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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for General Computer & Information Sciences in the Middle Atlantic Region

12 Ranked Colleges
152 Degrees Awarded
$35,000 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

In 2019-2020, 48,796 people earned their degree in general computer and information sciences, making the major the 18th most popular in the United States.

Across the Middle Atlantic region, there were 9,406 general computer and information sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 152 general computer and information sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $73,944 and $116,843 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking analyzed 12 colleges that offered a degree in general computer and information sciences. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great general computer and information sciences programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the general computer and information sciences program at the school. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region.

Top 13 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for General Computer & Information Sciences in the Middle Atlantic Region

#1

Temple University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#8 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Temple University. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region. This large school is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 13 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Temple, the school also landed the #8 spot in our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Temple University are $24,236, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Temple University General Computer & Information Sciences Report

#2

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York
#9 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University at Buffalo. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. University at Buffalo is a large school located in Buffalo, New York that handed out 22 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

University at Buffalo also made our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #9. Average graduate tuition and fees at University at Buffalo are $26,028, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#3

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, New York
#10 in overall quality

Out of the 12 schools in the Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Stony Brook University landed the #3 spot on the list. SUNY Stony Brook is a public institution located in Stony Brook, New York. The school has a large population, and it awarded 8 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

SUNY Stony Brook also took the #10 spot in our “Best General Computer & Information 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 SUNY Stony Brook are $25,583.

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#4

Rutgers University - New Brunswick

New Brunswick, New Jersey
#7 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Rutgers University - New Brunswick. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region. Rutgers New Brunswick is a large public school situated in New Brunswick, New Jersey. It awarded 14 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Rutgers New Brunswick, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Rutgers New Brunswick are $32,132, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#5

Bowie State University

Bowie, Maryland
#13 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Bowie State University. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region. Bowie State University is a medium-sized public school situated in Bowie, Maryland. It awarded 2 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Bowie State University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Bowie State University are $15,281, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#5

University of Delaware

Newark, Delaware
#5 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Delaware. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Computer and Information Sciences 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 9 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.

UD also made our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #5. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UD are $35,192.

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#11 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, New Jersey Institute of Technology did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. This fairly large school is located in Newark, New Jersey, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

NJIT did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at NJIT are $33,744, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#7

New York University

New York, New York
#3 in overall quality

New York University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #7. Located in New York, New York, this large private not-for-profit school awarded 30 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s computer and information sciences students in 2019-2020.

NYU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences 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 NYU are $36,892.

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#8

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#1 in overall quality

University of Pennsylvania did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #8. University of Pennsylvania is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It awarded 15 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

UPenn also took the #1 spot in our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UPenn are $41,760, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UPenn General Computer & Information Sciences Report

#9

Pace University - New York

New York, New York
#12 in overall quality

Pace University - New York landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Pace University - New York is a fairly large school located in New York, New York that handed out 10 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Pace University, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Pace University are $33,356, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#10

Syracuse University

Syracuse, New York
#4 in overall quality

Syracuse University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Syracuse University is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Syracuse, New York. It awarded 4 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Syracuse did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Syracuse are $41,714, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#11

Rochester Institute of Technology

Rochester, New York
#6 in overall quality

Rochester Institute of Technology landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Rochester, New York is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees to 6 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at RIT, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Rochester Institute of Technology are $50,442, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#12

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, Maryland
#2 in overall quality

Johns Hopkins University landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Computer and Information Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Johns Hopkins is located in Baltimore, Maryland and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 15 doctorate’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Johns Hopkins, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best General Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Johns Hopkins are $59,425, 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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