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2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities for an Associate

755 Ranked Colleges
401,197 Degrees Awarded
$24,682 Avg Salary
Most Veteran Friendly for Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities for an Associate

With all of the options veterans have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Most Veteran Friendly for Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities for an Associate” ranking - to help you make that decision.

In 2020-2021, 556,813 liberal arts / sciences and humanities students received their degree, making the major the 3rd most popular in the country. In 2019-2020, liberal arts / sciences and humanities graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $28,337 and had an average of $17,430 in loans still to pay off.

At the associate degree level specifically, there were 401,197 liberal arts / sciences and humanities graduates with average earnings and debt of $35,806 and $19,336 respectively.

This year’s “Most Veteran Friendly for Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities for an Associate” ranking looked at 755 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in liberal arts / sciences and humanities. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality liberal arts / sciences and humanities programs as well as strong veteran support.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the liberal arts / sciences and humanities program at the school, veteran affordability, and veteran satisfaction. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Most Veteran Friendly for Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities for an Associate

The colleges and universities below are the best for associate degree vets studying liberal arts / sciences & humanities.

Top 25 Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Associate Degree Colleges for Veterans

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Maryland Global Campus. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities for an Associate list. University of Maryland Global Campus is a large public school situated in Adelphi, Maryland. It awarded 2,512 associates’s liberal arts / sciences and humanities degrees in 2020-2021.

UMGC also made our “Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Associate Degree Schools” list, coming in at #2.Among the 58,526 students enrolled at UMGC, 4 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 6 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $913. To help with additional expenses, 4 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%.

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Central Texas College
Killeen, Texas

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Central Texas College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities for an Associate list. Central Texas College is a medium-sized public school situated in Killeen, Texas. It awarded 1,171 associates’s liberal arts / sciences and humanities degrees in 2020-2021.

Central Texas College not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #19 on our “Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Associate Degree Schools” list.Among the 10,173 students enrolled at Central Texas College, 3 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 3 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $2,142. 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.

Full Central Texas College Veteran Student Life Report

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Columbia College
Columbia, Missouri

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Columbia College. The school came in at #3 for the Most Veteran Friendly for Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities for an Associate. Columbia College is located in Columbia, Missouri and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 515 associates’s liberal arts / sciences and humanities degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Columbia College Missouri, the school also landed the #17 spot in our “Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Associate Degree Schools” ranking.Among the 8,347 students enrolled at Columbia College, 6 are 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 $750. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Columbia College]](/colleges/columbia-college-missouri/student-life/veterans/)

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida

Out of the 755 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly for Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities for an Associate that were part of this year’s ranking, Florida State University landed the #4 spot on the list. Tallahassee, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s liberal arts / sciences and humanities degrees to 187 students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Florida State, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Associate Degree Schools” ranking.Of the 43,569 students enrolled at Florida State University, 8 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 8 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $6,819. 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.

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 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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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Rochester Institute of Technology. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities for an Associate list. Rochester Institute of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution located in Rochester, New York. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 30 associates’s degrees in 2020-2021.

RIT also made our “Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Associate Degree Schools” list, coming in at #11.Our most recent data shows that 1 of the 16,158 students enrolled at RIT were GI Bill® students, of which 1 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $17,424. 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.

With a freshman retention rate of 86%, 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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With a ranking of #6, University of South Florida - Main Campus did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities for an Associate list. Tampa, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s liberal arts / sciences and humanities degrees to 224 students in 2020-2021.

USF Tampa also took the #4 spot in our “Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Associate Degree Schools” ranking.Among the 50,626 students enrolled at USF Tampa, 2,211 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 1,241 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $4,943. To help with additional expenses, 13 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. USF Tampa 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 92%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

[Read full report on veteran student life at USF Tampa]](/colleges/university-of-south-florida-main-campus/student-life/veterans/)

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American Public University System
Charles Town, West Virginia

American Public University System ranked #7 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities for an Associate list. American Public University System is located in Charles Town, West Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1,712 associates’s liberal arts / sciences and humanities degrees to qualified students.

American Military University also made our “Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Associate Degree Schools” list, coming in at #1.Among the 50,047 students enrolled at American Military University, 18,040 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 15,422 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $3,793. 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.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 98%.

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Troy University
Troy, Alabama

Troy University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities for an Associate ranking, coming in at #8. TROY is a public institution located in Troy, Alabama. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 268 associates’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Our most recent data shows that 1 of the 16,497 students enrolled at TROY were GI Bill® students, of which 2 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $1,250. 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.

Full Troy University Veteran Student Life Report

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Brandman University
Irvine, California

Brandman University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities for an Associate ranking. Located in Irvine, California, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 179 degrees to qualified associates’s liberal arts / sciences and humanities students in 2020-2021.

Brandman excels when it comes to liberal arts / sciences and humanities quality. It’s in the top 5% of all schools in this category.Of the 10,986 students enrolled at Brandman University, 7 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 9 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $5,406. 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 impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Brandman University Veteran Student Life Report

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Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, New Hampshire

Southern New Hampshire University landed the #10 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities for an Associate ranking. This large school is located in Manchester, New Hampshire, and it awarded 1,151 associates’s liberal arts / sciences and humanities degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at SNHU, the school also landed the #8 spot in our “Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Associate Degree Schools” ranking.Among the 134,345 students enrolled at Southern New Hampshire University, 1 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 0 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $0. During this same period, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Southern New Hampshire University offers credit for military training for eligible students.

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National University
La Jolla, California

With a ranking of #11, National University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities for an Associate list. National University is a fairly large school located in La Jolla, California that handed out 144 associates’s liberal arts / sciences and humanities degrees in 2020-2021.

National University also made our “Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Associate Degree Schools” list, coming in at #20.Our most recent data shows that 1 of the 18,070 students enrolled at National University were GI Bill® students, of which 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 received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. National University 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%.

Full National University Veteran Student Life Report

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Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, Tennessee

Austin Peay State University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities for an Associate ranking. Austin Peay State University is a public institution located in Clarksville, Tennessee. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 1,284 associates’s degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Austin Peay State University is also in the top of our “Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Associate Degree Schools” ranking. It’s in the top 10% of all schools reviewed in that analysis.According to our most recent data, Austin Peay State University supports 10,272 students, and 1 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 1 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $13. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

Full Austin Peay State University Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee landed the #13 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities for an Associate ranking. This large school is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and it awarded 280 associates’s liberal arts / sciences and humanities degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on this list, UWM is in the top on our “Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Associate Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 5% of all schools in this category.According to our most recent data, UWM supports 24,565 students, and 983 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 494 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $6,519. On top of their other funding sources, 3 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. UWM does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

[Read full report on veteran student life at UWM]](/colleges/university-of-wisconsin-milwaukee/student-life/veterans/)

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Vincennes University
Vincennes, Indiana

Vincennes University ranked #14 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities for an Associate list. Vincennes, Indiana is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s liberal arts / sciences and humanities degrees to 570 students in 2020-2021.

Vincennes University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 on our “Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Associate Degree Schools” list.According to our most recent data, Vincennes University supports 16,048 students, and 9 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 5 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $4,454. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Vincennes University offers credit for military training for eligible students.

Full Vincennes University Veteran Student Life Report

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With a ranking of #15, University of Alaska Anchorage did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities for an Associate list. UAA is a fairly large public school situated in Anchorage, Alaska. It awarded 284 associates’s liberal arts / sciences and humanities degrees in 2020-2021.

UAA excels when it comes to liberal arts / sciences and humanities quality. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in that analysis.Among the 11,953 students enrolled at UAA, 42 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 31 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $1,609. 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 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 UAA]](/colleges/university-of-alaska-anchorage/student-life/veterans/)

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South Dakota State University
Brookings, South Dakota

South Dakota State University landed the #16 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities for an Associate ranking. Located in Brookings, South Dakota, this fairly large public school awarded 40 diplomas to qualified associates’s liberal arts / sciences and humanities students in 2020-2021.

South Dakota State also took the #16 spot in our “Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Associate Degree Schools” ranking.Of the 11,405 students enrolled at South Dakota State, 369 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 158 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $5,731. During this same period, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. South Dakota State 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%.

Full South Dakota State Veteran Student Life Report

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University of North Georgia
Dahlonega, Georgia

University of North Georgia came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities for an Associate ranking. Located in Dahlonega, Georgia, this fairly large public school handed out 781 degrees to qualified associates’s liberal arts / sciences and humanities students in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on this list, UNG is in the top on our “Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Associate Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 5% of all schools in this category.Of the 19,793 students enrolled at UNG, 700 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 259 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $2,929. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. UNG does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

[Read full report on veteran student life at UNG]](/colleges/university-of-north-georgia/student-life/veterans/)

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Utah Valley University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities for an Associate ranking, coming in at #18. UVU is a large public school situated in Orem, Utah. It awarded 3,197 associates’s liberal arts / sciences and humanities degrees in 2020-2021.

UVU also took the #10 spot in our “Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Associate Degree Schools” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 813 of the 40,936 students enrolled at UVU were GI Bill® students, of which 379 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $4,550. 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 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 UVU]](/colleges/utah-valley-university/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Wisconsin - Green Bay landed the #19 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities for an Associate ranking. University of Wisconsin - Green Bay is located in Green Bay, Wisconsin and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 205 associates’s liberal arts / sciences and humanities degrees to qualified students.

UW - Green Bay not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #24 on our “Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Associate Degree Schools” list.Among the 8,954 students enrolled at UW - Green Bay, 362 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 200 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $6,302. On top of their other funding sources, 1 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

Full UW - Green Bay Veteran Student Life Report

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With a ranking of #20, Northern Virginia Community College did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities for an Associate list. Northern Virginia Community College is located in Annandale, Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1,596 associates’s liberal arts / sciences and humanities degrees to qualified students.

Northern Virginia Community College did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Associate Degree Schools” list.Among the 52,873 students enrolled at Northern Virginia Community College, 3 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 2 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $3,267. 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.

Full Northern Virginia Community College Veteran Student Life Report

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Utah State University ranked #21 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities for an Associate list. Located in Logan, Utah, this large public school awarded 938 degrees to qualified associates’s liberal arts / sciences and humanities students in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our associate degree vets studying liberal arts / sciences & humanities list, USU has also earned the #15 rank in our “Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Associate Degree Schools” ranking.Of the 27,691 students enrolled at Utah State University, 3 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 $285. 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.

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 USU]](/colleges/utah-state-university/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Central Florida ranked #22 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities for an Associate list. Orlando, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s liberal arts / sciences and humanities degrees to 416 students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UCF, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Associate Degree Schools” ranking.According to our most recent data, University of Central Florida supports 71,881 students, and 2,263 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 1,216 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $4,995. During this same period, 8 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 92%, 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 UCF]](/colleges/university-of-central-florida/student-life/veterans/)

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San Antonio College
San Antonio, Texas

San Antonio College ranked #23 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities for an Associate list. This fairly large school is located in San Antonio, Texas, and it awarded 2,613 associates’s liberal arts / sciences and humanities degrees in 2020-2021.

On top of its placing in this ranking, San Antonio College also did well on our “Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Associate Degree Schools” list. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our “Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Associate Degree Schools” list.Among the 19,231 students enrolled at San Antonio College, 2,054 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 1,362 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $1,249. During this same period, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

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Southern Utah University
Cedar City, Utah

With a ranking of #24, Southern Utah University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities for an Associate list. This fairly large school is located in Cedar City, Utah, and it awarded 726 associates’s liberal arts / sciences and humanities degrees in 2020-2021.

On top of its placing in this ranking, Southern Utah University also did well on our “Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Associate Degree Schools” list. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our “Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Associate Degree Schools” list.Of the 12,582 students enrolled at Southern Utah University, 534 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 378 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $24,076. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

The 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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Fayetteville Technical Community College
Fayetteville, North Carolina

Fayetteville Technical Community College landed the #25 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities for an Associate ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Fayetteville, North Carolina, and it awarded 844 associates’s liberal arts / sciences and humanities degrees in 2020-2021.

FTCC excels when it comes to liberal arts / sciences and humanities quality. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our “Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Associate Degree Schools” list.According to our most recent data, FTCC supports 10,932 students, and 2,618 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 1,269 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $1,321. To help with additional expenses, 24 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

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Rest of the Best 50 in Most Veteran Friendly for Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities for an Associate

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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Saint Leo University
Saint Leo, Florida
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Northwest Vista College
San Antonio, Texas
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Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, Kentucky
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Montana State University
Bozeman, Montana
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Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, Florida
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Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, Utah
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Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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Northwestern Michigan College
Traverse City, Michigan
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University of Delaware
Newark, Delaware
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Pikes Peak Community College
Colorado Springs, Colorado
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Nassau Community College
Garden City, New York
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Pima Community College
Tucson, Arizona
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Santa Fe College
Gainesville, Florida
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Frederick Community College
Frederick, Maryland
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Rest of the Top 15% Colleges in Most Veteran Friendly for Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities for an Associate

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

RankCollegeLocation
51Johnson County Community CollegeOverland Park, KS
52Hillsborough Community CollegeTampa, FL
53Lansing Community CollegeLansing, MI
54Montgomery CollegeRockville, MD
55Florida International UniversityMiami, FL
56Oklahoma City Community CollegeOklahoma City, OK
57Front Range Community CollegeWestminster, CO
58University of ToledoToledo, OH
59Georgia Military CollegeMilledgeville, GA
60Excelsior CollegeAlbany, NY
61Minnesota State University - MankatoMankato, MN
62University of Arkansas at Little RockLittle Rock, AR
63Austin Community College DistrictAustin, TX
64Houston Community CollegeHouston, TX
65Boise State UniversityBoise, ID
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65Winona State UniversityWinona, MN
67Community College of Rhode IslandWarwick, RI
68Community College of Baltimore CountyBaltimore, MD
68Ball State UniversityMuncie, IN
68Wake Technical Community CollegeRaleigh, NC
71Kent State University at StarkCanton, OH
72The University of MontanaMissoula, MT
73Mesa Community CollegeMesa, AZ
74Wichita State UniversityWichita, KS
74Central New Mexico Community CollegeAlbuquerque, NM
76Valencia CollegeOrlando, FL
77Arkansas State University - Main CampusJonesboro, AR
78Thomas Edison State UniversityTrenton, NJ
79Broward CollegeFort Lauderdale, FL
80Jackson State Community CollegeJackson, TN
81College of Lake CountyGrayslake, IL
82McNeese State UniversityLake Charles, LA
83St Philip’s CollegeSan Antonio, TX
84Iowa Western Community CollegeCouncil Bluffs, IA
85South Texas CollegeMcAllen, TX
86Howard Community CollegeColumbia, MD
87Tarrant County College DistrictFort Worth, TX
88Metropolitan Community CollegeOmaha, NE
89Colorado Mesa UniversityGrand Junction, CO
90University of Louisiana at MonroeMonroe, LA
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91Monroe Community CollegeRochester, NY
92Lake Superior CollegeDuluth, MN
93Northern Michigan UniversityMarquette, MI
94College of Southern MarylandLa Plata, MD
95Chattanooga State Community CollegeChattanooga, TN
95Community College of DenverDenver, CO
95Chandler-Gilbert Community CollegeChandler, AZ
98Eastern New Mexico University - Main CampusPortales, NM
98Cincinnati State Technical and Community CollegeCincinnati, OH
100Normandale Community CollegeBloomington, MN
101Florida SouthWestern State CollegeFort Myers, FL
102Phoenix CollegePhoenix, AZ
103Red Rocks Community CollegeLakewood, CO
104University of Wisconsin - PlattevillePlatteville, WI
105Seminole State College of FloridaSanford, FL
105Suffolk County Community CollegeSelden, NY
107Nashville State Community CollegeNashville, TN
108State Fair Community CollegeSedalia, MO
109Youngstown State UniversityYoungstown, OH
110William Rainey Harper CollegePalatine, IL
111Century CollegeWhite Bear Lake, MN
112Waubonsee Community CollegeSugar Grove, IL
113Bristol Community CollegeFall River, MA
114Georgia Highlands CollegeRome, GA

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