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2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Genetics for a Doctorate

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Most Veteran Friendly for Genetics for a Doctorate

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

Genetics is the 206th most popular major in the country with 1,543 degrees awarded in 2020-2021. In 2019-2020, genetics graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $36,723 and had an average of $22,299 in loans still to pay off.

For this year’s “Most Veteran Friendly for Genetics for a Doctorate” ranking, we looked at 48 colleges that offer a degree in genetics. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality genetics programs as well as strong veteran support.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the genetics program at the school, veteran affordability, and veteran population. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Most Veteran Friendly for Genetics for a Doctorate

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

Top 25 Best Genetics Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. The school came in at #1 for the Most Veteran Friendly for Genetics for a Doctorate. University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is a large public school situated in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It awarded 4 doctorate’s genetics degrees in 2020-2021.

U-M also took the #12 spot in our “Best Genetics Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Of the 47,907 students enrolled at U-M, 570 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 325 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $27,058. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 96%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The 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 University of Michigan - Ann Arbor]](/colleges/university-of-michigan-ann-arbor/student-life/veterans/)

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Out of the 48 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly for Genetics for a Doctorate that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the #2 spot on the list. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a large school located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina that handed out 16 doctorate’s genetics degrees in 2020-2021.

UNC Chapel Hill not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best Genetics Doctor’s Degree Schools” list.Of the 30,092 students enrolled at UNC Chapel Hill, 1 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 0 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $0. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. UNC Chapel Hill 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 95%. The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

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

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Wisconsin - Madison. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Genetics for a Doctorate list. University of Wisconsin - Madison is a public institution located in Madison, Wisconsin. The school has a large population, and it awarded 16 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree vets studying genetics list, UW - Madison has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Genetics Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking.According to our most recent data, University of Wisconsin - Madison supports 44,640 students, and 4 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 0 are 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 received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

With a freshman retention rate of 95%, 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 UW - Madison]](/colleges/university-of-wisconsin-madison/student-life/veterans/)

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Out of the 48 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly for Genetics for a Doctorate that were part of this year’s ranking, Texas A&M University - College Station landed the #4 spot on the list. Texas A&M University - College Station is a large public school situated in College Station, Texas. It awarded 5 doctorate’s genetics degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the 70,418 students enrolled at Texas A&M University - College Station, 5 were 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 $4,925. 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.

With a freshman retention rate of 94%, 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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Out of the 48 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly for Genetics for a Doctorate that were part of this year’s ranking, Ohio State University - Main Campus landed the #5 spot on the list. Ohio State University - Main Campus is a large public school situated in Columbus, Ohio. It awarded 6 doctorate’s genetics degrees in 2020-2021.

Among the 61,369 students enrolled at Ohio State University - Main Campus, 2 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 0 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $0. 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.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 94%. 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 Ohio State University - Main Campus]](/colleges/ohio-state-university-main-campus/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois

With a ranking of #6, University of Chicago did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Genetics for a Doctorate list. University of Chicago is a fairly large school located in Chicago, Illinois that handed out 18 doctorate’s genetics degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree vets studying genetics list, UChicago has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Genetics Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Among the 17,834 students enrolled at UChicago, 241 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 113 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $18,948. To help with additional expenses, 58 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 100%, 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%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 5 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

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

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University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida

With a ranking of #7, University of Florida did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Genetics for a Doctorate list. University of Florida is a large public school situated in Gainesville, Florida. It awarded 4 doctorate’s genetics degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the 53,372 students enrolled at University of Florida, 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 qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of Florida 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%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 97%.

Full University of Florida Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Washington - Seattle Campus did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Genetics for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #8. UW Seattle is a large school located in Seattle, Washington that handed out 10 doctorate’s genetics degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree vets studying genetics list, UW Seattle has also earned the #21 rank in our “Best Genetics Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 1,283 of the 48,149 students enrolled at University of Washington - Seattle Campus were GI Bill® students, of which 769 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $14,190. 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 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.

[Read full report on veteran student life at UW Seattle]](/colleges/university-of-washington-seattle-campus/student-life/veterans/)

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Iowa State University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Genetics for a Doctorate ranking. Ames, Iowa is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s genetics degrees to 11 students in 2020-2021.

Iowa State also took the #16 spot in our “Best Genetics Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking.According to our most recent data, Iowa State University supports 31,822 students, and 814 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 388 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $7,933. On top of their other funding sources, 9 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 89%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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Rutgers University - New Brunswick
New Brunswick, New Jersey

Rutgers University - New Brunswick landed the #10 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Genetics for a Doctorate ranking. Rutgers New Brunswick is a large public school situated in New Brunswick, New Jersey. It awarded 4 doctorate’s genetics degrees in 2020-2021.

Our most recent data shows that 1 of the 50,411 students enrolled at Rutgers University - New Brunswick were GI Bill® students, of which 3 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $3,625. 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 school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 93%.

Full Rutgers University - New Brunswick Veteran Student Life Report

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University of California - Los Angeles ranked #11 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Genetics for a Doctorate list. University of California - Los Angeles is a large school located in Los Angeles, California that handed out 4 doctorate’s genetics degrees in 2020-2021.

UCLA not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #22 on our “Best Genetics Doctor’s Degree Schools” list.Of the 44,589 students enrolled at University of California - Los Angeles, 7 were 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 $8,071. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 96%.

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University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa

University of Iowa ranked #12 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Genetics for a Doctorate list. Iowa is located in Iowa City, Iowa and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 4 doctorate’s genetics degrees to qualified students.

According to our most recent data, University of Iowa supports 30,318 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. During this same period, 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%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 88%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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Cornell University
Ithaca, New York

With a ranking of #13, Cornell University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Genetics for a Doctorate list. Cornell is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Ithaca, New York. It awarded 6 doctorate’s genetics degrees in 2020-2021.

Cornell not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 on our “Best Genetics Doctor’s Degree Schools” list.According to our most recent data, Cornell University supports 23,620 students, and 2 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 2 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $12,780. In addition to receiving other benefits, 2 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 96%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

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University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah

University of Utah landed the #14 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Genetics for a Doctorate ranking. Located in Salt Lake City, Utah, this large public school handed out 2 degrees to qualified doctorate’s genetics students in 2020-2021.

According to our most recent data, University of Utah supports 33,081 students, and 1 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 0 are 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 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 89%. 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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North Carolina State University
Raleigh, North Carolina

North Carolina State University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Genetics for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #15. Raleigh, North Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s genetics degrees to 1 students in 2020-2021.

NC State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #25 on our “Best Genetics Doctor’s Degree Schools” list.Of the 36,042 students enrolled at North Carolina State University, 1,102 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 493 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $5,886. During this same period, 27 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 94%. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full North Carolina State University Veteran Student Life Report

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George Washington University
Washington, District of Columbia

George Washington University ranked #16 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Genetics for a Doctorate list. Washington, District of Columbia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s genetics degrees to 2 students in 2020-2021.

GWU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #23 on our “Best Genetics Doctor’s Degree Schools” list.According to our most recent data, GWU supports 27,017 students, and 1 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 1 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $3,185. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 88%, 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 GWU]](/colleges/george-washington-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Virginia Commonwealth University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Genetics for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #17. Virginia Commonwealth University is located in Richmond, Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 3 doctorate’s genetics degrees to qualified students.

Of the 29,070 students enrolled at Virginia Commonwealth University, 1 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 2 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $13,085. 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 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 VCU]](/colleges/virginia-commonwealth-university/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Alabama at Birmingham ranked #18 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Genetics for a Doctorate list. University of Alabama at Birmingham is a public institution located in Birmingham, Alabama. The school has a large population, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.

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. University of Alabama at Birmingham 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%. With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

[Read full report on veteran student life at University of Alabama at Birmingham]](/colleges/university-of-alabama-at-birmingham/student-life/veterans/)

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With a ranking of #19, University of California - Davis did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Genetics for a Doctorate list. University of California - Davis is a large school located in Davis, California that handed out 12 doctorate’s genetics degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UC Davis, the school also landed the #15 spot in our “Best Genetics Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Among the 39,074 students enrolled at UC Davis, 31 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 23 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $6,489. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 93%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

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University of Miami
Coral Gables, Florida

University of Miami did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Genetics for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #20. This fairly large school is located in Coral Gables, Florida, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s genetics degrees in 2020-2021.

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 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. 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%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 91%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full University of Miami Veteran Student Life Report

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With a ranking of #21, University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Genetics for a Doctorate list. University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus is a large school located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania that handed out 2 doctorate’s genetics degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the 32,277 students enrolled at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus, 509 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 364 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $16,281. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus 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 93%. 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 Pitt Veteran Student Life Report

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Clemson University
Clemson, South Carolina

Clemson University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Genetics for a Doctorate ranking. Located in Clemson, South Carolina, this large public school awarded 11 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s genetics students in 2020-2021.

Clemson also took the #17 spot in our “Best Genetics Doctor’s Degree Schools” 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. 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.

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 94%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Clemson University]](/colleges/clemson-university/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Missouri - Columbia landed the #23 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Genetics for a Doctorate ranking. Mizzou is a large school located in Columbia, Missouri that handed out 3 doctorate’s genetics degrees in 2020-2021.

Our most recent data shows that 5 of the 31,089 students enrolled at University of Missouri - Columbia were GI Bill® students, of which 5 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $3,384. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of Missouri - Columbia offers credit for military training for eligible students.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 89%. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at University of Missouri - Columbia]](/colleges/university-of-missouri-columbia/student-life/veterans/)

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Stanford University
Stanford, California

Stanford University ranked #24 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Genetics for a Doctorate list. This fairly large school is located in Stanford, California, and it awarded 14 doctorate’s genetics degrees in 2020-2021.

Stanford did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our “Best Genetics Doctor’s Degree Schools” list.Our most recent data shows that 188 of the 15,953 students enrolled at Stanford were GI Bill® students, of which 118 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $18,909. On top of their other funding sources, 61 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

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%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 4 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Stanford University]](/colleges/stanford-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis landed the #25 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Genetics for a Doctorate ranking. Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis is a large school located in Indianapolis, Indiana that handed out 3 doctorate’s genetics degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the 29,390 students enrolled at IUPUI, 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 $5,439. 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%.

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