2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biological Sciences 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 was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biological Sciences for a Doctorate” ranking is part of that endeavor.
In 2020-2021, 95,999 biology studies students received their degree, making the major the 6th most popular in the country.
Across the Southeast region, there were 24,332 biology studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.
This year’s “Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biological Sciences for a Doctorate” ranking looked at 28 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in biology studies. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great biology studies programs and a strong support system for veterans and active service members.
Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the biology studies program at the school, veteran affordability, and veteran population. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.
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Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biological Sciences for a Doctorate
The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region doctor’s degree vets studying biological sciences.
Top 25 Best Biology Studies Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Southeast Region
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 #1 for the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biological Sciences for a Doctorate. UNC Chapel Hill is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 8 doctorate’s biological sciences degrees to qualified students.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNC Chapel Hill, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best Biology Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Of the 30,092 students enrolled at University of North Carolina at 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 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. 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%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 95%.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Kentucky. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biological Sciences for a Doctorate list. This large school is located in Lexington, Kentucky, and it awarded 10 doctorate’s biological sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree vets studying biological sciences list, UK has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best Biology Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.According to our most recent data, UK supports 29,986 students, and 1 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. 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 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 Kentucky]](/colleges/university-of-kentucky/student-life/veterans/)
Out of the 28 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biological Sciences for a Doctorate that were part of this year’s ranking, Florida State University landed the #3 spot on the list. Tallahassee, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s biological sciences degrees to 6 students in 2020-2021.
Florida State also made our “Best Biology Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #11.Of the 43,569 students enrolled at Florida State, 8 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 8 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $6,819. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.
The 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.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Auburn University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biological Sciences for a Doctorate list. This large school is located in Auburn, Alabama, and it awarded 10 doctorate’s biological sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree vets studying biological sciences list, Auburn has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Biology Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 1,499 of the 30,737 students enrolled at Auburn University were GI Bill® students, of which 746 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $8,423. During this same period, 68 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 92%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend The University of Alabama. The school came in at #5 for the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biological Sciences for a Doctorate. This large school is located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s biological sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at UA, the school also landed the #18 spot in our “Best Biology Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Of the 37,840 students enrolled at The University of Alabama, 2,081 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 1,128 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $7,975. During this same period, 357 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.
With a freshman retention rate of 87%, 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%.
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University of Louisville landed the #6 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biological Sciences for a Doctorate ranking. Located in Louisville, Kentucky, this large public school awarded 8 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s biological sciences students in 2020-2021.
In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree vets studying biological sciences list, UofL has also earned the #14 rank in our “Best Biology Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Of the 22,211 students enrolled at UofL, 17 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 9 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $25,972. 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 of Louisville]](/colleges/university-of-louisville/student-life/veterans/)
University of Arkansas landed the #7 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biological Sciences for a Doctorate ranking. University of Arkansas is a large public school situated in Fayetteville, Arkansas. It awarded 5 doctorate’s biological sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
UARK not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #19 on our “Best Biology Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list.Our most recent data shows that 11 of the 27,562 students enrolled at UARK were GI Bill® students, of which 11 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $4,975. During this same period, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.
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 85%.
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Virginia Tech landed the #8 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biological Sciences for a Doctorate ranking. Blacksburg, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s biological sciences degrees to 11 students in 2020-2021.
Virginia Tech not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Biology Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list.Among the 37,024 students enrolled at Virginia Tech, 119 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 108 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $12,314. During this same period, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program.
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%.
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University of South Carolina - Columbia landed the #9 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biological Sciences for a Doctorate ranking. Located in Columbia, South Carolina, this large public school handed out 6 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s biological sciences students in 2020-2021.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at UofSC, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best Biology Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 1,609 of the 35,470 students enrolled at University of South Carolina - Columbia were GI Bill® students, of which 651 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $8,453. During this same period, 33 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 90%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
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University of Alabama at Birmingham did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biological Sciences for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #10. Located in Birmingham, Alabama, this large public school awarded 3 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s biological sciences students in 2020-2021.
UAB not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #25 on our “Best Biology Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list.Among the 22,563 students enrolled at University of Alabama at Birmingham, 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. In addition to receiving other benefits, 15 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 86%, 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 UAB]](/colleges/university-of-alabama-at-birmingham/student-life/veterans/)
University of Miami did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biological Sciences for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #11. University of Miami is located in Coral Gables, Florida and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 4 doctorate’s biological sciences degrees to qualified students.
U Miami not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Biology Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list.According to our most recent data, U Miami supports 17,809 students, and 4 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 4 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $22,198. On top of their other funding sources, 2 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.
With a freshman retention rate of 91%, 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 Virginia - Main Campus ranked #12 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biological Sciences for a Doctorate list. University of Virginia - Main Campus is located in Charlottesville, Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 5 doctorate’s biological sciences degrees to qualified students.
University of Virginia also made our “Best Biology Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #7.Of the 25,628 students enrolled at University of Virginia - Main Campus, 3 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 0 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $0. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 97%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
Full University of Virginia Veteran Student Life Report
Mississippi State University ranked #13 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biological Sciences for a Doctorate list. This large school is located in Mississippi State, Mississippi, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s biological sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at Mississippi State, the school also landed the #15 spot in our “Best Biology Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Of the 22,986 students enrolled at Mississippi State, 1,170 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 676 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $5,684. In addition to receiving other benefits, 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%.
[Read full report on veteran student life at Mississippi State University]](/colleges/mississippi-state-university/student-life/veterans/)
Florida Institute of Technology came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biological Sciences for a Doctorate ranking. Florida Tech is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Melbourne, Florida. It awarded 4 doctorate’s biological sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
Florida Tech did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #24 on our “Best Biology Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list.According to our most recent data, Florida Tech supports 6,775 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 $1,500. During this same period, 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 Florida Tech]](/colleges/florida-institute-of-technology/student-life/veterans/)
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biological Sciences for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #15. Baton Rouge, Louisiana is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s biological sciences degrees to 16 students in 2020-2021.
Louisiana State University also made our “Best Biology Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #21.Our most recent data shows that 1 of the 34,285 students enrolled at Louisiana State University 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. Louisiana State University 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%.
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Florida Atlantic University ranked #16 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biological Sciences for a Doctorate list. FAU is a large school located in Boca Raton, Florida that handed out 16 doctorate’s biological sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree vets studying biological sciences list, FAU has also earned the #20 rank in our “Best Biology Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.According to our most recent data, Florida Atlantic University supports 30,805 students, and 708 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 397 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $5,153. To help with additional expenses, 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%.
Full FAU Veteran Student Life Report
With a ranking of #17, Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biological Sciences for a Doctorate list. Georgia Tech is located in Atlanta, Georgia and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 5 doctorate’s biological sciences degrees to qualified students.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at Georgia Tech, the school also landed the #8 spot in our “Best Biology Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 430 of the 39,771 students enrolled at Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus were GI Bill® students, of which 240 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $7,376. To help with additional expenses, 2 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 97%. 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 Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus Veteran Student Life Report
Florida International University landed the #18 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biological Sciences for a Doctorate ranking. Florida International University is located in Miami, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 11 doctorate’s biological sciences degrees to qualified students.
FIU also made our “Best Biology Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #22.According to our most recent data, Florida International University supports 58,836 students, and 1,079 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 606 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $6,771. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Florida International University 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%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 91%.
Full Florida International University Veteran Student Life Report
Georgia State University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biological Sciences for a Doctorate ranking. This large school is located in Atlanta, Georgia, and it awarded 9 doctorate’s biological sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
Among the 36,360 students enrolled at Georgia State University, 1,873 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 662 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $4,934. To help with additional expenses, 2 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.
Full Georgia State Veteran Student Life Report
University of North Carolina at Charlotte came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biological Sciences for a Doctorate ranking. University of North Carolina at Charlotte is a large public school situated in Charlotte, North Carolina. It awarded 8 doctorate’s biological sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
UNC Charlotte not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #16 on our “Best Biology Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list.Of the 30,146 students enrolled at UNC Charlotte, 1,476 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 642 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $4,691. On top of their other funding sources, 13 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. UNC Charlotte offers credit for military training for eligible students.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 85%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.
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Clemson University ranked #21 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biological Sciences for a Doctorate list. Clemson is a public institution located in Clemson, South Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at Clemson, the school also landed the #13 spot in our “Best Biology Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.According to our most recent data, Clemson University supports 26,406 students, and 922 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 429 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $8,920. To help with additional expenses, 15 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Clemson University 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 94%. 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 Clemson]](/colleges/clemson-university/student-life/veterans/)
With a ranking of #22, University of Memphis did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biological Sciences for a Doctorate list. This large school is located in Memphis, Tennessee, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s biological sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
Of the 22,205 students enrolled at UofM, 766 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 446 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $7,772. On top of their other funding sources, 4 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.
Full University of Memphis Veteran Student Life Report
With a ranking of #23, Duke University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biological Sciences for a Doctorate list. This fairly large school is located in Durham, North Carolina, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s biological sciences degrees in 2020-2021.
Duke also took the #2 spot in our “Best Biology Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Of the 16,172 students enrolled at Duke, 36 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 9 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $18,387. In addition to receiving other benefits, 8 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 97%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. The school has an 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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With a ranking of #24, West Virginia University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biological Sciences for a Doctorate list. WVU is a public institution located in Morgantown, West Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.
WVU also took the #17 spot in our “Best Biology Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 1,033 of the 26,269 students enrolled at West Virginia University were GI Bill® students, of which 458 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $8,599. To help with additional expenses, 66 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.
Full WVU Veteran Student Life Report
Wake Forest University ranked #25 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biological Sciences for a Doctorate list. Wake Forest University is located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 5 doctorate’s biological sciences degrees to qualified students.
Wake Forest University also made our “Best Biology Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #5.Our most recent data shows that 1 of the 8,789 students enrolled at Wake Forest University 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 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 95%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
[Read full report on veteran student life at Wake Forest University]](/colleges/wake-forest-university/student-life/veterans/)
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