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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for General Information Science (Income $0-$30k) in the Middle Atlantic Region

9 Ranked Colleges
54 Degrees Awarded
$31,800 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Information Science 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 has developed its “Best Value Information Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

In 2019-2020, 18,368 people earned their degree in general information science, making the major the 45th most popular in the United States.

Across the Middle Atlantic region, there were 7,398 general information science graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 54 general information science graduates with average earnings and debt of $73,944 and $116,843 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Information Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking looked at 9 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in general information science. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality general information science programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the general information science program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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

The colleges and universities below are the best for middle atlantic region doctor’s degree information science students whose families make $0-$30k.

Top 9 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for General Information Science (Income $0-$30k) in the Middle Atlantic Region

#1

University of Maryland - College Park

College Park, Maryland
#2 in overall quality

Out of the 9 schools in the Best Value Information Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Maryland - College Park landed the #1 spot on the list. This large school is located in College Park, Maryland, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s information science degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UMCP, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best General Information Science 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.

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#6 in overall quality

Out of the 9 schools in the Best Value Information Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Maryland - Baltimore County landed the #2 spot on the list. University of Maryland - Baltimore County is a public institution located in Baltimore, Maryland. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 10 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree information science students whose families make $0-$30k list, UMBC has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best General Information 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 UMBC are $21,078.

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#6 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend New Jersey Institute of Technology. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Information Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. New Jersey Institute of Technology is located in Newark, New Jersey and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 doctorate’s information science degrees to qualified students.

NJIT did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best General Information 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 NJIT are $33,744.

Full New Jersey Institute of Technology General Information Science Report

#4 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Information Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k. Located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, this large public school awarded 8 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s information science students in 2019-2020.

Pitt also took the #4 spot in our “Best General Information 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 University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus are $40,836.

Full Pitt General Information Science Report

#5

University at Albany

Albany, New York
#8 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University at Albany. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Information Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k. This fairly large school is located in Albany, New York, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s information science degrees in 2019-2020.

UAlbany did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best General Information 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.

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#6

Syracuse University

Syracuse, New York
#1 in overall quality

Syracuse University landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Information Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Syracuse, New York, this large private not-for-profit school awarded 4 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s information science students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree information science students whose families make $0-$30k list, Syracuse has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best General Information Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. 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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#7

Robert Morris University

Moon Township, Pennsylvania
#7 in overall quality

Robert Morris University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Information Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Robert Morris University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Moon Township, Pennsylvania. It awarded 11 doctorate’s information science degrees in 2019-2020.

RMU also took the #7 spot in our “Best General Information Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.

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#8

Drexel University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#5 in overall quality

Drexel University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Information Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #8. Drexel is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 9 doctorate’s information science degrees to qualified students.

Drexel also took the #5 spot in our “Best General Information 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.

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#9

LIU Post

Brookville, New York
#9 in overall quality

LIU Post ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Information Science Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. LIU Post is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Brookville, New York. It awarded 3 doctorate’s information science degrees in 2019-2020.

LIU Post did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best General Information Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at LIU Post are $23,479, 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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