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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Architectural Sciences & Technology (Income $0-$30k) in the Middle Atlantic Region

17 Ranked Colleges
822 Degrees Awarded
$35,200 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Architect Science Schools for a Master's in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. College Factual has developed its “Best Value Architect Science Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

In 2019-2020, 6,631 people earned their degree in architectural sciences and technology, making the major the 128th most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, architectural sciences and technology graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $48,611 and had an average of $53,442 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Middle Atlantic region, there were 1,667 architectural sciences and technology graduates with average earnings and debt of $41,500 and $63,903 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 822 architectural sciences and technology graduates with average earnings and debt of $60,887 and $46,998 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Architect Science Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking analyzed 17 colleges that offered a degree in architectural sciences and technology. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality architectural sciences and technology programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the architectural sciences and technology program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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When choosing the right school for you, it’s important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we’ve created a number of major-specific rankings, including this “Best Value Architect Science Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k” list to help you make the college decision.

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Best Value Architect Science Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Architect Science Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k.

Top 17 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Architectural Sciences & Technology (Income $0-$30k) in the Middle Atlantic Region

#1

Princeton University

Princeton, New Jersey
#5 in overall quality

Out of the 17 schools in the Best Value Architect Science Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Princeton University landed the #1 spot on the list. Princeton University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Princeton, New Jersey. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 21 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Princeton also took the #5 spot in our “Best Architectural Sciences & Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Princeton are $56,470, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#2

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Pennsylvania. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Architect Science Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. University of Pennsylvania is a private not-for-profit institution located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The school has a large population, and it awarded 165 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region master’s degree architect science students whose families make $0-$30k list, UPenn has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Architectural Sciences & Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UPenn are $41,760, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#3

Cornell University

Ithaca, New York
#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Cornell University. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Architect Science Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Ithaca, New York, this large private not-for-profit school awarded 40 degrees to qualified masters’s architect science students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region master’s degree architect science students whose families make $0-$30k list, Cornell has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Architectural Sciences & Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Cornell are $30,042, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#4

The City College of New York

New York, New York
#14 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The City College of New York. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Architect Science Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in New York, New York, this fairly large public school awarded 30 degrees to qualified masters’s architect science students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region master’s degree architect science students whose families make $0-$30k list, CCNY has also earned the #14 rank in our “Best Architectural Sciences & Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at The City College of New York are $20,832, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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Out of the 17 schools in the Best Value Architect Science Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Columbia University in the City of New York landed the #5 spot on the list. Columbia is located in New York, New York and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 244 masters’s architect science degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region master’s degree architect science students whose families make $0-$30k list, Columbia has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Architectural Sciences & Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Columbia University in the City of New York are $51,194, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#6

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
#2 in overall quality

Carnegie Mellon University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Architect Science Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Carnegie Mellon University is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 25 masters’s architect science degrees to qualified students.

Carnegie Mellon also made our “Best Architectural Sciences & Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #2. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Carnegie Mellon are $47,326.

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#8 in overall quality

New Jersey Institute of Technology landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Architect Science Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Newark, New Jersey, this fairly large public school awarded 12 degrees to qualified masters’s architect science students in 2019-2020.

NJIT also made our “Best Architectural Sciences & Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #8. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at New Jersey Institute of Technology are $33,744.

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#8

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York
#15 in overall quality

University at Buffalo landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Architect Science Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. University at Buffalo is a large public school situated in Buffalo, New York. It awarded 42 masters’s architect science degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at University at Buffalo, the school also landed the #15 spot in our “Best Architectural Sciences & Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University at Buffalo are $26,028.

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#9

Syracuse University

Syracuse, New York
#7 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, Syracuse University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Architect Science Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Syracuse, New York is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s architect science degrees to 36 students in 2019-2020.

Syracuse also made our “Best Architectural Sciences & Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #7. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Syracuse University are $41,714.

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#10

Chatham University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Chatham University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Architect Science Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Chatham University is a small school located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania that handed out 4 masters’s architect science degrees in 2019-2020.

Chatham not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #0 on our “Best Architectural Sciences & Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Chatham University are $18,836, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#11

Morgan State University

Baltimore, Maryland

Morgan State University ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Architect Science Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Morgan State is located in Baltimore, Maryland and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 6 masters’s architect science degrees to qualified students.

Morgan State also took the #0 spot in our “Best Architectural Sciences & Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Morgan State are $17,339, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#6 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Architect Science Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. RPI is a private not-for-profit institution located in Troy, New York. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 13 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at RPI, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Architectural Sciences & Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute are $58,325.

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#13

New York Institute of Technology

Old Westbury, New York
#13 in overall quality

New York Institute of Technology came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Architect Science Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Old Westbury, New York, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 11 degrees to qualified masters’s architect science students in 2019-2020.

NYIT also made our “Best Architectural Sciences & Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #13. Average graduate tuition and fees at New York Institute of Technology are $25,460, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#14

Temple University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

With a ranking of #14, Temple University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Architect Science Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, this large public school awarded 19 degrees to qualified masters’s architect science students in 2019-2020.

Temple also made our “Best Architectural Sciences & Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #16. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Temple University are $24,236.

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#15

Thomas Jefferson University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Thomas Jefferson University landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Value Architect Science Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Thomas Jefferson University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 25 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Thomas Jefferson University also took the #9 spot in our “Best Architectural Sciences & Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Thomas Jefferson University are $21,978, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#16

The New School

New York, New York
#11 in overall quality

The New School came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Architect Science Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. New School University is a private not-for-profit institution located in New York, New York. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 45 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region master’s degree architect science students whose families make $0-$30k list, New School University has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Architectural Sciences & Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at New School University are $47,642, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#17

Pratt Institute - Main

Brooklyn, New York

Pratt Institute - Main did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Architect Science Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #17. Located in Brooklyn, New York, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 65 degrees to qualified masters’s architect science students in 2019-2020.

Pratt Institute also made our “Best Architectural Sciences & Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #10. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Pratt Institute - Main are $35,226.

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Notes and References

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).
  • 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

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • 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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