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2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Law for a Doctorate

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Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Law for a Doctorate

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for veterans. 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 in the Middle Atlantic Region for Law for a Doctorate” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

In 2020-2021, 36,216 people earned their degree in law, making the major the 21st most popular in the United States.

Across the Middle Atlantic region, there were 8,593 law graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

This year’s “Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Law for a Doctorate” ranking looked at 28 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in law. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality law 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 law program at the school. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Law for a Doctorate

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

Top 25 Best Law Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Middle Atlantic Region

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Georgetown University
Washington, District of Columbia

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Georgetown University. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Law for a Doctorate list. Georgetown is located in Washington, District of Columbia and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 672 doctorate’s law degrees to qualified students.

Georgetown also took the #1 spot in our “Best Law Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.Among the 19,371 students enrolled at Georgetown, 10 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 5 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $30,300. During this same period, 1 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Georgetown 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%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 94%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full Georgetown University Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Out of the 28 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Law for a Doctorate that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Pennsylvania landed the #2 spot on the list. This large school is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 258 doctorate’s law degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree vets studying law list, UPenn has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Law Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.According to our most recent data, University of Pennsylvania 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. To help with additional expenses, 78 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

With a freshman retention rate of 95%, 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%. The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

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Fordham University
Bronx, New York

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Fordham University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Law for a Doctorate list. This fairly large school is located in Bronx, New York, and it awarded 406 doctorate’s law degrees in 2020-2021.

Fordham U also took the #6 spot in our “Best Law Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.Of the 16,364 students enrolled at Fordham University, 1 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 0 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $0. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 89%.

Full Fordham University Veteran Student Life Report

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New York University
New York, New York

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend New York University. The school came in at #4 for the Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Law for a Doctorate. This large school is located in New York, New York, and it awarded 466 doctorate’s law degrees in 2020-2021.

NYU also took the #4 spot in our “Best Law Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.Of the 52,775 students enrolled at NYU, 1 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 1 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $6,388. During this same period, 1 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

With a freshman retention rate of 90%, 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%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

[Read full report on veteran student life at New York University]](/colleges/new-york-university/student-life/veterans/)

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George Washington University
Washington, District of Columbia

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend George Washington University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Law for a Doctorate list. This large school is located in Washington, District of Columbia, and it awarded 565 doctorate’s law degrees in 2020-2021.

GWU also took the #5 spot in our “Best Law Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.Of the 27,017 students enrolled at GWU, 1 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 1 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $3,185. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for 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 88%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

[Read full report on veteran student life at GWU]](/colleges/george-washington-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Syracuse University
Syracuse, New York

Syracuse University landed the #6 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Law for a Doctorate ranking. Syracuse University is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Syracuse, New York. It awarded 165 doctorate’s law degrees in 2020-2021.

Syracuse also made our “Best Law Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #12.Among the 21,322 students enrolled at Syracuse University, 385 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 250 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $20,840. To help with additional expenses, 217 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Syracuse University 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%. 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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Drexel University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Drexel University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Law for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #7. Drexel is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 167 doctorate’s law degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree vets studying law list, Drexel has also earned the #15 rank in our “Best Law Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.According to our most recent data, Drexel supports 23,589 students, and 2 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. 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.

With a freshman retention rate of 88%, 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 Drexel Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus ranked #8 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Law for a Doctorate list. Pitt is a large school located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania that handed out 132 doctorate’s law degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Pitt, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best Law Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.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. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus offers credit for military training for eligible students.

With a freshman retention rate of 93%, 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 Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus]](/colleges/university-of-pittsburgh-pittsburgh-campus/student-life/veterans/)

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Catholic University of America
Washington, District of Columbia

Catholic University of America ranked #9 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Law for a Doctorate list. Located in Washington, District of Columbia, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 115 degrees to qualified doctorate’s law students in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree vets studying law list, CUA has also earned the #14 rank in our “Best Law Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.According to our most recent data, Catholic University of America supports 5,366 students, and 196 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 123 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $12,878. During this same period, 53 students received scholarships 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 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 Catholic University of America]](/colleges/catholic-university-of-america/student-life/veterans/)

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Temple University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

With a ranking of #10, Temple University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Law for a Doctorate list. This large school is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 239 doctorate’s law degrees in 2020-2021.

Temple also made our “Best Law Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #7.Of the 37,236 students enrolled at Temple, 830 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 510 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $13,479. In addition to receiving other benefits, 9 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Temple 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%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 87%.

Full Temple University Veteran Student Life Report

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With a ranking of #11, Columbia University in the City of New York did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Law for a Doctorate list. New York, New York is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s law degrees to 460 students in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree vets studying law list, Columbia has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Law Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.Of the 30,135 students enrolled at Columbia, 739 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 467 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $22,069. On top of their other funding sources, 328 students received scholarships through 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%. 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. With a freshman retention rate of 95%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Columbia]](/colleges/columbia-university-in-the-city-of-new-york/student-life/veterans/)

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American University
Washington, District of Columbia

With a ranking of #12, American University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Law for a Doctorate list. This fairly large school is located in Washington, District of Columbia, and it awarded 413 doctorate’s law degrees in 2020-2021.

The American University also took the #8 spot in our “Best Law Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.Of the 14,001 students enrolled at American University, 613 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 388 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $16,027. On top of their other funding sources, 206 students qualified for 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%. 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 American University]](/colleges/american-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Pace University - New York
New York, New York

Pace University - New York did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Law for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #13. Pace University is a fairly large school located in New York, New York that handed out 214 doctorate’s law degrees in 2020-2021.

Pace University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #24 on our “Best Law Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list.Our most recent data shows that 11 of the 12,835 students enrolled at Pace University were GI Bill® students, of which 6 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $19,912. In addition to receiving other benefits, 5 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Pace 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%.

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Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Duquesne University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Law for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #14. Duquesne University is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 157 doctorate’s law degrees to qualified students.

Duquesne not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #18 on our “Best Law Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list.According to our most recent data, Duquesne supports 8,830 students, and 219 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 127 are 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 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 86%. 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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Hofstra University
Hempstead, New York

Hofstra University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Law for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #15. Hofstra University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Hempstead, New York. It awarded 273 doctorate’s law degrees in 2020-2021.

Hofstra also made our “Best Law Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #19.According to our most recent data, Hofstra supports 10,444 students, and 154 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 95 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $19,674. To help with additional expenses, 40 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Hofstra 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%.

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

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University of Baltimore
Baltimore, Maryland

University of Baltimore did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Law for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #16. This small school is located in Baltimore, Maryland, and it awarded 216 doctorate’s law degrees in 2020-2021.

UB also made our “Best Law Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #25.Of the 4,169 students enrolled at University of Baltimore, 173 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 90 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $8,002. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

Full UB Veteran Student Life Report

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University at Buffalo
Buffalo, New York

University at Buffalo landed the #17 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Law for a Doctorate ranking. Buffalo, New York is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s law degrees to 137 students in 2020-2021.

University at Buffalo also made our “Best Law Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #21.According to our most recent data, University at Buffalo supports 32,347 students, and 382 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 195 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $7,050. 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 87%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full University at Buffalo Veteran Student Life Report

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Villanova University
Villanova, Pennsylvania

Villanova University landed the #18 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Law for a Doctorate ranking. Villanova is a fairly large school located in Villanova, Pennsylvania that handed out 174 doctorate’s law degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree vets studying law list, Villanova has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Law Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.Of the 11,032 students enrolled at Villanova, 997 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 824 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $6,584. On top of their other funding sources, 41 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

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%.

Full Villanova Veteran Student Life Report

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With a ranking of #19, University of Maryland - Baltimore did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Law for a Doctorate list. UMB is located in Baltimore, Maryland and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 202 doctorate’s law degrees to qualified students.

UMB also took the #13 spot in our “Best Law Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.According to our most recent data, UMB supports 7,137 students, and 1 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 1 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $23,600. 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 undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

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University of the District of Columbia
Washington, District of Columbia

University of the District of Columbia landed the #20 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Law for a Doctorate ranking. Located in Washington, District of Columbia, this small public school awarded 48 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s law students in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree vets studying law list, University of the District of Columbia has also earned the #22 rank in our “Best Law Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.According to our most recent data, University of the District of Columbia supports 3,725 students, and 1 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 1 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $2,081. 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.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

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Seton Hall University
South Orange, New Jersey

Seton Hall University ranked #21 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Law for a Doctorate list. This medium-sized school is located in South Orange, New Jersey, and it awarded 223 doctorate’s law degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Seton Hall, the school also landed the #17 spot in our “Best Law Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.Of the 9,814 students enrolled at Seton Hall University, 27 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 22 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $15,158. To help with additional expenses, 9 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%.

Full Seton Hall University Veteran Student Life Report

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With a ranking of #22, St John’s University - New York did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Law for a Doctorate list. This fairly large school is located in Queens, New York, and it awarded 235 doctorate’s law degrees in 2020-2021.

STJ not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #20 on our “Best Law Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list.According to our most recent data, St John’s University - New York supports 20,143 students, and 11 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 10 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $10,047. In addition to receiving other benefits, 3 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. St John’s University - New York 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%.

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Touro College
New York, New York

Touro College ranked #23 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Law for a Doctorate list. Located in New York, New York, this fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 134 degrees to qualified doctorate’s law students in 2020-2021.

Among the 11,699 students enrolled at Touro, 5 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 4 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $27,456. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Touro offers credit for military training for eligible students.

With a freshman retention rate of 90%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

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Howard University
Washington, District of Columbia

Howard University came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Law for a Doctorate ranking. Howard is a private not-for-profit institution located in Washington, District of Columbia. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 141 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Howard not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #23 on our “Best Law Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list.Our most recent data shows that 342 of the 10,859 students enrolled at Howard were GI Bill® students, of which 136 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $13,339. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 90%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full Howard University Veteran Student Life Report

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Widener University
Chester, Pennsylvania

Widener University ranked #25 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Law for a Doctorate list. This medium-sized school is located in Chester, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 269 doctorate’s law degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree vets studying law list, Widener has also earned the #16 rank in our “Best Law Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.Of the 6,150 students enrolled at Widener, 111 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 51 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $14,151. To help with additional expenses, 9 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%.

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