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2023 Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans

305 Ranked Colleges
16,693 Degrees Awarded
$53,732 Avg Salary
Most Veteran Friendly for Social Sciences for a Master's

Veterans have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. College Factual has developed its “Most Veteran Friendly for Social Sciences for a Master’s” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

With 205,984 degrees handed out in 2020-2021, social sciences is the 5th most popular major in the United States. 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.

This year’s “Most Veteran Friendly for Social Sciences for a Master’s” ranking analyzed 305 colleges that offered a degree in social sciences. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent social sciences programs, but they also offer a lot of support to veterans and active service members.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the social sciences program at the school, veteran affordability, and veteran satisfaction. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Most Veteran Friendly for Social Sciences for a Master’s

The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Veteran Friendly for Social Sciences for a Master’s”.

Top 25 Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans

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Out of the 305 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly for Social Sciences for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor landed the #1 spot on the list. University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is a large public school situated in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It awarded 120 masters’s social sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

U-M also took the #21 spot in our “Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 570 of the 47,907 students enrolled at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor were GI Bill® students, of which 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. 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 school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 96%, 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 Southern California
Los Angeles, California

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Southern California. The school came in at #2 for the Most Veteran Friendly for Social Sciences for a Master’s. University of Southern California is located in Los Angeles, California and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 252 masters’s social sciences degrees to qualified students.

USC did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #17 on our “Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools” list.According to our most recent data, University of Southern California supports 46,287 students, and 1,311 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 862 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $20,487. To help with additional expenses, 388 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of Southern California does offer 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 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 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.

Full University of Southern California Veteran Student Life Report

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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 #3 for the Most Veteran Friendly for Social Sciences for a Master’s. This large school is located in College Station, Texas, and it awarded 200 masters’s social sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

On top of its placing in this ranking, Texas A&M College Station also did well on our “Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools” list. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our “Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools” list.According to our most recent data, Texas A&M University - College Station supports 70,418 students, and 5 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 4 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $4,925. 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.

With a freshman retention rate of 94%, 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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Out of the 305 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly for Social Sciences for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, Ohio State University - Main Campus landed the #4 spot on the list. This large school is located in Columbus, Ohio, and it awarded 60 masters’s social sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

Ohio State also claimed a top spot on our “Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.Our most recent data shows that 2 of the 61,369 students enrolled at Ohio State 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. 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 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 Ohio State Veteran Student Life Report

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Georgetown University
Washington, District of Columbia

Out of the 305 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly for Social Sciences for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, Georgetown University landed the #5 spot on the list. This large school is located in Washington, District of Columbia, and it awarded 437 masters’s social sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our master’s degree vets studying social sciences list, Georgetown has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools” ranking.According to our most recent data, Georgetown University supports 19,371 students, and 10 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 5 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $30,300. To help with additional expenses, 1 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%. With a freshman retention rate of 94%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Social Sciences for a Master’s ranking. UNC Chapel Hill is a large school located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina that handed out 42 masters’s social sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

On top of its placing in this ranking, UNC Chapel Hill also did well on our “Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in that analysis.According to our most recent data, UNC Chapel Hill supports 30,092 students, and 1 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. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

The 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.

Full UNC Chapel Hill Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Wisconsin - Madison landed the #7 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Social Sciences for a Master’s ranking. UW - Madison is a public institution located in Madison, Wisconsin. The school has a large population, and it awarded 327 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

UW - Madison also claimed a top spot on our “Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools reviewed in that analysis.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 Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $0. During this same period, 0 students received funds 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 95%, 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%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at UW - Madison]](/colleges/university-of-wisconsin-madison/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida

University of Florida landed the #8 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Social Sciences for a Master’s ranking. This large school is located in Gainesville, Florida, and it awarded 55 masters’s social sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

On top of its placing in this ranking, UF also did well on our “Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools” list. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our “Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools” list.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 tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $0. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of Florida 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 97%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full UF Veteran Student Life Report

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Webster University
Saint Louis, Missouri

Webster University landed the #9 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Social Sciences for a Master’s ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Saint Louis, Missouri, and it awarded 46 masters’s social sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

Webster excels when it comes to social sciences quality. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our “Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools” list.Among the 8,197 students enrolled at Webster, 1 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 3 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $2,175. 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.

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%.

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

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Purdue University - Main Campus
West Lafayette, Indiana

Purdue University - Main Campus did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Social Sciences for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #10. Located in West Lafayette, Indiana, this large public school handed out 71 diplomas to qualified masters’s social sciences students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Purdue is also in the top of our “Best Social Sciences Master’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. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Purdue University - Main Campus 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 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 Purdue University - Main Campus Veteran Student Life Report

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George Washington University
Washington, District of Columbia

George Washington University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Social Sciences for a Master’s ranking. Located in Washington, District of Columbia, this large private not-for-profit school awarded 649 diplomas to qualified masters’s social sciences students in 2020-2021.

GWU also made our “Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #18.According to our most recent data, George Washington University supports 27,017 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 $3,185. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

With a freshman retention rate of 88%, 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 George Washington University]](/colleges/george-washington-university/student-life/veterans/)

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University of California - Los Angeles landed the #12 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Social Sciences for a Master’s ranking. Los Angeles, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s social sciences degrees to 140 students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, UCLA is also in the top of our “Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our “Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools” list.According to our most recent data, University of California - Los Angeles supports 44,589 students, and 7 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 4 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $8,071. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received funds through 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%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 96%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

[Read full report on veteran student life at University of California - Los Angeles]](/colleges/university-of-california-los-angeles/student-life/veterans/)

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With a ranking of #13, University of California - Irvine did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Social Sciences for a Master’s list. UC Irvine is a large school located in Irvine, California that handed out 81 masters’s social sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

On top of its placing in this ranking, UC Irvine also did well on our “Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category.Of the 36,303 students enrolled at University of California - Irvine, 8 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 5 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $3,620. 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 94%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at University of California - Irvine]](/colleges/university-of-california-irvine/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign ranked #14 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Social Sciences for a Master’s list. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is a public institution located in Champaign, Illinois. The school has a large population, and it awarded 115 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

UIUC also claimed a top spot on our “Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools” list. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our “Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools” list.Of the 52,679 students enrolled at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 10 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. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 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 94%. 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 Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Alabama at Birmingham ranked #15 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Social Sciences for a Master’s list. UAB is a large school located in Birmingham, Alabama that handed out 46 masters’s social sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

Among the 22,563 students enrolled at UAB, 1,194 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 508 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $7,983. During this same period, 15 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%. 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 University of Alabama at Birmingham]](/colleges/university-of-alabama-at-birmingham/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa

University of Iowa did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Social Sciences for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #16. This large school is located in Iowa City, Iowa, and it awarded 19 masters’s social sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

Our most recent data shows that 1 of the 30,318 students enrolled at Iowa 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. Iowa offers credit for military training for eligible students.

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 Iowa]](/colleges/university-of-iowa/student-life/veterans/)

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Cornell University
Ithaca, New York

Cornell University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Social Sciences for a Master’s ranking. Located in Ithaca, New York, this large private not-for-profit school awarded 67 diplomas to qualified masters’s social sciences students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Cornell, the school also landed the #19 spot in our “Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools” ranking.According to our most recent data, Cornell University supports 23,620 students, and 2 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 2 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $12,780. On top of their other funding sources, 2 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 96%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. 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.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Cornell University]](/colleges/cornell-university/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Maryland - College Park did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Social Sciences for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #18. University of Maryland - College Park is a large school located in College Park, Maryland that handed out 127 masters’s social sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on this list, UMCP is in the top on our “Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools” list. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our “Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools” list.Our most recent data shows that 16 of the 40,709 students enrolled at UMCP were GI Bill® students, of which 13 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $1,716. During this same period, 8 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 95%. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at UMCP]](/colleges/university-of-maryland-college-park/student-life/veterans/)

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida

Florida State University landed the #19 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Social Sciences for a Master’s ranking. This large school is located in Tallahassee, Florida, and it awarded 122 masters’s social sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

Our most recent data shows that 8 of the 43,569 students enrolled at Florida State were GI Bill® students, of which 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.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 95%, 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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Syracuse University
Syracuse, New York

With a ranking of #20, Syracuse University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Social Sciences for a Master’s list. This large school is located in Syracuse, New York, and it awarded 102 masters’s social sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

Syracuse also claimed a top spot on our “Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.According to our most recent data, Syracuse University supports 21,322 students, and 385 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 250 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $20,840. During this same period, 217 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Syracuse University does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 89%.

Full Syracuse Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, Indiana

University of Notre Dame did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Social Sciences for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #21. Notre Dame, Indiana is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s social sciences degrees to 23 students in 2020-2021.

Notre Dame did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 on our “Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools” list.Among the 12,809 students enrolled at University of Notre Dame, 11 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 20 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $13,670. During this same period, 7 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 97%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Notre Dame]](/colleges/university-of-notre-dame/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Minnesota - Twin Cities ranked #22 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Social Sciences for a Master’s list. Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, this large public school awarded 48 degrees to qualified masters’s social sciences students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, UMN Twin Cities is also in the top of our “Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.Our most recent data shows that 752 of the 52,017 students enrolled at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities were GI Bill® students, of which 436 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $13,020. 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.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 93%. 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 came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Social Sciences for a Master’s ranking. This large school is located in Seattle, Washington, and it awarded 44 masters’s social sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on this list, UW Seattle is in the top on our “Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.Of the 48,149 students enrolled at University of Washington - Seattle Campus, 1,283 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 769 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $14,190. During this same period, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of Washington - Seattle Campus 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%. 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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Virginia Commonwealth University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Social Sciences for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #24. Located in Richmond, Virginia, this large public school handed out 29 degrees to qualified masters’s social sciences students in 2020-2021.

Among the 29,070 students enrolled at Virginia Commonwealth University, 1 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 2 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $13,085. To help with additional expenses, 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 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 Virginia Commonwealth University]](/colleges/virginia-commonwealth-university/student-life/veterans/)

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George Mason University
Fairfax, Virginia

George Mason University ranked #25 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Social Sciences for a Master’s list. George Mason University is a large school located in Fairfax, Virginia that handed out 172 masters’s social sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

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 tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $10,710. In addition to receiving other benefits, 42 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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

Rest of the Best 46 in Most Veteran Friendly for Social Sciences for a Master’s

Not only did these schools make the top 46 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:

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James Madison University
Harrisonburg, Virginia
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University of Kansas
Lawrence, Kansas
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Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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Fordham University
Bronx, New York
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Brown University
Providence, Rhode Island
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University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
32
33
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University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah
34
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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
35
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New York University
New York, New York
35
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The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
37
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Cabrini University
Radnor, Pennsylvania
38
39
UK crest
University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky
40
41
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University of Miami
Coral Gables, Florida
42
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University of Virginia - Main Campus
Charlottesville, Virginia
43
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Boston College
Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
44
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Catholic University of America
Washington, District of Columbia
45
46
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Washington State University
Pullman, Washington

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