,546. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Millersville University of Pennsylvania 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%.

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California University of Pennsylvania came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in Pennsylvania for Health Professions for a Doctorate ranking. This medium-sized school is located in California, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s health professions degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the 6,885 students enrolled at California University of Pennsylvania, 340 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 201 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $6,252. 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.

Full California University of Pennsylvania Veteran Student Life Report

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La Salle University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

La Salle University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in Pennsylvania for Health Professions for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #14. La Salle is a private not-for-profit institution located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The school has a small population, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at La Salle, the school also landed the #17 spot in our “Best Health Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 84 of the 4,624 students enrolled at La Salle were GI Bill® students, of which 41 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $11,747. On top of their other funding sources, 3 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 La Salle University]](/colleges/la-salle-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in Pennsylvania for Health Professions for a Doctorate ranking. Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Erie, Pennsylvania. It awarded 941 doctorate’s health professions degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our pennsylvania doctor’s degree vets studying health professions list, LECOM has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Health Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 20 of the 4,336 students enrolled at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine were GI Bill® students, of which 18 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $14,838. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 1 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

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University of Scranton
Scranton, Pennsylvania

University of Scranton landed the #16 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in Pennsylvania for Health Professions for a Doctorate ranking. University of Scranton is a small school located in Scranton, Pennsylvania that handed out 44 doctorate’s health professions degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at University of Scranton, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best Health Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania” ranking.Of the 4,957 students enrolled at University of Scranton, 116 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 85 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $13,790. In addition to receiving other benefits, 15 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

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 89%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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Clarion University of Pennsylvania did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in Pennsylvania for Health Professions for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #17. Clarion University of Pennsylvania is a small public school situated in Clarion, Pennsylvania. It awarded 14 doctorate’s health professions degrees in 2020-2021.

Our most recent data shows that 129 of the 4,465 students enrolled at Clarion University were GI Bill® students, of which 58 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $6,077. 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 Clarion University of Pennsylvania Veteran Student Life Report

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Gannon University
Erie, Pennsylvania

Gannon University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in Pennsylvania for Health Professions for a Doctorate ranking. Erie, Pennsylvania is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s health professions degrees to 120 students in 2020-2021.

Gannon also made our “Best Health Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania” list, coming in at #12.Among the 4,251 students enrolled at Gannon University, 51 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 31 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $14,740. During this same period, 11 students qualified for 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 85%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

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

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Messiah University
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Messiah University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in Pennsylvania for Health Professions for a Doctorate ranking. Messiah is located in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 3 doctorate’s health professions degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our pennsylvania doctor’s degree vets studying health professions list, Messiah has also earned the #19 rank in our “Best Health Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 72 of the 3,370 students enrolled at Messiah University were GI Bill® students, of which 45 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $15,642. In addition to receiving other benefits, 20 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. 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 Messiah Veteran Student Life Report

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Villanova University
Villanova, Pennsylvania

Villanova University came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in Pennsylvania for Health Professions for a Doctorate ranking. This fairly large school is located in Villanova, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 16 doctorate’s health professions degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our pennsylvania doctor’s degree vets studying health professions list, Villanova has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Health Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 997 of the 11,032 students enrolled at Villanova were GI Bill® students, of which 824 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $6,584. To help with additional expenses, 41 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

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 96%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full Villanova Veteran Student Life Report

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Neumann University
Aston, Pennsylvania

Neumann University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in Pennsylvania for Health Professions for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #21. Located in Aston, Pennsylvania, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 27 degrees to qualified doctorate’s health professions students in 2020-2021.

According to our most recent data, Neumann supports 2,506 students, and 46 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 28 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $6,093. 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.

Full Neumann Veteran Student Life Report

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Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in Pennsylvania for Health Professions for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #22. This medium-sized school is located in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 22 doctorate’s health professions degrees in 2020-2021.

Among the 8,427 students enrolled at Bloomsburg, 244 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 $5,761. 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.

Full Bloomsburg Veteran Student Life Report

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DeSales University
Center Valley, Pennsylvania

DeSales University ranked #23 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in Pennsylvania for Health Professions for a Doctorate list. DeSales University is located in Center Valley, Pennsylvania and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 28 doctorate’s health professions degrees to qualified students.

Our most recent data shows that 90 of the 3,302 students enrolled at DeSales University were GI Bill® students, of which 68 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $10,236. In addition to receiving other benefits, 9 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%.

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

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Waynesburg University
Waynesburg, Pennsylvania

With a ranking of #24, Waynesburg University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in Pennsylvania for Health Professions for a Doctorate list. Waynesburg, Pennsylvania is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s health professions degrees to 15 students in 2020-2021.

Of the 1,576 students enrolled at Waynesburg, 32 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 23 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $14,305. On top of their other funding sources, 12 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 Waynesburg Veteran Student Life Report

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Robert Morris University
Moon Township, Pennsylvania

Robert Morris University landed the #25 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in Pennsylvania for Health Professions for a Doctorate ranking. RMU is a small school located in Moon Township, Pennsylvania that handed out 19 doctorate’s health professions degrees in 2020-2021.

RMU also made our “Best Health Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania” list, coming in at #24.According to our most recent data, Robert Morris University supports 4,134 students, and 192 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 153 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $14,324. In addition to receiving other benefits, 61 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%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Robert Morris University]](/colleges/robert-morris-university/student-life/veterans/)

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