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2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Computer Programming

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Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Computer Programming

When it comes to choosing a college, veterans have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. 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 Middle Atlantic Region for Computer Programming” ranking is part of that endeavor.

General Computer Programming is the 137th most popular major in the country with 8,750 degrees awarded in 2020-2021.

Across the Middle Atlantic region, there were 654 general computer programming graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

For this year’s “Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Computer Programming” ranking, we looked at 10 colleges that offer a degree in general computer programming. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent general computer programming programs, but they also offer a lot of support to veterans and active service members.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the general computer programming program at the school, veteran affordability, and veteran satisfaction. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Computer Programming

The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Computer Programming”.

Top 10 Best General Computer Programming Colleges for Veterans in the Middle Atlantic Region

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Rowan University
Glassboro, New Jersey

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Rowan University. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Computer Programming list. This fairly large school is located in Glassboro, New Jersey, and it awarded 145 ’s computer programming degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Rowan, the school also landed the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 423 of the 19,678 students enrolled at Rowan were GI Bill® students, of which 221 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $10,069. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

The 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 Rowan University]](/colleges/rowan-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Marist College
Poughkeepsie, New York

Out of the 10 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Computer Programming that were part of this year’s ranking, Marist College landed the #2 spot on the list. Located in Poughkeepsie, New York, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 15 degrees to qualified ’s computer programming students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Marist, the school also landed the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 1 of the 6,600 students enrolled at Marist College 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. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Marist College 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 88%. 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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Siena College
Loudonville, New York

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Siena College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Computer Programming list. Located in Loudonville, New York, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 4 degrees to qualified ’s computer programming students in 2020-2021.

Siena did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.Among the 3,425 students enrolled at Siena College, 48 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 25 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $20,102. To help with additional expenses, 13 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 90%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Siena College]](/colleges/siena-college/student-life/veterans/)

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Frederick Community College
Frederick, Maryland

Out of the 10 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Computer Programming that were part of this year’s ranking, Frederick Community College landed the #4 spot on the list. Located in Frederick, Maryland, this medium-sized public school awarded 5 diplomas to qualified ’s computer programming students in 2020-2021.

Frederick Community College also took the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Of the 5,756 students enrolled at Frederick Community College, 235 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 150 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $1,719. 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 Frederick Community College]](/colleges/frederick-community-college/student-life/veterans/)

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Out of the 10 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Computer Programming that were part of this year’s ranking, Community College of Allegheny County landed the #5 spot on the list. CCAC is a fairly large school located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania that handed out 39 ’s computer programming degrees in 2020-2021.

CCAC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.Our most recent data shows that 357 of the 13,217 students enrolled at CCAC were GI Bill® students, of which 228 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $2,255. 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.

Full CCAC Veteran Student Life Report

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Farmingdale State College
Farmingdale, New York

Farmingdale State College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Computer Programming ranking. Farmingdale State College is a medium-sized public school situated in Farmingdale, New York. It awarded 158 ’s computer programming degrees in 2020-2021.

SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.According to our most recent data, Farmingdale State College supports 10,018 students, and 250 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 174 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $6,431. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Farmingdale State College Veteran Student Life Report

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College of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island, New York

College of Staten Island CUNY landed the #7 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Computer Programming ranking. CSI is a fairly large public school situated in Staten Island, New York. It awarded 9 ’s computer programming degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at CSI, the school also landed the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Of the 12,797 students enrolled at CSI, 119 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 65 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $4,068. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. CSI does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

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Pittsburgh Technical College
Oakdale, Pennsylvania

With a ranking of #8, Pittsburgh Technical College did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Computer Programming list. Pittsburgh Technical College is located in Oakdale, Pennsylvania and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 24 ’s computer programming degrees to qualified students.

Pittsburgh Technical College also made our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list, coming in at #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS].Our most recent data shows that 149 of the 1,559 students enrolled at Pittsburgh Technical College were GI Bill® students, of which 100 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $14,408. In addition to receiving other benefits, 5 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Pittsburgh Technical College]](/colleges/pittsburgh-technical-institute/student-life/veterans/)

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With a ranking of #9, South Hills School of Business & Technology did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Computer Programming list. South Hills School of Business & Technology is located in State College, Pennsylvania and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 9 ’s computer programming degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region vets studying computer programming list, South Hills School of Business & Technology has also earned the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] rank in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.According to our most recent data, South Hills School of Business & Technology supports 307 students, and 7 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 $11,470. During this same period, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 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 South Hills School of Business & Technology]](/colleges/south-hills-school-of-business-and-technology/student-life/veterans/)

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ASA College
Brooklyn, New York

With a ranking of #10, ASA College did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Computer Programming list. Located in Brooklyn, New York, this small private for-profit school awarded 63 degrees to qualified ’s computer programming students in 2020-2021.

ASA Institute not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.Our most recent data shows that 6 of the 2,965 students enrolled at ASA College 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 $5,984. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

Full ASA Institute Veteran Student Life Report

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