2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Religious Ed for a Master’s
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When it comes to choosing a college, veterans have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. 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 for Religious Ed for a Master’s” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.
Religious Education is the 216th most popular major in the country with 1,417 degrees awarded in 2020-2021. In 2019-2020, religious education graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $30,694 and had an average of $27,203 in loans still to pay off.
This year’s “Most Veteran Friendly for Religious Ed for a Master’s” ranking looked at 23 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in religious education. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent religious education programs, but they also offer a lot of support to 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 religious education program at the school. See our ranking methodology to learn more.
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Most Veteran Friendly for Religious Ed for a Master’s
The colleges and universities below are the best for master’s degree vets studying religious ed.
Top 23 Best Religious Education Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Grand Canyon University. The school came in at #1 for the Most Veteran Friendly for Religious Ed for a Master’s. Grand Canyon University is a large school located in Phoenix, Arizona that handed out 126 masters’s religious ed degrees in 2020-2021.
Grand Canyon University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our “Best Religious Education Master’s Degree Schools” list.Of the 103,427 students enrolled at Grand Canyon University, 7,172 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 4,951 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $5,970. On top of their other funding sources, 5 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Grand Canyon University 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%.
[Read full report on veteran student life at Grand Canyon University]](/colleges/grand-canyon-university/student-life/veterans/)
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Franciscan University of Steubenville. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Religious Ed for a Master’s list. This small school is located in Steubenville, Ohio, and it awarded 32 masters’s religious ed degrees in 2020-2021.
Franciscan U also took the #3 spot in our “Best Religious Education Master’s Degree Schools” ranking.Of the 3,304 students enrolled at Franciscan U, 90 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 56 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $13,993. On top of their other funding sources, 17 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 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 Franciscan University of Steubenville Veteran Student Life Report
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Liberty University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Religious Ed for a Master’s list. Liberty University is located in Lynchburg, Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 16 masters’s religious ed degrees to qualified students.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at Liberty University, the school also landed the #13 spot in our “Best Religious Education Master’s Degree Schools” ranking.Among the 93,349 students enrolled at Liberty University, 13,282 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 8,897 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $4,888. In addition to receiving other benefits, 386 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Liberty University offers credit for military training for eligible students.
Full Liberty University Veteran Student Life Report
Out of the 23 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly for Religious Ed for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, Catholic University of America landed the #4 spot on the list. Catholic University of America is a private not-for-profit institution located in Washington, District of Columbia. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 2 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.
In addition to being on our master’s degree vets studying religious ed list, CUA has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Religious Education Master’s Degree Schools” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 196 of the 5,366 students enrolled at Catholic University of America were GI Bill® students, of which 123 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $12,878. On top of their other funding sources, 53 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 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%.
Full Catholic University of America Veteran Student Life Report
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Bethel University Minnesota. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Religious Ed for a Master’s list. Bethel University Minnesota is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Saint Paul, Minnesota. It awarded 7 masters’s religious ed degrees in 2020-2021.
Bethel University Minnesota also made our “Best Religious Education Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #14.Of the 3,814 students enrolled at Bethel University Minnesota, 116 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 72 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $11,703. To help with additional expenses, 18 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%. With a freshman retention rate of 85%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.
Full Bethel University Minnesota Veteran Student Life Report
Crown College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Religious Ed for a Master’s ranking. Located in Saint Bonifacius, Minnesota, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 21 diplomas to qualified masters’s religious ed students in 2020-2021.
In addition to being on our master’s degree vets studying religious ed list, Crown has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Religious Education Master’s Degree Schools” ranking.According to our most recent data, Crown College supports 1,485 students, and 38 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 26 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $8,270. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Crown College 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%.
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Dallas Baptist University landed the #7 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Religious Ed for a Master’s ranking. Located in Dallas, Texas, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 7 diplomas to qualified masters’s religious ed students in 2020-2021.
In addition to being on our master’s degree vets studying religious ed list, DBU has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best Religious Education Master’s Degree Schools” ranking.According to our most recent data, Dallas Baptist University supports 4,247 students, and 200 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 150 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $14,924. On top of their other funding sources, 39 students received scholarships 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 DBU]](/colleges/dallas-baptist-university/student-life/veterans/)
With a ranking of #8, Ashland University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Religious Ed for a Master’s list. Located in Ashland, Ohio, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 4 degrees to qualified masters’s religious ed students in 2020-2021.
Ashland also made our “Best Religious Education Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #16.Among the 4,447 students enrolled at Ashland University, 105 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 88 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $14,554. To help with additional expenses, 4 students received funds through 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%.
[Read full report on veteran student life at Ashland University]](/colleges/ashland-university/student-life/veterans/)
With a ranking of #9, Regent University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Religious Ed for a Master’s list. Regent University is located in Virginia Beach, Virginia and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 2 masters’s religious ed degrees to qualified students.
Regent not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #22 on our “Best Religious Education Master’s Degree Schools” list.Among the 10,483 students enrolled at Regent University, 1,414 are 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. In addition to receiving other benefits, 42 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Regent University does offer credit for military training for eligible students.
Full Regent University Veteran Student Life Report
Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion landed the #10 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Religious Ed for a Master’s ranking. New York, New York is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s religious ed degrees to 24 students in 2020-2021.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at HUC - JIR, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best Religious Education Master’s Degree Schools” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 1 of the 335 students enrolled at HUC - JIR were GI Bill® students, of which 1 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $15,486. On top of their other funding sources, 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 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 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.
Full Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion Veteran Student Life Report
Azusa Pacific University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Religious Ed for a Master’s ranking. Azusa Pacific University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Azusa, California. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 12 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at Azusa Pacific, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Religious Education Master’s Degree Schools” ranking.Of the 9,006 students enrolled at Azusa Pacific University, 58 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 44 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $5,529. During this same period, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Azusa Pacific 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%. The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.
[Read full report on veteran student life at Azusa Pacific]](/colleges/azusa-pacific-university/student-life/veterans/)
Dallas Theological Seminary ranked #12 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Religious Ed for a Master’s list. This small school is located in Dallas, Texas, and it awarded 28 masters’s religious ed degrees in 2020-2021.
DTS Dallas also made our “Best Religious Education Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #5.According to our most recent data, Dallas Theological Seminary supports 2,447 students, and 25 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 $3,919. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for 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 impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.
Full Dallas Theological Seminary Veteran Student Life Report
Trinity International University - Illinois landed the #13 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Religious Ed for a Master’s ranking. Trinity International University - Illinois is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Deerfield, Illinois. It awarded 9 masters’s religious ed degrees in 2020-2021.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at TIU Illinois, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best Religious Education Master’s Degree Schools” ranking.According to our most recent data, TIU Illinois supports 1,454 students, and 14 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 9 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $6,061. 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.
Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.
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Cornerstone University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Religious Ed for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #14. Cornerstone University is a small school located in Grand Rapids, Michigan that handed out 5 masters’s religious ed degrees in 2020-2021.
In addition to being on our master’s degree vets studying religious ed list, Cornerstone has also earned the #21 rank in our “Best Religious Education Master’s Degree Schools” ranking.Of the 1,917 students enrolled at Cornerstone, 61 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 35 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $4,056. In addition to receiving other benefits, 1 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. 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 Cornerstone Veteran Student Life Report
Erskine College landed the #15 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Religious Ed for a Master’s ranking. Erskine College is a small school located in Due West, South Carolina that handed out 2 masters’s religious ed degrees in 2020-2021.
Erskine also made our “Best Religious Education Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #19.Of the 943 students enrolled at Erskine, 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 qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.
[Read full report on veteran student life at Erskine College]](/colleges/erskine-college-and-seminary/student-life/veterans/)
Princeton Theological Seminary did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Religious Ed for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #16. Princeton, New Jersey is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s religious ed degrees to 9 students in 2020-2021.
Princeton Seminary also took the #20 spot in our “Best Religious Education Master’s Degree Schools” ranking.According to our most recent data, Princeton Theological Seminary supports 350 students, and 5 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 4 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $7,919. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.
With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.
Full Princeton Theological Seminary Veteran Student Life Report
Union Presbyterian Seminary landed the #17 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Religious Ed for a Master’s ranking. Richmond, Virginia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s religious ed degrees to 7 students in 2020-2021.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at Union Presbyterian, the school also landed the #15 spot in our “Best Religious Education Master’s Degree Schools” ranking.Among the 169 students enrolled at Union Presbyterian Seminary, 3 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 $6,243. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.
The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. 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 Union Presbyterian Seminary]](/colleges/union-presbyterian-seminary/student-life/veterans/)
Wheaton College Illinois landed the #18 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Religious Ed for a Master’s ranking. Wheaton College Illinois is located in Wheaton, Illinois and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 15 masters’s religious ed degrees to qualified students.
In addition to being on our master’s degree vets studying religious ed list, Wheaton College Illinois has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Religious Education Master’s Degree Schools” ranking.Of the 2,908 students enrolled at Wheaton College Illinois, 56 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 45 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $20,675. During this same period, 29 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 90%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. 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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Emory University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Religious Ed for a Master’s ranking. Emory is a fairly large school located in Atlanta, Georgia that handed out 2 masters’s religious ed degrees in 2020-2021.
Emory also made our “Best Religious Education Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #10.According to our most recent data, Emory University supports 13,997 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 qualified for 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%. With a freshman retention rate of 93%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.
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With a ranking of #20, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Religious Ed for a Master’s list. Kansas City, Missouri is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s religious ed degrees to 4 students in 2020-2021.
In addition to being on our master’s degree vets studying religious ed list, MBTS has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Religious Education Master’s Degree Schools” ranking.Among the 3,432 students enrolled at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 90 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 70 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $6,077. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary 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%.
[Read full report on veteran student life at MBTS]](/colleges/midwestern-baptist-theological-seminary/student-life/veterans/)
Nazarene Theological Seminary landed the #21 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Religious Ed for a Master’s ranking. Nazarene Theological Seminary is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Kansas City, Missouri. It awarded 7 masters’s religious ed degrees in 2020-2021.
Nazarene Theological Seminary also made our “Best Religious Education Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #24.According to our most recent data, Nazarene Theological Seminary supports 160 students, and 7 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 5 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $6,012. In addition to receiving other benefits, 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%. The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.
Full Nazarene Theological Seminary Veteran Student Life Report
Faith International University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Religious Ed for a Master’s ranking. Tacoma, Washington is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s religious ed degrees to 10 students in 2020-2021.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at Faith, the school also landed the #23 spot in our “Best Religious Education Master’s Degree Schools” ranking.Of the 318 students enrolled at Faith, 38 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 29 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $5,992. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Faith does offer credit for military training for eligible students.
Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 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 Faith]](/colleges/faith-evangelical-college-and-seminary/student-life/veterans/)
With a ranking of #23, Lincoln Christian University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Religious Ed for a Master’s list. This small school is located in Lincoln, Illinois, and it awarded 3 masters’s religious ed degrees in 2020-2021.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at Lincoln Christian College and Seminary, the school also landed the #17 spot in our “Best Religious Education Master’s Degree Schools” ranking.According to our most recent data, Lincoln Christian College and Seminary supports 581 students, and 13 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 6 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $4,761. To help with additional expenses, 0 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%.
[Read full report on veteran student life at Lincoln Christian College and Seminary]](/colleges/lincoln-christian-university/student-life/veterans/)
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References
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Veteran-specific data can be found at the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs.
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
Read more about our data sources and methodologies
- *Avg Salary and Avg 4-Year Grad Rate are for the top schools only.
- **GI Bill® student total includes all chapters of the GI Bill® program (e.g., Post-9/11, Montgomery GI Bill, Reserve Education Assistance Program, and Veteran Readiness and Employment)
- Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.
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