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2023 Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans

480 Ranked Colleges
39,397 Degrees Awarded
$47,696 Avg Salary
Most Veteran Friendly for Economics for a Bachelor's

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for veterans. College Factual has developed its “Most Veteran Friendly for Economics for a Bachelor’s” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

Economics is the 19th most popular major in the country with 49,055 degrees awarded in 2020-2021. In 2019-2020, economics graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $48,736 and had an average of $22,046 in loans still to pay off.

At the bachelor’s degree level specifically, there were 39,397 economics graduates with average earnings and debt of $39,682 and $26,217 respectively.

This year’s “Most Veteran Friendly for Economics for a Bachelor’s” ranking looked at 480 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in economics. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality economics programs as well as strong veteran support.

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

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Most Veteran Friendly for Economics for a Bachelor’s

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

Top 25 Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. The school came in at #1 for the Most Veteran Friendly for Economics for a Bachelor’s. U-M is located in Ann Arbor, Michigan and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 618 bachelors’s economics degrees to qualified students.

U-M not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #24 on our “Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list.Of the 47,907 students enrolled at U-M, 570 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 325 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $27,058. 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 96%. 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 Southern California
Los Angeles, California

Out of the 480 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly for Economics for a Bachelor’s that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Southern California landed the #2 spot on the list. This large school is located in Los Angeles, California, and it awarded 221 bachelors’s economics degrees in 2020-2021.

USC also claimed a top spot on our “Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools reviewed in that analysis.Of the 46,287 students enrolled at University of Southern California, 1,311 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 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. In addition to receiving other benefits, 388 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%. 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. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 91%.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The school came in at #3 for the Most Veteran Friendly for Economics for a Bachelor’s. UNC Chapel Hill is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 409 bachelors’s economics degrees to qualified students.

UNC Chapel Hill also claimed a top spot on our “Best Economics Bachelor’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 30,092 students enrolled at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill were GI Bill® students, of which 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. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 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%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 95%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Texas A&M University - College Station. The school came in at #4 for the Most Veteran Friendly for Economics for a Bachelor’s. Located in College Station, Texas, this large public school handed out 283 diplomas to qualified bachelors’s economics students in 2020-2021.

Texas A&M College Station also claimed a top spot on our “Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.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 tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $4,925. 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.

With a freshman retention rate of 94%, 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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Out of the 480 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly for Economics for a Bachelor’s that were part of this year’s ranking, Ohio State University - Main Campus landed the #5 spot on the list. Ohio State is a large public school situated in Columbus, Ohio. It awarded 288 bachelors’s economics degrees in 2020-2021.

On top of its placing in this ranking, Ohio State also did well on our “Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.According to our most recent data, Ohio State University - Main Campus supports 61,369 students, and 2 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 qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Ohio State University - Main Campus does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

With a freshman retention rate of 94%, 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%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Ohio State University - Main Campus]](/colleges/ohio-state-university-main-campus/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign ranked #6 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Economics for a Bachelor’s list. This large school is located in Champaign, Illinois, and it awarded 443 bachelors’s economics degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, UIUC is also in the top of our “Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools” ranking. It’s in the top 10% of all schools reviewed in that analysis.According to our most recent data, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign supports 52,679 students, and 10 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. To help with additional expenses, 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 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 94%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

[Read full report on veteran student life at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign]](/colleges/university-of-illinois-at-urbana-champaign/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida

University of Florida ranked #7 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Economics for a Bachelor’s list. UF is located in Gainesville, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 300 bachelors’s economics degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on this list, UF is in the top on our “Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.Among the 53,372 students enrolled at UF, 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. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 97%, 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%.

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University of Wisconsin - Madison landed the #8 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Economics for a Bachelor’s ranking. This large school is located in Madison, Wisconsin, and it awarded 624 bachelors’s economics degrees in 2020-2021.

UW - Madison excels when it comes to economics quality. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category.Among the 44,640 students enrolled at UW - Madison, 4 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 0 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $0. During this same period, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. UW - Madison 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%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 95%.

Full University of Wisconsin - Madison Veteran Student Life Report

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Georgetown University
Washington, District of Columbia

Georgetown University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Economics for a Bachelor’s ranking. Georgetown is a large school located in Washington, District of Columbia that handed out 150 bachelors’s economics degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our bachelor’s degree vets studying economics list, Georgetown has also earned the #23 rank in our “Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 10 of the 19,371 students enrolled at Georgetown were GI Bill® students, of which 5 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $30,300. 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.

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 94%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full Georgetown University Veteran Student Life Report

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Brown University
Providence, Rhode Island

Brown University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Economics for a Bachelor’s ranking, coming in at #10. Brown is a fairly large school located in Providence, Rhode Island that handed out 184 bachelors’s economics degrees in 2020-2021.

Brown not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list.Our most recent data shows that 98 of the 9,948 students enrolled at Brown were GI Bill® students, of which 19 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $20,111. During this same period, 40 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 92%, 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 6 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

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University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois

University of Chicago did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Economics for a Bachelor’s ranking, coming in at #11. This fairly large school is located in Chicago, Illinois, and it awarded 491 bachelors’s economics degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UChicago, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools” ranking.According to our most recent data, University of Chicago supports 17,834 students, and 241 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 113 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $18,948. To help with additional expenses, 58 students qualified for 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%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 100%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 5 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

[Read full report on veteran student life at University of Chicago]](/colleges/university-of-chicago/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, Indiana

University of Notre Dame came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Economics for a Bachelor’s ranking. Notre Dame, Indiana is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelors’s economics degrees to 254 students in 2020-2021.

Notre Dame also made our “Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #7.Our most recent data shows that 11 of the 12,809 students enrolled at University of Notre Dame were GI Bill® students, of which 20 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $13,670. During this same period, 7 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

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

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Rutgers University - New Brunswick
New Brunswick, New Jersey

Rutgers University - New Brunswick did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Economics for a Bachelor’s ranking, coming in at #12. Rutgers University - New Brunswick is a large public school situated in New Brunswick, New Jersey. It awarded 387 bachelors’s economics degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on this list, Rutgers New Brunswick is in the top on our “Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.According to our most recent data, Rutgers University - New Brunswick supports 50,411 students, and 1 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 3 are 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. 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 93%.

Full Rutgers University - New Brunswick Veteran Student Life Report

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Purdue University - Main Campus
West Lafayette, Indiana

Purdue University - Main Campus landed the #14 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Economics for a Bachelor’s ranking. Located in West Lafayette, Indiana, this large public school handed out 142 degrees to qualified bachelors’s economics students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Purdue is also in the top of our “Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools” ranking. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.According to our most recent data, Purdue University - Main Campus supports 46,655 students, and 1 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 1 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $7,765. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

The 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 93%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida

With a ranking of #15, Florida State University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Economics for a Bachelor’s list. Tallahassee, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelors’s economics degrees to 261 students in 2020-2021.

On top of its placing in this ranking, Florida State also did well on our “Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in that analysis.According to our most recent data, Florida State supports 43,569 students, and 8 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 8 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $6,819. 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 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 95%.

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

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Syracuse University
Syracuse, New York

Syracuse University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Economics for a Bachelor’s ranking. Syracuse is located in Syracuse, New York and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 247 bachelors’s economics degrees to qualified students.

Syracuse excels when it comes to economics quality. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in that analysis.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. To help with additional expenses, 217 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Syracuse 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%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 89%.

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Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

With a ranking of #17, Carnegie Mellon University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Economics for a Bachelor’s list. Carnegie Mellon University is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 63 bachelors’s economics degrees to qualified students.

Carnegie Mellon also made our “Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #21.According to our most recent data, Carnegie Mellon University supports 13,519 students, and 117 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 72 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $18,422. In addition to receiving other benefits, 36 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 5 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. 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 96%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full Carnegie Mellon Veteran Student Life Report

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Cornell University
Ithaca, New York

Cornell University landed the #18 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Economics for a Bachelor’s ranking. This large school is located in Ithaca, New York, and it awarded 186 bachelors’s economics degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our bachelor’s degree vets studying economics list, Cornell has also earned the #16 rank in our “Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 2 of the 23,620 students enrolled at Cornell University 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 $12,780. In addition to receiving other benefits, 2 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. 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 96%.

Full Cornell Veteran Student Life Report

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With a ranking of #19, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Economics for a Bachelor’s list. UMN Twin Cities is a large public school situated in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It awarded 363 bachelors’s economics degrees in 2020-2021.

UMN Twin Cities excels when it comes to economics quality. It’s in the top 10% of all schools reviewed in that analysis.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. 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.

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 93%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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William & Mary
Williamsburg, Virginia

William & Mary landed the #20 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Economics for a Bachelor’s ranking. William & Mary is a medium-sized school located in Williamsburg, Virginia that handed out 127 bachelors’s economics degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, William & Mary is also in the top of our “Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools” ranking. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our “Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list.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 Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $19,978. To help with additional expenses, 5 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. William & Mary 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 school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

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University of Washington - Seattle Campus landed the #21 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Economics for a Bachelor’s ranking. This large school is located in Seattle, Washington, and it awarded 283 bachelors’s economics degrees in 2020-2021.

On top of its placing in this ranking, UW Seattle also did well on our “Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools reviewed in that analysis.According to our most recent data, University of Washington - Seattle Campus supports 48,149 students, and 1,283 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 769 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $14,190. During this same period, 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 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 93%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

[Read full report on veteran student life at UW Seattle]](/colleges/university-of-washington-seattle-campus/student-life/veterans/)

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With a ranking of #22, Miami University - Oxford did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Economics for a Bachelor’s list. Located in Oxford, Ohio, this fairly large public school handed out 137 diplomas to qualified bachelors’s economics students in 2020-2021.

Miami University - Oxford also claimed a top spot on our “Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our “Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list.According to our most recent data, Miami University - Oxford supports 18,880 students, and 405 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 259 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $6,877. On top of their other funding sources, 6 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 88%, 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%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Miami University - Oxford]](/colleges/miami-university-oxford/student-life/veterans/)

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New York University
New York, New York

New York University ranked #23 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Economics for a Bachelor’s list. New York University is a private not-for-profit institution located in New York, New York. The school has a large population, and it awarded 437 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

NYU also claimed a top spot on our “Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our “Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list.According to our most recent data, New York University supports 52,775 students, and 1 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 1 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $6,388. On top of their other funding sources, 1 students qualified for 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%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. With a freshman retention rate of 90%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full New York University Veteran Student Life Report

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University of California - San Diego came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Economics for a Bachelor’s ranking. This large school is located in La Jolla, California, and it awarded 436 bachelors’s economics degrees in 2020-2021.

UCSD excels when it comes to economics quality. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our “Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list.Among the 39,576 students enrolled at UCSD, 112 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 54 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $1,596. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for 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 94%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full UCSD Veteran Student Life Report

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George Washington University
Washington, District of Columbia

George Washington University came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Economics for a Bachelor’s ranking. Washington, District of Columbia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelors’s economics degrees to 174 students in 2020-2021.

GWU excels when it comes to economics quality. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category.Of the 27,017 students enrolled at George Washington University, 1 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 1 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $3,185. To help with additional expenses, 0 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 88%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

[Read full report on veteran student life at GWU]](/colleges/george-washington-university/student-life/veterans/)

Rest of the Best 50 in Most Veteran Friendly for Economics for a Bachelor’s

Not only did these schools make the top 50 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:

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Lexington, Kentucky
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University of Kansas
Lawrence, Kansas
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University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa
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Fordham University
Bronx, New York
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Washington State University
Pullman, Washington
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Boston College
Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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James Madison University
Harrisonburg, Virginia
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Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, California
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University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah
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George Mason University
Fairfax, Virginia
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Drexel University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, Maryland
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Charlottesville, Virginia
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Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, Virginia
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University of Miami
Coral Gables, Florida
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University of Arizona
Tucson, Arizona
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University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, Arkansas
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East Carolina University
Greenville, North Carolina

Rest of the Top 15% Colleges in Most Veteran Friendly for Economics for a Bachelor’s

While not in the ’top 50’, these schools make the top 15% of this year’s ranking:

RankCollegeLocation
51Boston UniversityBoston, MA
52University of California - IrvineIrvine, CA
53University of DaytonDayton, OH
54Catholic University of AmericaWashington, DC
55Indiana University - BloomingtonBloomington, IN
56University of RochesterRochester, NY
57University at AlbanyAlbany, NY
58University of North DakotaGrand Forks, ND
59University of HoustonHouston, TX
60Washington University in St LouisSaint Louis, MO
61Yale UniversityNew Haven, CT
62Northeastern UniversityBoston, MA
63University of Hawaii at ManoaHonolulu, HI
64Marquette UniversityMilwaukee, WI
65San Diego State UniversitySan Diego, CA
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66Duke UniversityDurham, NC
67Eastern Michigan UniversityYpsilanti, MI
68Texas Christian UniversityFort Worth, TX
69Utah State UniversityLogan, UT
70University of South Florida - Main CampusTampa, FL
71University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh CampusPittsburgh, PA
72University of South Carolina - ColumbiaColumbia, SC
73Colorado State University - Fort CollinsFort Collins, CO

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