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2023 Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Southeast Region

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Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Social Sciences for a Doctorate

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 Southeast Region for Social Sciences for a Doctorate” ranking - to help you make that decision.

Social Sciences is one of the most popular majors in the nation, ranking 5th of all the majors we analyze. In 2020-2021, 205,984 degrees were awarded to students with this major. In 2019-2020, social sciences graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $36,262 and had an average of $23,306 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southeast region, there were 36,271 social sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $33,349 and $24,511 respectively.

This year’s “Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Social Sciences for a Doctorate” ranking analyzed 32 colleges that offered a degree in social sciences. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great social sciences programs and a strong support system for 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 social sciences program at the school. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Social Sciences for a Doctorate

The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Social Sciences for a Doctorate”.

Top 25 Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Southeast Region

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Out of the 32 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Social Sciences for a Doctorate that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the #1 spot on the list. This large school is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and it awarded 23 doctorate’s social sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

UNC Chapel Hill also took the #6 spot in our “Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Among the 30,092 students enrolled at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 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 qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill does offer 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 low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Florida. The school came in at #2 for the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Social Sciences for a Doctorate. Located in Gainesville, Florida, this large public school handed out 36 degrees to qualified doctorate’s social sciences 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 Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Of the 53,372 students enrolled at University of Florida, 1 were 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 qualified for 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 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 Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Kentucky. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Social Sciences for a Doctorate list. University of Kentucky is a large public school situated in Lexington, Kentucky. It awarded 27 doctorate’s social sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

UK did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #15 on our “Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list.Among the 29,986 students enrolled at UK, 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. UK 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 86%. 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 32 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Social Sciences for a Doctorate that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Alabama at Birmingham landed the #4 spot on the list. Birmingham, Alabama is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s social sciences degrees to 6 students in 2020-2021.

UAB did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #24 on our “Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list.According to our most recent data, UAB supports 22,563 students, and 1,194 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 508 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $7,983. To help with additional expenses, 15 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. UAB does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 86%. 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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Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida

Out of the 32 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Social Sciences for a Doctorate that were part of this year’s ranking, Florida State University landed the #5 spot on the list. Florida State University is a large public school situated in Tallahassee, Florida. It awarded 11 doctorate’s social sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

Florida State also took the #18 spot in our “Best Social Sciences Doctor’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 funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Florida State does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 95%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full Florida State Veteran Student Life Report

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Old Dominion University
Norfolk, Virginia

With a ranking of #6, Old Dominion University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Social Sciences for a Doctorate list. Old Dominion University is a public institution located in Norfolk, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 10 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Old Dominion did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #22 on our “Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list.Of the 24,286 students enrolled at Old Dominion, 1 were 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. 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.

Full Old Dominion University Veteran Student Life Report

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The University of Tennessee - Knoxville did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Social Sciences for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #7. UT Knoxville is a public institution located in Knoxville, Tennessee. The school has a large population, and it awarded 13 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.

UT Knoxville did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list.Among the 30,559 students enrolled at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville, 1,122 are 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. To help with additional expenses, 8 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

With a freshman retention rate of 89%, 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 UT Knoxville]](/colleges/the-university-of-tennessee/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Virginia - Main Campus
Charlottesville, Virginia

University of Virginia - Main Campus landed the #8 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Social Sciences for a Doctorate ranking. This large school is located in Charlottesville, Virginia, and it awarded 17 doctorate’s social sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

University of Virginia not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list.Of the 25,628 students enrolled at University of Virginia - Main Campus, 3 were 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 qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

With a freshman retention rate of 97%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

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

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The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, Alabama

The University of Alabama landed the #9 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Social Sciences for a Doctorate ranking. UA is a public institution located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The school has a large population, and it awarded 11 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.

According to our most recent data, The University of Alabama supports 37,840 students, and 2,081 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 1,128 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $7,975. On top of their other funding sources, 357 students received scholarships 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%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 87%.

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

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University of Louisville
Louisville, Kentucky

University of Louisville ranked #10 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Social Sciences for a Doctorate list. UofL is a public institution located in Louisville, Kentucky. The school has a large population, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.

UofL not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #21 on our “Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list.According to our most recent data, UofL supports 22,211 students, and 17 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 $25,972. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. UofL 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 UofL Veteran Student Life Report

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Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, Virginia

With a ranking of #11, Virginia Tech did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Social Sciences for a Doctorate list. Virginia Tech is a large school located in Blacksburg, Virginia that handed out 30 doctorate’s social sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

Virginia Tech did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list.According to our most recent data, Virginia Tech supports 37,024 students, and 119 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 108 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $12,314. On top of their other funding sources, 0 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 93%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Virginia Tech]](/colleges/virginia-polytechnic-institute-and-state-university/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Miami
Coral Gables, Florida

University of Miami came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Social Sciences for a Doctorate ranking. Coral Gables, Florida is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s social sciences degrees to 4 students in 2020-2021.

U Miami also took the #9 spot in our “Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.According to our most recent data, University of Miami supports 17,809 students, and 4 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 4 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $22,198. To help with additional expenses, 2 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of Miami offers 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 91%.

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University of South Florida - Main Campus ranked #13 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Social Sciences for a Doctorate list. USF Tampa is located in Tampa, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 36 doctorate’s social sciences degrees to qualified students.

USF Tampa also took the #11 spot in our “Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 2,211 of the 50,626 students enrolled at University of South Florida - Main Campus were GI Bill® students, of which 1,241 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $4,943. To help with additional expenses, 13 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

With a freshman retention rate of 92%, 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 University of South Florida - Main Campus]](/colleges/university-of-south-florida-main-campus/student-life/veterans/)

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George Mason University
Fairfax, Virginia

George Mason University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Social Sciences for a Doctorate ranking. George Mason University is a large public school situated in Fairfax, Virginia. It awarded 26 doctorate’s social sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

GMU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #14 on our “Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list.Our most recent data shows that 2,334 of the 38,541 students enrolled at GMU were GI Bill® students, of which 1,583 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $10,710. In addition to receiving other benefits, 42 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. 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%. With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

[Read full report on veteran student life at George Mason University]](/colleges/george-mason-university/student-life/veterans/)

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North Carolina State University
Raleigh, North Carolina

North Carolina State University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Social Sciences for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #15. Located in Raleigh, North Carolina, this large public school handed out 22 degrees to qualified doctorate’s social sciences students in 2020-2021.

NC State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #13 on our “Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list.Our most recent data shows that 1,102 of the 36,042 students enrolled at NC State were GI Bill® students, of which 493 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $5,886. To help with additional expenses, 27 students received scholarships through 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 94%, 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 South Carolina - Columbia landed the #16 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Social Sciences for a Doctorate ranking. UofSC is a public institution located in Columbia, South Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 16 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree vets studying social sciences list, UofSC has also earned the #20 rank in our “Best Social Sciences Doctor’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 tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $8,453. To help with additional expenses, 33 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 90%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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With a ranking of #17, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Social Sciences for a Doctorate list. Louisiana State University is a large public school situated in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. It awarded 12 doctorate’s social sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Louisiana State University, the school also landed the #19 spot in our “Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 1 of the 34,285 students enrolled at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 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. Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 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%.

Full Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Veteran Student Life Report

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Georgia State University
Atlanta, Georgia

Georgia State University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Social Sciences for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #18. Georgia State University is a public institution located in Atlanta, Georgia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 32 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Georgia State also took the #25 spot in our “Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Of the 36,360 students enrolled at Georgia State University, 1,873 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 662 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $4,934. On top of their other funding sources, 2 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

Full Georgia State Veteran Student Life Report

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University of North Carolina at Greensboro did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Social Sciences for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #19. University of North Carolina at Greensboro is a fairly large public school situated in Greensboro, North Carolina. It awarded 3 doctorate’s social sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

Our most recent data shows that 885 of the 19,764 students enrolled at University of North Carolina at Greensboro were GI Bill® students, of which 329 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $5,723. To help with additional expenses, 14 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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Duke University
Durham, North Carolina

Duke University landed the #20 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Social Sciences for a Doctorate ranking. Durham, North Carolina is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s social sciences degrees to 40 students in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree vets studying social sciences list, Duke has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 36 of the 16,172 students enrolled at Duke University were GI Bill® students, of which 9 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $18,387. During this same period, 8 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 undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 97%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full Duke University Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Georgia
Athens, Georgia

With a ranking of #21, University of Georgia did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Social Sciences for a Doctorate list. UGA is a large school located in Athens, Georgia that handed out 15 doctorate’s social sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

UGA also made our “Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #8.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. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 94%, 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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University of Mississippi
University, Mississippi

University of Mississippi came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Social Sciences for a Doctorate ranking. Ole Miss is a public institution located in University, Mississippi. The school has a large population, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Among the 21,014 students enrolled at Ole Miss, 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 tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $11,346. During this same period, 0 students received scholarships through 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 86%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at University of Mississippi]](/colleges/university-of-mississippi-main-campus/student-life/veterans/)

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Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, Mississippi

Mississippi State University came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Social Sciences for a Doctorate ranking. Mississippi State University is a large school located in Mississippi State, Mississippi that handed out 4 doctorate’s social sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

Among the 22,986 students enrolled at Mississippi State University, 1,170 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 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. 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 excellent freshman retention rate of 85%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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University of Central Florida did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Social Sciences for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #24. University of Central Florida is a large public school situated in Orlando, Florida. It awarded 12 doctorate’s social sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the 71,881 students enrolled at University of Central Florida, 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. During this same period, 8 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 excellent freshman retention rate of 92%, 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%.

Full University of Central Florida Veteran Student Life Report

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Clemson University
Clemson, South Carolina

Clemson University landed the #25 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Social Sciences for a Doctorate ranking. This large school is located in Clemson, South Carolina, and it awarded 9 doctorate’s social sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

Clemson also made our “Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #17.Of the 26,406 students enrolled at Clemson University, 922 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 429 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $8,920. On top of their other funding sources, 15 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Clemson 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%. With a freshman retention rate of 94%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

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