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2023 Best General Biology Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Southeast Region

82 Ranked Colleges
1,751 Degrees Awarded
$35,180 Avg Salary
Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biology for a Master's

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, veterans have many different options to choose from. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biology for a Master’s” ranking.

In 2020-2021, 107,165 general biology students received their degree, making the major the 5th most popular in the country. 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 Master’s” ranking looked at 82 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in general biology. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality general biology programs as well as strong veteran support.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the general biology program at the school, veteran affordability, and veteran population. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biology for a Master’s

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

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

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University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Kentucky. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biology for a Master’s list. University of Kentucky is a large public school situated in Lexington, Kentucky. It awarded 34 masters’s biology degrees in 2020-2021.

UK also made our “Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #16.Our most recent data shows that 1 of the 29,986 students enrolled at UK were GI Bill® students, of which 0 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $0. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. UK does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

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Out of the 82 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biology for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Alabama at Birmingham landed the #2 spot on the list. Located in Birmingham, Alabama, this large public school handed out 114 degrees to qualified masters’s biology students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UAB, the school also landed the #17 spot in our “Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.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 tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $7,983. In addition to receiving other benefits, 15 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of Alabama at Birmingham offers credit for military training for eligible students.

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

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida

Out of the 82 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biology for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, Florida State University landed the #3 spot on the list. Located in Tallahassee, Florida, this large public school awarded 23 degrees to qualified masters’s biology students in 2020-2021.

Florida State also made our “Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #12.Of the 43,569 students enrolled at Florida State University, 8 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 8 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $6,819. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Florida State University does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 95%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The 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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East Carolina University
Greenville, North Carolina

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend East Carolina University. The school came in at #4 for the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biology for a Master’s. This large school is located in Greenville, North Carolina, and it awarded 29 masters’s biology degrees in 2020-2021.

ECU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #14 on our “Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list.According to our most recent data, East Carolina University supports 28,798 students, and 8 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 $11,409. 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.

Full ECU 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 #5 for the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biology for a Master’s. Auburn is a large public school situated in Auburn, Alabama. It awarded 32 masters’s biology degrees in 2020-2021.

Auburn did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list.Of the 30,737 students enrolled at Auburn, 1,499 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 746 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $8,423. On top of their other funding sources, 68 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%. With a freshman retention rate of 92%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

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William & Mary
Williamsburg, Virginia

William & Mary landed the #6 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biology for a Master’s ranking. William & Mary is located in Williamsburg, Virginia and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 8 masters’s biology degrees to qualified students.

William & Mary not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 on our “Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list.Our most recent data shows that 531 of the 8,939 students enrolled at William & Mary were GI Bill® students, of which 349 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $19,978. During this same period, 5 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

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 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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The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, Alabama

The University of Alabama landed the #7 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biology for a Master’s ranking. Tuscaloosa, Alabama is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s biology degrees to 19 students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UA, the school also landed the #22 spot in our “Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 2,081 of the 37,840 students enrolled at The University of Alabama were GI Bill® students, of which 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 qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 87%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. 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 The University of Alabama Veteran Student Life Report

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Virginia Commonwealth University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biology for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #8. VCU is a public institution located in Richmond, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 13 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at VCU, the school also landed the #20 spot in our “Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 1 of the 29,070 students enrolled at Virginia Commonwealth University were GI Bill® students, of which 2 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $13,085. During this same period, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

The 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 VCU Veteran Student Life Report

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George Mason University
Fairfax, Virginia

George Mason University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biology for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #9. GMU is located in Fairfax, Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 37 masters’s biology degrees to qualified students.

GMU also took the #8 spot in our “Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Among the 38,541 students enrolled at GMU, 2,334 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 1,583 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $10,710. On top of their other funding sources, 42 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full George Mason University Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Miami
Coral Gables, Florida

University of Miami ranked #10 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biology for a Master’s list. Located in Coral Gables, Florida, this fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 34 diplomas to qualified masters’s biology students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at U Miami, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.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. To help with additional expenses, 2 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. U Miami 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 91%.

Full University of Miami Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, Arkansas

University of Arkansas came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biology for a Master’s ranking. University of Arkansas is a large school located in Fayetteville, Arkansas that handed out 7 masters’s biology degrees in 2020-2021.

UARK not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #24 on our “Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list.Among the 27,562 students enrolled at University of Arkansas, 11 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 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. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of Arkansas offers credit for military training for eligible students.

With a freshman retention rate of 85%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

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University of Louisville
Louisville, Kentucky

University of Louisville did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biology for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #12. UofL is a large school located in Louisville, Kentucky that handed out 9 masters’s biology degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UofL, the school also landed the #25 spot in our “Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 17 of the 22,211 students enrolled at University of Louisville were GI Bill® students, of which 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 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%.

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

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University of South Carolina - Columbia landed the #13 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biology for a Master’s ranking. University of South Carolina - Columbia is located in Columbia, South Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 14 masters’s biology degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UofSC, the school also landed the #13 spot in our “Best General Biology Master’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 tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $8,453. In addition to receiving other benefits, 33 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 90%. 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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James Madison University
Harrisonburg, Virginia

James Madison University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biology for a Master’s ranking. Located in Harrisonburg, Virginia, this large public school awarded 4 diplomas to qualified masters’s biology students in 2020-2021.

JMU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #23 on our “Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list.Our most recent data shows that 842 of the 21,594 students enrolled at JMU were GI Bill® students, of which 464 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $5,824. To help with additional expenses, 3 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%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 89%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

[Read full report on veteran student life at James Madison University]](/colleges/james-madison-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Old Dominion University
Norfolk, Virginia

With a ranking of #15, Old Dominion University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biology for a Master’s list. This large school is located in Norfolk, Virginia, and it awarded 8 masters’s biology degrees 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 tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $0. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Old Dominion University]](/colleges/old-dominion-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Clemson University
Clemson, South Carolina

Clemson University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biology for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #16. This large school is located in Clemson, South Carolina, and it awarded 114 masters’s biology degrees in 2020-2021.

Clemson also took the #4 spot in our “Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 922 of the 26,406 students enrolled at Clemson University were GI Bill® students, of which 429 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $8,920. During this same period, 15 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 94%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full Clemson University Veteran Student Life Report

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Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, Mississippi

Mississippi State University landed the #17 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biology for a Master’s ranking. Mississippi State University is located in Mississippi State, Mississippi and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 20 masters’s biology degrees to qualified students.

Mississippi State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #18 on our “Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list.Our most recent data shows that 1,170 of the 22,986 students enrolled at Mississippi State were GI Bill® students, of which 676 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $5,684. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Mississippi State does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

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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Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, Virginia

Virginia Tech landed the #18 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biology for a Master’s ranking. Virginia Tech is a public institution located in Blacksburg, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 5 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree vets studying biology list, Virginia Tech has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 119 of the 37,024 students enrolled at Virginia Tech were GI Bill® students, of which 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. To help with additional expenses, 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 93%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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With a ranking of #19, University of Central Florida did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biology for a Master’s list. This large school is located in Orlando, Florida, and it awarded 37 masters’s biology degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree vets studying biology list, UCF has also earned the #19 rank in our “Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Among the 71,881 students enrolled at UCF, 2,263 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 1,216 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $4,995. On top of their other funding sources, 8 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 92%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at UCF]](/colleges/university-of-central-florida/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Alabama in Huntsville did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biology for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #20. UAH is a medium-sized school located in Huntsville, Alabama that handed out 8 masters’s biology degrees in 2020-2021.

Among the 9,999 students enrolled at UAH, 645 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 294 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $5,721. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. UAH 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%.

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University of North Carolina at Greensboro came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biology for a Master’s ranking. University of North Carolina at Greensboro is a fairly large school located in Greensboro, North Carolina that handed out 7 masters’s biology degrees in 2020-2021.

According to our most recent data, UNC Greensboro supports 19,764 students, and 885 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 329 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $5,723. On top of their other funding sources, 14 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

Full University of North Carolina at Greensboro Veteran Student Life Report

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University of South Florida - Main Campus came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biology for a Master’s ranking. USF Tampa is a large public school situated in Tampa, Florida. It awarded 10 masters’s biology degrees in 2020-2021.

According to our most recent data, University of South Florida - Main Campus supports 50,626 students, and 2,211 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 1,241 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $4,943. During this same period, 13 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of South Florida - Main Campus does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 92%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, Mississippi

University of Southern Mississippi came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biology for a Master’s ranking. This fairly large school is located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and it awarded 9 masters’s biology degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the 14,606 students enrolled at University of Southern Mississippi, 351 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 226 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $3,605. 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.

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Georgia State University
Atlanta, Georgia

Georgia State University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biology for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #24. Georgia State University is located in Atlanta, Georgia and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 78 masters’s biology degrees to qualified students.

According to our most recent data, Georgia State University supports 36,360 students, and 1,873 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 662 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $4,934. To help with additional expenses, 2 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

Full Georgia State University Veteran Student Life Report

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Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, Florida

Florida Atlantic University came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biology for a Master’s ranking. Located in Boca Raton, Florida, this large public school awarded 55 diplomas to qualified masters’s biology students in 2020-2021.

Of the 30,805 students enrolled at Florida Atlantic University, 708 were 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 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%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at FAU]](/colleges/florida-atlantic-university/student-life/veterans/)

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