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2027 Best Best Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

7 Colleges in the United States
164 Best Degrees Awarded
$52,841 Avg Early-Career Salary

Best programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

College Factual analyzed 7 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

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Our analysis ranked University Of Maryland College Park the best school in the country for a degree in best. Located in the suburb of College Park, University Of Maryland College Park is a very large public university. Roughly 89% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 30 best students who graduated with this degree at University Of Maryland College Park in the most recent data year. Graduates of the best program make about $95,501 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $20,500 to complete this degree. Read more about the best program at University Of Maryland College Park

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Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

A rank of #2 makes Stony Brook University one of the top schools for best. Stony Brook University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Stony Brook. Roughly 76% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 34 best degrees were awarded at Stony Brook University in the most recent year. Graduates of the best program make about $56,763 in their early career. Stony Brook University graduates carry a median of $19,500 in student loans. Get the full best details for Stony Brook University

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Suny College At Oswego is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in best, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the town of Oswego, Suny College At Oswego is a moderately-sized public university. Suny College At Oswego graduates 60% of students within six years. Suny College At Oswego awarded about 11 best degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the best program make about $56,257 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,006. More information about a degree in best from Suny College At Oswego

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Farmingdale State College came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best best schools. Farmingdale State College is a large public school located in the suburb of Farmingdale. The six-year graduation rate is 57%. About 15 best degrees were awarded at Farmingdale State College in the most recent year. Graduates of the best program make about $39,290 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $17,250 to complete this degree. See the full best program report for Farmingdale State College

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Suny Institute Of Technology At Utica Rome is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in best, ranking #5. Set in the suburb of Utica, Suny Institute Of Technology At Utica Rome is a mid-sized public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 55%. There were roughly 32 best students who graduated with this degree at Suny Institute Of Technology At Utica Rome in the most recent data year. Graduates of the best program make about $41,684 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $19,500 to complete this degree. Get the full best details for Suny Institute Of Technology At Utica Rome

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Suny College Of Technology At Alfred placed #6 among the best best schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the rural area of Alfred. About 54% of students finish within six years. About 28 best degrees were awarded at Suny College Of Technology At Alfred in the most recent year. Best graduates of Suny College Of Technology At Alfred earn a median of $44,389 early in their careers. Suny College Of Technology At Alfred graduates carry a median of $18,250 in student loans. See the full best program report for Suny College Of Technology At Alfred

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Morrisville State College placed #7 among the best best schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the rural area of Morrisville. About 39% of students finish within six years. Morrisville State College awarded about 14 best degrees in the most recent data year. Best graduates of Morrisville State College earn a median of $36,002 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $19,171. Read more about the best program at Morrisville State College

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 7 schools evaluated.

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