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2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Sociology for a Master’s

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Most Veteran Friendly for Sociology for a Master's

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, veterans have many different options to choose from. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Most Veteran Friendly for Sociology for a Master’s” ranking is part of that endeavor.

Sociology is the 20th most popular major in the country with 38,394 degrees awarded in 2020-2021.

For this year’s “Most Veteran Friendly for Sociology for a Master’s” ranking, we looked at 171 colleges that offer a degree in sociology. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality sociology programs as well as strong veteran support.

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

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Most Veteran Friendly for Sociology for a Master’s

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

Top 25 Best Sociology Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans

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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 Master’s list. U-M is located in Ann Arbor, Michigan and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 16 masters’s sociology degrees to qualified students.

U-M also took the #20 spot in our “Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools” ranking.Among the 47,907 students enrolled at U-M, 570 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 325 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $27,058. 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 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 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 Michigan - Ann Arbor]](/colleges/university-of-michigan-ann-arbor/student-life/veterans/)

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Out of the 171 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly for Sociology for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, Ohio State University - Main Campus landed the #2 spot on the list. Located in Columbus, Ohio, this large public school handed out 7 degrees to qualified masters’s sociology students in 2020-2021.

Among the 61,369 students enrolled at Ohio State, 2 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. Ohio State 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%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 94%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full Ohio State University - Main Campus Veteran Student Life Report

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The school came in at #3 for the Most Veteran Friendly for Sociology for a Master’s. This large school is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and it awarded 9 masters’s sociology degrees in 2020-2021.

UNC Chapel Hill excels when it comes to sociology quality. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our “Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools” list.Of the 30,092 students enrolled at UNC Chapel Hill, 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. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

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 UNC Chapel Hill Veteran Student Life Report

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Out of the 171 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly for Sociology for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Wisconsin - Madison landed the #4 spot on the list. UW - Madison is located in Madison, Wisconsin and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 15 masters’s sociology degrees to qualified students.

UW - Madison not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #19 on our “Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools” list.Of the 44,640 students enrolled at University of Wisconsin - Madison, 4 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 received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of Wisconsin - Madison does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

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%.

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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 #5 for the Most Veteran Friendly for Sociology for a Master’s. University of Florida is a large public school situated in Gainesville, Florida. It awarded 4 masters’s sociology degrees 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. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 97%. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

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Texas A&M University - College Station came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Sociology for a Master’s ranking. College Station, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s sociology degrees to 3 students in 2020-2021.

Among the 70,418 students enrolled at Texas A&M University - College Station, 5 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 4 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $4,925. 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 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 94%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Texas A&M College Station]](/colleges/texas-a-and-m-university-college-station/student-life/veterans/)

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University of California - Los Angeles came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Sociology for a Master’s ranking. Located in Los Angeles, California, this large public school handed out 19 diplomas to qualified masters’s sociology students in 2020-2021.

UCLA not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 on our “Best Sociology Master’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. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

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 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 California - Los Angeles]](/colleges/university-of-california-los-angeles/student-life/veterans/)

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With a ranking of #8, University of Alabama at Birmingham did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Sociology for a Master’s list. Located in Birmingham, Alabama, this large public school awarded 43 degrees to qualified masters’s sociology students in 2020-2021.

Of the 22,563 students enrolled at UAB, 1,194 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 508 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $7,983. To help with additional expenses, 15 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. UAB 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 UAB Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa

University of Iowa did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Sociology for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #9. Iowa is located in Iowa City, Iowa and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 6 masters’s sociology degrees to qualified students.

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. During this same period, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

The 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 88%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Iowa]](/colleges/university-of-iowa/student-life/veterans/)

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Purdue University - Main Campus
West Lafayette, Indiana

With a ranking of #10, Purdue University - Main Campus did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Sociology for a Master’s list. This large school is located in West Lafayette, Indiana, and it awarded 4 masters’s sociology degrees in 2020-2021.

Our most recent data shows that 1 of the 46,655 students enrolled at Purdue were GI Bill® students, of which 1 were 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.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 93%. 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 Purdue University - Main Campus Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Washington - Seattle Campus ranked #11 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Sociology for a Master’s list. Seattle, Washington is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s sociology degrees to 4 students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, UW Seattle is also in the top of our “Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in that analysis.According to our most recent data, UW Seattle supports 48,149 students, and 1,283 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 769 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $14,190. 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 school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 93%, 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 UW Seattle Veteran Student Life Report

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida

Florida State University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Sociology for a Master’s ranking. Located in Tallahassee, Florida, this large public school awarded 8 diplomas to qualified masters’s sociology students in 2020-2021.

Of the 43,569 students enrolled at Florida State University, 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 tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $6,819. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Florida State University 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 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 Florida State]](/colleges/florida-state-university/student-life/veterans/)

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University of California - Irvine came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Sociology for a Master’s ranking. Located in Irvine, California, this large public school handed out 9 diplomas to qualified masters’s sociology students in 2020-2021.

UC Irvine also made our “Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #23.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 tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $3,620. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 94%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full UC Irvine Veteran Student Life Report

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Cornell University
Ithaca, New York

Cornell University landed the #14 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Sociology for a Master’s ranking. Cornell University is located in Ithaca, New York and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 9 masters’s sociology degrees to qualified students.

Cornell also made our “Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #15.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. In addition to receiving other benefits, 2 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 96%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. The 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 Cornell]](/colleges/cornell-university/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, Indiana

With a ranking of #15, University of Notre Dame did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Sociology for a Master’s list. This fairly large school is located in Notre Dame, Indiana, and it awarded 8 masters’s sociology degrees in 2020-2021.

Notre Dame also made our “Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #10.According to our most recent data, 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. To help with additional expenses, 7 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 97%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. 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 Notre Dame]](/colleges/university-of-notre-dame/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky

University of Kentucky ranked #16 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Sociology for a Master’s list. Located in Lexington, Kentucky, this large public school handed out 3 diplomas to qualified masters’s sociology students in 2020-2021.

Our most recent data shows that 1 of the 29,986 students enrolled at UK 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 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%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full UK Veteran Student Life Report

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With a ranking of #17, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Sociology for a Master’s list. Minneapolis, Minnesota is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s sociology degrees to 9 students in 2020-2021.

Our most recent data shows that 752 of the 52,017 students enrolled at UMN Twin Cities were GI Bill® students, of which 436 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $13,020. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. 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/)

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Indiana University - Bloomington landed the #18 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Sociology for a Master’s ranking. Indiana University - Bloomington is a large public school situated in Bloomington, Indiana. It awarded 8 masters’s sociology degrees in 2020-2021.

Among the 43,064 students enrolled at IU 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. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 91%.

Full IU Bloomington Veteran Student Life Report

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With a ranking of #19, University of Maryland - College Park did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Sociology for a Master’s list. UMCP is a public institution located in College Park, Maryland. The school has a large population, and it awarded 9 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

UMCP also made our “Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #24.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. In addition to receiving other benefits, 8 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 95%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full UMCP Veteran Student Life Report

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New York University
New York, New York

New York University ranked #20 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Sociology for a Master’s list. New York University is a private not-for-profit institution located in New York, New York. The school has a large population, and it awarded 13 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

NYU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #21 on our “Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools” list.Of the 52,775 students enrolled at New York University, 1 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 1 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $6,388. In addition to receiving other benefits, 1 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

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. 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 90%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

[Read full report on veteran student life at NYU]](/colleges/new-york-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Syracuse University
Syracuse, New York

Syracuse University landed the #21 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Sociology for a Master’s ranking. Located in Syracuse, New York, this large private not-for-profit school awarded 5 diplomas to qualified masters’s sociology students in 2020-2021.

Syracuse excels when it comes to sociology quality. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.Of the 21,322 students enrolled at Syracuse University, 385 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 250 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $20,840. During this same period, 217 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%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 89%.

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

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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

University of Pennsylvania landed the #22 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Sociology for a Master’s ranking. UPenn is a large school located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that handed out 6 masters’s sociology degrees in 2020-2021.

UPenn did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools” list.According to our most recent data, University of Pennsylvania supports 26,552 students, and 324 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 131 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $19,383. In addition to receiving other benefits, 78 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 95%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

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With a ranking of #23, Virginia Commonwealth University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Sociology for a Master’s list. Virginia Commonwealth University is a large public school situated in Richmond, Virginia. It awarded 6 masters’s sociology degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the 29,070 students enrolled at Virginia Commonwealth University, 1 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 2 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $13,085. 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%.

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University of Missouri - Columbia landed the #24 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Sociology for a Master’s ranking. Mizzou is a public institution located in Columbia, Missouri. The school has a large population, and it awarded 4 masters’s degrees 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 tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $3,384. On top of their other funding sources, 0 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 89%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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University of Virginia - Main Campus
Charlottesville, Virginia

University of Virginia - Main Campus ranked #25 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Sociology for a Master’s list. Located in Charlottesville, Virginia, this large public school handed out 6 diplomas to qualified masters’s sociology students in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our master’s degree vets studying sociology list, University of Virginia has also earned the #25 rank in our “Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools” ranking.According to our most recent data, University of Virginia supports 25,628 students, and 3 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 0 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $0. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received scholarships 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 97%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full University of Virginia Veteran Student Life Report

Rest of the Best 26 in Most Veteran Friendly for Sociology for a Master’s

Not only did these schools make the top 26 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:

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University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah

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