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2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Social Work for a Master’s

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Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Social Work for a Master's

Veterans have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Social Work for a Master’s” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

In 2020-2021, 58,326 people earned their degree in social work, making the major the 13th most popular in the United States. In 2019-2020, social work graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $37,651 and had an average of $26,679 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Middle Atlantic region, there were 11,395 social work graduates with average earnings and debt of $40,900 and $25,681 respectively.

This year’s “Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Social Work for a Master’s” ranking looked at 47 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in social work. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality social work programs as well as strong veteran support.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as veteran satisfaction, veteran affordability, and overall quality of the social work program at the school. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Social Work for a Master’s

The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Social Work for a Master’s”.

Top 25 Best Social Work Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Middle Atlantic Region

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Rutgers University - New Brunswick
New Brunswick, New Jersey

Out of the 47 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Social Work for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, Rutgers University - New Brunswick landed the #1 spot on the list. Rutgers University - New Brunswick is located in New Brunswick, New Jersey and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 705 masters’s social work degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Rutgers New Brunswick, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.Among the 50,411 students enrolled at Rutgers New Brunswick, 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 $3,625. 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%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 93%.

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Fordham University
Bronx, New York

Out of the 47 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Social Work for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, Fordham University landed the #2 spot on the list. Fordham U is located in Bronx, New York and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1,036 masters’s social work degrees to qualified students.

Fordham U also made our “Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #7.Of the 16,364 students enrolled at Fordham U, 1 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 0 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $0. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Fordham U 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 89%. 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 Fordham University]](/colleges/fordham-university/student-life/veterans/)

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New York University
New York, New York

Out of the 47 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Social Work for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, New York University landed the #3 spot on the list. New York, New York is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s social work degrees to 501 students in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region master’s degree vets studying social work list, NYU has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 1 of the 52,775 students enrolled at NYU were GI Bill® students, of which 1 were 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 received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 90%. 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 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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Montclair State University
Montclair, New Jersey

Out of the 47 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Social Work for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, Montclair State University landed the #4 spot on the list. Located in Montclair, New Jersey, this large public school handed out 73 degrees to qualified masters’s social work students in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region master’s degree vets studying social work list, Montclair State has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.Of the 21,005 students enrolled at Montclair State University, 337 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 186 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $10,727. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Montclair State University 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%.

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Syracuse University
Syracuse, New York

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Syracuse University. The school came in at #5 for the Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Social Work for a Master’s. Located in Syracuse, New York, this large private not-for-profit school awarded 73 degrees to qualified masters’s social work students in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region master’s degree vets studying social work list, Syracuse has also earned the #15 rank in our “Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 385 of the 21,322 students enrolled at Syracuse University were GI Bill® students, of which 250 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $20,840. On top of their other funding sources, 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 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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With a ranking of #6, University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Social Work for a Master’s list. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s social work degrees to 184 students in 2020-2021.

Pitt also made our “Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #8.According to our most recent data, University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus supports 32,277 students, and 509 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 364 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $16,281. 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.

With a freshman retention rate of 93%, 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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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

University of Pennsylvania ranked #7 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Social Work for a Master’s list. University of Pennsylvania is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It awarded 163 masters’s social work degrees in 2020-2021.

UPenn also made our “Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #3.According to our most recent data, UPenn supports 26,552 students, and 324 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 131 are 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 qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 95%. 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%. 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.

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

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Nazareth College
Rochester, New York

Nazareth College landed the #8 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Social Work for a Master’s ranking. Nazareth is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Rochester, New York. It awarded 69 masters’s social work degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the 2,791 students enrolled at Nazareth College, 67 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 42 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $14,814. During this same period, 15 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Nazareth College offers credit for military training for eligible students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 85%. 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.

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University at Albany
Albany, New York

University at Albany came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Social Work for a Master’s ranking. UAlbany is a fairly large school located in Albany, New York that handed out 131 masters’s social work degrees in 2020-2021.

UAlbany also took the #19 spot in our “Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.According to our most recent data, University at Albany supports 17,688 students, and 260 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 136 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $7,220. 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 University at Albany]](/colleges/suny-at-albany/student-life/veterans/)

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Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, Pennsylvania

Millersville University of Pennsylvania ranked #10 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Social Work for a Master’s list. Millersville University of Pennsylvania is a public institution located in Millersville, Pennsylvania. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 69 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Millersville, the school also landed the #23 spot in our “Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 191 of the 7,456 students enrolled at Millersville were GI Bill® students, of which 98 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $5,546. On top of their other funding sources, 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 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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Delaware State University ranked #11 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Social Work for a Master’s list. Delaware State University is located in Dover, Delaware and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 67 masters’s social work degrees to qualified students.

According to our most recent data, Delaware State University supports 4,739 students, and 152 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 66 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $6,378. 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.

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

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The College at Brockport
Brockport, New York

The College at Brockport did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Social Work for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #12. SUNY Brockport is a medium-sized school located in Brockport, New York that handed out 61 masters’s social work degrees in 2020-2021.

Among the 7,592 students enrolled at The College at Brockport, 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 received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. The College at Brockport 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%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at SUNY Brockport]](/colleges/suny-college-at-brockport/student-life/veterans/)

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Stockton University
Galloway, New Jersey

Stockton University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Social Work for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #13. Stockton State is located in Galloway, New Jersey and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 66 masters’s social work degrees to qualified students.

Our most recent data shows that 272 of the 9,893 students enrolled at Stockton University were GI Bill® students, of which 168 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $7,955. 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.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 85%. 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 Stockton University Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Maryland - Baltimore did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Social Work for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #14. Baltimore, Maryland is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s social work degrees to 411 students in 2020-2021.

UMB did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list.According to our most recent data, University of Maryland - Baltimore supports 7,137 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 $23,600. To help with additional expenses, 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%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

[Read full report on veteran student life at University of Maryland - Baltimore]](/colleges/university-of-maryland-baltimore/student-life/veterans/)

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West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, Pennsylvania

West Chester University of Pennsylvania landed the #15 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Social Work for a Master’s ranking. WCUPA is located in West Chester, Pennsylvania and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 81 masters’s social work degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at WCUPA, the school also landed the #22 spot in our “Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.Of the 17,719 students enrolled at West Chester University of Pennsylvania, 390 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 208 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $8,155. In addition to receiving other benefits, 9 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%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 85%.

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With a ranking of #16, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Social Work for a Master’s list. Located in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, this medium-sized public school awarded 28 degrees to qualified masters’s social work students in 2020-2021.

Our most recent data shows that 168 of the 7,890 students enrolled at Kutztown University were GI Bill® students, of which 61 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $7,498. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Kutztown University does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

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Hunter College
New York, New York

Hunter College did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Social Work for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #17. Located in New York, New York, this large public school awarded 622 degrees to qualified masters’s social work students in 2020-2021.

Hunter also took the #9 spot in our “Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 152 of the 24,052 students enrolled at Hunter were GI Bill® students, of which 97 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $5,442. 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%.

Full Hunter Veteran Student Life Report

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Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, New York

Stony Brook University ranked #18 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Social Work for a Master’s list. SUNY Stony Brook is located in Stony Brook, New York and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 248 masters’s social work degrees to qualified students.

SUNY Stony Brook also made our “Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #17.Our most recent data shows that 208 of the 26,782 students enrolled at Stony Brook University were GI Bill® students, of which 127 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $8,244. 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 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 SUNY Stony Brook]](/colleges/stony-brook-university/student-life/veterans/)

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University at Buffalo
Buffalo, New York

University at Buffalo ranked #19 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Social Work for a Master’s list. Buffalo, New York is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s social work degrees to 247 students in 2020-2021.

University at Buffalo also made our “Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #14.Of the 32,347 students enrolled at University at Buffalo, 382 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 195 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $7,050. 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.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 87%. 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 at Buffalo]](/colleges/university-at-buffalo/student-life/veterans/)

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Salisbury University
Salisbury, Maryland

With a ranking of #20, Salisbury University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Social Work for a Master’s list. Salisbury, Maryland is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s social work degrees to 192 students in 2020-2021.

Salisbury also made our “Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #18.Our most recent data shows that 223 of the 8,124 students enrolled at Salisbury were GI Bill® students, of which 96 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $5,584. During this same period, 11 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%.

Full Salisbury University Veteran Student Life Report

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Alvernia University
Reading, Pennsylvania

Alvernia University ranked #21 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Social Work for a Master’s list. Alvernia University is a small school located in Reading, Pennsylvania that handed out 20 masters’s social work degrees in 2020-2021.

Among the 2,560 students enrolled at Alvernia, 63 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 32 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $12,688. During this same period, 12 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

Full Alvernia Veteran Student Life Report

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Morgan State University
Baltimore, Maryland

Morgan State University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Social Work for a Master’s ranking. Morgan State University is located in Baltimore, Maryland and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 80 masters’s social work degrees to qualified students.

According to our most recent data, Morgan State supports 7,634 students, and 227 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 66 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $4,620. In addition to receiving other benefits, 2 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

Full Morgan State University Veteran Student Life Report

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Columbia University in the City of New York did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Social Work for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #23. Columbia University in the City of New York is a private not-for-profit institution located in New York, New York. The school has a large population, and it awarded 487 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Columbia also made our “Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #1.Among the 30,135 students enrolled at Columbia, 739 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 467 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $22,069. During this same period, 328 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 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 95%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Columbia]](/colleges/columbia-university-in-the-city-of-new-york/student-life/veterans/)

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Marywood University
Scranton, Pennsylvania

Marywood University ranked #24 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Social Work for a Master’s list. Marywood is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Scranton, Pennsylvania. It awarded 74 masters’s social work degrees in 2020-2021.

Our most recent data shows that 60 of the 2,613 students enrolled at Marywood University were GI Bill® students, of which 33 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $19,240. During this same period, 16 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 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 Marywood University]](/colleges/marywood-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Ramapo College of New Jersey did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Social Work for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #25. Mahwah, New Jersey is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s social work degrees to 80 students in 2020-2021.

Our most recent data shows that 77 of the 6,042 students enrolled at Ramapo College were GI Bill® students, of which 41 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $8,051. 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.

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 85%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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