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

13 Ranked Colleges
116 Degrees Awarded
$39,200 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Physiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Physiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking is part of that endeavor.

In 2019-2020, 8,385 people earned their degree in physiology and pathology sciences, making the major the 93rd most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, physiology and pathology sciences graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $32,215 and had an average of $29,778 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Middle Atlantic region, there were 870 physiology and pathology sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $34,167 and $28,183 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 116 physiology and pathology sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $73,944 and $116,843 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Physiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking, we looked at 13 colleges that offer a degree in physiology and pathology sciences. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality physiology and pathology sciences 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 physiology and pathology sciences 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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Best Value Physiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region

The colleges and universities below are the best for middle atlantic region doctor’s degree physiology students.

Top 13 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Physiology & Pathology Sciences in the Middle Atlantic Region

#1

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York
#6 in overall quality

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Value Physiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University at Buffalo landed the #1 spot on the list. Located in Buffalo, New York, this large public school handed out 10 degrees to qualified doctorate’s physiology students in 2019-2020.

University at Buffalo also made our “Best Physiology & Pathology Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #6. Average graduate tuition and fees at University at Buffalo are $26,028, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#2

University of Delaware

Newark, Delaware
#7 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Delaware. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Physiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. University of Delaware is located in Newark, Delaware and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 11 doctorate’s physiology degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree physiology students list, UD has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best Physiology & Pathology Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Delaware are $35,192, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#3

University of the Sciences

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#9 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of the Sciences. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Physiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s physiology degrees to 1 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree physiology students list, USciences has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Physiology & Pathology Sciences 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 the Sciences are $30,168.

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#4

New York Medical College

Valhalla, New York
#13 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend New York Medical College. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Physiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region. Valhalla, New York is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s physiology degrees to 1 students in 2019-2020.

New York Medical College not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best Physiology & Pathology Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at New York Medical College are $25,800, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#5

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, New York
#10 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Stony Brook University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Physiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Stony Brook University is a large public school situated in Stony Brook, New York. It awarded 1 doctorate’s physiology degrees in 2019-2020.

SUNY Stony Brook also made our “Best Physiology & Pathology Sciences Doctor’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 SUNY Stony Brook are $25,583.

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#8 in overall quality

University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Physiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 12 doctorate’s physiology degrees to qualified students.

Pitt did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best Physiology & Pathology Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus are $40,836, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#7

New York University

New York, New York
#3 in overall quality

New York University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Physiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. NYU is a large private not-for-profit school situated in New York, New York. It awarded 24 doctorate’s physiology degrees in 2019-2020.

NYU also made our “Best Physiology & Pathology Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #3. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at New York University are $36,892.

Full New York University Physiology & Pathology Sciences Report

#8

Howard University

Washington, District of Columbia
#12 in overall quality

Howard University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Physiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #8. Howard University is a fairly large school located in Washington, District of Columbia that handed out 2 doctorate’s physiology degrees in 2019-2020.

Howard not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best Physiology & Pathology Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Howard are $34,224, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9

Pennsylvania State University - University Park

University Park, Pennsylvania
#11 in overall quality

Pennsylvania State University - University Park landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Physiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Penn State University Park, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best Physiology & Pathology Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Penn State University Park are $38,728, 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 came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Physiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Columbia University in the City of New York is a large school located in New York, New York that handed out 6 doctorate’s physiology degrees in 2019-2020.

Columbia also took the #1 spot in our “Best Physiology & Pathology Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. 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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#11

University of Rochester

Rochester, New York
#5 in overall quality

University of Rochester ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Physiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. University of Rochester is a private not-for-profit institution located in Rochester, New York. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at University of Rochester, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best Physiology & Pathology Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. 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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#12

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, Maryland
#4 in overall quality

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

Johns Hopkins did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best Physiology & Pathology Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Johns Hopkins University are $59,425, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#13

Georgetown University

Washington, District of Columbia
#2 in overall quality

Georgetown University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Physiology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #13. Georgetown University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Washington, District of Columbia. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Georgetown did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our “Best Physiology & Pathology Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Georgetown University are $53,591, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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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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