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2023 Best Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans

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Most Veteran Friendly for Other Interdisciplinary Studies for a Doctorate

When it comes to choosing a college, veterans have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. College Factual has developed its “Most Veteran Friendly for Other Interdisciplinary Studies for a Doctorate” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

In 2020-2021, 34,975 people earned their degree in other multi/interdisciplinary studies, making the major the 32nd most popular in the United States. In 2019-2020, other multi/interdisciplinary studies graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $38,266 and had an average of $24,430 in loans still to pay off.

This year’s “Most Veteran Friendly for Other Interdisciplinary Studies for a Doctorate” ranking analyzed 25 colleges that offered a degree in other multi/interdisciplinary studies. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great other multi/interdisciplinary studies programs and a strong support system for veterans and active service members.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the other multi/interdisciplinary studies program at the school, veteran affordability, and veteran satisfaction. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Most Veteran Friendly for Other Interdisciplinary Studies for a Doctorate

The colleges and universities below are the best for doctor’s degree vets studying other interdisciplinary studies.

Top 25 Best Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Other Interdisciplinary Studies for a Doctorate list. This large school is located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and it awarded 10 doctorate’s other interdisciplinary studies degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at U-M, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 570 of the 47,907 students enrolled at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor were GI Bill® students, of which 325 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $27,058. 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 96%, 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%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at U-M]](/colleges/university-of-michigan-ann-arbor/student-life/veterans/)

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of California - Los Angeles. The school came in at #2 for the Most Veteran Friendly for Other Interdisciplinary Studies for a Doctorate. Located in Los Angeles, California, this large public school handed out 7 degrees to qualified doctorate’s other interdisciplinary studies students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UCLA, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 7 of the 44,589 students enrolled at UCLA were GI Bill® students, of which 4 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $8,071. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 96%, 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 University of California - Los Angeles]](/colleges/university-of-california-los-angeles/student-life/veterans/)

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Wisconsin - Madison. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Other Interdisciplinary Studies for a Doctorate list. UW - Madison is a public institution located in Madison, Wisconsin. The school has a large population, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.

UW - Madison also made our “Best Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #8.Of the 44,640 students enrolled at UW - Madison, 4 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. 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.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 95%. 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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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Washington - Seattle Campus. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Other Interdisciplinary Studies for a Doctorate list. This large school is located in Seattle, Washington, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s other interdisciplinary studies degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree vets studying other interdisciplinary studies list, UW Seattle has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Of the 48,149 students enrolled at UW Seattle, 1,283 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 769 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $14,190. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. UW Seattle 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 93%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

[Read full report on veteran student life at UW Seattle]](/colleges/university-of-washington-seattle-campus/student-life/veterans/)

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Virginia Commonwealth University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Other Interdisciplinary Studies for a Doctorate list. VCU is a public institution located in Richmond, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.

VCU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #17 on our “Best Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools” list.According to our most recent data, Virginia Commonwealth University supports 29,070 students, and 1 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 2 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $13,085. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Virginia Commonwealth 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%.

Full VCU Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa

University of Iowa did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Other Interdisciplinary Studies for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #6. Iowa is a public institution located in Iowa City, Iowa. The school has a large population, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Iowa also made our “Best Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #14.Our most recent data shows that 1 of the 30,318 students enrolled at Iowa were GI Bill® students, of which 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 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 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 88%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full Iowa Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Minnesota - Twin Cities ranked #7 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Other Interdisciplinary Studies for a Doctorate list. UMN Twin Cities is a public institution located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The school has a large population, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.

UMN Twin Cities not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 on our “Best Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools” list.According to our most recent data, UMN Twin Cities supports 52,017 students, and 752 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 436 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $13,020. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. UMN Twin Cities 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%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 93%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities]](/colleges/university-of-minnesota-twin-cities/student-life/veterans/)

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James Madison University
Harrisonburg, Virginia

James Madison University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Other Interdisciplinary Studies for a Doctorate ranking. JMU is a large public school situated in Harrisonburg, Virginia. It awarded 11 doctorate’s other interdisciplinary studies degrees in 2020-2021.

JMU also made our “Best Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #16.Of the 21,594 students enrolled at JMU, 842 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 464 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $5,824. In addition to receiving other benefits, 3 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 89%. 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 JMU]](/colleges/james-madison-university/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, Indiana

University of Notre Dame came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Other Interdisciplinary Studies for a Doctorate ranking. This fairly large school is located in Notre Dame, Indiana, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s other interdisciplinary studies degrees in 2020-2021.

Notre Dame not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools” list.Of the 12,809 students enrolled at Notre Dame, 11 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 20 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $13,670. During this same period, 7 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 9 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. With a freshman retention rate of 97%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Notre Dame]](/colleges/university-of-notre-dame/student-life/veterans/)

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University of California - Irvine ranked #10 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Other Interdisciplinary Studies for a Doctorate list. University of California - Irvine is located in Irvine, California and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 2 doctorate’s other interdisciplinary studies degrees to qualified students.

UC Irvine also made our “Best Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #13.Of the 36,303 students enrolled at UC Irvine, 8 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 5 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $3,620. On top of their other funding sources, 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%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 94%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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University of Oklahoma Norman Campus did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Other Interdisciplinary Studies for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #11. University of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a large public school situated in Norman, Oklahoma. It awarded 3 doctorate’s other interdisciplinary studies degrees in 2020-2021.

University of Oklahoma also took the #20 spot in our “Best Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking.According to our most recent data, University of Oklahoma supports 27,772 students, and 12 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 $3,720. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of Oklahoma offers credit for military training for eligible students.

With a freshman retention rate of 87%, 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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Washington University in St Louis did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Other Interdisciplinary Studies for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #12. Located in Saint Louis, Missouri, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 5 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s other interdisciplinary studies students in 2020-2021.

WUSTL also made our “Best Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #1.According to our most recent data, WUSTL supports 15,449 students, and 7 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 14 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $7,972. In addition to receiving other benefits, 1 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. 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 94%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full Washington University in St Louis Veteran Student Life Report

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North Carolina State University
Raleigh, North Carolina

North Carolina State University ranked #13 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Other Interdisciplinary Studies for a Doctorate list. Raleigh, North Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s other interdisciplinary studies degrees to 10 students in 2020-2021.

NC State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #19 on our “Best Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools” list.According to our most recent data, NC State supports 36,042 students, and 1,102 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 493 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $5,886. On top of their other funding sources, 27 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%. With a freshman retention rate of 94%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

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Rutgers University - Camden
Camden, New Jersey

Rutgers University - Camden landed the #14 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Other Interdisciplinary Studies for a Doctorate ranking. Rutgers University - Camden is a medium-sized school located in Camden, New Jersey that handed out 3 doctorate’s other interdisciplinary studies degrees in 2020-2021.

Rutgers Camden also made our “Best Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #21.Among the 7,076 students enrolled at Rutgers Camden, 237 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 121 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $12,118. On top of their other funding sources, 5 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Rutgers Camden does offer 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%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 85%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Rutgers University - Camden]](/colleges/rutgers-university-camden/student-life/veterans/)

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Union Institute & University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Other Interdisciplinary Studies for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #15. Union Institute & University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Cincinnati, Ohio. It awarded 9 doctorate’s other interdisciplinary studies degrees in 2020-2021.

Union not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #15 on our “Best Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools” list.Our most recent data shows that 12 of the 809 students enrolled at Union Institute & University were GI Bill® students, of which 10 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $7,992. During this same period, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Union Institute & University does offer 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%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

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University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee landed the #16 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Other Interdisciplinary Studies for a Doctorate ranking. This large school is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s other interdisciplinary studies degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree vets studying other interdisciplinary studies list, UWM has also earned the #23 rank in our “Best Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 983 of the 24,565 students enrolled at UWM were GI Bill® students, of which 494 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $6,519. On top of their other funding sources, 3 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 University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee]](/colleges/university-of-wisconsin-milwaukee/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Alaska Fairbanks ranked #17 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Other Interdisciplinary Studies for a Doctorate list. This medium-sized school is located in Fairbanks, Alaska, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s other interdisciplinary studies degrees in 2020-2021.

UAF also took the #22 spot in our “Best Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 665 of the 6,813 students enrolled at UAF were GI Bill® students, of which 417 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $4,685. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

Full UAF Veteran Student Life Report

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Tufts University
Medford, Massachusetts

Tufts University ranked #18 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Other Interdisciplinary Studies for a Doctorate list. Medford, Massachusetts is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s other interdisciplinary studies degrees to 1 students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Tufts, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 1 of the 12,219 students enrolled at Tufts 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. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

With a freshman retention rate of 92%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. 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 Tufts University Veteran Student Life Report

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University of California - Santa Cruz landed the #19 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Other Interdisciplinary Studies for a Doctorate ranking. UC Santa Cruz is a public institution located in Santa Cruz, California. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree vets studying other interdisciplinary studies list, UC Santa Cruz has also earned the #18 rank in our “Best Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Of the 19,161 students enrolled at UC Santa Cruz, 273 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 114 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $8,631. In addition to receiving other benefits, 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 85%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full University of California - Santa Cruz Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Maine landed the #20 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Other Interdisciplinary Studies for a Doctorate ranking. Orono, Maine is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s other interdisciplinary studies degrees to 1 students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UMaine, the school also landed the #25 spot in our “Best Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Among the 11,741 students enrolled at University of Maine, 21 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 17 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $16,419. 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.

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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Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, Massachusetts

Worcester Polytechnic Institute ranked #21 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Other Interdisciplinary Studies for a Doctorate list. Worcester Polytechnic Institute is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Worcester, Massachusetts. It awarded 1 doctorate’s other interdisciplinary studies degrees in 2020-2021.

WPI did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools” list.Of the 6,920 students enrolled at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 77 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 47 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $15,341. To help with additional expenses, 7 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 95%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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University of North Carolina at Charlotte did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Other Interdisciplinary Studies for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #22. This large school is located in Charlotte, North Carolina, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s other interdisciplinary studies degrees in 2020-2021.

Our most recent data shows that 1,476 of the 30,146 students enrolled at UNC Charlotte were GI Bill® students, of which 642 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $4,691. To help with additional expenses, 13 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 85%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

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University of Maryland Eastern Shore did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Other Interdisciplinary Studies for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #23. University of Maryland Eastern Shore is a small public school situated in Princess Anne, Maryland. It awarded 6 doctorate’s other interdisciplinary studies degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UMES, the school also landed the #24 spot in our “Best Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Of the 2,646 students enrolled at UMES, 72 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 23 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $5,633. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

[Read full report on veteran student life at UMES]](/colleges/university-of-maryland-eastern-shore/student-life/veterans/)

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Vanderbilt University
Nashville, Tennessee

Vanderbilt University came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Other Interdisciplinary Studies for a Doctorate ranking. Vanderbilt University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Nashville, Tennessee. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree vets studying other interdisciplinary studies list, Vanderbilt has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Of the 13,537 students enrolled at Vanderbilt University, 13 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 3 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $17,769. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

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. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 96%, 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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California Institute of Integral Studies came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Other Interdisciplinary Studies for a Doctorate ranking. California Institute of Integral Studies is a private not-for-profit institution located in San Francisco, California. The school has a small population, and it awarded 17 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.

CIIS did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 on our “Best Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools” list.Among the 1,530 students enrolled at CIIS, 52 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 33 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $15,556. During this same period, 9 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%.

Full California Institute of Integral Studies Veteran Student Life Report

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