2023 Best Other Education Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans
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When pursuing a degree in today’s world, veterans have many different options to choose from. 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 Other Education for a Doctorate” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.
Other Education is the 178th most popular major in the country with 4,858 degrees awarded in 2020-2021.
For this year’s “Most Veteran Friendly for Other Education for a Doctorate” ranking, we looked at 38 colleges that offer a degree in other education. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great other education 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 other education program at the school, veteran affordability, and veteran satisfaction. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.
Most Veteran Friendly for Other Education for a Doctorate
The colleges and universities below are the best for doctor’s degree vets studying other education.
Top 25 Best Other Education Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Old Dominion University. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Other Education for a Doctorate list. This large school is located in Norfolk, Virginia, and it awarded 48 doctorate’s other education degrees in 2020-2021.
Old Dominion also took the #5 spot in our “Best Other Education Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Of the 24,286 students enrolled at Old Dominion University, 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. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Old Dominion University offers credit for military training for eligible students.
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Out of the 38 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly for Other Education for a Doctorate that were part of this year’s ranking, Fordham University landed the #2 spot on the list. Bronx, New York is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s other education degrees to 9 students in 2020-2021.
Fordham U did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best Other Education Doctor’s Degree Schools” list.Of the 16,364 students enrolled at Fordham University, 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. During this same period, 0 students qualified for 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 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 Fordham U Veteran Student Life Report
Out of the 38 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly for Other Education for a Doctorate that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Southern California landed the #3 spot on the list. University of Southern California is located in Los Angeles, California and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 12 doctorate’s other education degrees to qualified students.
In addition to being on our doctor’s degree vets studying other education list, USC has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Other Education Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Of the 46,287 students enrolled at University of Southern California, 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 Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $20,487. During this same period, 388 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.
The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. 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 91%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.
Full University of Southern California Veteran Student Life Report
Out of the 38 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly for Other Education for a Doctorate that were part of this year’s ranking, Webster University landed the #4 spot on the list. Saint Louis, Missouri is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s other education degrees to 2 students in 2020-2021.
Webster did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #14 on our “Best Other Education Doctor’s Degree Schools” list.Of the 8,197 students enrolled at Webster, 1 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 3 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $2,175. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for 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 Webster University Veteran Student Life Report
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Pennsylvania. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Other Education for a Doctorate list. UPenn is a private not-for-profit institution located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The school has a large population, and it awarded 14 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.
UPenn also took the #1 spot in our “Best Other Education Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking.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 Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $19,383. To help with additional expenses, 78 students received funds through 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%. The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 95%.
[Read full report on veteran student life at University of Pennsylvania]](/colleges/university-of-pennsylvania/student-life/veterans/)
Regent University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Other Education for a Doctorate list. Regent is a fairly large school located in Virginia Beach, Virginia that handed out 48 doctorate’s other education degrees in 2020-2021.
In addition to being on our doctor’s degree vets studying other education list, Regent has also earned the #16 rank in our “Best Other Education Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Among the 10,483 students enrolled at Regent University, 1,414 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 1,139 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $9,203. To help with additional expenses, 42 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.
Full Regent Veteran Student Life Report
Xavier University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Other Education for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #7. Xavier is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Cincinnati, Ohio. It awarded 12 doctorate’s other education degrees in 2020-2021.
Xavier did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #21 on our “Best Other Education Doctor’s Degree Schools” list.Our most recent data shows that 249 of the 7,061 students enrolled at Xavier were GI Bill® students, of which 184 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $16,316. In addition to receiving other benefits, 75 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Xavier 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 85%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.
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With a ranking of #8, Drexel University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Other Education for a Doctorate list. Drexel is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 3 doctorate’s other education degrees to qualified students.
Drexel not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best Other Education Doctor’s Degree Schools” list.Of the 23,589 students enrolled at Drexel, 2 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. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Drexel offers credit for military training for eligible students.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 88%.
Full Drexel Veteran Student Life Report
University of New Hampshire - Main Campus did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Other Education for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #9. Located in Durham, New Hampshire, this fairly large public school handed out 6 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s other education students in 2020-2021.
UNH not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #15 on our “Best Other Education Doctor’s Degree Schools” list.Of the 14,348 students enrolled at University of New Hampshire - Main Campus, 37 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 24 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $20,247. During this same period, 2 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%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 86%.
Full UNH Veteran Student Life Report
University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Other Education for a Doctorate ranking. This large school is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s other education degrees in 2020-2021.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at Pitt, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Other Education Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 509 of the 32,277 students enrolled at Pitt were GI Bill® students, of which 364 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $16,281. 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 excellent freshman retention rate of 93%, 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 University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus]](/colleges/university-of-pittsburgh-pittsburgh-campus/student-life/veterans/)
University of South Alabama came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Other Education for a Doctorate ranking. This fairly large school is located in Mobile, Alabama, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s other education degrees in 2020-2021.
In addition to being on our doctor’s degree vets studying other education list, USA has also earned the #25 rank in our “Best Other Education Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 868 of the 14,224 students enrolled at University of South Alabama were GI Bill® students, of which 411 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $7,549. In addition to receiving other benefits, 11 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.
Full University of South Alabama Veteran Student Life Report
University of St Thomas Minnesota ranked #12 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Other Education for a Doctorate list. University of St Thomas Minnesota is a medium-sized school located in Saint Paul, Minnesota that handed out 5 doctorate’s other education degrees in 2020-2021.
UST MN not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Other Education Doctor’s Degree Schools” list.Among the 9,792 students enrolled at University of St Thomas Minnesota, 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. In addition to receiving other benefits, 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 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 87%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
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With a ranking of #13, University of South Carolina - Columbia did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Other Education for a Doctorate list. This large school is located in Columbia, South Carolina, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s other education degrees in 2020-2021.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at UofSC, the school also landed the #19 spot in our “Best Other Education Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Of the 35,470 students enrolled at UofSC, 1,609 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 651 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $8,453. To help with additional expenses, 33 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. UofSC offers credit for military training for eligible students.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 90%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
[Read full report on veteran student life at UofSC]](/colleges/university-of-south-carolina-columbia/student-life/veterans/)
North Carolina State University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Other Education for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #14. Raleigh, North Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s other education degrees to 11 students in 2020-2021.
In addition to being on our doctor’s degree vets studying other education list, NC State has also earned the #18 rank in our “Best Other Education Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking.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. To help with additional expenses, 27 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 excellent freshman retention rate of 94%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Full North Carolina State University Veteran Student Life Report
With a ranking of #15, University of Illinois at Chicago did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Other Education for a Doctorate list. Chicago, Illinois is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s other education degrees to 2 students in 2020-2021.
In addition to being on our doctor’s degree vets studying other education list, UIC has also earned the #17 rank in our “Best Other Education Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Among the 33,518 students enrolled at UIC, 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 tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $23,878. In addition to receiving other benefits, 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 University of Illinois at Chicago Veteran Student Life Report
Western Michigan University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Other Education for a Doctorate ranking. This fairly large school is located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s other education degrees in 2020-2021.
WMU also made our “Best Other Education Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #24.Of the 19,887 students enrolled at Western Michigan University, 584 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 327 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $9,981. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.
Full WMU Veteran Student Life Report
University of Nebraska - Lincoln came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Other Education for a Doctorate ranking. UNL is a large public school situated in Lincoln, Nebraska. It awarded 14 doctorate’s other education degrees in 2020-2021.
UNL did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 on our “Best Other Education Doctor’s Degree Schools” list.Of the 25,108 students enrolled at UNL, 690 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 344 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $6,374. In addition to receiving other benefits, 79 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%. With a freshman retention rate of 85%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.
[Read full report on veteran student life at University of Nebraska - Lincoln]](/colleges/university-of-nebraska-lincoln/student-life/veterans/)
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College ranked #18 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Other Education for a Doctorate list. This large school is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and it awarded 19 doctorate’s other education degrees in 2020-2021.
In addition to being on our doctor’s degree vets studying other education list, Louisiana State University has also earned the #22 rank in our “Best Other Education Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking.According to our most recent data, Louisiana State University supports 34,285 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. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for 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 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
Columbus State University ranked #19 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Other Education for a Doctorate list. Columbus State University is a medium-sized school located in Columbus, Georgia that handed out 23 doctorate’s other education degrees in 2020-2021.
CSU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Other Education Doctor’s Degree Schools” list.Of the 8,372 students enrolled at CSU, 9 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 11 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $2,636. 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.
Full Columbus State University Veteran Student Life Report
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Other Education for a Doctorate ranking. Located in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, this medium-sized public school awarded 5 degrees to qualified doctorate’s other education students in 2020-2021.
According to our most recent data, UW - Stevens Point supports 8,302 students, and 343 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 129 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $6,195. In addition to receiving other benefits, 2 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. UW - Stevens Point does offer credit for military training for eligible students.
Full UW - Stevens Point Veteran Student Life Report
University of West Georgia came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Other Education for a Doctorate ranking. University of West Georgia is a public institution located in Carrollton, Georgia. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 15 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.
In addition to being on our doctor’s degree vets studying other education list, University of West Georgia has also earned the #20 rank in our “Best Other Education Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Of the 13,419 students enrolled at University of West Georgia, 490 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 171 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $3,416. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.
[Read full report on veteran student life at University of West Georgia]](/colleges/university-of-west-georgia/student-life/veterans/)
Wright State University - Main Campus ranked #22 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Other Education for a Doctorate list. Wright State University - Main Campus is a fairly large public school situated in Dayton, Ohio. It awarded 4 doctorate’s other education degrees in 2020-2021.
Of the 10,936 students enrolled at Wright State University - Main Campus, 731 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 419 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $7,623. On top of their other funding sources, 4 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Wright State University - Main Campus offers credit for military training for eligible students.
Full Wright State University - Main Campus Veteran Student Life Report
Texas State University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Other Education for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #23. This large school is located in San Marcos, Texas, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s other education degrees in 2020-2021.
Our most recent data shows that 2,559 of the 37,812 students enrolled at Texas State were GI Bill® students, of which 1,197 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $7,635. 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.
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With a ranking of #24, Middle Tennessee State University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Other Education for a Doctorate list. Middle Tennessee State University is a public institution located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The school has a large population, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Among the 22,080 students enrolled at Middle Tennessee State University, 1,284 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 799 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $7,132. 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.
Full Middle Tennessee State University Veteran Student Life Report
Rowan University came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Other Education for a Doctorate ranking. This fairly large school is located in Glassboro, New Jersey, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s other education degrees in 2020-2021.
Among the 19,678 students enrolled at Rowan, 423 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 221 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $10,069. 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 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 Rowan Veteran Student Life Report
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