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2027 Best Value Labor & Industrial Relations Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

8 Colleges in the United States
$23,304 Avg Student Debt
$70,230 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Labor & Industrial Relations Badge [Labor & Industrial Relations](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/human-resource-management/labor-and-industrial-relations/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong labor & industrial relations education at a price that pays off.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 8 schools to find the best return on investment for labor & industrial relations students.

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2027 Best Value Labor & Industrial Relations Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in labor & industrial relations, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Labor & Industrial Relations Schools

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Suny Empire State College
Saratoga Springs, NY

Leading the list is Suny Empire State College, our #1 best value for labor & industrial relations in the Middle Atlantic Region. Set in the suburb of Saratoga Springs, Suny Empire State College is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $7,648 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $17,558. Students borrow a median of $23,693 to complete the labor & industrial relations program here. Soon after graduation, labor & industrial relations degree recipients from Suny Empire State College generally make around $58,140. Set against $23,693 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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A rank of #2 makes University Of Maryland Baltimore County one of the best values for labor & industrial relations. Set in the suburb of Baltimore, University Of Maryland Baltimore County is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,256, while out-of-state students pay about $31,225. Typical student debt for labor & industrial relations graduates is $21,331. Early-career labor & industrial relations graduates make about $49,179. Set against $21,331 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 72%.

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Pennsylvania State University World Campus is a great value for students pursuing a degree in labor & industrial relations, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of University Park, Pennsylvania State University World Campus is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $15,356 in tuition and fees. Labor & Industrial Relations graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, labor & industrial relations degree recipients from Pennsylvania State University World Campus generally make around $70,821. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 91%.

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Students looking for strong value in labor & industrial relations will find it at Rutgers University New Brunswick, which ranked #4. Located in the city of New Brunswick, Rutgers University New Brunswick is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $17,929 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $37,441. Labor & Industrial Relations graduates carry a median of $25,750 in student loans. Labor & Industrial Relations graduates of Rutgers University New Brunswick earn a median of $58,302 early in their careers. Set against $25,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Rutgers University New Brunswick admits about 58% of applicants.

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Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Rider University earned it the #5 place for labor & industrial relations. Set in the suburb of Lawrenceville, Rider University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $41,120. Labor & Industrial Relations graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Labor & Industrial Relations graduates of Rider University earn a median of $40,941 early in their careers. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 79% of applicants are accepted.

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Cornell University placed #6 among the best values for labor & industrial relations. Located in the city of Ithaca, Cornell University is a very large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $69,314. Students borrow a median of $15,000 to complete the labor & industrial relations program here. Early-career labor & industrial relations graduates make about $92,864. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 9%.

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Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ

Seton Hall University earned the #7 position for value in labor & industrial relations this year. Seton Hall University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of South Orange. Students from in state pay about $53,170 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for labor & industrial relations graduates is $23,032. Soon after graduation, labor & industrial relations degree recipients from Seton Hall University generally make around $80,158. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 73%.

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Pennsylvania State University Main Campus landed the #8 spot for labor & industrial relations value this year. Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of University Park. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $20,644, compared with $41,790 for out-of-state students. Labor & Industrial Relations graduates carry a median of $23,625 in student loans. Soon after graduation, labor & industrial relations degree recipients from Pennsylvania State University Main Campus generally make around $72,158. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 61% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 8 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 8 ranked schools only.

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