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2023 Best Health & Physical Education Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Southeast Region

76 Ranked Colleges
2,849 Degrees Awarded
$39,489 Avg Salary
Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Phys Ed for a Master's

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 in the Southeast Region for Phys Ed for a Master’s” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

Health & Physical Education is the 11th most popular major in the country with 67,146 degrees awarded in 2020-2021. In 2019-2020, health and physical education graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $31,386 and had an average of $24,576 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southeast region, there were 17,631 health and physical education graduates with average earnings and debt of $30,134 and $25,357 respectively.

This year’s “Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Phys Ed for a Master’s” ranking analyzed 76 colleges that offered a degree in health and physical education. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality health and physical education programs as well as strong veteran support.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the health and physical education program at the school, veteran affordability, and veteran population. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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The phys ed school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we’ve developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of “Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Phys Ed for a Master’s”.

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Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Phys Ed for a Master’s

The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Phys Ed for a Master’s”.

Top 25 Best Health & Physical Education Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Southeast Region

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University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida

Out of the 76 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Phys Ed for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Florida landed the #1 spot on the list. University of Florida is a large public school situated in Gainesville, Florida. It awarded 91 masters’s phys ed degrees in 2020-2021.

UF also made our “Best Health & Physical Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #1.Of the 53,372 students enrolled at University of Florida, 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. 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.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 97%. 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 University of Florida]](/colleges/university-of-florida/student-life/veterans/)

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Phys Ed for a Master’s list. Chapel Hill, North Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s phys ed degrees to 15 students in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree vets studying phys ed list, UNC Chapel Hill has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Health & Physical Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Among the 30,092 students enrolled at UNC Chapel Hill, 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 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. 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%. With a freshman retention rate of 95%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

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University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Kentucky. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Phys Ed for a Master’s list. University of Kentucky is a public institution located in Lexington, Kentucky. The school has a large population, and it awarded 31 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

UK did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #21 on our “Best Health & Physical Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list.According to our most recent data, University of Kentucky supports 29,986 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. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

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 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 University of Kentucky Veteran Student Life Report

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Out of the 76 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Phys Ed for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, Citadel Military College of South Carolina landed the #4 spot on the list. Charleston, South Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s phys ed degrees to 14 students in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree vets studying phys ed list, The Citadel has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Health & Physical Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 607 of the 3,740 students enrolled at The Citadel were GI Bill® students, of which 382 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $7,997. To help with additional expenses, 12 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 87%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate 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%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at The Citadel]](/colleges/citadel-military-college-of-south-carolina/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, Arkansas

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Arkansas. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Phys Ed for a Master’s list. University of Arkansas is located in Fayetteville, Arkansas and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 8 masters’s phys ed degrees to qualified students.

UARK also took the #12 spot in our “Best Health & Physical Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Of the 27,562 students enrolled at UARK, 11 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 11 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $4,975. During this same period, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

With a freshman retention rate of 85%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. 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 University of Arkansas]](/colleges/university-of-arkansas/student-life/veterans/)

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida

Florida State University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Phys Ed for a Master’s list. This large school is located in Tallahassee, Florida, and it awarded 62 masters’s phys ed degrees in 2020-2021.

Florida State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best Health & Physical Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list.Our most recent data shows that 8 of the 43,569 students enrolled at Florida State were GI Bill® students, of which 8 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $6,819. During this same period, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Florida State 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%. 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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James Madison University
Harrisonburg, Virginia

James Madison University ranked #7 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Phys Ed for a Master’s list. JMU is located in Harrisonburg, Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 34 masters’s phys ed degrees to qualified students.

JMU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Health & Physical Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list.Among the 21,594 students enrolled at JMU, 842 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 464 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $5,824. In addition to receiving other benefits, 3 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 89%, 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%.

Full James Madison University Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Louisville
Louisville, Kentucky

University of Louisville ranked #8 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Phys Ed for a Master’s list. UofL is a large public school situated in Louisville, Kentucky. It awarded 55 masters’s phys ed degrees in 2020-2021.

UofL did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #19 on our “Best Health & Physical Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list.Of the 22,211 students enrolled at UofL, 17 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 9 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $25,972. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. UofL 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%.

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University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, Mississippi

University of Southern Mississippi landed the #9 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Phys Ed for a Master’s ranking. University of Southern Mississippi is a fairly large school located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi that handed out 40 masters’s phys ed degrees in 2020-2021.

Among the 14,606 students enrolled at University of Southern Mississippi, 351 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 226 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $3,605. 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 Southern Miss]](/colleges/university-of-southern-mississippi/student-life/veterans/)

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The University of Tennessee - Knoxville landed the #10 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Phys Ed for a Master’s ranking. The University of Tennessee - Knoxville is a public institution located in Knoxville, Tennessee. The school has a large population, and it awarded 55 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

UT Knoxville also made our “Best Health & Physical Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #9.According to our most recent data, UT Knoxville supports 30,559 students, and 1,122 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 739 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $10,650. During this same period, 8 students received scholarships through 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.

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

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Old Dominion University
Norfolk, Virginia

Old Dominion University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Phys Ed for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #11. Located in Norfolk, Virginia, this large public school handed out 33 degrees to qualified masters’s phys ed students in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree vets studying phys ed list, Old Dominion has also earned the #24 rank in our “Best Health & Physical Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Among the 24,286 students enrolled at Old Dominion, 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 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. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

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Belmont University
Nashville, Tennessee

Belmont University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Phys Ed for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #12. Belmont University is located in Nashville, Tennessee and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 41 masters’s phys ed degrees to qualified students.

Belmont also made our “Best Health & Physical Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #13.Among the 8,204 students enrolled at Belmont, 343 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 227 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $9,102. On top of their other funding sources, 146 students received scholarships 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%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Belmont University]](/colleges/belmont-university/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Miami
Coral Gables, Florida

University of Miami ranked #13 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Phys Ed for a Master’s list. U Miami is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Coral Gables, Florida. It awarded 37 masters’s phys ed degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree vets studying phys ed list, U Miami has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Health & Physical Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.According to our most recent data, University of Miami supports 17,809 students, and 4 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 4 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $22,198. On top of their other funding sources, 2 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of Miami 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 91%. 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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Liberty University
Lynchburg, Virginia

With a ranking of #14, Liberty University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Phys Ed for a Master’s list. Liberty University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Lynchburg, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 206 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree vets studying phys ed list, Liberty University has also earned the #16 rank in our “Best Health & Physical Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Among the 93,349 students enrolled at Liberty University, 13,282 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 8,897 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $4,888. During this same period, 386 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

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University of Virginia - Main Campus
Charlottesville, Virginia

University of Virginia - Main Campus landed the #15 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Phys Ed for a Master’s ranking. University of Virginia is located in Charlottesville, Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 33 masters’s phys ed degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at University of Virginia, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best Health & Physical Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.According to our most recent data, University of Virginia - Main Campus supports 25,628 students, and 3 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. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received funds 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%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 97%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

[Read full report on veteran student life at University of Virginia - Main Campus]](/colleges/university-of-virginia-main-campus/student-life/veterans/)

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George Mason University
Fairfax, Virginia

George Mason University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Phys Ed for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #16. GMU is a public institution located in Fairfax, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 31 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

GMU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #18 on our “Best Health & Physical Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list.Among the 38,541 students enrolled at George Mason University, 2,334 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 1,583 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $10,710. In addition to receiving other benefits, 42 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. George Mason University does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

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%.

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University of South Carolina - Columbia ranked #17 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Phys Ed for a Master’s list. Columbia, South Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s phys ed degrees to 52 students in 2020-2021.

UofSC also took the #10 spot in our “Best Health & Physical Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Of the 35,470 students enrolled at UofSC, 1,609 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 651 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $8,453. In addition to receiving other benefits, 33 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 90%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at University of South Carolina - Columbia]](/colleges/university-of-south-carolina-columbia/student-life/veterans/)

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East Carolina University
Greenville, North Carolina

With a ranking of #18, East Carolina University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Phys Ed for a Master’s list. East Carolina University is a large public school situated in Greenville, North Carolina. It awarded 28 masters’s phys ed degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the 28,798 students enrolled at ECU, 8 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 4 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $11,409. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. ECU offers credit for military training for eligible students.

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Troy University
Troy, Alabama

Troy University landed the #19 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Phys Ed for a Master’s ranking. TROY is a public institution located in Troy, Alabama. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 47 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the 16,497 students enrolled at TROY, 1 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 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. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. TROY does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Troy University]](/colleges/troy-university/student-life/veterans/)

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American Public University System
Charles Town, West Virginia

With a ranking of #20, American Public University System did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Phys Ed for a Master’s list. American Public University System is a private for-profit institution located in Charles Town, West Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 198 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at American Military University, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best Health & Physical Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.According to our most recent data, American Military University supports 50,047 students, and 18,040 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 15,422 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $3,793. During this same period, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. American Military University 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 98%.

Full American Public University System Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Mississippi
University, Mississippi

University of Mississippi landed the #21 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Phys Ed for a Master’s ranking. University of Mississippi is a large public school situated in University, Mississippi. It awarded 15 masters’s phys ed degrees in 2020-2021.

Ole Miss also took the #23 spot in our “Best Health & Physical Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Of the 21,014 students enrolled at University of Mississippi, 46 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 $11,346. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Middle Tennessee State University landed the #22 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Phys Ed for a Master’s ranking. This large school is located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, and it awarded 21 masters’s phys ed degrees in 2020-2021.

Middle Tennessee State University also took the #25 spot in our “Best Health & Physical Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Of the 22,080 students enrolled at Middle Tennessee State University, 1,284 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 799 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $7,132. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

Full Middle Tennessee State University Veteran Student Life Report

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University of South Florida - Main Campus landed the #23 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Phys Ed for a Master’s ranking. Located in Tampa, Florida, this large public school awarded 53 diplomas to qualified masters’s phys ed students in 2020-2021.

Our most recent data shows that 2,211 of the 50,626 students enrolled at USF Tampa were GI Bill® students, of which 1,241 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $4,943. In addition to receiving other benefits, 13 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. 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 University of South Florida - Main Campus]](/colleges/university-of-south-florida-main-campus/student-life/veterans/)

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Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, Georgia

With a ranking of #24, Georgia Southern University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Phys Ed for a Master’s list. Georgia Southern University is a public institution located in Statesboro, Georgia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 96 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at GaSou, the school also landed the #14 spot in our “Best Health & Physical Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Among the 26,949 students enrolled at Georgia Southern University, 1,102 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 406 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $3,665. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

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Virginia Commonwealth University ranked #25 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Phys Ed for a Master’s list. VCU is located in Richmond, Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 47 masters’s phys ed degrees to qualified students.

According to our most recent data, VCU supports 29,070 students, and 1 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 2 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $13,085. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. VCU 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%.

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