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2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Criminology for a Master’s

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Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Criminology for a Master's

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for veterans. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Criminology for a Master’s” ranking - to help you make that decision.

In 2020-2021, 11,039 people earned their degree in criminology, making the major the 76th most popular in the United States.

Across the Middle Atlantic region, there were 2,102 criminology graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

This year’s “Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Criminology for a Master’s” ranking analyzed 10 colleges that offered a degree in criminology. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great criminology programs and a strong support system for veterans and active service members.

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

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Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Criminology for a Master’s

The colleges and universities below are the best for middle atlantic region master’s degree vets studying criminology.

Top 10 Best Criminology Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Middle Atlantic Region

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Maryland - College Park. The school came in at #1 for the Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Criminology for a Master’s. University of Maryland - College Park is located in College Park, Maryland and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 7 masters’s criminology degrees to qualified students.

UMCP not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best Criminology Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list.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. On top of their other funding sources, 8 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. UMCP offers credit for military training for eligible students.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 95%. 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 UMCP]](/colleges/university-of-maryland-college-park/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Pennsylvania. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Criminology for a Master’s list. UPenn is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It awarded 15 masters’s criminology degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region master’s degree vets studying criminology list, UPenn has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Criminology Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.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 tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $19,383. During this same period, 78 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

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. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 95%. 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 UPenn]](/colleges/university-of-pennsylvania/student-life/veterans/)

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Cabrini University
Radnor, Pennsylvania

Out of the 10 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Criminology for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, Cabrini University landed the #3 spot on the list. Cabrini University is a small school located in Radnor, Pennsylvania that handed out 8 masters’s criminology degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region master’s degree vets studying criminology list, Cabrini University has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Criminology Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.According to our most recent data, Cabrini University supports 2,009 students, and 24 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 13 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $13,435. On top of their other funding sources, 3 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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Saint Joseph's University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Saint Joseph’s University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Criminology for a Master’s list. Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 100 degrees to qualified masters’s criminology students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at St. Joe’s, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best Criminology Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.According to our most recent data, Saint Joseph’s University supports 6,779 students, and 110 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 72 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $10,044. To help with additional expenses, 10 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 Saint Joseph’s University Veteran Student Life Report

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Niagara University
Niagara University, New York

Out of the 10 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Criminology for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, Niagara University landed the #5 spot on the list. Niagara is a small school located in Niagara University, New York that handed out 14 masters’s criminology degrees in 2020-2021.

Niagara also made our “Best Criminology Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #4.According to our most recent data, Niagara University supports 3,544 students, and 114 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 60 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $15,174. In addition to receiving other benefits, 20 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Niagara 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%.

Full Niagara Veteran Student Life Report

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Stockton University
Galloway, New Jersey

Stockton University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Criminology for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #6. Stockton University is a public institution located in Galloway, New Jersey. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 16 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Stockton State also took the #7 spot in our “Best Criminology Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.According to our most recent data, Stockton University supports 9,893 students, and 272 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 168 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $7,955. 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.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 85%, 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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Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus ranked #7 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Criminology for a Master’s list. Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus is located in Indiana, Pennsylvania and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 23 masters’s criminology degrees to qualified students.

IUP not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best Criminology Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list.Among the 10,037 students enrolled at Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus, 298 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 109 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $5,600. In addition to receiving other benefits, 1 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

Full Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus Veteran Student Life Report

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St John’s University - New York did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Criminology for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #8. STJ is a private not-for-profit institution located in Queens, New York. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 25 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region master’s degree vets studying criminology list, STJ has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Criminology Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.According to our most recent data, STJ supports 20,143 students, and 11 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 10 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $10,047. On top of their other funding sources, 3 students qualified for 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%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at St John’s University - New York]](/colleges/st-johns-university-new-york/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Maryland Eastern Shore ranked #9 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Criminology for a Master’s list. UMES is a public institution located in Princess Anne, Maryland. The school has a small population, and it awarded 9 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region master’s degree vets studying criminology list, UMES has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best Criminology Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 72 of the 2,646 students enrolled at University of Maryland Eastern Shore were GI Bill® students, of which 23 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $5,633. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Full University of Maryland Eastern Shore Veteran Student Life Report

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Saint Vincent College
Latrobe, Pennsylvania

With a ranking of #10, Saint Vincent College did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Criminology for a Master’s list. Saint Vincent College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. It awarded 8 masters’s criminology degrees in 2020-2021.

Saint Vincent not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best Criminology Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list.Our most recent data shows that 28 of the 1,634 students enrolled at Saint Vincent were GI Bill® students, of which 13 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $8,686. During this same period, 5 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

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

Full Saint Vincent College Veteran Student Life Report

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