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2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Math & CompSci for a Master’s

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Most Veteran Friendly for Math & CompSci for a Master's

With all of the options veterans have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Most Veteran Friendly for Math & CompSci for a Master’s” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

In 2020-2021, 1,302 people earned their degree in mathematics and computer science, making the major the 221st most popular in the United States. In 2019-2020, mathematics and computer science graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $80,867 and had an average of $19,874 in loans still to pay off.

For this year’s “Most Veteran Friendly for Math & CompSci for a Master’s” ranking, we looked at 6 colleges that offer a degree in mathematics and computer science. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great mathematics and computer science programs and a strong support system for veterans and active service members.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as veteran satisfaction, veteran affordability, and overall quality of the mathematics and computer science program at the school. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Most Veteran Friendly for Math & CompSci for a Master’s

The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Veteran Friendly for Math & CompSci for a Master’s”.

Top 6 Best Mathematics & Computer Science Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans

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University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Utah. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Math & CompSci for a Master’s list. U of U is located in Salt Lake City, Utah and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 6 masters’s math and compsci degrees to qualified students.

U of U did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best Mathematics & Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools” list.According to our most recent data, U of U supports 33,081 students, and 1 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 0 are 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. U of U does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 89%. 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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George Mason University
Fairfax, Virginia

Out of the 6 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly for Math & CompSci for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, George Mason University landed the #2 spot on the list. George Mason University is a public institution located in Fairfax, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 5 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

GMU also took the #2 spot in our “Best Mathematics & Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools” ranking.Of the 38,541 students enrolled at George Mason University, 2,334 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 1,583 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $10,710. On top of their other funding sources, 42 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 86%.

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Out of the 6 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly for Math & CompSci for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, Grand Valley State University landed the #3 spot on the list. This large school is located in Allendale, Michigan, and it awarded 14 masters’s math and compsci degrees in 2020-2021.

GVSU also made our “Best Mathematics & Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #4.According to our most recent data, GVSU supports 23,350 students, and 479 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 198 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $6,686. On top of their other funding sources, 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%.

Full Grand Valley State University Veteran Student Life Report

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San Diego State University
San Diego, California

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend San Diego State University. The school came in at #4 for the Most Veteran Friendly for Math & CompSci for a Master’s. San Diego, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s math and compsci degrees to 5 students in 2020-2021.

SDSU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best Mathematics & Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools” list.Among the 36,334 students enrolled at San Diego State University, 1,433 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 853 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $4,806. 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 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 89%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full SDSU Veteran Student Life Report

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Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, Michigan

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Western Michigan University. The school came in at #5 for the Most Veteran Friendly for Math & CompSci for a Master’s. WMU is a fairly large school located in Kalamazoo, Michigan that handed out 14 masters’s math and compsci degrees in 2020-2021.

WMU also made our “Best Mathematics & Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #6.Of the 19,887 students enrolled at WMU, 584 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 327 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $9,981. During this same period, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. WMU offers credit for military training for eligible students.

Full Western Michigan University Veteran Student Life Report

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Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, Massachusetts

Worcester Polytechnic Institute ranked #6 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Math & CompSci for a Master’s list. Worcester Polytechnic Institute is a private not-for-profit institution located in Worcester, Massachusetts. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 67 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at WPI, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best Mathematics & Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools” ranking.Among the 6,920 students enrolled at WPI, 77 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 47 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $15,341. In addition to receiving other benefits, 7 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%. With a freshman retention rate of 95%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

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