2023 Best Computer Software & Applications Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Southeast Region
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When pursuing a degree in today’s world, veterans have many different options to choose from. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Computer Software for a Master’s” ranking - to help you make that decision.
Computer Software & Applications is the 84th most popular major in the country with 14,336 degrees awarded in 2020-2021. In 2019-2020, computer software and applications graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $39,619 and had an average of $33,819 in loans still to pay off.
Across the Southeast region, there were 3,036 computer software and applications graduates with average earnings and debt of $40,069 and $35,359 respectively.
This year’s “Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Computer Software for a Master’s” ranking looked at 12 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in computer software and applications. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent computer software and applications 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 computer software and applications program at the school, veteran affordability, and veteran satisfaction. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.
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Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Computer Software for a Master’s
The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Computer Software for a Master’s”.
Top 12 Best Computer Software & Applications Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Southeast Region
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend George Mason University. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Computer Software for a Master’s list. George Mason University is a large public school situated in Fairfax, Virginia. It awarded 222 masters’s computer software degrees in 2020-2021.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at GMU, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best Computer Software & Applications Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Among the 38,541 students enrolled at George Mason University, 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 tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $10,710. To help with additional expenses, 42 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. George Mason 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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Out of the 12 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Computer Software for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Virginia - Main Campus landed the #2 spot on the list. University of Virginia - Main Campus is located in Charlottesville, Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 101 masters’s computer software degrees to qualified students.
University of Virginia also took the #3 spot in our “Best Computer Software & Applications Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.According to our most recent data, University of Virginia supports 25,628 students, and 3 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 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 97%.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend North Carolina State University. The school came in at #3 for the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Computer Software for a Master’s. NC State is located in Raleigh, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 118 masters’s computer software degrees to qualified students.
NC State also took the #4 spot in our “Best Computer Software & Applications Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.According to our most recent data, North Carolina State University supports 36,042 students, and 1,102 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 493 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $5,886. During this same period, 27 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 94%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
Full North Carolina State University Veteran Student Life Report
Out of the 12 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Computer Software for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, Auburn University landed the #4 spot on the list. Auburn is a large public school situated in Auburn, Alabama. It awarded 5 masters’s computer software degrees in 2020-2021.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at Auburn, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best Computer Software & Applications Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 1,499 of the 30,737 students enrolled at Auburn University were GI Bill® students, of which 746 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average 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 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 92%. 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 Auburn Veteran Student Life Report
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus. The school came in at #5 for the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Computer Software for a Master’s. This large school is located in Atlanta, Georgia, and it awarded 12 masters’s computer software degrees in 2020-2021.
Georgia Tech also made our “Best Computer Software & Applications Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #1.Of the 39,771 students enrolled at Georgia Tech, 430 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 240 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $7,376. During this same period, 2 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.
With a freshman retention rate of 97%, 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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Appalachian State University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Computer Software for a Master’s list. Appalachian State is a large school located in Boone, North Carolina that handed out 17 masters’s computer software degrees in 2020-2021.
Appalachian State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best Computer Software & Applications Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list.Among the 20,023 students enrolled at Appalachian State University, 780 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 393 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $6,464. 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 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
Full Appalachian State University Veteran Student Life Report
Austin Peay State University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Computer Software for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #7. This medium-sized school is located in Clarksville, Tennessee, and it awarded 64 masters’s computer software degrees in 2020-2021.
Austin Peay State University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best Computer Software & Applications Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list.According to our most recent data, Austin Peay State University supports 10,272 students, and 1 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 1 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $13. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.
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University of Georgia came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Computer Software for a Master’s ranking. UGA is located in Athens, Georgia and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 31 masters’s computer software degrees to qualified students.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at UGA, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Computer Software & Applications Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Of the 39,147 students enrolled at UGA, 9 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 3 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $7,402. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program.
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 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 University of Georgia Veteran Student Life Report
University of North Carolina at Wilmington ranked #9 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Computer Software for a Master’s list. University of North Carolina at Wilmington is a fairly large school located in Wilmington, North Carolina that handed out 23 masters’s computer software degrees in 2020-2021.
UNCW also made our “Best Computer Software & Applications Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #7.According to our most recent data, UNCW supports 17,915 students, and 1,169 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 659 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $5,129. 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.
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 UNCW Veteran Student Life Report
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Computer Software for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #10. Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is a large public school situated in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. It awarded 6 masters’s computer software degrees in 2020-2021.
Louisiana State University also made our “Best Computer Software & Applications Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #10.Our most recent data shows that 1 of the 34,285 students enrolled at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical 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 qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.
With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The 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 Louisiana State University Veteran Student Life Report
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