College Factual  by our College Data Analytics Team
       Unbiased Factual Guarantee

2023 Best Sociology Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Southeast Region

40 Ranked Colleges
273 Degrees Awarded
$28,049 Avg Salary
Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Sociology for a Master's

With all of the options veterans have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. College Factual has developed its “Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Sociology for a Master’s” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

Sociology is the 25th most popular major in the country with 38,475 degrees awarded in 2020-2021. In 2019-2020, sociology graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $31,426 and had an average of $24,587 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southeast region, there were 6,134 sociology graduates with average earnings and debt of $28,664 and $27,013 respectively.

This year’s “Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Sociology for a Master’s” ranking analyzed 40 colleges that offered a degree in sociology. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great sociology programs and a strong support system for veterans and active service members.

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

More Ways to Rank Sociology Schools

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

The sociology 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 the Southeast Region for Sociology 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 the Southeast Region for Sociology for a Master’s

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

Top 25 Best Sociology Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Southeast Region

1

Out of the 40 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Sociology for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the #1 spot on the list. Chapel Hill, North Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s sociology degrees to 9 students in 2020-2021.

UNC Chapel Hill not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list.Our most recent data shows that 1 of the 30,092 students enrolled at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 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 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 95%.

Full University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Veteran Student Life Report

2
UF crest
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 #2 for the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Sociology for a Master’s. Gainesville, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s sociology degrees to 4 students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UF, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.According to our most recent data, UF supports 53,372 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. 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 97%. 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 Florida]](/colleges/university-of-florida/student-life/veterans/)

3

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Alabama at Birmingham. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Sociology for a Master’s list. University of Alabama at Birmingham is a public institution located in Birmingham, Alabama. The school has a large population, and it awarded 43 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

UAB also took the #11 spot in our “Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Among the 22,563 students enrolled at UAB, 1,194 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 508 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $7,983. In addition to receiving other benefits, 15 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 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full University of Alabama at Birmingham Veteran Student Life Report

4
Florida State crest
Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Florida State University. The school came in at #4 for the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Sociology for a Master’s. This large school is located in Tallahassee, Florida, and it awarded 8 masters’s sociology degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Florida State, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.According to our most recent data, Florida State University supports 43,569 students, and 8 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 8 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $6,819. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Florida State University 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%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 95%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Florida State University]](/colleges/florida-state-university/student-life/veterans/)

5
UK crest
University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Kentucky. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Sociology for a Master’s list. This large school is located in Lexington, Kentucky, and it awarded 3 masters’s sociology degrees in 2020-2021.

According to our most recent data, University of Kentucky 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. To help with additional expenses, 0 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 86%, 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%.

Read More…

6

Virginia Commonwealth University landed the #6 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Sociology for a Master’s ranking. Richmond, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s sociology degrees to 6 students in 2020-2021.

VCU also made our “Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #18.Among the 29,070 students enrolled at VCU, 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 Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $13,085. 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%.

Read More…

7
University of Virginia crest
University of Virginia - Main Campus
Charlottesville, Virginia

University of Virginia - Main Campus came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Sociology for a Master’s ranking. University of Virginia is a large public school situated in Charlottesville, Virginia. It awarded 6 masters’s sociology degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree vets studying sociology list, University of Virginia has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Of the 25,628 students enrolled at University of Virginia, 3 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 qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 97%, 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 More…

8
GMU crest
George Mason University
Fairfax, Virginia

George Mason University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Sociology for a Master’s ranking. George Mason University is located in Fairfax, Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 6 masters’s sociology degrees to qualified students.

GMU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list.Among the 38,541 students enrolled at GMU, 2,334 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 1,583 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $10,710. On top of their other funding sources, 42 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. GMU 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%. With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full George Mason University Veteran Student Life Report

9
UARK crest
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, Arkansas

University of Arkansas ranked #9 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Sociology for a Master’s list. University of Arkansas is a public institution located in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 8 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

UARK also made our “Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #21.According to our most recent data, University of Arkansas supports 27,562 students, and 11 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 11 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $4,975. On top of their other funding sources, 0 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%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 85%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Read More…

10

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville ranked #10 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Sociology for a Master’s list. The University of Tennessee - Knoxville is a large public school situated in Knoxville, Tennessee. It awarded 3 masters’s sociology degrees in 2020-2021.

UT Knoxville also took the #12 spot in our “Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Among the 30,559 students enrolled at UT Knoxville, 1,122 are 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. On top of their other funding sources, 8 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 89%, 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 The University of Tennessee - Knoxville]](/colleges/the-university-of-tennessee/student-life/veterans/)

11
Virginia Tech crest
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, Virginia

Virginia Tech landed the #11 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Sociology for a Master’s ranking. This large school is located in Blacksburg, Virginia, and it awarded 5 masters’s sociology degrees in 2020-2021.

Virginia Tech not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list.Among the 37,024 students enrolled at Virginia Tech, 119 are 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. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

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.

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

12
Auburn crest
Auburn University
Auburn, Alabama

Auburn University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Sociology for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #12. This large school is located in Auburn, Alabama, and it awarded 4 masters’s sociology degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Auburn, the school also landed the #14 spot in our “Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.According to our most recent data, Auburn supports 30,737 students, and 1,499 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 746 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $8,423. To help with additional expenses, 68 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 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 Auburn University Veteran Student Life Report

13
UofL crest
University of Louisville
Louisville, Kentucky

University of Louisville ranked #13 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Sociology for a Master’s list. UofL is a public institution located in Louisville, Kentucky. The school has a large population, and it awarded 4 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree vets studying sociology list, UofL has also earned the #23 rank in our “Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Among the 22,211 students enrolled at UofL, 17 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 9 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $25,972. 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 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 More…

14
ECU crest
East Carolina University
Greenville, North Carolina

East Carolina University landed the #14 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Sociology for a Master’s ranking. ECU is a large school located in Greenville, North Carolina that handed out 7 masters’s sociology degrees in 2020-2021.

ECU also made our “Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #24.Our most recent data shows that 8 of the 28,798 students enrolled at East Carolina University were GI Bill® students, of which 4 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $11,409. During this same period, 0 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 ECU]](/colleges/east-carolina-university/student-life/veterans/)

15

University of South Florida - Main Campus landed the #15 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Sociology for a Master’s ranking. Tampa, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s sociology degrees to 4 students in 2020-2021.

USF Tampa also made our “Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #13.Among the 50,626 students enrolled at University of South Florida - Main Campus, 2,211 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 1,241 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $4,943. In addition to receiving other benefits, 13 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of South Florida - Main Campus offers 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%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 92%.

Read More…

16
Old Dominion crest
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, Virginia

Old Dominion University landed the #16 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Sociology for a Master’s ranking. Located in Norfolk, Virginia, this large public school awarded 4 degrees to qualified masters’s sociology students in 2020-2021.

Of the 24,286 students enrolled at Old Dominion, 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. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

Read More…

17
NC State crest
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, North Carolina

North Carolina State University landed the #17 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Sociology for a Master’s ranking. This large school is located in Raleigh, North Carolina, and it awarded 6 masters’s sociology degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree vets studying sociology list, NC State has also earned the #15 rank in our “Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Of the 36,042 students enrolled at North Carolina State University, 1,102 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 493 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $5,886. To help with additional expenses, 27 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. North Carolina State University 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%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 94%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at North Carolina State University]](/colleges/north-carolina-state-university-at-raleigh/student-life/veterans/)

18

With a ranking of #18, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Sociology for a Master’s list. This large school is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and it awarded 5 masters’s sociology degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Louisiana State University, the school also landed the #17 spot in our “Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Among the 34,285 students enrolled at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College, 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. 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%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 86%.

Read More…

19
Mississippi State crest
Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, Mississippi

Mississippi State University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Sociology for a Master’s ranking. This large school is located in Mississippi State, Mississippi, and it awarded 6 masters’s sociology degrees in 2020-2021.

Mississippi State also made our “Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #16.According to our most recent data, Mississippi State supports 22,986 students, and 1,170 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 676 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $5,684. On top of their other funding sources, 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 85%.

Read More…

20
Ole Miss crest
University of Mississippi
University, Mississippi

University of Mississippi came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Sociology for a Master’s ranking. University, Mississippi is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s sociology degrees to 8 students in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree vets studying sociology list, Ole Miss has also earned the #25 rank in our “Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 46 of the 21,014 students enrolled at University of Mississippi were GI Bill® students, of which 22 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $11,346. 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 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

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

21
Fayetteville State University crest
Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville, North Carolina

Fayetteville State University landed the #21 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Sociology for a Master’s ranking. Fayetteville State University is a medium-sized public school situated in Fayetteville, North Carolina. It awarded 11 masters’s sociology degrees in 2020-2021.

According to our most recent data, Fayetteville State University supports 6,726 students, and 17 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 11 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $502. 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.

Full Fayetteville State University Veteran Student Life Report

22
Duke crest
Duke University
Durham, North Carolina

Duke University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Sociology for a Master’s ranking. This fairly large school is located in Durham, North Carolina, and it awarded 8 masters’s sociology degrees in 2020-2021.

Duke also made our “Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #1.Our most recent data shows that 36 of the 16,172 students enrolled at Duke were GI Bill® students, of which 9 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $18,387. During this same period, 8 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

With a freshman retention rate of 97%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. 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. 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 Duke University]](/colleges/duke-university/student-life/veterans/)

23

University of North Carolina at Greensboro came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Sociology for a Master’s ranking. Greensboro, North Carolina is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s sociology degrees to 4 students in 2020-2021.

Our most recent data shows that 885 of the 19,764 students enrolled at UNC Greensboro were GI Bill® students, of which 329 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $5,723. During this same period, 14 students received funds 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 UNC Greensboro]](/colleges/university-of-north-carolina-at-greensboro/student-life/veterans/)

24

University of Central Florida did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Sociology for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #24. Orlando, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s sociology degrees to 9 students in 2020-2021.

UCF not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #19 on our “Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list.Of the 71,881 students enrolled at UCF, 2,263 were 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. UCF offers 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%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 92%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full University of Central Florida Veteran Student Life Report

25
Georgia State crest
Georgia State University
Atlanta, Georgia

Georgia State University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Sociology for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #25. Georgia State University is a public institution located in Atlanta, Georgia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 9 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the 36,360 students enrolled at Georgia State University, 1,873 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 662 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $4,934. To help with additional expenses, 2 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Georgia State University offers credit for military training for eligible students.

Read More…

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