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2022 Best Value Neurosciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region

19 Ranked Colleges
145 Degrees Awarded
$38,000 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Neurosciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value Neurosciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

Neurosciences is the 93rd most popular major in the country with 9,329 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

Across the Middle Atlantic region, there were 2,029 neurosciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 145 neurosciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $73,944 and $116,843 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Neurosciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking looked at 19 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in neurosciences. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great neurosciences programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the neurosciences program at the school. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Neurosciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Neurosciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region.

Top 19 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Neurosciences in the Middle Atlantic Region

#1

Delaware State University

Dover, Delaware
#18 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Delaware State University. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Neurosciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region. Delaware State University is located in Dover, Delaware and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 doctorate’s neurosciences degrees to qualified students.

Del State also made our “Best Neurosciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #18. Average graduate tuition and fees at Delaware State University are $11,726, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#2

Temple University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#14 in overall quality

Out of the 19 schools in the Best Value Neurosciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Temple University landed the #2 spot on the list. Temple is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 doctorate’s neurosciences degrees to qualified students.

Temple did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #14 on our “Best Neurosciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Temple University are $24,236, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#3

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York
#12 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University at Buffalo. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Neurosciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. University at Buffalo is a large public school situated in Buffalo, New York. It awarded 4 doctorate’s neurosciences degrees in 2019-2020.

University at Buffalo also made our “Best Neurosciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #12. 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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#4

University of Maryland - College Park

College Park, Maryland
#9 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Maryland - College Park. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Neurosciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. UMCP is a public institution located in College Park, Maryland. The school has a large population, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UMCP, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best Neurosciences Doctor’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 of Maryland - College Park are $30,885.

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#19 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Maryland - Baltimore County. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Neurosciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region. Baltimore, Maryland is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s neurosciences degrees to 1 students in 2019-2020.

UMBC also took the #19 spot in our “Best Neurosciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Maryland - Baltimore County are $21,078, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#6

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, New York
#16 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, Stony Brook University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Neurosciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Stony Brook University is located in Stony Brook, New York and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 9 doctorate’s neurosciences degrees to qualified students.

SUNY Stony Brook also made our “Best Neurosciences Doctor’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 Stony Brook University are $25,583.

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#8 in overall quality

University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Neurosciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #7. This large school is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s neurosciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Pitt also made our “Best Neurosciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #8. Average graduate tuition and fees at Pitt are $40,836, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#8

Rutgers University - Newark

Newark, New Jersey
#17 in overall quality

Rutgers University - Newark ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Neurosciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Rutgers University - Newark is located in Newark, New Jersey and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 doctorate’s neurosciences degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree neurosciences students list, Rutgers Newark has also earned the #17 rank in our “Best Neurosciences Doctor’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 Rutgers University - Newark are $32,112.

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#9

American University

Washington, District of Columbia
#11 in overall quality

American University landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Neurosciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. American University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Washington, District of Columbia. It awarded 6 doctorate’s neurosciences degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree neurosciences students list, The American University has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Neurosciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at The American University are $35,524, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#2 in overall quality

University of Pennsylvania did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Neurosciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #10. Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, this large private not-for-profit school handed out 12 degrees to qualified doctorate’s neurosciences students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UPenn, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best Neurosciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Pennsylvania are $41,760, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#11

Pennsylvania State University - University Park

University Park, Pennsylvania
#15 in overall quality

Pennsylvania State University - University Park did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Neurosciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #11.

Penn State University Park did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #15 on our “Best Neurosciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Pennsylvania State University - University Park are $38,728, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Pennsylvania State University - University Park Neurosciences Report

#12

Drexel University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#13 in overall quality

Drexel University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Neurosciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #12. Drexel is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 8 doctorate’s neurosciences degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree neurosciences students list, Drexel has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best Neurosciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Drexel University are $37,074, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#13

New York University

New York, New York
#10 in overall quality

New York University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Neurosciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. This large school is located in New York, New York, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s neurosciences degrees in 2019-2020.

NYU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Neurosciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at NYU are $36,892, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#1 in overall quality

Columbia University in the City of New York did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Neurosciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #14. New York, New York is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s neurosciences degrees to 17 students in 2019-2020.

Columbia not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best Neurosciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Columbia are $51,194, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#15

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
#6 in overall quality

Carnegie Mellon University landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Value Neurosciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Carnegie Mellon University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It awarded 1 doctorate’s neurosciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Carnegie Mellon not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best Neurosciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Carnegie Mellon are $47,326, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#16

University of Rochester

Rochester, New York
#7 in overall quality

With a ranking of #16, University of Rochester did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Neurosciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. University of Rochester is located in Rochester, New York and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 doctorate’s neurosciences degrees to qualified students.

University of Rochester not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Neurosciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Rochester are $50,505, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#17

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, Maryland
#3 in overall quality

Johns Hopkins University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Neurosciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Johns Hopkins University is a large school located in Baltimore, Maryland that handed out 16 doctorate’s neurosciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Johns Hopkins also took the #3 spot in our “Best Neurosciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Johns Hopkins University are $59,425, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#18

Georgetown University

Washington, District of Columbia
#5 in overall quality

Georgetown University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Neurosciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #18. This fairly large school is located in Washington, District of Columbia, and it awarded 11 doctorate’s neurosciences degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree neurosciences students list, Georgetown has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Neurosciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Georgetown are $53,591, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#19

Princeton University

Princeton, New Jersey
#4 in overall quality

Princeton University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Neurosciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in Princeton, New Jersey, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 5 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s neurosciences students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree neurosciences students list, Princeton has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Neurosciences Doctor’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 Princeton are $56,470.

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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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