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2023 Best Political Science Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Southeast Region

35 Ranked Colleges
362 Degrees Awarded
$31,000 Avg Cost*
Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Poly Sci for a Master's

With all of the options veterans have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Poly Sci for a Master’s” ranking is part of that endeavor.

In 2020-2021, 47,549 people earned their degree in political science, making the major the 13th most popular in the United States.

Across the Southeast region, there were 10,978 political science graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

This year’s “Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Poly Sci for a Master’s” ranking analyzed 35 colleges that offered a degree in political science. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent political science programs, but they also offer a lot of support to veterans and active service members.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as veteran satisfaction, veteran affordability, and overall quality of the political science program at the school. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Poly Sci for a Master’s

The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Poly Sci for a Master’s”.

Top 25 Best Political Science Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Southeast Region

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University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Florida. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Poly Sci for a Master’s list. Located in Gainesville, Florida, this large public school awarded 9 diplomas to qualified masters’s poly sci students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UF, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Political Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 1 of the 53,372 students enrolled at University of Florida 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 Florida 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 97%. 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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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 #2 for the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Poly Sci for a Master’s. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a public institution located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 20 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

UNC Chapel Hill also made our “Best Political Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #6.Our most recent data shows that 1 of the 30,092 students enrolled at UNC Chapel Hill 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. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. UNC 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%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 95%.

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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 #3 for the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Poly Sci for a Master’s. Florida State University is located in Tallahassee, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 35 masters’s poly sci degrees to qualified students.

Florida State also took the #8 spot in our “Best Political Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Of the 43,569 students enrolled at Florida State, 8 were 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 scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

With a freshman retention rate of 95%, 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%.

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University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Kentucky. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Poly Sci for a Master’s list. University of Kentucky is a large public school situated in Lexington, Kentucky. It awarded 2 masters’s poly sci degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UK, the school also landed the #25 spot in our “Best Political Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Among the 29,986 students enrolled at University of Kentucky, 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. 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%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full University of Kentucky Veteran Student Life Report

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Out of the 35 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Poly Sci for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, Citadel Military College of South Carolina landed the #5 spot on the list. Located in Charleston, South Carolina, this small public school handed out 7 degrees to qualified masters’s poly sci students in 2020-2021.

The Citadel not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best Political Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list.Of the 3,740 students enrolled at The Citadel, 607 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 382 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $7,997. During this same period, 12 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 87%. 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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James Madison University
Harrisonburg, Virginia

James Madison University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Poly Sci for a Master’s ranking. JMU is a large public school situated in Harrisonburg, Virginia. It awarded 11 masters’s poly sci degrees in 2020-2021.

JMU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Political Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list.According to our most recent data, James Madison University supports 21,594 students, and 842 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 464 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $5,824. To help with additional expenses, 3 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 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%.

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University of Virginia - Main Campus
Charlottesville, Virginia

With a ranking of #7, University of Virginia - Main Campus did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Poly Sci for a Master’s list. University of Virginia - Main Campus is a public institution located in Charlottesville, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 4 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at University of Virginia, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best Political Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.According to our most recent data, University of Virginia 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. During this same period, 0 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%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 97%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at University of Virginia - Main Campus]](/colleges/university-of-virginia-main-campus/student-life/veterans/)

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Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, Virginia

With a ranking of #8, Virginia Tech did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Poly Sci for a Master’s list. This large school is located in Blacksburg, Virginia, and it awarded 13 masters’s poly sci degrees in 2020-2021.

Virginia Tech also took the #4 spot in our “Best Political Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Among the 37,024 students enrolled at Virginia Tech, 119 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 108 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $12,314. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 93%. 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 Virginia Tech Veteran Student Life Report

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George Mason University
Fairfax, Virginia

George Mason University ranked #9 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Poly Sci for a Master’s list. GMU is located in Fairfax, Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 7 masters’s poly sci degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree vets studying poly sci list, GMU has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best Political Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.According to our most recent data, George Mason University supports 38,541 students, and 2,334 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 1,583 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $10,710. During this same period, 42 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 86%.

Full George Mason University Veteran Student Life Report

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With a ranking of #10, The University of Tennessee - Knoxville did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Poly Sci for a Master’s list. Located in Knoxville, Tennessee, this large public school handed out 3 diplomas to qualified masters’s poly sci students in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree vets studying poly sci list, UT Knoxville has also earned the #14 rank in our “Best Political Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Of the 30,559 students enrolled at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville, 1,122 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 739 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $10,650. During this same period, 8 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 89%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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

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University of Louisville
Louisville, Kentucky

University of Louisville did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Poly Sci for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #11. This large school is located in Louisville, Kentucky, and it awarded 7 masters’s poly sci degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree vets studying poly sci list, UofL has also earned the #22 rank in our “Best Political Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Among the 22,211 students enrolled at UofL, 17 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 9 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $25,972. 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 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 Arkansas
Fayetteville, Arkansas

University of Arkansas landed the #12 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Poly Sci for a Master’s ranking. This large school is located in Fayetteville, Arkansas, and it awarded 3 masters’s poly sci degrees in 2020-2021.

According to our most recent data, University of Arkansas supports 27,562 students, and 11 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 11 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $4,975. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of Arkansas does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

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 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 University of Arkansas]](/colleges/university-of-arkansas/student-life/veterans/)

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With a ranking of #13, University of South Florida - Main Campus did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Poly Sci for a Master’s list. USF Tampa is a large public school situated in Tampa, Florida. It awarded 5 masters’s poly sci degrees in 2020-2021.

USF Tampa also took the #15 spot in our “Best Political Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Among the 50,626 students enrolled at USF Tampa, 2,211 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 1,241 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $4,943. In addition to receiving other benefits, 13 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%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 92%.

Full University of South Florida - Main Campus Veteran Student Life Report

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Liberty University
Lynchburg, Virginia

Liberty University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Poly Sci for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #14. Liberty University is located in Lynchburg, Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 29 masters’s poly sci degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree vets studying poly sci list, Liberty University has also earned the #17 rank in our “Best Political Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.According to our most recent data, Liberty University supports 93,349 students, and 13,282 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 8,897 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $4,888. To help with additional expenses, 386 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

Full Liberty University Veteran Student Life Report

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University of South Carolina - Columbia landed the #15 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Poly Sci for a Master’s ranking. This large school is located in Columbia, South Carolina, and it awarded 2 masters’s poly sci degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UofSC, the school also landed the #16 spot in our “Best Political Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Of the 35,470 students enrolled at UofSC, 1,609 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 651 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $8,453. On top of their other funding sources, 33 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. UofSC does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

With a freshman retention rate of 90%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

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University of Mississippi
University, Mississippi

With a ranking of #16, University of Mississippi did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Poly Sci for a Master’s list. Located in University, Mississippi, this large public school awarded 4 diplomas to qualified masters’s poly sci students in 2020-2021.

Among the 21,014 students enrolled at University of Mississippi, 46 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 22 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $11,346. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of Mississippi does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full Ole Miss Veteran Student Life Report

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Georgia State University
Atlanta, Georgia

Georgia State University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Poly Sci for a Master’s ranking. Atlanta, Georgia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s poly sci degrees to 17 students in 2020-2021.

Georgia State also took the #23 spot in our “Best Political Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.According to our most recent data, Georgia State University supports 36,360 students, and 1,873 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 662 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $4,934. During this same period, 2 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

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

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Duke University
Durham, North Carolina

Duke University ranked #18 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Poly Sci for a Master’s list. Located in Durham, North Carolina, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 12 diplomas to qualified masters’s poly sci students in 2020-2021.

Duke did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best Political Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list.According to our most recent data, Duke supports 16,172 students, and 36 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 9 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $18,387. To help with additional expenses, 8 students received funds through 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. 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 97%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Duke]](/colleges/duke-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, Mississippi

Mississippi State University landed the #19 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Poly Sci for a Master’s ranking. Mississippi State is a public institution located in Mississippi State, Mississippi. The school has a large population, and it awarded 2 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Mississippi State also took the #19 spot in our “Best Political Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 1,170 of the 22,986 students enrolled at Mississippi State University were GI Bill® students, of which 676 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $5,684. During this same period, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Mississippi State University offers credit for military training for eligible students.

With a freshman retention rate of 85%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full Mississippi State Veteran Student Life Report

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Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Poly Sci for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #20. Louisiana State University is a large public school situated in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. It awarded 2 masters’s poly sci degrees in 2020-2021.

According to our most recent data, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College supports 34,285 students, and 1 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 0 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $0. 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.

With a freshman retention rate of 86%, 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 Louisiana State University Veteran Student Life Report

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Appalachian State University
Boone, North Carolina

Appalachian State University ranked #21 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Poly Sci for a Master’s list. Appalachian State University is a public institution located in Boone, North Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 10 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Appalachian State also took the #24 spot in our “Best Political Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Of the 20,023 students enrolled at Appalachian State, 780 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 393 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $6,464. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Appalachian State 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%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 86%.

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

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University of Central Florida came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Poly Sci for a Master’s ranking. UCF is a large school located in Orlando, Florida that handed out 8 masters’s poly sci degrees in 2020-2021.

UCF also took the #18 spot in our “Best Political Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Of the 71,881 students enrolled at UCF, 2,263 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 1,216 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $4,995. On top of their other funding sources, 8 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. UCF 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 92%. 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 University of Central Florida Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Georgia
Athens, Georgia

University of Georgia ranked #23 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Poly Sci for a Master’s list. University of Georgia is located in Athens, Georgia and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 6 masters’s poly sci degrees to qualified students.

UGA did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best Political Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list.Our most recent data shows that 9 of the 39,147 students enrolled at UGA 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 $7,402. In addition to receiving other benefits, 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.

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

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Florida International University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Poly Sci for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #24. This large school is located in Miami, Florida, and it awarded 7 masters’s poly sci degrees in 2020-2021.

FIU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #21 on our “Best Political Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list.According to our most recent data, FIU supports 58,836 students, and 1,079 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 606 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $6,771. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. FIU offers 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 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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Regent University
Virginia Beach, Virginia

Regent University landed the #25 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Poly Sci for a Master’s ranking. This fairly large school is located in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and it awarded 30 masters’s poly sci degrees in 2020-2021.

According to our most recent data, Regent University supports 10,483 students, and 1,414 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 1,139 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $9,203. During this same period, 42 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

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