2027 Best Best Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
Best programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.
College Factual analyzed 4 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best best schools.
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Best Schools for Best in the Middle Atlantic Region
If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the best degrees they offer, see the list below.
Top Schools in Best
Our analysis ranked University Of Pennsylvania the best school in the country for a degree in best. University Of Pennsylvania is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. About 96% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 134 best students who graduated with this degree at University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent data year. Best graduates of University Of Pennsylvania earn a median of $100,273 early in their careers. University Of Pennsylvania graduates carry a median of $16,155 in student loans.
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Cornell University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in best, ranking #2. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Ithaca. Roughly 95% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 121 best degrees were awarded at Cornell University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, best degree recipients from Cornell University generally make around $100,161. Cornell University graduates carry a median of $15,005 in student loans.
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University Of Maryland College Park is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in best, landing the #3 spot this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of College Park. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. About 32 best degrees were awarded at University Of Maryland College Park in the most recent year. Best graduates of University Of Maryland College Park earn a median of $57,901 early in their careers. University Of Maryland College Park graduates carry a median of $20,836 in student loans.
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Long Island University C W Post Campus came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best best schools. Located in the suburb of Brookville, Long Island University C W Post Campus is a large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 55% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 100 best degrees were awarded at Long Island University C W Post Campus in the most recent year. Students who receive their best degree from Long Island University C W Post Campus earn around $61,547 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,211.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 4 schools evaluated.
- 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
