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2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Subject Specific Ed for a Bachelor’s

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Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Subject Specific Ed for a Bachelor's

When it comes to choosing a college, veterans have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. 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 Middle Atlantic Region for Subject Specific Ed for a Bachelor’s” ranking - to help you make that decision.

In 2020-2021, 43,297 people earned their degree in teacher education subject specific, making the major the 22nd most popular in the United States. In 2019-2020, teacher education subject specific graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $42,245 and had an average of $24,696 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Middle Atlantic region, there were 8,830 teacher education subject specific graduates with average earnings and debt of $48,767 and $25,372 respectively. At the bachelor’s degree level specifically, there were 3,062 teacher education subject specific graduates with average earnings and debt of $40,457 and $25,851 respectively.

This year’s “Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Subject Specific Ed for a Bachelor’s” ranking looked at 76 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in teacher education subject specific. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent teacher education subject specific programs, but they also offer a lot of support to veterans and active service members.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the teacher education subject specific program at the school, veteran affordability, and veteran population. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Subject Specific Ed for a Bachelor’s

The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Subject Specific Ed for a Bachelor’s”.

Top 25 Best Teacher Education Subject Specific Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Middle Atlantic Region

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Syracuse University
Syracuse, New York

Out of the 76 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Subject Specific Ed for a Bachelor’s that were part of this year’s ranking, Syracuse University landed the #1 spot on the list. This large school is located in Syracuse, New York, and it awarded 29 bachelors’s subject specific ed degrees in 2020-2021.

Syracuse also made our “Best Teacher Education Subject Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #3.Among the 21,322 students enrolled at Syracuse, 385 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 250 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $20,840. To help with additional expenses, 217 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Syracuse 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%. With a freshman retention rate of 89%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

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New York University
New York, New York

Out of the 76 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Subject Specific Ed for a Bachelor’s that were part of this year’s ranking, New York University landed the #2 spot on the list. Located in New York, New York, this large private not-for-profit school handed out 26 degrees to qualified bachelors’s subject specific ed students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at NYU, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best Teacher Education Subject Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 1 of the 52,775 students enrolled at NYU were GI Bill® students, of which 1 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $6,388. On top of their other funding sources, 1 students received funds 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. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 90%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at New York University]](/colleges/new-york-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Rider University
Lawrenceville, New Jersey

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Rider University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Subject Specific Ed for a Bachelor’s list. Rider University is a small school located in Lawrenceville, New Jersey that handed out 27 bachelors’s subject specific ed degrees in 2020-2021.

Rider also made our “Best Teacher Education Subject Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #18.Of the 4,636 students enrolled at Rider, 64 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 33 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $13,686. During this same period, 16 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%. 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 Rider University]](/colleges/rider-university/student-life/veterans/)

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Maryland - College Park. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Subject Specific Ed for a Bachelor’s list. UMCP is a public institution located in College Park, Maryland. The school has a large population, and it awarded 11 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

UMCP also made our “Best Teacher Education Subject Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #4.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 Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $1,716. On top of their other funding sources, 8 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 95%. 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 UMCP Veteran Student Life Report

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Montclair State University
Montclair, New Jersey

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Montclair State University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Subject Specific Ed for a Bachelor’s list. Montclair State University is a public institution located in Montclair, New Jersey. The school has a large population, and it awarded 54 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Montclair State, the school also landed the #22 spot in our “Best Teacher Education Subject Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.Among the 21,005 students enrolled at Montclair State University, 337 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 186 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $10,727. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Montclair State University 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%.

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Queens College
Queens, New York

Queens College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Subject Specific Ed for a Bachelor’s ranking. This fairly large school is located in Queens, New York, and it awarded 151 bachelors’s subject specific ed degrees in 2020-2021.

QC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Teacher Education Subject Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list.According to our most recent data, Queens College supports 19,700 students, and 215 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 123 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $3,823. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Queens College 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%.

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The College at Brockport
Brockport, New York

The College at Brockport did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Subject Specific Ed for a Bachelor’s ranking, coming in at #7. SUNY Brockport is a public institution located in Brockport, New York. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 111 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

SUNY Brockport also made our “Best Teacher Education Subject Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #24.According to our most recent data, The College at Brockport supports 7,592 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. 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%.

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SUNY Oswego
Oswego, New York

SUNY Oswego came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Subject Specific Ed for a Bachelor’s ranking. SUNY Oswego is a medium-sized public school situated in Oswego, New York. It awarded 99 bachelors’s subject specific ed degrees in 2020-2021.

SUNY Oswego did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #21 on our “Best Teacher Education Subject Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list.Our most recent data shows that 139 of the 7,636 students enrolled at SUNY Oswego were GI Bill® students, of which 62 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $3,918. 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%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at SUNY Oswego]](/colleges/suny-college-at-oswego/student-life/veterans/)

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Messiah University
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Messiah University ranked #9 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Subject Specific Ed for a Bachelor’s list. Located in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 30 degrees to qualified bachelors’s subject specific ed students in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region bachelor’s degree vets studying subject specific ed list, Messiah has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best Teacher Education Subject Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.Among the 3,370 students enrolled at Messiah, 72 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 45 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $15,642. In addition to receiving other benefits, 20 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Messiah does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 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%.

Full Messiah University Veteran Student Life Report

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SUNY Potsdam
Potsdam, New York

SUNY Potsdam came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Subject Specific Ed for a Bachelor’s ranking. This small school is located in Potsdam, New York, and it awarded 86 bachelors’s subject specific ed degrees in 2020-2021.

Our most recent data shows that 101 of the 3,084 students enrolled at SUNY Potsdam were GI Bill® students, of which 39 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $5,221. 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.

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SUNY Cortland
Cortland, New York

SUNY Cortland ranked #11 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Subject Specific Ed for a Bachelor’s list. Cortland, New York is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelors’s subject specific ed degrees to 256 students in 2020-2021.

SUNY Cortland also made our “Best Teacher Education Subject Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #14.Our most recent data shows that 78 of the 6,832 students enrolled at SUNY Cortland were GI Bill® students, of which 32 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $6,971. To help with additional expenses, 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 85%, 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%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at SUNY Cortland]](/colleges/suny-college-at-cortland/student-life/veterans/)

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Delaware State University ranked #12 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Subject Specific Ed for a Bachelor’s list. Del State is a public institution located in Dover, Delaware. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 9 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Among the 4,739 students enrolled at Delaware State University, 152 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 66 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $6,378. 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.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Del State]](/colleges/delaware-state-university/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Rochester
Rochester, New York

With a ranking of #13, University of Rochester did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Subject Specific Ed for a Bachelor’s list. University of Rochester is a private not-for-profit institution located in Rochester, New York. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 11 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region bachelor’s degree vets studying subject specific ed list, University of Rochester has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Teacher Education Subject Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.According to our most recent data, University of Rochester supports 11,741 students, and 7 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 3 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $14,872. During this same period, 1 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 92%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

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Towson University
Towson, Maryland

Towson University ranked #14 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Subject Specific Ed for a Bachelor’s list. Towson is a large school located in Towson, Maryland that handed out 89 bachelors’s subject specific ed degrees in 2020-2021.

Towson did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best Teacher Education Subject Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list.According to our most recent data, Towson University supports 21,917 students, and 3 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 1 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $3,999. 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.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 85%. 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 Towson University]](/colleges/towson-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Pace University - New York
New York, New York

Pace University - New York landed the #15 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Subject Specific Ed for a Bachelor’s ranking. New York, New York is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelors’s subject specific ed degrees to 13 students in 2020-2021.

Of the 12,835 students enrolled at Pace University, 11 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 6 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $19,912. During this same period, 5 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Pace University 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%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Pace University]](/colleges/pace-university-new-york/student-life/veterans/)

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Rowan University
Glassboro, New Jersey

Rowan University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Subject Specific Ed for a Bachelor’s ranking, coming in at #16. This fairly large school is located in Glassboro, New Jersey, and it awarded 102 bachelors’s subject specific ed degrees in 2020-2021.

Rowan also made our “Best Teacher Education Subject Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #20.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. 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 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 University Veteran Student Life Report

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Kutztown University of Pennsylvania landed the #17 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Subject Specific Ed for a Bachelor’s ranking. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is a medium-sized public school situated in Kutztown, Pennsylvania. It awarded 34 bachelors’s subject specific ed degrees in 2020-2021.

According to our most recent data, Kutztown University supports 7,890 students, and 168 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 61 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $7,498. During this same period, 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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University of Delaware
Newark, Delaware

University of Delaware landed the #18 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Subject Specific Ed for a Bachelor’s ranking. UD is a public institution located in Newark, Delaware. The school has a large population, and it awarded 65 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UD, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best Teacher Education Subject Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.According to our most recent data, University of Delaware supports 23,613 students, and 364 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 188 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $8,229. In addition to receiving other benefits, 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%. 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 University of Delaware]](/colleges/university-of-delaware/student-life/veterans/)

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Nazareth College
Rochester, New York

Nazareth College landed the #19 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Subject Specific Ed for a Bachelor’s ranking. Nazareth College is a small school located in Rochester, New York that handed out 24 bachelors’s subject specific ed degrees in 2020-2021.

Our most recent data shows that 67 of the 2,791 students enrolled at Nazareth were GI Bill® students, of which 42 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $14,814. In addition to receiving other benefits, 15 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 85%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. 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 Nazareth Veteran Student Life Report

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Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Duquesne University landed the #20 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Subject Specific Ed for a Bachelor’s ranking. Duquesne University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It awarded 42 bachelors’s subject specific ed degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Duquesne, the school also landed the #17 spot in our “Best Teacher Education Subject Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.Among the 8,830 students enrolled at Duquesne, 219 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 127 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $11,403. During this same period, 43 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 86%, 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 Duquesne University]](/colleges/duquesne-university/student-life/veterans/)

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With a ranking of #21, York College of Pennsylvania did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Subject Specific Ed for a Bachelor’s list. Located in York, Pennsylvania, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 17 diplomas to qualified bachelors’s subject specific ed students in 2020-2021.

Our most recent data shows that 135 of the 4,039 students enrolled at York College of Pennsylvania were GI Bill® students, of which 91 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $14,343. During this same period, 5 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. York College of Pennsylvania 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%.

Full York College of Pennsylvania Veteran Student Life Report

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The College of New Jersey
Ewing, New Jersey

With a ranking of #22, The College of New Jersey did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Subject Specific Ed for a Bachelor’s list. Ewing, New Jersey is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelors’s subject specific ed degrees to 90 students in 2020-2021.

TCNJ also took the #2 spot in our “Best Teacher Education Subject Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 75 of the 7,783 students enrolled at The College of New Jersey were GI Bill® students, of which 37 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $9,905. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. The College of New Jersey does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 94%. The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full The College of New Jersey Veteran Student Life Report

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Hofstra University
Hempstead, New York

Hofstra University landed the #23 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Subject Specific Ed for a Bachelor’s ranking. Located in Hempstead, New York, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 36 degrees to qualified bachelors’s subject specific ed students in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region bachelor’s degree vets studying subject specific ed list, Hofstra has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best Teacher Education Subject Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.According to our most recent data, Hofstra University supports 10,444 students, and 154 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 95 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $19,674. To help with additional expenses, 40 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%.

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SUNY Fredonia
Fredonia, New York

SUNY Fredonia did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Subject Specific Ed for a Bachelor’s ranking, coming in at #24. Fredonia, New York is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelors’s subject specific ed degrees to 88 students in 2020-2021.

SUNY Fredonia also made our “Best Teacher Education Subject Specific Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #25.Of the 4,055 students enrolled at SUNY Fredonia, 72 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 18 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $6,394. 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.

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 SUNY Fredonia Veteran Student Life Report

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Kean University
Union, New Jersey

Kean University ranked #25 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Subject Specific Ed for a Bachelor’s list. Kean University is located in Union, New Jersey and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 80 bachelors’s subject specific ed degrees to qualified students.

According to our most recent data, Kean supports 14,064 students, and 253 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 131 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $9,357. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Kean does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Kean]](/colleges/kean-university/student-life/veterans/)

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