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2023 Best Educational Administration Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans

316 Ranked Colleges
7,684 Degrees Awarded
$81,870 Avg Salary
Most Veteran Friendly for Education Admin for a Doctorate

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for veterans. 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 Education Admin for a Doctorate” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

In 2020-2021, 46,469 people earned their degree in educational administration, making the major the 27th most popular in the United States. In 2019-2020, educational administration graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $61,457 and had an average of $32,661 in loans still to pay off.

For this year’s “Most Veteran Friendly for Education Admin for a Doctorate” ranking, we looked at 316 colleges that offer a degree in educational administration. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great educational administration programs and a strong support system for veterans and active service members.

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

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Most Veteran Friendly for Education Admin for a Doctorate

The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Veteran Friendly for Education Admin for a Doctorate”.

Top 25 Best Educational Administration Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans

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University of Southern California
Los Angeles, California

Out of the 316 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly for Education Admin for a Doctorate that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Southern California landed the #1 spot on the list. Located in Los Angeles, California, this large private not-for-profit school handed out 303 degrees to qualified doctorate’s education admin students in 2020-2021.

USC also made our “Best Educational Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #2.Of the 46,287 students enrolled at USC, 1,311 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 862 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $20,487. To help with additional expenses, 388 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

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. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 91%, 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 USC Veteran Student Life Report

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Washington - Seattle Campus. The school came in at #2 for the Most Veteran Friendly for Education Admin for a Doctorate. This large school is located in Seattle, Washington, and it awarded 34 doctorate’s education admin degrees in 2020-2021.

UW Seattle also made our “Best Educational Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #4.According to our most recent data, UW Seattle supports 48,149 students, and 1,283 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 769 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $14,190. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. UW Seattle 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 93%.

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

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University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Florida. The school came in at #3 for the Most Veteran Friendly for Education Admin for a Doctorate. UF is located in Gainesville, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 14 doctorate’s education admin degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on this list, UF is in the top on our “Best Educational Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our “Best Educational Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools” list.Our most recent data shows that 1 of the 53,372 students enrolled at UF 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 received funds 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%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 97%.

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

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Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, California

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Loyola Marymount University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Education Admin for a Doctorate list. Loyola Marymount University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Los Angeles, California. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 14 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Loyola Marymount, the school also landed the #15 spot in our “Best Educational Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 15 of the 9,686 students enrolled at Loyola Marymount were GI Bill® students, of which 5 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $11,741. On top of their other funding sources, 6 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%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Loyola Marymount]](/colleges/loyola-marymount-university/student-life/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 #5 for the Most Veteran Friendly for Education Admin for a Doctorate. Ann Arbor, Michigan is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s education admin degrees to 4 students in 2020-2021.

Our most recent data shows that 570 of the 47,907 students enrolled at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor were GI Bill® students, of which 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 received funds through 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 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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The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, Alabama

The University of Alabama landed the #6 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Education Admin for a Doctorate ranking. UA is located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 39 doctorate’s education admin degrees to qualified students.

UA excels when it comes to education admin quality. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.According to our most recent data, UA supports 37,840 students, and 2,081 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 1,128 are 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 qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

With a freshman retention rate of 87%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate 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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Washington State University
Pullman, Washington

Washington State University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Education Admin for a Doctorate ranking. Washington State University is a public institution located in Pullman, Washington. The school has a large population, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on this list, Wazzu is in the top on our “Best Educational Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools reviewed in that analysis.According to our most recent data, Washington State University supports 31,159 students, and 83 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 53 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $6,702. To help with additional expenses, 1 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%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Wazzu]](/colleges/washington-state-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida

Florida State University landed the #8 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Education Admin for a Doctorate ranking. Florida State University is located in Tallahassee, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 34 doctorate’s education admin degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on this list, Florida State is in the top on our “Best Educational Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in that analysis.According to our most recent data, Florida State University supports 43,569 students, and 8 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 8 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $6,819. During this same period, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Florida State University 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 95%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full Florida State University Veteran Student Life Report

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Drexel University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

With a ranking of #9, Drexel University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Education Admin for a Doctorate list. Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, this large private not-for-profit school handed out 76 degrees to qualified doctorate’s education admin students in 2020-2021.

Drexel also took the #8 spot in our “Best Educational Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Among the 23,589 students enrolled at Drexel University, 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. During this same period, 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%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 88%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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

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Fordham University
Bronx, New York

Fordham University ranked #10 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Education Admin for a Doctorate list. Fordham U is a private not-for-profit institution located in Bronx, New York. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 18 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Fordham U not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #18 on our “Best Educational Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools” list.Our most recent data shows that 1 of the 16,364 students enrolled at Fordham U 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. On top of their other funding sources, 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%. With a freshman retention rate of 89%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

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University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, Arkansas

University of Arkansas landed the #11 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Education Admin for a Doctorate ranking. Located in Fayetteville, Arkansas, this large public school handed out 17 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s education admin students in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on this list, UARK is in the top on our “Best Educational Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our “Best Educational Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools” list.According to our most recent data, University of Arkansas 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. 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.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 85%. 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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Texas A&M University - College Station ranked #12 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Education Admin for a Doctorate list. College Station, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s education admin degrees to 14 students in 2020-2021.

According to our most recent data, Texas A&M University - College Station supports 70,418 students, and 5 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 4 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $4,925. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Texas A&M University - College Station 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%. With a freshman retention rate of 94%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Texas A&M College Station]](/colleges/texas-a-and-m-university-college-station/student-life/veterans/)

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New York University
New York, New York

With a ranking of #13, New York University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Education Admin for a Doctorate list. Located in New York, New York, this large private not-for-profit school handed out 23 degrees to qualified doctorate’s education admin students in 2020-2021.

NYU also took the #3 spot in our “Best Educational Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking.According to our most recent data, New York University supports 52,775 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 $6,388. To help with additional expenses, 1 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

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%. 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.

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Brandman University
Irvine, California

Brandman University ranked #14 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Education Admin for a Doctorate list. Irvine, California is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s education admin degrees to 54 students in 2020-2021.

On top of its placing in this ranking, Brandman also did well on our “Best Educational Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools reviewed in that analysis.Among the 10,986 students enrolled at Brandman University, 7 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 $5,406. In addition to receiving other benefits, 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%.

Full Brandman Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Maryland - College Park came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Education Admin for a Doctorate ranking. College Park, Maryland is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s education admin degrees to 22 students in 2020-2021.

UMCP also took the #6 spot in our “Best Educational Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Among the 40,709 students enrolled at University of Maryland - College Park, 16 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 13 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $1,716. To help with additional expenses, 8 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%. With a freshman retention rate of 95%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

[Read full report on veteran student life at UMCP]](/colleges/university-of-maryland-college-park/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

University of Pennsylvania did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Education Admin for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #16. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s education admin degrees to 38 students in 2020-2021.

UPenn also made our “Best Educational Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #1.Among the 26,552 students enrolled at University of Pennsylvania, 324 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 131 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $19,383. To help with additional expenses, 78 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 95%. 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 6 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

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With a ranking of #17, University of Missouri - Columbia did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Education Admin for a Doctorate list. Located in Columbia, Missouri, this large public school awarded 55 degrees to qualified doctorate’s education admin students in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on this list, Mizzou is in the top on our “Best Educational Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.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 Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $3,384. During this same period, 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 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 89%.

Full Mizzou Veteran Student Life Report

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East Carolina University
Greenville, North Carolina

East Carolina University landed the #18 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Education Admin for a Doctorate ranking. East Carolina University is a large public school situated in Greenville, North Carolina. It awarded 39 doctorate’s education admin degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the 28,798 students enrolled at East Carolina University, 8 were 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 $11,409. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. East Carolina University offers credit for military training for eligible students.

Full ECU Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa

University of Iowa ranked #19 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Education Admin for a Doctorate list. Iowa City, Iowa is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s education admin degrees to 8 students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Iowa is also in the top of our “Best Educational Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our “Best Educational Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools” list.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 received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of Iowa 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 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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William & Mary
Williamsburg, Virginia

William & Mary did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Education Admin for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #20. William & Mary is a medium-sized school located in Williamsburg, Virginia that handed out 16 doctorate’s education admin degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, William & Mary is also in the top of our “Best Educational Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in that analysis.According to our most recent data, William & Mary supports 8,939 students, and 531 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 349 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $19,978. In addition to receiving other benefits, 5 students received funds through 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%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at William & Mary]](/colleges/college-of-william-and-mary/student-life/veterans/)

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George Washington University
Washington, District of Columbia

George Washington University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Education Admin for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #21. GWU is located in Washington, District of Columbia and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 31 doctorate’s education admin degrees to qualified students.

GWU also made our “Best Educational Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #7.Among the 27,017 students enrolled at GWU, 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 $3,185. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received scholarships 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 88%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

[Read full report on veteran student life at GWU]](/colleges/george-washington-university/student-life/veterans/)

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With a ranking of #22, University of Hawaii at Manoa did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Education Admin for a Doctorate list. Honolulu, Hawaii is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s education admin degrees to 19 students in 2020-2021.

Our most recent data shows that 3 of the 18,025 students enrolled at University of Hawaii at Manoa were GI Bill® students, of which 4 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $22,153. On top of their other funding sources, 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%.

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University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah

With a ranking of #23, University of Utah did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Education Admin for a Doctorate list. U of U is located in Salt Lake City, Utah and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 31 doctorate’s education admin degrees to qualified students.

According to our most recent data, U of U 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 funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

With a freshman retention rate of 89%, 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%.

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

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With a ranking of #24, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Education Admin for a Doctorate list. Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, this large public school handed out 32 degrees to qualified doctorate’s education admin students in 2020-2021.

On top of its placing in this ranking, UMN Twin Cities also did well on our “Best Educational Administration Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools reviewed in that analysis.According to our most recent data, UMN Twin Cities supports 52,017 students, and 752 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 436 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $13,020. 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%. 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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University of Louisville
Louisville, Kentucky

University of Louisville came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Education Admin for a Doctorate ranking. This large school is located in Louisville, Kentucky, and it awarded 27 doctorate’s education admin degrees in 2020-2021.

According to our most recent data, UofL supports 22,211 students, and 17 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 9 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $25,972. 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.

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/)

Rest of the Best 48 in Most Veteran Friendly for Education Admin for a Doctorate

Not only did these schools make the top 48 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:

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Samford University
Birmingham, Alabama
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Bellarmine University
Louisville, Kentucky
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University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, North Dakota
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University of Houston
Houston, Texas
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Old Dominion University
Norfolk, Virginia
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North Carolina State University
Raleigh, North Carolina
37
SDSU crest
San Diego State University
San Diego, California
38
Eastern Michigan crest
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, Michigan
39
40
SLU crest
Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, Missouri
41
Virginia Tech crest
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, Virginia
42
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Creighton University
Omaha, Nebraska
43
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Auburn University
Auburn, Alabama
44
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University of Virginia - Main Campus
Charlottesville, Virginia
45
Gonzaga crest
Gonzaga University
Spokane, Washington
46
Liberty University crest
Liberty University
Lynchburg, Virginia
47
48
WMU crest
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, Michigan

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