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2022 Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region

11 Ranked Colleges
72 Degrees Awarded
$34,400 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Communication & Journalism 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. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.

In 2019-2020, 121,387 people earned their degree in communication and journalism, making the major the 11th most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, communication and journalism graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $32,549 and had an average of $24,893 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Middle Atlantic region, there were 19,944 communication and journalism graduates with average earnings and debt of $33,079 and $26,052 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 72 communication and journalism graduates with average earnings and debt of $73,944 and $116,843 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking analyzed 11 colleges that offered a degree in communication and journalism. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great communication and journalism programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the communication and journalism 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 Communication & Journalism Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region

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

Top 13 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Communication & Journalism in the Middle Atlantic Region

#1

Cornell University

Ithaca, New York
#2 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Cornell University. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Cornell University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Ithaca, New York. The school has a large population, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Cornell, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best Communication & Journalism Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Cornell are $30,042, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#11 in overall quality

Out of the 11 schools in the Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus landed the #2 spot on the list. IUP is a public institution located in Indiana, Pennsylvania. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

IUP also took the #11 spot in our “Best Communication & Journalism 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 IUP are $18,207.

Read full report on Communication & Journalism at Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus

#3

University of Maryland - College Park

College Park, Maryland
#5 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Maryland - College Park. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region. UMCP is a large school located in College Park, Maryland that handed out 12 doctorate’s communication and journalism degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree communication & journalism students list, UMCP has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Communication & Journalism Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Maryland - College Park are $30,885, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Maryland - College Park Communication & Journalism Report

#4

Temple University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#9 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Temple University. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Temple University is a large school located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that handed out 6 doctorate’s communication and journalism degrees in 2019-2020.

Temple did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best Communication & Journalism Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Temple are $24,236, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#5

Pennsylvania State University - University Park

University Park, Pennsylvania
#6 in overall quality

Out of the 11 schools in the Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Pennsylvania State University - University Park landed the #5 spot on the list.

Penn State University Park also made our “Best Communication & Journalism Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #6. Average graduate tuition and fees at Penn State University Park are $38,728, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Communication & Journalism at Penn State University Park

#5

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York
#11 in overall quality

Out of the 11 schools in the Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University at Buffalo landed the #5 spot on the list. University at Buffalo is a public institution located in Buffalo, New York. The school has a large population, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

University at Buffalo also took the #11 spot in our “Best Communication & Journalism Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University at Buffalo are $26,028, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#6

American University

Washington, District of Columbia
#7 in overall quality

American University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #6. This fairly large school is located in Washington, District of Columbia, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s communication and journalism degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at The American University, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Communication & Journalism Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at American University are $35,524, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Communication & Journalism at The American University

#7

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#1 in overall quality

University of Pennsylvania landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. University of Pennsylvania is a private not-for-profit institution located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The school has a large population, and it awarded 13 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UPenn also took the #1 spot in our “Best Communication & Journalism 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.

Full UPenn Communication & Journalism Report

#8

Howard University

Washington, District of Columbia
#10 in overall quality

Howard University landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Howard University is a fairly large school located in Washington, District of Columbia that handed out 7 doctorate’s communication and journalism degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree communication & journalism students list, Howard has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best Communication & Journalism Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Howard University are $34,224, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Communication & Journalism at Howard University

#9

New York University

New York, New York
#4 in overall quality

New York University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. New York University is a large school located in New York, New York that handed out 5 doctorate’s communication and journalism degrees in 2019-2020.

NYU also made our “Best Communication & Journalism Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #4. Average graduate tuition and fees at New York University are $36,892, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full New York University Communication & Journalism Report

#10

Drexel University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#9 in overall quality

Drexel University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s communication and journalism degrees to 1 students in 2019-2020.

Drexel also made our “Best Communication & Journalism Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #9. Average graduate tuition and fees at Drexel are $37,074, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Drexel University Communication & Journalism Report

#10

Syracuse University

Syracuse, New York
#8 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, Syracuse University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Syracuse, New York is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s communication and journalism degrees to 7 students in 2019-2020.

Syracuse not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best Communication & Journalism Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Syracuse are $41,714.

Read more about Communication & Journalism at Syracuse

#3 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, Columbia University in the City of New York did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Communication & Journalism Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Columbia University in the City of New York is a private not-for-profit institution located in New York, New York. The school has a large population, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Columbia also made our “Best Communication & Journalism Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #3. Average graduate tuition and fees at Columbia University in the City of New York are $51,194, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Communication & Journalism at Columbia University in the City of New York

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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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