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2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biology for a Doctorate

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Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biology for a Doctorate

With all of the options veterans have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. 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 Biology for a Doctorate” ranking is part of that endeavor.

General Biology is one of the most popular majors in the nation, ranking 5th of all the majors we analyze. In 2020-2021, 107,165 degrees were awarded to students with this major. In 2019-2020, general biology graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $28,334 and had an average of $23,818 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southeast region, there were 27,856 general biology graduates with average earnings and debt of $25,714 and $24,907 respectively.

This year’s “Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biology for a Doctorate” ranking analyzed 35 colleges that offered a degree in general biology. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent general biology programs, but they also offer a lot of support to veterans and active service members.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as veteran satisfaction, veteran affordability, and overall quality of the general biology program at the school. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biology for a Doctorate

The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region doctor’s degree vets studying biology.

Top 25 Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Southeast Region

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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 #1 for the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biology for a Doctorate. Located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, this large public school awarded 10 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s biology students in 2020-2021.

UNC Chapel Hill also took the #4 spot in our “Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Among the 30,092 students enrolled at UNC Chapel Hill, 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 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.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 95%.

Full University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Kentucky. The school came in at #2 for the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biology for a Doctorate. UK is a large school located in Lexington, Kentucky that handed out 10 doctorate’s biology degrees in 2020-2021.

UK did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #14 on our “Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list.Our most recent data shows that 1 of the 29,986 students enrolled at University of Kentucky 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. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of Kentucky 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%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Florida State University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biology for a Doctorate list. This large school is located in Tallahassee, Florida, and it awarded 11 doctorate’s biology degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Florida State, the school also landed the #13 spot in our “Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.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 Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $6,819. 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 95%. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Florida State Veteran Student Life Report

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Auburn University
Auburn, Alabama

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Auburn University. The school came in at #4 for the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biology for a Doctorate. This large school is located in Auburn, Alabama, and it awarded 19 doctorate’s biology degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree vets studying biology list, Auburn has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Among the 30,737 students enrolled at Auburn University, 1,499 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 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. 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 92%.

Full Auburn University Veteran Student Life Report

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The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Out of the 35 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biology for a Doctorate that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Alabama landed the #5 spot on the list. The University of Alabama is a large public school situated in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. It awarded 5 doctorate’s biology degrees in 2020-2021.

UA did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #22 on our “Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list.Among the 37,840 students enrolled at The University of Alabama, 2,081 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 1,128 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $7,975. On top of their other funding sources, 357 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 87%. 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
Louisville, Kentucky

University of Louisville landed the #6 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biology for a Doctorate ranking. Louisville, Kentucky is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s biology degrees to 12 students in 2020-2021.

UofL also took the #16 spot in our “Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Among the 22,211 students enrolled at University of Louisville, 17 are 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. To help with additional expenses, 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%.

Full University of Louisville Veteran Student Life Report

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Virginia Commonwealth University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biology for a Doctorate ranking. VCU is a public institution located in Richmond, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.

VCU also took the #21 spot in our “Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 1 of the 29,070 students enrolled at VCU were GI Bill® students, of which 2 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $13,085. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

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

Full Virginia Commonwealth University Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, Arkansas

University of Arkansas landed the #8 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biology for a Doctorate ranking. University of Arkansas is a large school located in Fayetteville, Arkansas that handed out 5 doctorate’s biology degrees in 2020-2021.

UARK also made our “Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #23.According to our most recent data, UARK supports 27,562 students, and 11 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 11 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $4,975. 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 85%.

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Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, Virginia

Virginia Tech ranked #9 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biology for a Doctorate list. Located in Blacksburg, Virginia, this large public school handed out 27 degrees to qualified doctorate’s biology students in 2020-2021.

Virginia Tech not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list.According to our most recent data, Virginia Tech supports 37,024 students, and 119 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 108 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $12,314. During this same period, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

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%.

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With a ranking of #10, University of South Carolina - Columbia did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biology for a Doctorate list. Located in Columbia, South Carolina, this large public school awarded 11 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s biology students in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree vets studying biology list, UofSC has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.According to our most recent data, UofSC supports 35,470 students, and 1,609 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 651 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $8,453. To help with additional expenses, 33 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 90%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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University of Alabama at Birmingham landed the #11 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biology for a Doctorate ranking. Located in Birmingham, Alabama, this large public school awarded 3 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s biology students in 2020-2021.

According to our most recent data, University of Alabama at Birmingham supports 22,563 students, and 1,194 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 508 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $7,983. During this same period, 15 students received 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%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 86%.

Full University of Alabama at Birmingham Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Miami
Coral Gables, Florida

University of Miami ranked #12 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biology for a Doctorate list. U Miami is located in Coral Gables, Florida and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 4 doctorate’s biology degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at U Miami, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Among the 17,809 students enrolled at U Miami, 4 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 4 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $22,198. During this same period, 2 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%.

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University of Virginia - Main Campus
Charlottesville, Virginia

University of Virginia - Main Campus did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biology for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #13. University of Virginia is located in Charlottesville, Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 5 doctorate’s biology degrees to qualified students.

University of Virginia also took the #9 spot in our “Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.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 tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $0. During this same period, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 97%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

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Old Dominion University
Norfolk, Virginia

Old Dominion University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biology for a Doctorate ranking. Norfolk, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s biology degrees to 5 students in 2020-2021.

Of the 24,286 students enrolled at Old Dominion, 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. 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.

Full Old Dominion Veteran Student Life Report

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Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, Mississippi

Mississippi State University landed the #15 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biology for a Doctorate ranking. This large school is located in Mississippi State, Mississippi, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s biology degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree vets studying biology list, Mississippi State has also earned the #17 rank in our “Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.According to our most recent data, Mississippi State supports 22,986 students, and 1,170 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 676 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $5,684. 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.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 85%.

Full Mississippi State Veteran Student Life Report

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Florida Institute of Technology landed the #16 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biology for a Doctorate ranking. Located in Melbourne, Florida, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 4 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s biology students in 2020-2021.

Of the 6,775 students enrolled at Florida Institute of Technology, 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 $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.

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Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College landed the #17 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biology for a Doctorate ranking. Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is a public institution located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The school has a large population, and it awarded 16 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Louisiana State University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #25 on our “Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list.Of the 34,285 students enrolled at Louisiana State University, 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. 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.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 86%. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

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University of Central Florida ranked #18 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biology for a Doctorate list. University of Central Florida is located in Orlando, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 8 doctorate’s biology degrees to qualified students.

UCF also took the #19 spot in our “Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.According to our most recent data, University of Central Florida supports 71,881 students, and 2,263 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 1,216 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $4,995. To help with additional expenses, 8 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of Central Florida offers 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 92%.

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Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, Florida

Florida Atlantic University ranked #19 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biology for a Doctorate list. Florida Atlantic University is located in Boca Raton, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 16 doctorate’s biology degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree vets studying biology list, FAU has also earned the #24 rank in our “Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Among the 30,805 students enrolled at FAU, 708 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 397 were 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. 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%.

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East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, Tennessee

East Tennessee State University landed the #20 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biology for a Doctorate ranking. This fairly large school is located in Johnson City, Tennessee, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s biology degrees in 2020-2021.

Among the 13,713 students enrolled at East Tennessee State University, 6 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 $25,115. 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.

[Read full report on veteran student life at East Tennessee State University]](/colleges/east-tennessee-state-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biology for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #21. Georgia Tech is located in Atlanta, Georgia and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 5 doctorate’s biology degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree vets studying biology list, Georgia Tech has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.According to our most recent data, Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus supports 39,771 students, and 430 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 240 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $7,376. In addition to receiving other benefits, 2 students qualified for 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%. With a freshman retention rate of 97%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

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Florida International University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biology for a Doctorate ranking. FIU is a large school located in Miami, Florida that handed out 13 doctorate’s biology degrees in 2020-2021.

Our most recent data shows that 1,079 of the 58,836 students enrolled at FIU were GI Bill® students, of which 606 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $6,771. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. FIU offers 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%. With a freshman retention rate of 91%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

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Georgia State University
Atlanta, Georgia

Georgia State University landed the #23 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biology for a Doctorate ranking. This large school is located in Atlanta, Georgia, and it awarded 9 doctorate’s biology degrees in 2020-2021.

Our most recent data shows that 1,873 of the 36,360 students enrolled at Georgia State were GI Bill® students, of which 662 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $4,934. In addition to receiving other benefits, 2 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Georgia State offers credit for military training for eligible students.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Georgia State University]](/colleges/georgia-state-university/student-life/veterans/)

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University of North Carolina at Charlotte did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biology for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #24. University of North Carolina at Charlotte is a public institution located in Charlotte, North Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 8 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree vets studying biology list, UNC Charlotte has also earned the #18 rank in our “Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.According to our most recent data, UNC Charlotte supports 30,146 students, and 1,476 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 642 are 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 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 85%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

[Read full report on veteran student life at University of North Carolina at Charlotte]](/colleges/university-of-north-carolina-at-charlotte/student-life/veterans/)

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Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, Louisiana

With a ranking of #25, Tulane University of Louisiana did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biology for a Doctorate list. Tulane is a fairly large school located in New Orleans, Louisiana that handed out 20 doctorate’s biology degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Tulane, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Among the 13,927 students enrolled at Tulane University of Louisiana, 1 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 1 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $8,227. On top of their other funding sources, 1 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 92%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 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%.

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