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2023 Best Political Science & Government Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Southeast Region

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Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Political Science for a Master's

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 Political Science for a Master’s” ranking is part of that endeavor.

In 2020-2021, 49,282 people earned their degree in political science and government, making the major the 20th most popular in the United States. In 2019-2020, political science and government graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $34,387 and had an average of $23,175 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southeast region, there were 11,287 political science and government graduates with average earnings and debt of $32,164 and $24,347 respectively.

This year’s “Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Political Science for a Master’s” ranking looked at 35 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in political science and government. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality political science and government programs as well as strong veteran support.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the political science and government program at the school, veteran affordability, and veteran satisfaction. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Political Science for a Master’s

The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Political Science for a Master’s”.

Top 25 Best Political Science & Government Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Southeast Region

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University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Florida. The school came in at #1 for the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Political Science for a Master’s. University of Florida is a public institution located in Gainesville, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 9 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

UF also made our “Best Political Science & Government Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #7.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. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. UF 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 97%.

Full UF 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 #2 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Political Science for a Master’s list. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a large public school situated in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. It awarded 20 masters’s political science degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree vets studying political science list, UNC Chapel Hill has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Political Science & Government Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Among the 30,092 students enrolled at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1 are 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. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 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 95%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

[Read full report on veteran student life at UNC Chapel Hill]](/colleges/university-of-north-carolina-at-chapel-hill/student-life/veterans/)

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Florida State University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Political Science for a Master’s list. Florida State is a public institution located in Tallahassee, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 35 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Florida State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best Political Science & Government Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list.Of the 43,569 students enrolled at Florida State, 8 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 8 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $6,819. 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 excellent freshman retention rate of 95%, 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 Florida State Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky

Out of the 35 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Political Science for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Kentucky landed the #4 spot on the list. University of Kentucky is a public institution located in Lexington, Kentucky. The school has a large population, and it awarded 2 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree vets studying political science list, UK has also earned the #25 rank in our “Best Political Science & Government Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 1 of the 29,986 students enrolled at University of Kentucky 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. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of Kentucky 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 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Citadel Military College of South Carolina. The school came in at #5 for the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Political Science for a Master’s. Citadel Military College of South Carolina is a public institution located in Charleston, South Carolina. The school has a small population, and it awarded 7 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The Citadel not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best Political Science & Government Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list.Among the 3,740 students enrolled at Citadel Military College of South Carolina, 607 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 382 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $7,997. In addition to receiving other benefits, 12 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 excellent freshman retention rate of 87%, 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%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at The Citadel]](/colleges/citadel-military-college-of-south-carolina/student-life/veterans/)

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James Madison University
Harrisonburg, Virginia

James Madison University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Political Science for a Master’s ranking. Located in Harrisonburg, Virginia, this large public school awarded 11 degrees to qualified masters’s political science students in 2020-2021.

JMU also took the #10 spot in our “Best Political Science & Government Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.According to our most recent data, JMU supports 21,594 students, and 842 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 464 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $5,824. During this same period, 3 students received scholarships through 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 89%, 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%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at James Madison University]](/colleges/james-madison-university/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Virginia - Main Campus
Charlottesville, Virginia

University of Virginia - Main Campus landed the #7 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Political Science for a Master’s ranking. Located in Charlottesville, Virginia, this large public school awarded 4 degrees to qualified masters’s political science students in 2020-2021.

University of Virginia also made our “Best Political Science & Government Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #3.According to our most recent data, University of Virginia - Main Campus supports 25,628 students, and 3 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. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

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 97%.

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Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, Virginia

Virginia Tech landed the #8 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Political Science for a Master’s ranking. Virginia Tech is located in Blacksburg, Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 13 masters’s political science degrees to qualified students.

Virginia Tech did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best Political Science & Government 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 Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $12,314. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

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%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Virginia Tech]](/colleges/virginia-polytechnic-institute-and-state-university/student-life/veterans/)

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George Mason University
Fairfax, Virginia

With a ranking of #9, George Mason University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Political Science for a Master’s list. Fairfax, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s political science degrees to 7 students in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree vets studying political science list, GMU has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best Political Science & Government Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Of the 38,541 students enrolled at GMU, 2,334 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 1,583 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $10,710. In addition to receiving other benefits, 42 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 86%. 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 GMU Veteran Student Life Report

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With a ranking of #10, The University of Tennessee - Knoxville did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Political Science for a Master’s list. UT Knoxville is located in Knoxville, Tennessee and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 3 masters’s political science degrees to qualified students.

UT Knoxville did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #14 on our “Best Political Science & Government Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list.Of the 30,559 students enrolled at UT Knoxville, 1,122 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 739 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $10,650. In addition to receiving other benefits, 8 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. UT Knoxville 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%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 89%.

Full UT Knoxville Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Louisville
Louisville, Kentucky

University of Louisville ranked #11 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Political Science for a Master’s list. This large school is located in Louisville, Kentucky, and it awarded 7 masters’s political science degrees in 2020-2021.

UofL also took the #22 spot in our “Best Political Science & Government Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 17 of the 22,211 students enrolled at UofL were GI Bill® students, of which 9 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $25,972. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. UofL 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 UofL]](/colleges/university-of-louisville/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, Arkansas

University of Arkansas came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Political Science for a Master’s ranking. Located in Fayetteville, Arkansas, this large public school awarded 3 degrees to qualified masters’s political science students in 2020-2021.

Of the 27,562 students enrolled at UARK, 11 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 $4,975. During this same period, 0 students received funds through 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 85%. 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 UARK]](/colleges/university-of-arkansas/student-life/veterans/)

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University of South Florida - Main Campus did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Political Science for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #13. Tampa, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s political science degrees to 5 students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at USF Tampa, the school also landed the #15 spot in our “Best Political Science & Government Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.According to our most recent data, University of South Florida - Main Campus 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 tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $4,943. To help with additional expenses, 13 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of South Florida - Main Campus offers credit for military training for eligible students.

With a freshman retention rate of 92%, 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%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at University of South Florida - Main Campus]](/colleges/university-of-south-florida-main-campus/student-life/veterans/)

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Liberty University
Lynchburg, Virginia

With a ranking of #14, Liberty University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Political Science for a Master’s list. Liberty University is located in Lynchburg, Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 29 masters’s political science degrees to qualified students.

Liberty University also took the #17 spot in our “Best Political Science & Government Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.According to our most recent data, Liberty University supports 93,349 students, and 13,282 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 8,897 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $4,888. In addition to receiving other benefits, 386 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

Full Liberty University Veteran Student Life Report

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With a ranking of #15, University of South Carolina - Columbia did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Political Science for a Master’s list. UofSC is a public institution located in Columbia, South Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 2 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

UofSC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #16 on our “Best Political Science & Government Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list.According to our most recent data, University of South Carolina - Columbia supports 35,470 students, and 1,609 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 651 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $8,453. In addition to receiving other benefits, 33 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%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 90%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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University of Mississippi
University, Mississippi

University of Mississippi ranked #16 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Political Science for a Master’s list. University, Mississippi is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s political science degrees to 4 students in 2020-2021.

According to our most recent data, University of Mississippi supports 21,014 students, and 46 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 22 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $11,346. During this same period, 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 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

[Read full report on veteran student life at University of Mississippi]](/colleges/university-of-mississippi-main-campus/student-life/veterans/)

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Georgia State University
Atlanta, Georgia

Georgia State University landed the #17 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Political Science for a Master’s ranking. Georgia State is a large school located in Atlanta, Georgia that handed out 17 masters’s political science degrees in 2020-2021.

Georgia State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #23 on our “Best Political Science & Government Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list.According to our most recent data, Georgia State University supports 36,360 students, and 1,873 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 662 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $4,934. On top of their other funding sources, 2 students received funds 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 Georgia State]](/colleges/georgia-state-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Duke University
Durham, North Carolina

Duke University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Political Science for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #18. Duke University is located in Durham, North Carolina and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 16 masters’s political science degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Duke, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best Political Science & Government Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 36 of the 16,172 students enrolled at Duke University were GI Bill® students, of which 9 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $18,387. To help with additional expenses, 8 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

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 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 97%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

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

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Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, Mississippi

Mississippi State University landed the #19 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Political Science for a Master’s ranking. This large school is located in Mississippi State, Mississippi, and it awarded 2 masters’s political science degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Mississippi State, the school also landed the #19 spot in our “Best Political Science & Government Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Among the 22,986 students enrolled at Mississippi State, 1,170 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 676 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $5,684. 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.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 85%.

Full Mississippi State Veteran Student Life Report

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Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Political Science for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #20. Baton Rouge, Louisiana is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s political science degrees to 2 students in 2020-2021.

Of the 34,285 students enrolled at Louisiana State University, 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. In addition to receiving other benefits, 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 excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, 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%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College]](/colleges/louisiana-state-university-and-agricultural-and-mechanical-college/student-life/veterans/)

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Appalachian State University
Boone, North Carolina

With a ranking of #21, Appalachian State University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Political Science for a Master’s list. Appalachian State is a public institution located in Boone, North Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 10 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Appalachian State also made our “Best Political Science & Government Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #24.Of the 20,023 students enrolled at Appalachian State University, 780 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 393 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $6,464. 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.

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 86%.

Full Appalachian State University Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Central Florida ranked #22 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Political Science for a Master’s list. This large school is located in Orlando, Florida, and it awarded 8 masters’s political science degrees in 2020-2021.

UCF also took the #18 spot in our “Best Political Science & Government Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Among the 71,881 students enrolled at UCF, 2,263 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 1,216 were 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 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 92%, 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%.

Full UCF Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Georgia
Athens, Georgia

With a ranking of #23, University of Georgia did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Political Science for a Master’s list. Located in Athens, Georgia, this large public school awarded 6 diplomas to qualified masters’s political science students in 2020-2021.

UGA not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 on our “Best Political Science & Government Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list.Among the 39,147 students enrolled at University of Georgia, 9 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 3 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $7,402. 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%. With a freshman retention rate of 94%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

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Florida International University ranked #24 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Political Science for a Master’s list. Miami, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s political science degrees to 7 students in 2020-2021.

FIU also took the #21 spot in our “Best Political Science & Government Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Among the 58,836 students enrolled at Florida International University, 1,079 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 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. 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%.

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Regent University
Virginia Beach, Virginia

Regent University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Political Science for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #25. This fairly large school is located in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and it awarded 30 masters’s political science degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the 10,483 students enrolled at Regent University, 1,414 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 1,139 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $9,203. During this same period, 42 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

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