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2023 Best Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans

237 Ranked Colleges
15,249 Degrees Awarded
$70,418 Avg Salary
Most Veteran Friendly for Rehabilitation for a Doctorate

With all of the options veterans have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Most Veteran Friendly for Rehabilitation for a Doctorate” ranking - to help you make that decision.

Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions is the 37th most popular major in the country with 29,833 degrees awarded in 2020-2021. In 2019-2020, rehabilitation and therapeutic professions graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $59,739 and had an average of $25,262 in loans still to pay off.

This year’s “Most Veteran Friendly for Rehabilitation for a Doctorate” ranking looked at 237 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in rehabilitation and therapeutic professions. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great rehabilitation and therapeutic professions programs and a strong support system for veterans and active service members.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the rehabilitation and therapeutic professions program at the school, veteran affordability, and veteran satisfaction. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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The rehabilitation school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we’ve developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of “Most Veteran Friendly for Rehabilitation for a Doctorate”.

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Most Veteran Friendly for Rehabilitation for a Doctorate

The colleges and universities below are the best for doctor’s degree vets studying rehabilitation.

Top 25 Best Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans

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University of Southern California
Los Angeles, California

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Southern California. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Rehabilitation for a Doctorate list. USC is located in Los Angeles, California and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 213 doctorate’s rehabilitation degrees to qualified students.

USC did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools” list.Of the 46,287 students enrolled at USC, 1,311 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 862 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $20,487. During this same period, 388 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. USC offers credit for military training for eligible students.

With a freshman retention rate of 91%, 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%. The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

Full USC Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida

Out of the 237 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly for Rehabilitation for a Doctorate that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Florida landed the #2 spot on the list. This large school is located in Gainesville, Florida, and it awarded 75 doctorate’s rehabilitation degrees in 2020-2021.

UF also made our “Best Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #24.Our most recent data shows that 1 of the 53,372 students enrolled at University of Florida were GI Bill® students, of which 0 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $0. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

With a freshman retention rate of 97%, 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%.

Full University of Florida Veteran Student Life Report

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Rehabilitation for a Doctorate list. Located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, this large public school handed out 32 degrees to qualified doctorate’s rehabilitation students in 2020-2021.

UNC Chapel Hill also claimed a top spot on our “Best Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.Of the 30,092 students enrolled at UNC Chapel Hill, 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 Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school 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.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 95%. 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 North Carolina at Chapel Hill]](/colleges/university-of-north-carolina-at-chapel-hill/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Kentucky. The school came in at #4 for the Most Veteran Friendly for Rehabilitation for a Doctorate. University of Kentucky is a public institution located in Lexington, Kentucky. The school has a large population, and it awarded 76 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.

According to our most recent data, UK supports 29,986 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. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. UK offers credit for military training for eligible students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full UK Veteran Student Life Report

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Out of the 237 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly for Rehabilitation for a Doctorate that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Wisconsin - Madison landed the #5 spot on the list. University of Wisconsin - Madison is a public institution located in Madison, Wisconsin. The school has a large population, and it awarded 45 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.

UW - Madison not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #17 on our “Best Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools” list.According to our most recent data, University of Wisconsin - Madison supports 44,640 students, and 4 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. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 95%, 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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Ohio State University - Main Campus came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Rehabilitation for a Doctorate ranking. Located in Columbus, Ohio, this large public school awarded 96 degrees to qualified doctorate’s rehabilitation students in 2020-2021.

Of the 61,369 students enrolled at Ohio State, 2 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 0 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average 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. Ohio State does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 94%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Ohio State]](/colleges/ohio-state-university-main-campus/student-life/veterans/)

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Virginia Commonwealth University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Rehabilitation for a Doctorate ranking. Located in Richmond, Virginia, this large public school handed out 95 degrees to qualified doctorate’s rehabilitation students in 2020-2021.

Among the 29,070 students enrolled at Virginia Commonwealth University, 1 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 2 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $13,085. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Virginia Commonwealth University 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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University of Washington - Seattle Campus came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Rehabilitation for a Doctorate ranking. Seattle, Washington is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s rehabilitation degrees to 59 students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UW Seattle, the school also landed the #13 spot in our “Best Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Among the 48,149 students enrolled at UW Seattle, 1,283 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 769 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $14,190. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. UW Seattle 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 93%.

Full University of Washington - Seattle Campus Veteran Student Life Report

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Belmont University
Nashville, Tennessee

Belmont University ranked #9 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Rehabilitation for a Doctorate list. Belmont University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Nashville, Tennessee. It awarded 82 doctorate’s rehabilitation degrees in 2020-2021.

Belmont excels when it comes to rehabilitation quality. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in that analysis.Our most recent data shows that 343 of the 8,204 students enrolled at Belmont were GI Bill® students, of which 227 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $9,102. During this same period, 146 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 Belmont University]](/colleges/belmont-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Rutgers University - New Brunswick
New Brunswick, New Jersey

Rutgers University - New Brunswick landed the #10 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Rehabilitation for a Doctorate ranking. Rutgers University - New Brunswick is located in New Brunswick, New Jersey and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 90 doctorate’s rehabilitation degrees to qualified students.

Rutgers New Brunswick did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #22 on our “Best Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools” list.Our most recent data shows that 1 of the 50,411 students enrolled at Rutgers University - New Brunswick were GI Bill® students, of which 3 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $3,625. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 93%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

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University of Kansas
Lawrence, Kansas

University of Kansas ranked #11 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Rehabilitation for a Doctorate list. This large school is located in Lawrence, Kansas, and it awarded 70 doctorate’s rehabilitation degrees in 2020-2021.

Among the 26,744 students enrolled at University of Kansas, 70 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 40 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $10,917. 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 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%.

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University of Alabama at Birmingham landed the #12 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Rehabilitation for a Doctorate ranking. UAB is a large public school situated in Birmingham, Alabama. It awarded 63 doctorate’s rehabilitation degrees in 2020-2021.

According to our most recent data, University of Alabama at Birmingham supports 22,563 students, and 1,194 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 508 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $7,983. On top of their other funding sources, 15 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%. 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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University of Nevada - Las Vegas ranked #13 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Rehabilitation for a Doctorate list. University of Nevada - Las Vegas is a large school located in Las Vegas, Nevada that handed out 45 doctorate’s rehabilitation degrees in 2020-2021.

UNLV excels when it comes to rehabilitation quality. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.Of the 31,142 students enrolled at UNLV, 1,594 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 929 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $6,370. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. UNLV does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full University of Nevada - Las Vegas Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah

University of Utah came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Rehabilitation for a Doctorate ranking. Located in Salt Lake City, Utah, this large public school awarded 58 degrees to qualified doctorate’s rehabilitation students in 2020-2021.

According to our most recent data, University of Utah supports 33,081 students, and 1 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 0 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $0. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of Utah 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 89%. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at University of Utah]](/colleges/university-of-utah/student-life/veterans/)

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New York University
New York, New York

New York University landed the #15 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Rehabilitation for a Doctorate ranking. New York University is a private not-for-profit institution located in New York, New York. The school has a large population, and it awarded 70 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.

NYU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools” list.Of the 52,775 students enrolled at New York University, 1 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 $6,388. During this same period, 1 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

With a freshman retention rate of 90%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. 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 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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University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa

With a ranking of #16, University of Iowa did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Rehabilitation for a Doctorate list. University of Iowa is a public institution located in Iowa City, Iowa. The school has a large population, and it awarded 42 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the 30,318 students enrolled at University of Iowa, 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 Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school 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 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%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 88%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Iowa]](/colleges/university-of-iowa/student-life/veterans/)

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Quinnipiac University
Hamden, Connecticut

Quinnipiac University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Rehabilitation for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #17. Quinnipiac University is located in Hamden, Connecticut and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 72 doctorate’s rehabilitation degrees to qualified students.

On top of its placing in this ranking, Quinnipiac also did well on our “Best Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our “Best Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools” list.Among the 9,746 students enrolled at Quinnipiac, 16 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 4 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $21,337. On top of their other funding sources, 4 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Quinnipiac does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 89%, 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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Drexel University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

With a ranking of #18, Drexel University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Rehabilitation for a Doctorate list. Drexel is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It awarded 63 doctorate’s rehabilitation degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on this list, Drexel is in the top on our “Best Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in that analysis.According to our most recent data, Drexel University 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. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

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%.

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

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University of Missouri - Columbia landed the #19 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Rehabilitation for a Doctorate ranking. This large school is located in Columbia, Missouri, and it awarded 105 doctorate’s rehabilitation degrees in 2020-2021.

Among the 31,089 students enrolled at Mizzou, 5 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 5 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $3,384. 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 excellent freshman retention rate of 89%, 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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University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, North Dakota

University of North Dakota did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Rehabilitation for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #20. University of North Dakota is located in Grand Forks, North Dakota and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 51 doctorate’s rehabilitation degrees to qualified students.

Of the 13,615 students enrolled at University of North Dakota, 796 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 395 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $7,112. During this same period, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of North Dakota 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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Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, Missouri

Saint Louis University landed the #21 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Rehabilitation for a Doctorate ranking. This fairly large school is located in Saint Louis, Missouri, and it awarded 82 doctorate’s rehabilitation degrees in 2020-2021.

On top of its placing in this ranking, SLU also did well on our “Best Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our “Best Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools” list.Among the 12,229 students enrolled at Saint Louis University, 5 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 1 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $25,162. 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.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. 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 90%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

[Read full report on veteran student life at SLU]](/colleges/saint-louis-university-main-campus/student-life/veterans/)

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East Carolina University
Greenville, North Carolina

East Carolina University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Rehabilitation for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #22. ECU is located in Greenville, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 36 doctorate’s rehabilitation degrees to qualified students.

Of the 28,798 students enrolled at East Carolina University, 8 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 4 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $11,409. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

[Read full report on veteran student life at ECU]](/colleges/east-carolina-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Marquette University
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Marquette University landed the #23 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Rehabilitation for a Doctorate ranking. Marquette University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It awarded 69 doctorate’s rehabilitation degrees in 2020-2021.

Marquette also claimed a top spot on our “Best Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools” list. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our “Best Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions Doctor’s Degree Schools” list.Of the 11,550 students enrolled at Marquette, 140 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 93 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $15,404. During this same period, 30 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 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%.

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University of Minnesota - Twin Cities landed the #24 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Rehabilitation for a Doctorate ranking. University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 50 doctorate’s rehabilitation degrees to qualified students.

Among the 52,017 students enrolled at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, 752 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 436 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $13,020. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

The school has an 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 93%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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University of Miami
Coral Gables, Florida

University of Miami landed the #25 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Rehabilitation for a Doctorate ranking. University of Miami is located in Coral Gables, Florida and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 60 doctorate’s rehabilitation degrees to qualified students.

Among the 17,809 students enrolled at University of Miami, 4 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 4 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $22,198. In addition to receiving other benefits, 2 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

With a freshman retention rate of 91%, 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%.

Full U Miami Veteran Student Life Report

Rest of the Best 36 in Most Veteran Friendly for Rehabilitation for a Doctorate

Not only did these schools make the top 36 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:

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Creighton University
Omaha, Nebraska
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George Washington University
Washington, District of Columbia
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Bellarmine University
Louisville, Kentucky
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New York Institute of Technology
Old Westbury, New York
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University of Mississippi
University, Mississippi
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San Diego State University
San Diego, California
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Boston University
Boston, Massachusetts

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