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2023 Best Counseling Psychology Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans

173 Ranked Colleges
8,317 Degrees Awarded
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Most Veteran Friendly for Counseling Psychology 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 was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Most Veteran Friendly for Counseling Psychology for a Master’s” ranking is part of that endeavor.

Counseling Psychology is the 90th most popular major in the country with 9,463 degrees awarded in 2020-2021.

This year’s “Most Veteran Friendly for Counseling Psychology for a Master’s” ranking analyzed 173 colleges that offered a degree in counseling psychology. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality counseling psychology programs as well as strong veteran support.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the counseling psychology 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 Counseling Psychology for a Master’s

The colleges and universities below are the best for master’s degree vets studying counseling psychology.

Top 25 Best Counseling Psychology Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans

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University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky

Out of the 173 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly for Counseling Psychology for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Kentucky landed the #1 spot on the list. Lexington, Kentucky is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s counseling psychology degrees to 8 students in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our master’s degree vets studying counseling psychology list, UK has also earned the #21 rank in our “Best Counseling Psychology Master’s Degree Schools” ranking.According to our most recent data, UK 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. 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%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 86%.

Full University of Kentucky Veteran Student Life Report

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Out of the 173 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly for Counseling Psychology for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Wisconsin - Madison landed the #2 spot on the list. UW - Madison is a public institution located in Madison, Wisconsin. The school has a large population, and it awarded 12 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our master’s degree vets studying counseling psychology list, UW - Madison has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Counseling Psychology Master’s Degree Schools” ranking.According to our most recent data, University of Wisconsin - Madison supports 44,640 students, and 4 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. 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 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.

Full UW - Madison Veteran Student Life Report

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Washington DC. The school came in at #3 for the Most Veteran Friendly for Counseling Psychology for a Master’s. The Chicago School Washington DC Campus is located in Washington, District of Columbia and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 39 masters’s counseling psychology degrees to qualified students.

The Chicago School Washington DC Campus did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best Counseling Psychology Master’s Degree Schools” list.Among the 766 students enrolled at The Chicago School Washington DC Campus, 49 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 34 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $16,683. On top of their other funding sources, 9 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. The Chicago School Washington DC Campus 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%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

[Read full report on veteran student life at The Chicago School Washington DC Campus]](/colleges/the-chicago-school-of-professional-psychology-at-washington-dc/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Kansas
Lawrence, Kansas

Out of the 173 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly for Counseling Psychology for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Kansas landed the #4 spot on the list. Located in Lawrence, Kansas, this large public school handed out 8 degrees to qualified masters’s counseling psychology students in 2020-2021.

KU also claimed a top spot on our “Best Counseling Psychology Master’s Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in that analysis.Our most recent data shows that 70 of the 26,744 students enrolled at KU were GI Bill® students, of which 40 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $10,917. 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.

With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full University of Kansas Veteran Student Life Report

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Los Angeles. The school came in at #5 for the Most Veteran Friendly for Counseling Psychology for a Master’s. The Chicago School Los Angeles Campus is located in Los Angeles, California and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 45 masters’s counseling psychology degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our master’s degree vets studying counseling psychology list, The Chicago School Los Angeles Campus has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Counseling Psychology Master’s Degree Schools” ranking.According to our most recent data, The Chicago School Los Angeles Campus supports 3,131 students, and 167 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 90 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $13,598. During this same period, 10 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. The Chicago School Los Angeles Campus does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

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University of Denver
Denver, Colorado

University of Denver came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Counseling Psychology for a Master’s ranking. University of Denver is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Denver, Colorado. It awarded 51 masters’s counseling psychology degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our master’s degree vets studying counseling psychology list, DU has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Counseling Psychology Master’s Degree Schools” ranking.Among the 13,856 students enrolled at University of Denver, 571 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 373 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $12,359. On top of their other funding sources, 155 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 University of Denver]](/colleges/university-of-denver/student-life/veterans/)

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Auburn University
Auburn, Alabama

Auburn University ranked #7 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Counseling Psychology for a Master’s list. Auburn is a public institution located in Auburn, Alabama. The school has a large population, and it awarded 5 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our master’s degree vets studying counseling psychology list, Auburn has also earned the #22 rank in our “Best Counseling Psychology Master’s Degree Schools” ranking.Of the 30,737 students enrolled at Auburn, 1,499 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 746 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $8,423. On top of their other funding sources, 68 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%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 92%.

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Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, Michigan

Western Michigan University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Counseling Psychology for a Master’s ranking. Located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, this fairly large public school awarded 23 degrees to qualified masters’s counseling psychology students in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our master’s degree vets studying counseling psychology list, WMU has also earned the #17 rank in our “Best Counseling Psychology Master’s Degree Schools” ranking.Among the 19,887 students enrolled at Western Michigan University, 584 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 327 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $9,981. 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.

Full Western Michigan University Veteran Student Life Report

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Wayne State University
Detroit, Michigan

Wayne State University landed the #9 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Counseling Psychology for a Master’s ranking. This large school is located in Detroit, Michigan, and it awarded 12 masters’s counseling psychology degrees in 2020-2021.

Wayne State excels when it comes to counseling psychology quality. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our “Best Counseling Psychology Master’s Degree Schools” list.Our most recent data shows that 470 of the 26,241 students enrolled at Wayne State University were GI Bill® students, of which 244 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $9,101. 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.

Full Wayne State University Veteran Student Life Report

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Webster University
Saint Louis, Missouri

With a ranking of #10, Webster University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Counseling Psychology for a Master’s list. Webster University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Saint Louis, Missouri. It awarded 114 masters’s counseling psychology degrees in 2020-2021.

Our most recent data shows that 1 of the 8,197 students enrolled at Webster University were GI Bill® students, of which 3 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $2,175. During this same period, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Webster University does offer 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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National University
La Jolla, California

National University landed the #11 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Counseling Psychology for a Master’s ranking. Located in La Jolla, California, this fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 125 degrees to qualified masters’s counseling psychology students in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on this list, National University is in the top on our “Best Counseling Psychology Master’s Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in that analysis.According to our most recent data, National University supports 18,070 students, and 1 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 scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. National 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%.

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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

University of Pennsylvania did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Counseling Psychology for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #12. This large school is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 84 masters’s counseling psychology degrees in 2020-2021.

UPenn also made our “Best Counseling Psychology Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #4.Of the 26,552 students enrolled at University of Pennsylvania, 324 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 131 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $19,383. On top of their other funding sources, 78 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%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 95%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Full University of Pennsylvania Veteran Student Life Report

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Troy University
Troy, Alabama

Troy University landed the #13 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Counseling Psychology for a Master’s ranking. Located in Troy, Alabama, this fairly large public school awarded 143 diplomas to qualified masters’s counseling psychology students 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. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. TROY offers credit for military training for eligible students.

Full Troy University Veteran Student Life Report

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Northeastern University
Boston, Massachusetts

With a ranking of #14, Northeastern University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Counseling Psychology for a Master’s list. Northeastern University is located in Boston, Massachusetts and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 11 masters’s counseling psychology degrees to qualified students.

Northeastern also made our “Best Counseling Psychology Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #12.Our most recent data shows that 9 of the 22,905 students enrolled at Northeastern University were GI Bill® students, of which 6 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $25,441. On top of their other funding sources, 2 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 97%. 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 Northeastern University Veteran Student Life Report

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Liberty University
Lynchburg, Virginia

Liberty University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Counseling Psychology for a Master’s ranking. Liberty University is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Lynchburg, Virginia. It awarded 617 masters’s counseling psychology degrees in 2020-2021.

Our most recent data shows that 13,282 of the 93,349 students enrolled at Liberty University were GI Bill® students, of which 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 qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

Full Liberty University Veteran Student Life Report

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With a ranking of #16, Golden Gate University - San Francisco did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Counseling Psychology for a Master’s list. This small school is located in San Francisco, California, and it awarded 16 masters’s counseling psychology degrees in 2020-2021.

Among the 2,472 students enrolled at Golden Gate University - San Francisco, 1,009 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 816 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $12,556. During this same period, 75 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%.

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University of San Francisco
San Francisco, California

With a ranking of #17, University of San Francisco did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Counseling Psychology for a Master’s list. Located in San Francisco, California, this fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 174 diplomas to qualified masters’s counseling psychology students in 2020-2021.

USFCA did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best Counseling Psychology Master’s Degree Schools” list.Among the 10,068 students enrolled at University of San Francisco, 6 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 5 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $19,232. During this same period, 2 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of San Francisco does offer 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 University of San Francisco Veteran Student Life Report

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Texas Tech University
Lubbock, Texas

Texas Tech University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Counseling Psychology for a Master’s ranking. Texas Tech University is a large school located in Lubbock, Texas that handed out 9 masters’s counseling psychology degrees in 2020-2021.

Texas Tech excels when it comes to counseling psychology quality. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.Among the 40,322 students enrolled at Texas Tech University, 1,242 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 630 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $8,480. 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 excellent freshman retention rate of 87%, 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 Texas Tech University Veteran Student Life Report

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Alliant International University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Counseling Psychology for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #19. Alliant is located in San Diego, California and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 18 masters’s counseling psychology degrees to qualified students.

Alliant not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best Counseling Psychology Master’s Degree Schools” list.Our most recent data shows that 2 of the 3,429 students enrolled at Alliant International University 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 $24,477. In addition to receiving other benefits, 1 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%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Alliant International University]](/colleges/alliant-international-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Bowie State University
Bowie, Maryland

Bowie State University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Counseling Psychology for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #20. Bowie State University is a public institution located in Bowie, Maryland. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 21 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Among the 6,250 students enrolled at Bowie State University, 305 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 143 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $6,178. In addition to receiving other benefits, 1 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

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Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Nova Southeastern University came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Counseling Psychology for a Master’s ranking. Fort Lauderdale, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s counseling psychology degrees to 243 students in 2020-2021.

NUS Florida not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 on our “Best Counseling Psychology Master’s Degree Schools” list.According to our most recent data, NUS Florida supports 20,888 students, and 522 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 335 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $12,213. To help with additional expenses, 70 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%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Nova Southeastern University]](/colleges/nova-southeastern-university/student-life/veterans/)

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With a ranking of #22, California State University - Long Beach did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Counseling Psychology for a Master’s list. This large school is located in Long Beach, California, and it awarded 25 masters’s counseling psychology degrees in 2020-2021.

According to our most recent data, California State University - Long Beach supports 40,069 students, and 822 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 310 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $3,845. 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.

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%.

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Marywood University
Scranton, Pennsylvania

Marywood University came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Counseling Psychology for a Master’s ranking. Marywood is a small school located in Scranton, Pennsylvania that handed out 16 masters’s counseling psychology degrees in 2020-2021.

Our most recent data shows that 60 of the 2,613 students enrolled at Marywood were GI Bill® students, of which 33 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $19,240. To help with additional expenses, 16 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%.

Full Marywood Veteran Student Life Report

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National Louis University
Chicago, Illinois

National Louis University landed the #24 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Counseling Psychology for a Master’s ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Chicago, Illinois, and it awarded 104 masters’s counseling psychology degrees in 2020-2021.

On top of its placing in this ranking, NLU also did well on our “Best Counseling Psychology Master’s Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.According to our most recent data, National Louis University supports 7,402 students, and 15 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 14 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $9,078. In addition to receiving other benefits, 1 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

Full NLU Veteran Student Life Report

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Ball State University
Muncie, Indiana

Ball State University landed the #25 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Counseling Psychology for a Master’s ranking. Muncie, Indiana is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s counseling psychology degrees to 28 students in 2020-2021.

Ball State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #19 on our “Best Counseling Psychology Master’s Degree Schools” list.Our most recent data shows that 455 of the 21,597 students enrolled at Ball State were GI Bill® students, of which 182 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $5,124. In addition to receiving other benefits, 29 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%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Ball State]](/colleges/ball-state-university/student-life/veterans/)

Rest of the Best 26 in Most Veteran Friendly for Counseling Psychology for a Master’s

Not only did these schools make the top 26 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:

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