2023 Most Veteran Friendly in Texas for General History for a Master’s

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The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, Texas

Out of the 17 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in Texas for General History for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Texas at Arlington landed the #1 spot on the list. UT Arlington is a large school located in Arlington, Texas that handed out 18 masters’s general history degrees in 2020-2021.

UT Arlington also made our “Best General History Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list, coming in at #2.According to our most recent data, The University of Texas at Arlington supports 48,072 students, and 2,109 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 1,211 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $5,630. 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 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 The University of Texas at Arlington]](/colleges/the-university-of-texas-at-arlington/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Houston
Houston, Texas

Out of the 17 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in Texas for General History for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Houston landed the #2 spot on the list. UH is located in Houston, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 3 masters’s general history degrees to qualified students.

UH did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best General History Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list.Our most recent data shows that 1,382 of the 47,090 students enrolled at University of Houston were GI Bill® students, of which 730 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $8,264. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 86%. The 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 UH]](/colleges/university-of-houston/student-life/veterans/)

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The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas

Out of the 17 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in Texas for General History for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Texas at San Antonio landed the #3 spot on the list. Located in San Antonio, Texas, this large public school handed out 15 degrees to qualified masters’s general history students in 2020-2021.

UTSA not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best General History Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list.Among the 34,742 students enrolled at The University of Texas at San Antonio, 3,565 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 1,847 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $7,531. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. The University of Texas at San Antonio 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 UTSA Veteran Student Life Report

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Texas Tech University
Lubbock, Texas

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Texas Tech University. The school came in at #4 for the Most Veteran Friendly in Texas for General History for a Master’s. Texas Tech is a public institution located in Lubbock, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 15 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Texas Tech, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best General History Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 1,242 of the 40,322 students enrolled at Texas Tech University were GI Bill® students, of which 630 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $8,480. During this same period, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Texas Tech 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%. With a freshman retention rate of 87%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Texas Tech]](/colleges/texas-tech-university/student-life/veterans/)

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The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, Texas

Out of the 17 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in Texas for General History for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Texas at Austin landed the #5 spot on the list. The University of Texas at Austin is located in Austin, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 6 masters’s general history degrees to qualified students.

UT Austin also made our “Best General History Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list, coming in at #1.Our most recent data shows that 7 of the 50,476 students enrolled at The University of Texas at Austin 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 $2,893. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. The University of Texas at Austin 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 97%.

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University of North Texas
Denton, Texas

University of North Texas landed the #6 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in Texas for General History for a Master’s ranking. University of North Texas is a large public school situated in Denton, Texas. It awarded 16 masters’s general history degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our texas master’s degree vets studying general history list, UNT has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best General History Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking.Among the 40,953 students enrolled at University of North Texas, 2,038 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 1,138 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $9,999. 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.

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 University of North Texas]](/colleges/university-of-north-texas/student-life/veterans/)

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Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, Texas

Sam Houston State University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in Texas for General History for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #7. Sam Houston State University is a large public school situated in Huntsville, Texas. It awarded 34 masters’s general history degrees in 2020-2021.

SHSU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best General History Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list.Our most recent data shows that 1,092 of the 21,912 students enrolled at Sam Houston State University were GI Bill® students, of which 496 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $6,097. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Sam Houston State University does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

Full Sam Houston State University Veteran Student Life Report

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Texas State University
San Marcos, Texas

Texas State University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in Texas for General History for a Master’s ranking. Texas State is located in San Marcos, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 20 masters’s general history degrees to qualified students.

Texas State also took the #11 spot in our “Best General History Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking.Among the 37,812 students enrolled at Texas State University, 2,559 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 1,197 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $7,635. 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.

Full Texas State Veteran Student Life Report

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Tarleton State University
Stephenville, Texas

Tarleton State University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in Texas for General History for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #9. Tarleton is a fairly large public school situated in Stephenville, Texas. It awarded 6 masters’s general history degrees in 2020-2021.

Tarleton also made our “Best General History Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list, coming in at #14.According to our most recent data, Tarleton State University supports 14,016 students, and 755 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 317 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $4,304. During this same period, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

Full Tarleton State University Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Houston - Clear Lake
Houston, Texas

University of Houston - Clear Lake landed the #10 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in Texas for General History for a Master’s ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Houston, Texas, and it awarded 6 masters’s general history degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UH Clear Lake, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best General History Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking.Of the 9,053 students enrolled at University of Houston - Clear Lake, 465 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 292 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $5,337. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of Houston - Clear Lake 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%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at University of Houston - Clear Lake]](/colleges/university-of-houston-clear-lake/student-life/veterans/)

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The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, Texas

The University of Texas at Dallas did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in Texas for General History for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #11. Located in Richardson, Texas, this large public school awarded 8 degrees to qualified masters’s general history students in 2020-2021.

UT Dallas not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best General History Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list.Our most recent data shows that 752 of the 28,669 students enrolled at UT Dallas were GI Bill® students, of which 458 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $8,706. During this same period, 0 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%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 90%.

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Texas A&M University - Commerce
Commerce, Texas

Texas A&M University - Commerce did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in Texas for General History for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #12. Texas A&M Commerce is a fairly large public school situated in Commerce, Texas. It awarded 6 masters’s general history degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our texas master’s degree vets studying general history list, Texas A&M Commerce has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best General History Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 594 of the 12,249 students enrolled at Texas A&M Commerce were GI Bill® students, of which 337 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $5,401. 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.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Texas A&M Commerce]](/colleges/texas-a-and-m-university-commerce/student-life/veterans/)

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Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches, Texas

Stephen F Austin State University ranked #13 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in Texas for General History for a Master’s list. This fairly large school is located in Nacogdoches, Texas, and it awarded 4 masters’s general history degrees in 2020-2021.

SFASU also made our “Best General History Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list, coming in at #17.Among the 12,620 students enrolled at Stephen F Austin State University, 427 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 177 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $7,500. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

[Read full report on veteran student life at SFASU]](/colleges/stephen-f-austin-state-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Texas Woman's University
Denton, Texas

Texas Woman’s University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in Texas for General History for a Master’s ranking. This fairly large school is located in Denton, Texas, and it awarded 5 masters’s general history degrees in 2020-2021.

TWU also made our “Best General History Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list, coming in at #15.Our most recent data shows that 495 of the 16,433 students enrolled at Texas Woman’s University were GI Bill® students, of which 251 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $5,466. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Texas Woman’s University]](/colleges/texas-womans-university/student-life/veterans/)

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The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, Texas

With a ranking of #15, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in Texas for General History for a Master’s list. This large school is located in Edinburg, Texas, and it awarded 4 masters’s general history degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our texas master’s degree vets studying general history list, UT Rio Grande Valley has also earned the #16 rank in our “Best General History Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking.According to our most recent data, UT Rio Grande Valley supports 32,441 students, and 871 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 302 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $4,560. 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 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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The University of Texas at El Paso
El Paso, Texas

The University of Texas at El Paso came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in Texas for General History for a Master’s ranking. Located in El Paso, Texas, this large public school awarded 8 degrees to qualified masters’s general history students in 2020-2021.

UTEP also took the #7 spot in our “Best General History Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” ranking.According to our most recent data, The University of Texas at El Paso supports 24,879 students, and 1,873 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 942 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $5,990. To help with additional expenses, 2 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

Full The University of Texas at El Paso Veteran Student Life Report

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The University of Texas at Tyler
Tyler, Texas

The University of Texas at Tyler came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in Texas for General History for a Master’s ranking. Located in Tyler, Texas, this medium-sized public school handed out 5 diplomas to qualified masters’s general history students in 2020-2021.

UT Tyler did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #13 on our “Best General History Master’s Degree Schools in Texas” list.Of the 9,781 students enrolled at UT Tyler, 397 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 199 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $5,846. During this same period, 0 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%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at UT Tyler]](/colleges/the-university-of-texas-at-tyler/student-life/veterans/)