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2023 Most Veteran Friendly in Missouri for General Economics for a Bachelor’s

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Most Veteran Friendly in Missouri for General Economics for a Bachelor's

When it comes to choosing a college, veterans have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. 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 in Missouri for General Economics for a Bachelor’s” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

General Economics is the 29th most popular major in the country with 28,837 degrees awarded in 2020-2021.

Across Missouri, there were 211 general economics graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the bachelor’s degree level specifically, there were 206 general economics graduates with average earnings and debt of $39,023 and $28,243 respectively.

For this year’s “Most Veteran Friendly in Missouri for General Economics for a Bachelor’s” ranking, we looked at 11 colleges that offer a degree in general economics. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality general economics programs as well as strong veteran support.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the general economics program at the school, veteran affordability, and veteran satisfaction. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Most Veteran Friendly in Missouri for General Economics for a Bachelor’s

The colleges and universities below are the best for missouri bachelor’s degree vets studying general economics.

Top 11 Best General Economics Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in Missouri

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Webster University
Saint Louis, Missouri

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Webster University. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in Missouri for General Economics for a Bachelor’s list. Webster is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Saint Louis, Missouri. It awarded 3 bachelors’s general economics degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Webster, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best General Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Missouri” ranking.Among the 8,197 students enrolled at Webster, 1 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 3 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $2,175. 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 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 Webster Veteran Student Life Report

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Missouri - Columbia. The school came in at #2 for the Most Veteran Friendly in Missouri for General Economics for a Bachelor’s. Mizzou is a large school located in Columbia, Missouri that handed out 74 bachelors’s general economics degrees in 2020-2021.

Mizzou also made our “Best General Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Missouri” list, coming in at #2.Of the 31,089 students enrolled at Mizzou, 5 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 5 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $3,384. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Mizzou 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%. With a freshman retention rate of 89%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Washington University in St Louis. The school came in at #3 for the Most Veteran Friendly in Missouri for General Economics for a Bachelor’s. Located in Saint Louis, Missouri, this fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 4 diplomas to qualified bachelors’s general economics students in 2020-2021.

WUSTL also took the #1 spot in our “Best General Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Missouri” ranking.Of the 15,449 students enrolled at Washington University in St Louis, 7 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 14 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $7,972. To help with additional expenses, 1 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 undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. With a freshman retention rate of 94%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full Washington University in St Louis Veteran Student Life Report

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Out of the 11 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in Missouri for General Economics for a Bachelor’s that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Missouri - St Louis landed the #4 spot on the list. Located in Saint Louis, Missouri, this fairly large public school handed out 3 degrees to qualified bachelors’s general economics students in 2020-2021.

UMSL not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best General Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Missouri” list.Our most recent data shows that 314 of the 13,874 students enrolled at University of Missouri - St Louis were GI Bill® students, of which 228 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $9,355. To help with additional expenses, 2 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%.

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Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, Missouri

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Lindenwood University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in Missouri for General Economics for a Bachelor’s list. This medium-sized school is located in Saint Charles, Missouri, and it awarded 8 bachelors’s general economics degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Lindenwood University, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best General Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Missouri” ranking.Of the 7,382 students enrolled at Lindenwood University, 31 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 29 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $3,583. In addition to receiving other benefits, 1 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Lindenwood 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%.

Full Lindenwood University Veteran Student Life Report

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With a ranking of #6, University of Missouri - Kansas City did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in Missouri for General Economics for a Bachelor’s list. UMKC is a public institution located in Kansas City, Missouri. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 3 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

UMKC also took the #6 spot in our “Best General Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Missouri” ranking.Among the 16,147 students enrolled at University of Missouri - Kansas City, 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 Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $0. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

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 UMKC Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, Missouri

University of Central Missouri landed the #7 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in Missouri for General Economics for a Bachelor’s ranking. University of Central Missouri is located in Warrensburg, Missouri and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 8 bachelors’s general economics degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our missouri bachelor’s degree vets studying general economics list, UCM has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best General Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Missouri” ranking.Of the 9,959 students enrolled at UCM, 9 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 10 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $4,238. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. UCM does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

Full University of Central Missouri Veteran Student Life Report

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Missouri State University - Springfield landed the #8 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in Missouri for General Economics for a Bachelor’s ranking. This large school is located in Springfield, Missouri, and it awarded 21 bachelors’s general economics degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our missouri bachelor’s degree vets studying general economics list, Missouri State has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best General Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Missouri” ranking.Of the 23,505 students enrolled at Missouri State, 5 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 $2,830. In addition to receiving other benefits, 1 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%.

Full Missouri State Veteran Student Life Report

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Truman State University
Kirksville, Missouri

Truman State University ranked #9 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in Missouri for General Economics for a Bachelor’s list. Truman State is a public institution located in Kirksville, Missouri. The school has a small population, and it awarded 23 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Truman State, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best General Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Missouri” ranking.Of the 4,655 students enrolled at Truman State, 55 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 29 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $6,178. To help with additional expenses, 3 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 88%.

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Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, Missouri

Southeast Missouri State University ranked #10 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in Missouri for General Economics for a Bachelor’s list. Southeast Missouri State University is a medium-sized public school situated in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. It awarded 14 bachelors’s general economics degrees in 2020-2021.

Southeast Missouri State University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best General Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Missouri” list.According to our most recent data, Southeast Missouri State University supports 10,001 students, and 344 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 143 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $4,052. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

Full Southeast Missouri State University Veteran Student Life Report

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Drury University
Springfield, Missouri

Drury University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in Missouri for General Economics for a Bachelor’s ranking, coming in at #11. Drury University is located in Springfield, Missouri and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 3 bachelors’s general economics degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our missouri bachelor’s degree vets studying general economics list, Drury University has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best General Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Missouri” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 6 of the 1,691 students enrolled at Drury 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 $1,355. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Drury University does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

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