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2023 Best Secondary Education Colleges for Veterans in the New England Region

34 Ranked Colleges
589 Degrees Awarded
$35,100 Avg Cost*
Most Veteran Friendly in the New England Region for Secondary Teaching

With all of the options veterans have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Most Veteran Friendly in the New England Region for Secondary Teaching” ranking is part of that endeavor.

In 2020-2021, 10,547 people earned their degree in secondary education, making the major the 84th most popular in the United States.

Across the New England region, there were 589 secondary education graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

This year’s “Most Veteran Friendly in the New England Region for Secondary Teaching” ranking looked at 34 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in secondary education. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent secondary education programs, but they also offer a lot of support to veterans and active service members.

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

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Most Veteran Friendly in the New England Region for Secondary Teaching

The colleges and universities below are the best for new england region vets studying secondary teaching.

Top 25 Best Secondary Education Colleges for Veterans in the New England Region

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of New Hampshire - Main Campus. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the New England Region for Secondary Teaching list. University of New Hampshire - Main Campus is a public institution located in Durham, New Hampshire. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 47 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

UNH did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.According to our most recent data, UNH supports 14,348 students, and 37 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 24 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $20,247. In addition to receiving other benefits, 2 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%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 86%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at UNH]](/colleges/university-of-new-hampshire-main-campus/student-life/veterans/)

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Boston College
Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts

Out of the 34 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in the New England Region for Secondary Teaching that were part of this year’s ranking, Boston College landed the #2 spot on the list. Boston College is located in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 17 ’s secondary teaching degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our new england region vets studying secondary teaching list, Boston College has also earned the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] rank in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Among the 14,934 students enrolled at Boston College, 170 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 100 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $17,142. In addition to receiving other benefits, 64 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 93%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Maine. The school came in at #3 for the Most Veteran Friendly in the New England Region for Secondary Teaching. UMaine is a public institution located in Orono, Maine. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 34 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

UMaine also took the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Of the 11,741 students enrolled at University of Maine, 21 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 17 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $16,419. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of Maine 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%.

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Salem State University
Salem, Massachusetts

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Salem State University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the New England Region for Secondary Teaching list. Salem, Massachusetts is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s secondary teaching degrees to 7 students in 2020-2021.

Salem State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.Our most recent data shows that 273 of the 7,242 students enrolled at Salem State were GI Bill® students, of which 160 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $8,582. During this same period, 5 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

Full Salem State Veteran Student Life Report

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Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, Massachusetts

Out of the 34 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in the New England Region for Secondary Teaching that were part of this year’s ranking, Bridgewater State University landed the #5 spot on the list. This medium-sized school is located in Bridgewater, Massachusetts, and it awarded 52 ’s secondary teaching degrees in 2020-2021.

Bridgewater State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.Among the 10,651 students enrolled at Bridgewater State, 393 are 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 $9,335. To help with additional expenses, 8 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Bridgewater State offers credit for military training for eligible students.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Bridgewater State University]](/colleges/bridgewater-state-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Endicott College
Beverly, Massachusetts

Endicott College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the New England Region for Secondary Teaching ranking. Endicott is located in Beverly, Massachusetts and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 8 ’s secondary teaching degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Endicott, the school also landed the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 124 of the 4,287 students enrolled at Endicott were GI Bill® students, of which 68 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $9,129. In addition to receiving other benefits, 16 students qualified for 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%.

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University of Rhode Island
Kingston, Rhode Island

University of Rhode Island landed the #7 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the New England Region for Secondary Teaching ranking. University of Rhode Island is located in Kingston, Rhode Island and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 31 ’s secondary teaching degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at URI, the school also landed the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Of the 17,649 students enrolled at University of Rhode Island, 381 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 187 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $10,022. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of Rhode Island 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 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%.

Full URI Veteran Student Life Report

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Salve Regina University
Newport, Rhode Island

Salve Regina University landed the #8 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the New England Region for Secondary Teaching ranking. Salve Regina University is located in Newport, Rhode Island and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 12 ’s secondary teaching degrees to qualified students.

Salve Regina also made our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list, coming in at #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS].Our most recent data shows that 74 of the 2,771 students enrolled at Salve Regina University were GI Bill® students, of which 53 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $9,783. During this same period, 11 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

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Springfield College
Springfield, Massachusetts

With a ranking of #9, Springfield College did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the New England Region for Secondary Teaching list. Located in Springfield, Massachusetts, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 5 degrees to qualified ’s secondary teaching students in 2020-2021.

Springfield College did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.Among the 3,068 students enrolled at Springfield College, 1 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 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.

Full Springfield College Veteran Student Life Report

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Worcester State University
Worcester, Massachusetts

Worcester State University landed the #10 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the New England Region for Secondary Teaching ranking. Worcester State University is located in Worcester, Massachusetts and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 22 ’s secondary teaching degrees to qualified students.

Worcester State also took the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Among the 5,724 students enrolled at Worcester State, 117 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 49 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $4,630. 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.

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 Worcester State]](/colleges/worcester-state-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Framingham State University
Framingham, Massachusetts

Framingham State University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the New England Region for Secondary Teaching ranking. Framingham State is located in Framingham, Massachusetts and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 12 ’s secondary teaching degrees to qualified students.

Framingham State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.Our most recent data shows that 170 of the 4,876 students enrolled at Framingham State University were GI Bill® students, of which 130 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $7,993. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 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%.

Full Framingham State University Veteran Student Life Report

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Saint Michael's College
Colchester, Vermont

Saint Michael’s College ranked #12 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the New England Region for Secondary Teaching list. Located in Colchester, Vermont, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 11 degrees to qualified ’s secondary teaching students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Saint Michael’s, the school also landed the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Of the 1,724 students enrolled at Saint Michael’s College, 21 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 11 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $9,892. 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.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 86%. 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 Saint Michael’s Veteran Student Life Report

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Eastern Connecticut State University
Willimantic, Connecticut

Eastern Connecticut State University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the New England Region for Secondary Teaching ranking. ECSU is located in Willimantic, Connecticut and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 19 ’s secondary teaching degrees to qualified students.

ECSU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.Of the 4,644 students enrolled at ECSU, 121 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 61 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $8,558. In addition to receiving other benefits, 3 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. ECSU offers credit for military training for eligible students.

[Read full report on veteran student life at ECSU]](/colleges/eastern-connecticut-state-university/student-life/veterans/)

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With a ranking of #14, Western Connecticut State University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the New England Region for Secondary Teaching list. Located in Danbury, Connecticut, this small public school awarded 11 degrees to qualified ’s secondary teaching students in 2020-2021.

WestConn also took the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Of the 5,246 students enrolled at Western Connecticut State University, 119 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 83 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $9,114. To help with additional expenses, 3 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 Western Connecticut State University]](/colleges/western-connecticut-state-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Fairfield University
Fairfield, Connecticut

Fairfield University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the New England Region for Secondary Teaching ranking, coming in at #15. This medium-sized school is located in Fairfield, Connecticut, and it awarded 14 ’s secondary teaching degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our new england region vets studying secondary teaching list, Fairfield U has also earned the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] rank in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.According to our most recent data, Fairfield U supports 5,513 students, and 49 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 19 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $10,139. To help with additional expenses, 8 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

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 92%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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Stonehill College
Easton, Massachusetts

Stonehill College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the New England Region for Secondary Teaching ranking. Stonehill College is a small school located in Easton, Massachusetts that handed out 19 ’s secondary teaching degrees in 2020-2021.

Stonehill did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.Of the 2,504 students enrolled at Stonehill, 15 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 10 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $13,520. To help with additional expenses, 6 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 86%. 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 Stonehill College]](/colleges/stonehill-college/student-life/veterans/)

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Brandeis University
Waltham, Massachusetts

With a ranking of #17, Brandeis University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the New England Region for Secondary Teaching list. Located in Waltham, Massachusetts, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 12 degrees to qualified ’s secondary teaching students in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our new england region vets studying secondary teaching list, Brandeis has also earned the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] rank in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Among the 5,440 students enrolled at Brandeis University, 41 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 22 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $14,483. On top of their other funding sources, 15 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%. 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. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 90%.

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

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American International College
Springfield, Massachusetts

With a ranking of #18, American International College did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the New England Region for Secondary Teaching list. American International College is a small school located in Springfield, Massachusetts that handed out 45 ’s secondary teaching degrees in 2020-2021.

AIC also took the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 34 of the 2,612 students enrolled at American International College were GI Bill® students, of which 19 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $13,052. In addition to receiving other benefits, 4 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. American International College offers credit for military training for eligible students.

Full American International College Veteran Student Life Report

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Providence College
Providence, Rhode Island

Providence College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the New England Region for Secondary Teaching ranking. This small school is located in Providence, Rhode Island, and it awarded 9 ’s secondary teaching degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our new england region vets studying secondary teaching list, Providence has also earned the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] rank in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Among the 4,821 students enrolled at Providence College, 25 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 14 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $15,661. During this same period, 3 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 92%. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Providence]](/colleges/providence-college/student-life/veterans/)

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Keene State College
Keene, New Hampshire

Keene State College did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the New England Region for Secondary Teaching ranking, coming in at #20. This small school is located in Keene, New Hampshire, and it awarded 17 ’s secondary teaching degrees in 2020-2021.

Keene State also made our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list, coming in at #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS].According to our most recent data, Keene State College supports 3,210 students, and 96 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 48 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $10,676. To help with additional expenses, 11 students received scholarships 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%.

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Lasell University
Newton, Massachusetts

With a ranking of #21, Lasell University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the New England Region for Secondary Teaching list. Newton, Massachusetts is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s secondary teaching degrees to 4 students in 2020-2021.

Lasell also made our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list, coming in at #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS].Our most recent data shows that 58 of the 1,951 students enrolled at Lasell were GI Bill® students, of which 29 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $8,225. On top of their other funding sources, 8 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

Full Lasell University Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Maine at Farmington ranked #22 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the New England Region for Secondary Teaching list. University of Maine at Farmington is a public institution located in Farmington, Maine. The school has a small population, and it awarded 11 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

UMaine Farmington did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.Among the 1,862 students enrolled at University of Maine at Farmington, 62 are 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 $5,493. 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.

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Merrimack College
North Andover, Massachusetts

Merrimack College did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the New England Region for Secondary Teaching ranking, coming in at #23. Merrimack is a private not-for-profit institution located in North Andover, Massachusetts. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 7 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Merrimack not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.According to our most recent data, Merrimack College supports 5,418 students, and 72 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 39 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $15,794. To help with additional expenses, 11 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%.

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Elms College
Chicopee, Massachusetts

Elms College ranked #24 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the New England Region for Secondary Teaching list. Elms College is a small school located in Chicopee, Massachusetts that handed out 4 ’s secondary teaching degrees in 2020-2021.

Elms College also made our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list, coming in at #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS].Among the 1,355 students enrolled at Elms College, 42 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 21 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $19,819. 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.

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 Elms College]](/colleges/college-of-our-lady-of-the-elms/student-life/veterans/)

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University of New England came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the New England Region for Secondary Teaching ranking. UNE is a medium-sized school located in Biddeford, Maine that handed out 3 ’s secondary teaching degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our new england region vets studying secondary teaching list, UNE has also earned the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] rank in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.According to our most recent data, UNE supports 7,208 students, and 39 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 17 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $11,574. During this same period, 9 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%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at UNE]](/colleges/university-of-new-england/student-life/veterans/)

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