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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $30-$48k) in the Middle Atlantic Region

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 $30-$48k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. 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 $30-$48k” 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 $30-$48k” ranking looked at 17 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in computer science. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent computer science programs, but they also 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 computer science program at the school. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k

The colleges and universities below are the best for middle atlantic region doctor’s degree compsci students whose families make $30-$48k.

Top 17 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $30-$48k) 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 $30-$48k list. This large school is located in Ithaca, New York, and it awarded 19 doctorate’s compsci degrees in 2019-2020.

Cornell also took the #2 spot in our “Best Computer Science 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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#3 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 $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Columbia University in the City of New York landed the #2 spot on the 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 21 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree compsci students whose families make $30-$48k list, Columbia has also earned the #3 rank 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 Columbia University in the City of New York are $51,194.

Full Columbia University in the City of New York Computer Science Report

#3

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Carnegie Mellon University. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, this fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 23 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s compsci students in 2019-2020.

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 University are $47,326, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#4

Georgetown University

Washington, District of Columbia
#6 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Georgetown University. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Georgetown is a fairly large school located in Washington, District of Columbia that handed out 2 doctorate’s compsci degrees in 2019-2020.

Georgetown also made our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #6. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Georgetown are $53,591.

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#5

University of Maryland - College Park

College Park, Maryland
#4 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 $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Maryland - College Park landed the #5 spot on the list. UMCP is a large school located in College Park, Maryland that handed out 32 doctorate’s compsci degrees in 2019-2020.

UMCP also made our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #4. Average graduate tuition and fees at UMCP are $30,885, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Maryland - College Park Computer Science Report

#6

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, New York
#8 in overall quality

Stony Brook University landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Stony Brook University is a public institution located in Stony Brook, New York. The school has a large population, and it awarded 24 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree compsci students whose families make $30-$48k list, SUNY Stony Brook has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Stony Brook University are $25,583, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Stony Brook University Computer Science Report

#7

Lehigh University

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
#9 in overall quality

Lehigh University landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s compsci degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Lehigh, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Lehigh are $27,130, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#8

George Washington University

Washington, District of Columbia
#6 in overall quality

George Washington University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Washington, District of Columbia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s compsci degrees to 20 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at GWU, the school also landed the #6 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 GWU are $31,824.

Full George Washington University Computer Science Report

#9

University of Rochester

Rochester, New York
#7 in overall quality

University of Rochester landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. University of Rochester is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Rochester, New York. It awarded 10 doctorate’s compsci degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Rochester not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 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 Rochester are $50,505.

Full University of Rochester Computer Science Report

#15 in overall quality

University of Maryland - Baltimore County ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. University of Maryland - Baltimore County is a public institution located in Baltimore, Maryland. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UMBC, the school also landed the #15 spot in our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Maryland - Baltimore County are $21,078, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Computer Science at University of Maryland - Baltimore County

#11

Binghamton University

Vestal, New York
#13 in overall quality

Binghamton University 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 $30-$48k ranking. This fairly large school is located in Vestal, New York, and it awarded 9 doctorate’s compsci degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Binghamton University, the school also landed the #13 spot in our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Binghamton University are $25,290, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Computer Science at Binghamton University

#5 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute did quite well on the 2022 Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k 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 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute are $58,325, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Computer Science Report

#10 in overall quality

With a ranking of #13, University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus is a large school located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania that handed out 6 doctorate’s compsci degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Pitt, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus are $40,836, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Pitt Computer Science Report

#14

University at Albany

Albany, New York
#14 in overall quality

University at Albany landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. This fairly large school is located in Albany, New York, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s compsci degrees in 2019-2020.

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

Read more about Computer Science at UAlbany

#15

Stevens Institute of Technology

Hoboken, New Jersey
#11 in overall quality

Stevens Institute of Technology ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. This medium-sized school is located in Hoboken, New Jersey, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s compsci degrees in 2019-2020.

Stevens also made our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #11. Average graduate tuition and fees at Stevens are $38,876, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Stevens Institute of Technology Computer Science Report

#16

Drexel University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#12 in overall quality

Drexel University landed the #16 spot on the 2022 Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s compsci degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

Drexel also took the #12 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 Drexel University are $37,074.

Read full report on Computer Science at Drexel University

#17

Pace University - New York

New York, New York
#16 in overall quality

Pace University - New York ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in New York, New York, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 7 degrees to qualified doctorate’s compsci students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree compsci students whose families make $30-$48k list, Pace University has also earned the #16 rank 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 Pace University 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%.

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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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