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2023 Best General Psychology Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans

268 Ranked Colleges
6,330 Degrees Awarded
$37,200 Avg Cost*
Most Veteran Friendly for Psychology for a Master's

Veterans have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Most Veteran Friendly for Psychology for a Master’s” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

General Psychology is one of the most popular majors in the nation, ranking 4th of all the majors we analyze. In 2020-2021, 141,695 degrees were awarded to students with this major.

This year’s “Most Veteran Friendly for Psychology for a Master’s” ranking analyzed 268 colleges that offered a degree in general psychology. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great general psychology 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 general psychology program at the school, veteran affordability, and veteran satisfaction. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Most Veteran Friendly for Psychology for a Master’s

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

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

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Out of the 268 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly for Psychology for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, Texas A&M University - College Station landed the #1 spot on the list. Texas A&M University - College Station is a public institution located in College Station, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 25 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Texas A&M College Station also took the #16 spot in our “Best General Psychology Master’s Degree Schools” ranking.Among the 70,418 students enrolled at Texas A&M University - College Station, 5 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 4 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $4,925. 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 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 94%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full Texas A&M University - College Station Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida

Out of the 268 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly for Psychology for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Florida landed the #2 spot on the list. University of Florida is a large public school situated in Gainesville, Florida. It awarded 27 masters’s psychology degrees in 2020-2021.

UF also made our “Best General Psychology Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #24.Among the 53,372 students enrolled at University of Florida, 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. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of Florida 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%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 97%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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University of Southern California
Los Angeles, California

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Southern California. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Psychology for a Master’s list. This large school is located in Los Angeles, California, and it awarded 11 masters’s psychology degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our master’s degree vets studying psychology list, USC has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best General Psychology Master’s Degree Schools” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 1,311 of the 46,287 students enrolled at USC were GI Bill® students, of which 862 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $20,487. During this same period, 388 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. USC does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 91%, 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%. 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.

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Florida State University. The school came in at #4 for the Most Veteran Friendly for Psychology for a Master’s. Florida State University is a large school located in Tallahassee, Florida that handed out 32 masters’s psychology degrees in 2020-2021.

Florida State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #25 on our “Best General Psychology Master’s Degree Schools” list.Among the 43,569 students enrolled at Florida State, 8 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 8 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $6,819. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

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

[Read full report on veteran student life at Florida State University]](/colleges/florida-state-university/student-life/veterans/)

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George Mason University
Fairfax, Virginia

Out of the 268 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly for Psychology for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, George Mason University landed the #5 spot on the list. Located in Fairfax, Virginia, this large public school awarded 67 diplomas to qualified masters’s psychology students in 2020-2021.

GMU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 on our “Best General Psychology Master’s Degree Schools” list.Our most recent data shows that 2,334 of the 38,541 students enrolled at GMU were GI Bill® students, of which 1,583 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $10,710. In addition to receiving other benefits, 42 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. GMU 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%. With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full George Mason University Veteran Student Life Report

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University of California - Los Angeles came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Psychology for a Master’s ranking. University of California - Los Angeles is a large school located in Los Angeles, California that handed out 36 masters’s psychology degrees in 2020-2021.

UCLA not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best General Psychology Master’s Degree Schools” list.Among the 44,589 students enrolled at UCLA, 7 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 4 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $8,071. During this same period, 0 students received scholarships through 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 freshman retention rate of 96%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full University of California - Los Angeles Veteran Student Life Report

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Fordham University
Bronx, New York

With a ranking of #7, Fordham University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Psychology for a Master’s list. Located in Bronx, New York, this fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 12 diplomas to qualified masters’s psychology students in 2020-2021.

On top of its placing in this ranking, Fordham U also did well on our “Best General Psychology Master’s Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools reviewed in that analysis.Our most recent data shows that 1 of the 16,364 students enrolled at Fordham University were GI Bill® students, of which 0 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $0. During this same period, 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%.

Full Fordham University Veteran Student Life Report

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William & Mary
Williamsburg, Virginia

William & Mary did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Psychology for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #8. William & Mary is a medium-sized school located in Williamsburg, Virginia that handed out 12 masters’s psychology degrees in 2020-2021.

William & Mary also claimed a top spot on our “Best General Psychology Master’s Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in that analysis.Among the 8,939 students enrolled at William & Mary, 531 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 349 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $19,978. During this same period, 5 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 93%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full William & Mary Veteran Student Life Report

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The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, Alabama

The University of Alabama landed the #9 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Psychology for a Master’s ranking. Tuscaloosa, Alabama is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s psychology degrees to 10 students in 2020-2021.

Of the 37,840 students enrolled at The University of Alabama, 2,081 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 1,128 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $7,975. To help with additional expenses, 357 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. The University of Alabama 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%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 87%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at The University of Alabama]](/colleges/the-university-of-alabama/student-life/veterans/)

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Virginia Commonwealth University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Psychology for a Master’s ranking. VCU is a large public school situated in Richmond, Virginia. It awarded 14 masters’s psychology degrees in 2020-2021.

Among the 29,070 students enrolled at Virginia Commonwealth University, 1 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 2 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $13,085. 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 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 Virginia Commonwealth University]](/colleges/virginia-commonwealth-university/student-life/veterans/)

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James Madison University
Harrisonburg, Virginia

James Madison University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Psychology for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #11. James Madison University is located in Harrisonburg, Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 12 masters’s psychology degrees to qualified students.

On top of its placing in this ranking, JMU also did well on our “Best General Psychology Master’s Degree Schools” list. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our “Best General Psychology Master’s Degree Schools” list.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. JMU 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%. With a freshman retention rate of 89%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

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Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Carnegie Mellon University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Psychology for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #12. This fairly large school is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 3 masters’s psychology degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Carnegie Mellon, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best General Psychology Master’s Degree Schools” ranking.Of the 13,519 students enrolled at Carnegie Mellon University, 117 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 72 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $18,422. In addition to receiving other benefits, 36 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%. With a freshman retention rate of 96%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 5 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Full Carnegie Mellon Veteran Student Life Report

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Rutgers University - New Brunswick
New Brunswick, New Jersey

With a ranking of #13, Rutgers University - New Brunswick did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Psychology for a Master’s list. Located in New Brunswick, New Jersey, this large public school handed out 51 degrees to qualified masters’s psychology students in 2020-2021.

Rutgers New Brunswick also claimed a top spot on our “Best General 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 1 of the 50,411 students enrolled at Rutgers New Brunswick were GI Bill® students, of which 3 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $3,625. 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.

With a freshman retention rate of 93%, 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 Rutgers New Brunswick]](/colleges/rutgers-university-new-brunswick/student-life/veterans/)

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Xavier University
Cincinnati, Ohio

Xavier University landed the #14 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Psychology for a Master’s ranking. Located in Cincinnati, Ohio, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 18 degrees to qualified masters’s psychology students in 2020-2021.

Of the 7,061 students enrolled at Xavier University, 249 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 184 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $16,316. During this same period, 75 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%. 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 Xavier]](/colleges/xavier-university/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, Arkansas

With a ranking of #15, University of Arkansas did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Psychology for a Master’s list. University of Arkansas is a public institution located in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 6 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

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 qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. 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 University of Arkansas]](/colleges/university-of-arkansas/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

With a ranking of #16, University of Pennsylvania did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Psychology for a Master’s list. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s psychology degrees to 48 students in 2020-2021.

UPenn did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best General Psychology Master’s Degree Schools” list.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. In addition to receiving other benefits, 78 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 95%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The 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 impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

Full UPenn Veteran Student Life Report

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Palo Alto University
Palo Alto, California

Palo Alto University ranked #17 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Psychology for a Master’s list. Palo Alto University is located in Palo Alto, California and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 16 masters’s psychology degrees to qualified students.

On top of its placing in this ranking, Pacific Graduate School of Psychology also did well on our “Best General 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 32 of the 1,163 students enrolled at Palo Alto University were GI Bill® students, of which 16 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $11,089. During this same period, 1 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Palo Alto University 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%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Palo Alto University]](/colleges/palo-alto-university/student-life/veterans/)

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University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, North Dakota

University of North Dakota landed the #18 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Psychology for a Master’s ranking. Grand Forks, North Dakota is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s psychology degrees to 7 students in 2020-2021.

Among the 13,615 students enrolled at University of North Dakota, 796 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 395 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $7,112. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full UND Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Virginia - Main Campus
Charlottesville, Virginia

University of Virginia - Main Campus came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Psychology for a Master’s ranking. Located in Charlottesville, Virginia, this large public school awarded 16 diplomas to qualified masters’s psychology students in 2020-2021.

University of Virginia not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 on our “Best General Psychology Master’s Degree Schools” list.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.

With a freshman retention rate of 97%, 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%.

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Marquette University
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

With a ranking of #20, Marquette University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Psychology for a Master’s list. Located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 10 diplomas to qualified masters’s psychology students in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our master’s degree vets studying psychology list, Marquette has also earned the #22 rank in our “Best General Psychology Master’s Degree Schools” ranking.Among the 11,550 students enrolled at Marquette, 140 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 93 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $15,404. To help with additional expenses, 30 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 88%. 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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Syracuse University
Syracuse, New York

Syracuse University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Psychology for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #21. Syracuse is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Syracuse, New York. It awarded 8 masters’s psychology degrees in 2020-2021.

Syracuse excels when it comes to psychology quality. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.Of the 21,322 students enrolled at Syracuse University, 385 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 250 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $20,840. During this same period, 217 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Syracuse University offers credit for military training for eligible students.

With a freshman retention rate of 89%, 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%.

Full Syracuse University Veteran Student Life Report

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With a ranking of #22, University of Maryland - College Park did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Psychology for a Master’s list. UMCP is located in College Park, Maryland and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 6 masters’s psychology degrees to qualified students.

UMCP also made our “Best General Psychology Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #18.Among the 40,709 students enrolled at UMCP, 16 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 13 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $1,716. To help with additional expenses, 8 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 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%.

Full University of Maryland - College Park Veteran Student Life Report

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With a ranking of #23, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Psychology for a Master’s list. Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, this large public school handed out 3 degrees to qualified masters’s psychology students in 2020-2021.

UMN Twin Cities also claimed a top spot on our “Best General Psychology Master’s Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.Of the 52,017 students enrolled at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, 752 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 436 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $13,020. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of Minnesota - Twin Cities does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 93%, 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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University of Hawaii at Manoa did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Psychology for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #24. Located in Honolulu, Hawaii, this fairly large public school handed out 10 diplomas to qualified masters’s psychology students in 2020-2021.

Of the 18,025 students enrolled at University of Hawaii at Manoa, 3 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 4 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $22,153. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at UH Manoa]](/colleges/university-of-hawaii-at-manoa/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Miami
Coral Gables, Florida

University of Miami did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Psychology for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #25. University of Miami is a fairly large school located in Coral Gables, Florida that handed out 16 masters’s psychology degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on this list, U Miami is in the top on our “Best General Psychology Master’s Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.Of the 17,809 students enrolled at University of Miami, 4 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 4 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $22,198. To help with additional expenses, 2 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of Miami 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%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 91%.

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Rest of the Best 41 in Most Veteran Friendly for Psychology for a Master’s

Not only did these schools make the top 41 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:

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Drexel University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Washington State University
Pullman, Washington
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Auburn University
Auburn, Alabama
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Catholic University of America
Washington, District of Columbia
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University of Houston
Houston, Texas
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East Carolina University
Greenville, North Carolina
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Old Dominion University
Norfolk, Virginia
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