by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 7 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to determine which ones were the best for insurance students pursuing a degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 309 degrees in insurance during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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Your choice of insurance school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Insurance School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Insurance Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list, to help you choose the best school for you. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
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More information on how we come up with our rankings can be found here: College Factual's Data Methodology.
Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the insurance degree levels they offer.
It is difficult to beat Columbia University in the City of New York if you wish to pursue a degree in insurance. Located in the large city of New York, Columbia is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #14 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Columbia is a great university overall.More information about a degree in insurance from Columbia University in the City of New York
Saint Joseph's University is a good decision for students interested in a degree in insurance. St. Joe's is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Philadelphia. A Best Colleges rank of #157 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means St. Joe's is a great university overall.
There were approximately 52 insurance students who graduated with this degree at St. Joe's in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the insurance program at Saint Joseph's University earn $3,207 more than the standard college graduate in this field shortly after graduation.
More information about a degree in insurance from Saint Joseph’s University
Any student pursuing a degree in insurance has to look into Temple University. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Temple is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #147 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Temple is a great university overall.
There were roughly 159 insurance students who graduated with this degree at Temple in the most recent data year. After graduating, insurance degree recipients typically make about $56,967 in their early careers.
More information about a degree in insurance from Temple University
Every student who is interested in insurance has to check out St John's University - New York. STJ is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Queens. This university ranks 41st out of 142 colleges for overall quality in the state of New York.
There were approximately 47 insurance students who graduated with this degree at STJ in the most recent data year. Those insurance students who get their degree from St John's University - New York make $5,394 more than the typical insurance student.
More information about a degree in insurance from St John’s University - New York
Located in the city of Erie, Gannon is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 32nd out of 109 schools for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.
There were approximately 11 insurance students who graduated with this degree at Gannon in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in insurance from Gannon University
Located in the distant town of Oswego, SUNY Oswego is a public school with a moderately-sized student population. This school ranks 78th out of 142 colleges for overall quality in the state of New York.
There were roughly 19 insurance students who graduated with this degree at SUNY Oswego in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the insurance program earn about $38,762 in the first couple years of their career.
More information about a degree in insurance from SUNY Oswego
Located in the large city of Jersey City, Saint Peter's College is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 35th out of 44 schools for overall quality in the state of New Jersey.
There were approximately 16 insurance students who graduated with this degree at Saint Peter's College in the most recent data year. Those insurance students who get their degree from Saint Peter's University receive $8,872 more than the typical insurance graduate.
More information about a degree in insurance from Saint Peter’s UniversityExplore the best insurance colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 334 | 223 |
| New York | 333 | 65 |
| New Jersey | 273 | 16 |
| District of Columbia | 188 | 4 |
Insurance is one of 21 different types of Business, Management & Marketing programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Insurance | 309 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 52,216 |
| Accounting | 15,943 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 13,314 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 10,850 |
| General Business/Commerce | 8,826 |
| Marketing | 6,976 |
| Human Resource Management | 5,568 |
| Hospitality Management | 2,767 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising & Marketing | 2,182 |
| Management Information Systems | 1,571 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
