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2022 Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k

17 Ranked Colleges
237 Degrees Awarded
$36,900 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

Computer Science is the 19th most popular major in the country with 53,722 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, computer science graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $66,561 and had an average of $23,565 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Middle Atlantic region, there were 10,150 computer science graduates with average earnings and debt of $74,665 and $24,154 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 237 computer science graduates with average earnings and debt of $73,944 and $116,843 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking looked at 17 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in computer science. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality computer science programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the computer science program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k.

Top 17 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $0-$30k) 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 CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Cornell is located in Ithaca, New York and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 19 doctorate’s compsci degrees to qualified students.

Cornell also made our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #2. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Cornell University are $30,042.

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#2

Georgetown University

Washington, District of Columbia
#6 in overall quality

Out of the 17 schools in the Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Georgetown University landed the #2 spot on the list. Located in Washington, District of Columbia, this fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 2 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s compsci students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Georgetown, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Georgetown University are $53,591, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#3

University of Maryland - College Park

College Park, Maryland
#4 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Maryland - College Park. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in College Park, Maryland, this large public school awarded 32 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s compsci students in 2019-2020.

UMCP not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. 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.

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#3 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Columbia University in the City of New York. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k. Columbia is located in New York, New York and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 21 doctorate’s compsci degrees to qualified students.

Columbia did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Columbia University in the City of New York are $51,194, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#5

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
#1 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Carnegie Mellon University. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k. Carnegie Mellon University is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 23 doctorate’s compsci degrees to qualified students.

Carnegie Mellon also made our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #1. Average graduate tuition and fees at Carnegie Mellon are $47,326, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#6

University of Rochester

Rochester, New York
#7 in overall quality

University of Rochester did quite well in the 2022 Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #6. This fairly large school is located in Rochester, New York, and it awarded 10 doctorate’s compsci degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree compsci students whose families make $0-$30k list, University of Rochester has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Rochester are $50,505, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#7

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, New York
#8 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, Stony Brook University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Stony Brook University is a large public school situated in Stony Brook, New York. It awarded 24 doctorate’s compsci degrees in 2019-2020.

SUNY Stony Brook also made our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #8. 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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#15 in overall quality

University of Maryland - Baltimore County did quite well in the 2022 Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #8. Located in Baltimore, Maryland, this fairly large public school handed out 6 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s compsci students in 2019-2020.

UMBC also made our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #15. Average graduate tuition and fees at UMBC are $21,078, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#9

Binghamton University

Vestal, New York
#13 in overall quality

Binghamton University landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Vestal, New York is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s compsci degrees to 9 students in 2019-2020.

Binghamton University also took the #13 spot in our “Best Computer Science 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 Binghamton University are $25,290.

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#10

Lehigh University

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
#9 in overall quality

Lehigh University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Lehigh University is a medium-sized school located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania that handed out 1 doctorate’s compsci degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree compsci students whose families make $0-$30k list, Lehigh has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Lehigh University are $27,130, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#11

University at Albany

Albany, New York
#14 in overall quality

University at Albany came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Albany, New York, this fairly large public school handed out 7 degrees to qualified doctorate’s compsci students in 2019-2020.

UAlbany also made our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #14. Average graduate tuition and fees at University at Albany are $25,225, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#10 in overall quality

University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s compsci degrees to 6 students in 2019-2020.

Pitt not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Computer Science 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 University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus are $40,836.

Full University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus Computer Science Report

#13

George Washington University

Washington, District of Columbia
#6 in overall quality

George Washington University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. GWU is located in Washington, District of Columbia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 20 doctorate’s compsci degrees to qualified students.

GWU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at GWU are $31,824, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#5 in overall quality

With a ranking of #14, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute did quite well on the 2022 Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This medium-sized school is located in Troy, New York, and it awarded 15 doctorate’s compsci degrees in 2019-2020.

RPI did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at RPI are $58,325, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Computer Science at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

#15

Drexel University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#12 in overall quality

Drexel University landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. This large school is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s compsci degrees in 2019-2020.

Drexel also made our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #12. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Drexel are $37,074.

Full Drexel University Computer Science Report

#16

Stevens Institute of Technology

Hoboken, New Jersey
#11 in overall quality

With a ranking of #16, Stevens Institute of Technology did quite well on the 2022 Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Stevens Institute of Technology is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Hoboken, New Jersey. It awarded 3 doctorate’s compsci degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree compsci students whose families make $0-$30k list, Stevens has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Stevens Institute of Technology are $38,876, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#17

Pace University - New York

New York, New York
#16 in overall quality

Pace University - New York did quite well in the 2022 Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #17. Pace University - New York is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in New York, New York. It awarded 7 doctorate’s compsci degrees in 2019-2020.

Pace University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #16 on our “Best Computer Science 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 Pace University - New York are $33,356.

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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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