2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Sociology for a Doctorate
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It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for veterans. College Factual has developed its “Most Veteran Friendly for Sociology for a Doctorate” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.
In 2020-2021, 38,394 people earned their degree in sociology, making the major the 20th most popular in the United States.
This year’s “Most Veteran Friendly for Sociology for a Doctorate” ranking looked at 112 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in sociology. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent sociology 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 sociology program at the school, veteran affordability, and veteran satisfaction. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.
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The sociology school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we’ve developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of “Most Veteran Friendly for Sociology for a Doctorate”.
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Most Veteran Friendly for Sociology for a Doctorate
The colleges and universities below are the best for doctor’s degree vets studying sociology.
Top 25 Best Sociology Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Sociology for a Doctorate list. U-M is a public institution located in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The school has a large population, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.
U-M not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #22 on our “Best Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list.According to our most recent data, U-M supports 47,907 students, and 570 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 325 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $27,058. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.
With a freshman retention rate of 96%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Ohio State University - Main Campus. The school came in at #2 for the Most Veteran Friendly for Sociology for a Doctorate. Ohio State is located in Columbus, Ohio and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 11 doctorate’s sociology degrees to qualified students.
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. 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.
Full Ohio State Veteran Student Life Report
Out of the 112 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly for Sociology for a Doctorate that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Wisconsin - Madison landed the #3 spot on the list. This large school is located in Madison, Wisconsin, and it awarded 22 doctorate’s sociology degrees in 2020-2021.
In addition to being on our doctor’s degree vets studying sociology list, UW - Madison has also earned the #16 rank in our “Best Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking.According to our most recent data, UW - Madison supports 44,640 students, and 4 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. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. UW - Madison offers credit for military training for eligible students.
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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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Sociology for a Doctorate list. This large school is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s sociology degrees in 2020-2021.
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 Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $0. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. 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 95%.
Full UNC Chapel Hill Veteran Student Life Report
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Texas A&M University - College Station. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Sociology for a Doctorate list. This large school is located in College Station, Texas, and it awarded 13 doctorate’s sociology degrees in 2020-2021.
According to our most recent data, Texas A&M 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.
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.
[Read full report on veteran student life at Texas A&M College Station]](/colleges/texas-a-and-m-university-college-station/student-life/veterans/)
With a ranking of #6, University of Florida did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Sociology for a Doctorate list. Located in Gainesville, Florida, this large public school handed out 6 degrees to qualified doctorate’s sociology students in 2020-2021.
Of the 53,372 students enrolled at UF, 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. During this same period, 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%. 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 UF]](/colleges/university-of-florida/student-life/veterans/)
University of Southern California came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Sociology for a Doctorate ranking. Located in Los Angeles, California, this large private not-for-profit school handed out 2 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s sociology students in 2020-2021.
In addition to being on our doctor’s degree vets studying sociology list, USC has also earned the #21 rank in our “Best Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Among the 46,287 students enrolled at University of Southern California, 1,311 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 862 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $20,487. In addition to receiving other benefits, 388 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.
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. 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 91%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.
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University of California - Los Angeles landed the #8 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Sociology for a Doctorate ranking. University of California - Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles, California and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 10 doctorate’s sociology degrees to qualified students.
UCLA not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #18 on our “Best Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list.Our most recent data shows that 7 of the 44,589 students enrolled at University of California - Los Angeles were GI Bill® students, of which 4 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $8,071. On top of their other funding sources, 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 96%. 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 California - Los Angeles]](/colleges/university-of-california-los-angeles/student-life/veterans/)
Indiana University - Bloomington landed the #9 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Sociology for a Doctorate ranking. Bloomington, Indiana is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s sociology degrees to 13 students in 2020-2021.
IU Bloomington also took the #25 spot in our “Best Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Among the 43,064 students enrolled at Indiana University - Bloomington, 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. Indiana University - Bloomington 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%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 91%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
Full IU Bloomington Veteran Student Life Report
Cornell University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Sociology for a Doctorate ranking. Cornell is a large school located in Ithaca, New York that handed out 13 doctorate’s sociology degrees in 2020-2021.
Cornell not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list.Among the 23,620 students enrolled at Cornell, 2 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 $12,780. During this same period, 2 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 96%. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.
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Purdue University - Main Campus landed the #11 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Sociology for a Doctorate ranking. Purdue is located in West Lafayette, Indiana and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 4 doctorate’s sociology degrees to qualified students.
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. 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.
With a freshman retention rate of 93%, 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%.
[Read full report on veteran student life at Purdue]](/colleges/purdue-university-main-campus/student-life/veterans/)
University of Kentucky did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Sociology for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #12. UK is a large school located in Lexington, Kentucky that handed out 4 doctorate’s sociology degrees in 2020-2021.
Of the 29,986 students enrolled at UK, 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. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. UK 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 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%.
Full University of Kentucky Veteran Student Life Report
University of Chicago ranked #13 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Sociology for a Doctorate list. UChicago is a private not-for-profit institution located in Chicago, Illinois. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 17 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.
UChicago also took the #2 spot in our “Best Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 241 of the 17,834 students enrolled at University of Chicago were GI Bill® students, of which 113 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $18,948. To help with additional expenses, 58 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program.
Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 5 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 100%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
Full UChicago Veteran Student Life Report
University of Washington - Seattle Campus came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Sociology for a Doctorate ranking. University of Washington - Seattle Campus is located in Seattle, Washington and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 4 doctorate’s sociology degrees to qualified students.
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 Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $14,190. 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 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 93%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
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New York University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Sociology for a Doctorate ranking. New York, New York is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s sociology degrees to 11 students in 2020-2021.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at NYU, the school also landed the #19 spot in our “Best Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking.According to our most recent data, NYU supports 52,775 students, and 1 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 1 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $6,388. In addition to receiving other benefits, 1 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%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 90%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.
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University of Pennsylvania came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Sociology for a Doctorate ranking. This large school is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 8 doctorate’s sociology degrees in 2020-2021.
UPenn also made our “Best Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #3.Among the 26,552 students enrolled at University of Pennsylvania, 324 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 131 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $19,383. To help with additional expenses, 78 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 95%. 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 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 Missouri - Columbia came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Sociology for a Doctorate ranking. Located in Columbia, Missouri, this large public school handed out 7 degrees to qualified doctorate’s sociology students in 2020-2021.
Of the 31,089 students enrolled at Mizzou, 5 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 5 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $3,384. During this same period, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Mizzou 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 89%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.
[Read full report on veteran student life at Mizzou]](/colleges/university-of-missouri-columbia/student-life/veterans/)
Florida State University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Sociology for a Doctorate ranking. Florida State University is a large public school situated in Tallahassee, Florida. It awarded 4 doctorate’s sociology degrees in 2020-2021.
According to our most recent data, Florida State supports 43,569 students, and 8 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 8 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $6,819. 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 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 95%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.
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University of California - Irvine landed the #19 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Sociology for a Doctorate ranking. Irvine, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s sociology degrees to 11 students in 2020-2021.
Among the 36,303 students enrolled at UC Irvine, 8 are 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 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 Maryland - College Park landed the #20 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Sociology for a Doctorate ranking. UMCP is a large public school situated in College Park, Maryland. It awarded 9 doctorate’s sociology degrees in 2020-2021.
UMCP not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #24 on our “Best Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list.Of the 40,709 students enrolled at University of Maryland - College Park, 16 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 13 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $1,716. On top of their other funding sources, 8 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of Maryland - College Park offers 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.
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University of Notre Dame ranked #21 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Sociology for a Doctorate list. University of Notre Dame is a private not-for-profit institution located in Notre Dame, Indiana. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.
In addition to being on our doctor’s degree vets studying sociology list, Notre Dame has also earned the #14 rank in our “Best Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking.According to our most recent data, University of Notre Dame supports 12,809 students, and 11 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 20 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $13,670. In addition to receiving other benefits, 7 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program.
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. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 97%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
[Read full report on veteran student life at University of Notre Dame]](/colleges/university-of-notre-dame/student-life/veterans/)
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Sociology for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #22. Minneapolis, Minnesota is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s sociology degrees to 4 students in 2020-2021.
Among the 52,017 students enrolled at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, 752 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 436 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $13,020. 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 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 93%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.
[Read full report on veteran student life at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities]](/colleges/university-of-minnesota-twin-cities/student-life/veterans/)
University of Kansas ranked #23 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Sociology for a Doctorate list. This large school is located in Lawrence, Kansas, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s sociology degrees in 2020-2021.
Among the 26,744 students enrolled at University of Kansas, 70 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 40 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $10,917. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of Kansas does offer credit for military training for eligible students.
With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
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With a ranking of #24, University of Alabama at Birmingham did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Sociology for a Doctorate list. Located in Birmingham, Alabama, this large public school awarded 6 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s sociology students 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. UAB offers 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. 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 Alabama at Birmingham]](/colleges/university-of-alabama-at-birmingham/student-life/veterans/)
University of Iowa landed the #25 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Sociology for a Doctorate ranking. University of Iowa is a public institution located in Iowa City, Iowa. The school has a large population, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Of the 30,318 students enrolled at Iowa, 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. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Iowa 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 88%. 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 Iowa]](/colleges/university-of-iowa/student-life/veterans/)
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