2023 Best Computer Engineering Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Southeast Region
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When it comes to choosing a college, veterans have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. 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 Southeast Region for CE for a Master’s” ranking is part of that endeavor.
Computer Engineering is the 56th most popular major in the country with 17,987 degrees awarded in 2020-2021. In 2019-2020, computer engineering graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $73,143 and had an average of $24,685 in loans still to pay off.
Across the Southeast region, there were 3,297 computer engineering graduates with average earnings and debt of $68,480 and $26,507 respectively.
This year’s “Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for CE for a Master’s” ranking analyzed 21 colleges that offered a degree in computer engineering. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality computer engineering programs as well as strong veteran support.
When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the computer engineering program at the school, veteran affordability, and veteran satisfaction. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.
Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for CE for a Master’s
The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for CE for a Master’s”.
Top 21 Best Computer Engineering Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Southeast Region
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Florida. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for CE for a Master’s list. Located in Gainesville, Florida, this large public school awarded 8 degrees to qualified masters’s CE students in 2020-2021.
UF not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best Computer Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list.Of the 53,372 students enrolled at UF, 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. 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 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 97%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
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Out of the 21 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for CE for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, North Carolina State University landed the #2 spot on the list. Located in Raleigh, North Carolina, this large public school awarded 137 diplomas to qualified masters’s CE students in 2020-2021.
In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree vets studying ce list, NC State has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Computer Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 1,102 of the 36,042 students enrolled at North Carolina State University were GI Bill® students, of which 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 qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. North Carolina State University does offer 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 94%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
Full North Carolina State University Veteran Student Life Report
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Auburn University. The school came in at #3 for the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for CE for a Master’s. Auburn University is a public institution located in Auburn, Alabama. The school has a large population, and it awarded 42 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Auburn also took the #5 spot in our “Best Computer Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Of the 30,737 students enrolled at Auburn, 1,499 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 746 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $8,423. In addition to receiving other benefits, 68 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Auburn does offer 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%. With a freshman retention rate of 92%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.
[Read full report on veteran student life at Auburn University]](/colleges/auburn-university/student-life/veterans/)
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend George Mason University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for CE for a Master’s list. George Mason University is a public institution located in Fairfax, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 53 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.
GMU also made our “Best Computer Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #7.According to our most recent data, GMU supports 38,541 students, and 2,334 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 1,583 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $10,710. On top of their other funding sources, 42 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%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
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Out of the 21 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for CE for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Virginia - Main Campus landed the #5 spot on the list. Located in Charlottesville, Virginia, this large public school awarded 15 degrees to qualified masters’s CE students in 2020-2021.
University of Virginia also took the #3 spot in our “Best Computer Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 3 of the 25,628 students enrolled at University of Virginia - Main Campus were GI Bill® students, of which 0 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $0. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 97%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Full University of Virginia Veteran Student Life Report
Virginia Tech ranked #6 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for CE for a Master’s list. Virginia Tech is a large public school situated in Blacksburg, Virginia. It awarded 61 masters’s CE degrees in 2020-2021.
Virginia Tech not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Computer Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list.Of the 37,024 students enrolled at Virginia Tech, 119 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 108 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $12,314. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 93%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
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Florida Institute of Technology ranked #7 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for CE for a Master’s list. Florida Institute of Technology is located in Melbourne, Florida and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 35 masters’s CE degrees to qualified students.
Florida Tech also made our “Best Computer Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #9.According to our most recent data, Florida Tech supports 6,775 students, and 1 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 $1,500. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.
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The University of Tennessee - Knoxville came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for CE for a Master’s ranking. This large school is located in Knoxville, Tennessee, and it awarded 8 masters’s CE degrees in 2020-2021.
UT Knoxville not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Computer Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list.According to our most recent data, The University of Tennessee - Knoxville supports 30,559 students, and 1,122 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 739 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $10,650. During this same period, 8 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 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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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for CE for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #9. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach is located in Daytona Beach, Florida and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 5 masters’s CE degrees to qualified students.
Embry-Riddle Daytona Beach also took the #12 spot in our “Best Computer Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.According to our most recent data, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach supports 8,797 students, and 789 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 521 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $18,573. During this same period, 347 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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University of Louisville landed the #10 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for CE for a Master’s ranking. University of Louisville is a large public school situated in Louisville, Kentucky. It awarded 40 masters’s CE degrees in 2020-2021.
UofL also made our “Best Computer Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #15.Of the 22,211 students enrolled at UofL, 17 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 9 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $25,972. 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%.
Full University of Louisville Veteran Student Life Report
University of Alabama in Huntsville landed the #11 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for CE for a Master’s ranking. Huntsville, Alabama is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s CE degrees to 4 students in 2020-2021.
UAH also took the #16 spot in our “Best Computer Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 645 of the 9,999 students enrolled at University of Alabama in Huntsville were GI Bill® students, of which 294 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $5,721. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.
The 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 University of Alabama in Huntsville]](/colleges/university-of-alabama-at-huntsville/student-life/veterans/)
University of South Florida - Main Campus came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for CE for a Master’s ranking. University of South Florida - Main Campus is a public institution located in Tampa, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 8 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.
USF Tampa not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best Computer Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list.According to our most recent data, USF Tampa supports 50,626 students, and 2,211 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 1,241 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $4,943. On top of their other funding sources, 13 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 92%. 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 USF Tampa Veteran Student Life Report
With a ranking of #13, East Carolina University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for CE for a Master’s list. Greenville, North Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s CE degrees to 15 students in 2020-2021.
In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree vets studying ce list, ECU has also earned the #18 rank in our “Best Computer Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.According to our most recent data, ECU supports 28,798 students, and 8 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 4 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $11,409. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. ECU offers credit for military training for eligible students.
Full East Carolina University Veteran Student Life Report
University of Central Florida ranked #14 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for CE for a Master’s list. University of Central Florida is a public institution located in Orlando, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 17 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at UCF, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best Computer Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.According to our most recent data, UCF supports 71,881 students, and 2,263 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 1,216 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $4,995. On top of their other funding sources, 8 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 92%.
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Clemson University ranked #15 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for CE for a Master’s list. Clemson University is located in Clemson, South Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 13 masters’s CE degrees to qualified students.
Clemson did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best Computer Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list.Among the 26,406 students enrolled at Clemson, 922 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 429 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $8,920. To help with additional expenses, 15 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 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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With a ranking of #16, Duke University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for CE for a Master’s list. This fairly large school is located in Durham, North Carolina, and it awarded 19 masters’s CE degrees in 2020-2021.
In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree vets studying ce list, Duke has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Computer Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Of the 16,172 students enrolled at Duke, 36 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 9 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $18,387. To help with additional expenses, 8 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 97%. 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. 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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Florida International University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for CE for a Master’s ranking. This large school is located in Miami, Florida, and it awarded 48 masters’s CE degrees in 2020-2021.
FIU also made our “Best Computer Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #17.Our most recent data shows that 1,079 of the 58,836 students enrolled at Florida International University were GI Bill® students, of which 606 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $6,771. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Florida International University offers credit for military training for eligible students.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 91%. 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 Florida International University]](/colleges/florida-international-university/student-life/veterans/)
Florida Atlantic University landed the #18 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for CE for a Master’s ranking. Florida Atlantic University is a public institution located in Boca Raton, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 9 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.
FAU also took the #19 spot in our “Best Computer Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 708 of the 30,805 students enrolled at Florida Atlantic University were GI Bill® students, of which 397 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $5,153. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Florida Atlantic 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%.
Full Florida Atlantic University Veteran Student Life Report
Mercer University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for CE for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #19. Mercer is a private not-for-profit institution located in Macon, Georgia. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 16 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Mercer did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #20 on our “Best Computer Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list.Of the 9,006 students enrolled at Mercer, 15 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 $10,244. In addition to receiving other benefits, 3 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.
With a freshman retention rate of 87%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The 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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West Virginia University landed the #20 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for CE for a Master’s ranking. West Virginia University is a large school located in Morgantown, West Virginia that handed out 14 masters’s CE degrees in 2020-2021.
WVU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #14 on our “Best Computer Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list.Our most recent data shows that 1,033 of the 26,269 students enrolled at West Virginia University were GI Bill® students, of which 458 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $8,599. On top of their other funding sources, 66 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.
[Read full report on veteran student life at West Virginia University]](/colleges/west-virginia-university/student-life/veterans/)
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