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2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Allied Health

160 Ranked Colleges
8,947 Degrees Awarded
$36,900 Avg Cost*
Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Allied Health

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 Middle Atlantic Region for Allied Health” ranking is part of that endeavor.

Allied Health Professions is the 18th most popular major in the country with 82,308 degrees awarded in 2020-2021. In 2019-2020, allied health professions graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $53,436 and had an average of $20,148 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Middle Atlantic region, there were 8,947 allied health professions graduates with average earnings and debt of $63,742 and $22,584 respectively.

For this year’s “Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Allied Health” ranking, we looked at 160 colleges that offer a degree in allied health professions. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent allied health professions 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 allied health professions program at the school, veteran affordability, and veteran population. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we’ve developed a number of rankings, including this “Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Allied Health” list, to help you choose the best school for you.

You can create your own custom comparison that focuses on the factors most important to you using our tool, College Combat. We encourage you to try it out and pit your favorite colleges and universities head to head! If you don’t have time right now, you can bookmark it for later.

Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Allied Health

The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Allied Health”.

Top 25 Best Allied Health Professions Colleges for Veterans in the Middle Atlantic Region

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Rutgers University - New Brunswick
New Brunswick, New Jersey

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Rutgers University - New Brunswick. The school came in at #1 for the Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Allied Health. Rutgers University - New Brunswick is a public institution located in New Brunswick, New Jersey. The school has a large population, and it awarded 37 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Rutgers New Brunswick also made our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list, coming in at #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS].Of the 50,411 students enrolled at Rutgers New Brunswick, 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 tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $3,625. 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.

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.

Full Rutgers New Brunswick Veteran Student Life Report

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George Washington University
Washington, District of Columbia

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend George Washington University. The school came in at #2 for the Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Allied Health. Washington, District of Columbia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s allied health degrees to 106 students in 2020-2021.

GWU also made our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list, coming in at #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS].Our most recent data shows that 1 of the 27,017 students enrolled at GWU were GI Bill® students, of which 1 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $3,185. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 88%, 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 George Washington University]](/colleges/george-washington-university/student-life/veterans/)

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Rochester Institute of Technology. The school came in at #3 for the Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Allied Health. Located in Rochester, New York, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 164 degrees to qualified ’s allied health students in 2020-2021.

RIT 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 1 of the 16,158 students enrolled at Rochester Institute of Technology were GI Bill® students, of which 1 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $17,424. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Rochester Institute of Technology does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Rochester Institute of Technology]](/colleges/rochester-institute-of-technology/student-life/veterans/)

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Drexel University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Out of the 160 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Allied Health that were part of this year’s ranking, Drexel University landed the #4 spot on the list. Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, this large private not-for-profit school awarded 74 diplomas to qualified ’s allied health students in 2020-2021.

Drexel also took the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.According to our most recent data, Drexel supports 23,589 students, and 2 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 0 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $0. During this same period, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 88%, 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%.

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Pace University - New York
New York, New York

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Pace University - New York. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Allied Health list. Located in New York, New York, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 137 degrees to qualified ’s allied health students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Pace University, the school also landed the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.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 tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $19,912. On top of their other funding sources, 5 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%.

Full Pace University Veteran Student Life Report

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New York Institute of Technology
Old Westbury, New York

New York Institute of Technology ranked #6 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Allied Health list. New York Institute of Technology is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Old Westbury, New York. It awarded 53 ’s allied health degrees in 2020-2021.

NYIT also made our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list, coming in at #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS].Of the 6,851 students enrolled at NYIT, 4 were 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 $24,477. To help with additional expenses, 1 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

The 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 NYIT]](/colleges/new-york-institute-of-technology/student-life/veterans/)

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Saint Francis University
Loretto, Pennsylvania

Saint Francis University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Allied Health ranking, coming in at #7. Saint Francis is a small school located in Loretto, Pennsylvania that handed out 100 ’s allied health degrees in 2020-2021.

Saint Francis 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 35 of the 2,769 students enrolled at Saint Francis were GI Bill® students, of which 23 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $14,233. In addition to receiving other benefits, 5 students received scholarships 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 96%. 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 Saint Francis University]](/colleges/saint-francis-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Duquesne University ranked #8 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Allied Health list. Duquesne University is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 99 ’s allied health degrees to qualified students.

Duquesne also took the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Among the 8,830 students enrolled at Duquesne University, 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 Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $11,403. On top of their other funding sources, 43 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Duquesne University does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate 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%.

Full Duquesne Veteran Student Life Report

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With a ranking of #9, University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Allied Health list. Pitt is a large public school situated in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It awarded 47 ’s allied health degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region vets studying allied health list, Pitt has also earned the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] rank in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Of the 32,277 students enrolled at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus, 509 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 364 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $16,281. 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.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 93%. 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 Pitt Veteran Student Life Report

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Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, New York

Stony Brook University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Allied Health ranking, coming in at #10. Stony Brook, New York is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s allied health degrees to 111 students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at SUNY Stony Brook, 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 208 of the 26,782 students enrolled at SUNY Stony Brook were GI Bill® students, of which 127 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $8,244. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

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 90%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at SUNY Stony Brook]](/colleges/stony-brook-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Moravian College
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Moravian College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Allied Health ranking. Located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 26 diplomas to qualified ’s allied health students in 2020-2021.

Moravian 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 2,605 students enrolled at Moravian College, 50 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 29 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $19,644. During this same period, 14 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Moravian College 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%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Moravian]](/colleges/moravian-college-and-moravian-theological-seminary/student-life/veterans/)

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Marywood University
Scranton, Pennsylvania

Marywood University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Allied Health ranking. This small school is located in Scranton, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 65 ’s allied health degrees in 2020-2021.

Marywood 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, Marywood supports 2,613 students, and 60 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 33 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $19,240. On top of their other funding sources, 16 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Marywood 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%.

Full Marywood University Veteran Student Life Report

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Manhattan College
Riverdale, New York

Manhattan College ranked #13 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Allied Health list. Manhattan College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Riverdale, New York. The school has a small population, and it awarded 31 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Manhattan, the school also landed the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.According to our most recent data, Manhattan College supports 3,965 students, and 138 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 97 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $7,822. On top of their other funding sources, 75 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Manhattan College 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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Upstate Medical University
Syracuse, New York

Upstate Medical University landed the #14 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Allied Health ranking. Upstate Medical University is a small public school situated in Syracuse, New York. It awarded 93 ’s allied health degrees in 2020-2021.

SUNY Upstate Medical University also took the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 7 of the 1,528 students enrolled at SUNY Upstate Medical University were GI Bill® students, of which 6 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $2,728. 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%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Full Upstate Medical University Veteran Student Life Report

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Molloy College
Rockville Centre, New York

Molloy College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Allied Health ranking. Molloy College is located in Rockville Centre, New York and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 40 ’s allied health degrees to qualified students.

Molloy 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 5,115 students enrolled at Molloy, 55 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 39 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $17,598. During this same period, 21 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Molloy 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%. 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. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 88%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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York College of Pennsylvania came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Allied Health ranking. Located in York, Pennsylvania, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 20 diplomas to qualified ’s allied health students in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region vets studying allied health list, YCP has also earned the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] rank in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Of the 4,039 students enrolled at York College of Pennsylvania, 135 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 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. To help with additional expenses, 5 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

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

[Read full report on veteran student life at YCP]](/colleges/york-college-pennsylvania/student-life/veterans/)

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Towson University
Towson, Maryland

Towson University landed the #17 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Allied Health ranking. Towson is a large public school situated in Towson, Maryland. It awarded 45 ’s allied health degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region vets studying allied health list, Towson has also earned the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] rank in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Of the 21,917 students enrolled at Towson, 3 were 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 $3,999. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Towson 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 85%.

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Hofstra University
Hempstead, New York

Hofstra University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Allied Health ranking. Hofstra University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Hempstead, New York. It awarded 133 ’s allied health degrees in 2020-2021.

Hofstra also made our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list, coming in at #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS].Among the 10,444 students enrolled at Hofstra University, 154 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 95 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $19,674. To help with additional expenses, 40 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%.

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Pennsylvania College of Technology
Williamsport, Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania College of Technology came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Allied Health ranking. Located in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, this small public school handed out 52 degrees to qualified ’s allied health students in 2020-2021.

Penn College 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, Penn College supports 4,565 students, and 289 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 206 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $11,863. 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.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Pennsylvania College of Technology]](/colleges/pennsylvania-college-of-technology/student-life/veterans/)

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West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, Pennsylvania

West Chester University of Pennsylvania ranked #20 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Allied Health list. Located in West Chester, Pennsylvania, this fairly large public school handed out 26 degrees to qualified ’s allied health students in 2020-2021.

WCUPA also took the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 390 of the 17,719 students enrolled at West Chester University of Pennsylvania were GI Bill® students, of which 208 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $8,155. In addition to receiving other benefits, 9 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. West Chester University 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%. With a freshman retention rate of 85%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full West Chester University of Pennsylvania Veteran Student Life Report

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Berkeley College - Woodland Park
Woodland Park, New Jersey

Berkeley College - Woodland Park came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Allied Health ranking. This small school is located in Woodland Park, New Jersey, and it awarded 38 ’s allied health degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region vets studying allied health list, Berkeley College - Woodland Park has also earned the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] rank in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.According to our most recent data, Berkeley College - Woodland Park supports 2,625 students, and 3 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 2 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $20,000. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Berkeley College - Woodland Park offers credit for military training for eligible students.

Full Berkeley College - Woodland Park Veteran Student Life Report

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Marist College
Poughkeepsie, New York

Marist College came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Allied Health ranking. Poughkeepsie, New York is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s allied health degrees to 68 students in 2020-2021.

Marist 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 6,600 students enrolled at Marist College, 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. Marist College does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

With a freshman retention rate of 88%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate 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%.

Full Marist College Veteran Student Life Report

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Nassau Community College
Garden City, New York

Nassau Community College landed the #23 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Allied Health ranking. Nassau Community College is a fairly large public school situated in Garden City, New York. It awarded 78 ’s allied health degrees in 2020-2021.

Nassau Community College also took the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Of the 13,864 students enrolled at Nassau Community College, 217 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 141 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $3,692. 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.

Full Nassau Community College Veteran Student Life Report

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Daemen College
Amherst, New York

Daemen College landed the #24 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Allied Health ranking. Daemen College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Amherst, New York. The school has a small population, and it awarded 63 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Daemen College also took the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.According to our most recent data, Daemen College supports 2,536 students, and 60 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 28 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $12,673. To help with additional expenses, 3 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

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

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Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Harrisburg Area Community College came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Allied Health ranking. HACC is a fairly large school located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania that handed out 64 ’s allied health degrees in 2020-2021.

HACC 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 15,376 students enrolled at HACC, 624 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 367 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $3,537. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. HACC does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

[Read full report on veteran student life at HACC]](/colleges/harrisburg-area-community-college-harrisburg/student-life/veterans/)

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