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2022 Best Value Materials Processing and Manufacturing Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k

12 Ranked Colleges
70 Degrees Awarded
$37,000 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Materials Processing and Manufacturing Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Materials Processing and Manufacturing Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

In 2019-2020, 3,485 people earned their degree in general materials engineering, making the major the 189th most popular in the United States.

Across the Middle Atlantic region, there were 472 general materials engineering graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 70 general materials engineering graduates with average earnings and debt of $73,944 and $116,843 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Materials Processing and Manufacturing Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking looked at 12 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in general materials engineering. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great general materials engineering 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 materials engineering program at the school. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Materials Processing and Manufacturing Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Materials Processing and Manufacturing Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k.

Top 12 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for General Materials Engineering (Income $48-$75k) in the Middle Atlantic Region

#1

Cornell University

Ithaca, New York
#1 in overall quality

Out of the 12 schools in the Best Value Materials Processing and Manufacturing Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Cornell University landed the #1 spot on the list. Cornell University is a large school located in Ithaca, New York that handed out 10 doctorate’s materials processing and manufacturing degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree materials processing and manufacturing students whose families make $48-$75k list, Cornell has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best General Materials Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Cornell University are $30,042, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about General Materials Engineering at Cornell

#2

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, Maryland
#3 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Johns Hopkins University. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Materials Processing and Manufacturing Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k. Johns Hopkins University is a large school located in Baltimore, Maryland that handed out 4 doctorate’s materials processing and manufacturing degrees in 2019-2020.

Johns Hopkins not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best General Materials Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Johns Hopkins University are $59,425, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Johns Hopkins University General Materials Engineering Report

#3

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#5 in overall quality

Out of the 12 schools in the Best Value Materials Processing and Manufacturing Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Pennsylvania landed the #3 spot on the list. UPenn is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It awarded 9 doctorate’s materials processing and manufacturing degrees in 2019-2020.

UPenn not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best General Materials Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Pennsylvania are $41,760, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about General Materials Engineering at UPenn

#4

University of Maryland - College Park

College Park, Maryland
#8 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Maryland - College Park. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Materials Processing and Manufacturing Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. College Park, Maryland is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s materials processing and manufacturing degrees to 7 students in 2019-2020.

UMCP did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best General Materials Engineering 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.

Read more about General Materials Engineering at UMCP

#5

Lehigh University

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
#7 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Lehigh University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Materials Processing and Manufacturing Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 2 degrees to qualified doctorate’s materials processing and manufacturing students in 2019-2020.

Lehigh also made our “Best General Materials Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #7. Average graduate tuition and fees at Lehigh University are $27,130, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Lehigh University General Materials Engineering Report

#11 in overall quality

New Jersey Institute of Technology ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Materials Processing and Manufacturing Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Newark, New Jersey, this fairly large public school awarded 2 degrees to qualified doctorate’s materials processing and manufacturing students in 2019-2020.

NJIT also made our “Best General Materials Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #11. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at NJIT are $33,744.

Read more about General Materials Engineering at New Jersey Institute of Technology

#7

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, New York
#10 in overall quality

Stony Brook University landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Materials Processing and Manufacturing Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. This large school is located in Stony Brook, New York, and it awarded 13 doctorate’s materials processing and manufacturing degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree materials processing and manufacturing students whose families make $48-$75k list, SUNY Stony Brook has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best General Materials Engineering 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 Stony Brook University are $25,583.

Read full report on General Materials Engineering at Stony Brook University

#6 in overall quality

University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Materials Processing and Manufacturing Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #8. University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus is a large school located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania that handed out 5 doctorate’s materials processing and manufacturing degrees in 2019-2020.

Pitt not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best General Materials Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus are $40,836, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about General Materials Engineering at Pitt

#9

Binghamton University

Vestal, New York
#12 in overall quality

Binghamton University landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Materials Processing and Manufacturing Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Located in Vestal, New York, this fairly large public school handed out 2 degrees to qualified doctorate’s materials processing and manufacturing students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Binghamton University, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best General Materials Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Binghamton University are $25,290, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on General Materials Engineering at Binghamton University

#4 in overall quality

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Materials Processing and Manufacturing Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Troy, New York, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s materials processing and manufacturing degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree materials processing and manufacturing students whose families make $48-$75k list, RPI has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best General Materials Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at RPI are $58,325, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on General Materials Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

#11

Clarkson University

Potsdam, New York
#9 in overall quality

Clarkson University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Materials Processing and Manufacturing Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Clarkson University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Potsdam, New York. It awarded 1 doctorate’s materials processing and manufacturing degrees in 2019-2020.

Clarkson also took the #9 spot in our “Best General Materials Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Clarkson are $34,232, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Clarkson General Materials Engineering Report

#12

Drexel University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#9 in overall quality

Drexel University ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Materials Processing and Manufacturing Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s materials processing and manufacturing degrees to 9 students in 2019-2020.

Drexel not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best General Materials Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Drexel University are $37,074, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about General Materials Engineering at Drexel University

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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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