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2023 Most Veteran Friendly in Pennsylvania for Mathematical Sciences for a Master’s

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Most Veteran Friendly in Pennsylvania for Mathematical Sciences for a Master's

Veterans have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Most Veteran Friendly in Pennsylvania for Mathematical Sciences for a Master’s” ranking - to help you make that decision.

In 2020-2021, 29,793 people earned their degree in general mathematics, making the major the 26th most popular in the United States.

Across Pennsylvania, there were 1,292 general mathematics graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

This year’s “Most Veteran Friendly in Pennsylvania for Mathematical Sciences for a Master’s” ranking analyzed 8 colleges that offered a degree in general mathematics. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality general mathematics programs as well as strong veteran support.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the general mathematics program at the school, veteran affordability, and veteran population. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Most Veteran Friendly in Pennsylvania for Mathematical Sciences for a Master’s

The colleges and universities below are the best for pennsylvania master’s degree vets studying mathematical sciences.

Top 8 Best General Mathematics Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in Pennsylvania

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Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Carnegie Mellon University. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in Pennsylvania for Mathematical Sciences for a Master’s list. Carnegie Mellon is a fairly large school located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania that handed out 14 masters’s mathematical sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Carnegie Mellon, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best General Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 117 of the 13,519 students enrolled at Carnegie Mellon were GI Bill® students, of which 72 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $18,422. To help with additional expenses, 36 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 96%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 5 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. 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 Carnegie Mellon University]](/colleges/carnegie-mellon-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Drexel University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Drexel University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in Pennsylvania for Mathematical Sciences for a Master’s list. Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, this large private not-for-profit school handed out 3 diplomas to qualified masters’s mathematical sciences students in 2020-2021.

Drexel not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best General Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania” list.Of the 23,589 students enrolled at Drexel, 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. 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 88%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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

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Out of the 8 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in Pennsylvania for Mathematical Sciences for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus landed the #3 spot on the list. Pitt is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 7 masters’s mathematical sciences degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our pennsylvania master’s degree vets studying mathematical sciences list, Pitt has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best General Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 509 of the 32,277 students enrolled at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus were GI Bill® students, of which 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 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%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 93%.

Full Pitt Veteran Student Life Report

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West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, Pennsylvania

Out of the 8 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in Pennsylvania for Mathematical Sciences for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, West Chester University of Pennsylvania landed the #4 spot on the list. WCUPA is located in West Chester, Pennsylvania and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 6 masters’s mathematical sciences degrees to qualified students.

WCUPA also made our “Best General Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania” list, coming in at #6.Among the 17,719 students enrolled at WCUPA, 390 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 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. To help with additional expenses, 9 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 85%. 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 WCUPA Veteran Student Life Report

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Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, Pennsylvania

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Millersville University of Pennsylvania. The school came in at #5 for the Most Veteran Friendly in Pennsylvania for Mathematical Sciences for a Master’s. Located in Millersville, Pennsylvania, this medium-sized public school handed out 3 diplomas to qualified masters’s mathematical sciences students in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our pennsylvania master’s degree vets studying mathematical sciences list, Millersville has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best General Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania” ranking.Among the 7,456 students enrolled at Millersville University of Pennsylvania, 191 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 98 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $5,546. During this same period, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Millersville University of Pennsylvania 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%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Millersville University of Pennsylvania]](/colleges/millersville-university-of-pennsylvania/student-life/veterans/)

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Villanova University
Villanova, Pennsylvania

With a ranking of #6, Villanova University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in Pennsylvania for Mathematical Sciences for a Master’s list. Villanova is a fairly large school located in Villanova, Pennsylvania that handed out 12 masters’s mathematical sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

Villanova also took the #2 spot in our “Best General Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania” ranking.Among the 11,032 students enrolled at Villanova University, 997 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 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.

With a freshman retention rate of 96%, 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 Villanova University Veteran Student Life Report

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Temple University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Temple University ranked #7 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in Pennsylvania for Mathematical Sciences for a Master’s list. Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, this large public school awarded 5 degrees to qualified masters’s mathematical sciences students in 2020-2021.

Temple not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best General Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania” list.Among the 37,236 students enrolled at Temple University, 830 are 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. 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%. With a freshman retention rate of 87%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

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Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania landed the #8 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in Pennsylvania for Mathematical Sciences for a Master’s ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 17 masters’s mathematical sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

SRU also made our “Best General Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania” list, coming in at #7.Our most recent data shows that 313 of the 8,860 students enrolled at SRU were GI Bill® students, of which 136 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $6,015. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

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

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