College Factual  by our College Data Analytics Team
       Unbiased Factual Guarantee

2023 Most Veteran Friendly in Pennsylvania for Applied Math for a Master’s

5 Ranked Colleges
557 Degrees Awarded
$50,089 Avg Salary
Most Veteran Friendly in Pennsylvania for Applied Math for a Master's

Veterans have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Most Veteran Friendly in Pennsylvania for Applied Math for a Master’s” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

In 2020-2021, 11,107 people earned their degree in applied mathematics, making the major the 78th most popular in the United States. In 2019-2020, applied mathematics graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $59,929 and had an average of $21,348 in loans still to pay off.

Across Pennsylvania, there were 696 applied mathematics graduates with average earnings and debt of $49,737 and $26,733 respectively.

This year’s “Most Veteran Friendly in Pennsylvania for Applied Math for a Master’s” ranking looked at 5 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in applied mathematics. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great applied mathematics programs and a strong support system for veterans and active service members.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as veteran satisfaction, veteran affordability, and overall quality of the applied mathematics program at the school. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

One Size Does Not Fit All

Rankings by Degree Other Award Levels
Rankings by Location Check Out Other Locales
More Applied Math Rankings Other Ranking Categories

The applied math 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 in Pennsylvania for Applied Math for a Master’s”.

To further help you make the college decision, we’ve developed a unique tool called College Combat that allows you to compare schools based on the factors that matter the most to you. When you have some time, check it out - you may want to bookmark the link so you don’t forget it.

Most Veteran Friendly in Pennsylvania for Applied Math for a Master’s

The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Veteran Friendly in Pennsylvania for Applied Math for a Master’s”.

Top 5 Best Applied Mathematics Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in Pennsylvania

1
Temple crest
Temple University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Temple University. The school came in at #1 for the Most Veteran Friendly in Pennsylvania for Applied Math for a Master’s. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s applied math degrees to 15 students in 2020-2021.

Temple also took the #2 spot in our “Best Applied Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania” ranking.Of the 37,236 students enrolled at Temple University, 830 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 510 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $13,479. During this same period, 9 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Temple University 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 87%. 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 Temple University]](/colleges/temple-university/student-life/veterans/)

2
WCUPA crest
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, Pennsylvania

Out of the 5 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in Pennsylvania for Applied Math for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, West Chester University of Pennsylvania landed the #2 spot on the list. This fairly large school is located in West Chester, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 4 masters’s applied math degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at WCUPA, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best Applied Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania” ranking.According to our most recent data, WCUPA supports 17,719 students, and 390 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 208 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $8,155. During this same period, 9 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. WCUPA offers credit for military training for eligible students.

With a freshman retention rate of 85%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full WCUPA Veteran Student Life Report

3
Villanova crest
Villanova University
Villanova, Pennsylvania

Out of the 5 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in Pennsylvania for Applied Math for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, Villanova University landed the #3 spot on the list. Located in Villanova, Pennsylvania, this fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 41 degrees to qualified masters’s applied math students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Villanova, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best Applied Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 997 of the 11,032 students enrolled at Villanova University were GI Bill® students, of which 824 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $6,584. To help with additional expenses, 41 students received funds 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 96%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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

4

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend California University of Pennsylvania. The school came in at #4 for the Most Veteran Friendly in Pennsylvania for Applied Math for a Master’s. Located in California, Pennsylvania, this medium-sized public school awarded 8 diplomas to qualified masters’s applied math students in 2020-2021.

Cal U also made our “Best Applied Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania” list, coming in at #5.According to our most recent data, Cal U supports 6,885 students, and 340 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 201 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $6,252. 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.

Full California University of Pennsylvania Veteran Student Life Report

5
SRU crest
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania. The school came in at #5 for the Most Veteran Friendly in Pennsylvania for Applied Math for a Master’s. SRU is a medium-sized public school situated in Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania. It awarded 13 masters’s applied math degrees in 2020-2021.

SRU also took the #4 spot in our “Best Applied Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania” ranking.According to our most recent data, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania supports 8,860 students, and 313 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 136 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $6,015. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 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 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Veteran Student Life Report

Notes and References

References

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

Credits

Popular Reports

College Rankings
Best by Location
Degree Guides by Major
Graduate Programs

Compare Your School Options