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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $30-$48k) in the Middle Atlantic Region

4 Ranked Colleges
19 Degrees Awarded
$33,000 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value United States Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k

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 United States Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

American U.S. Studies is the 309th most popular major in the country with 1,596 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

Across the Middle Atlantic region, there were 363 American U.S. studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 19 American U.S. studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $73,944 and $116,843 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value United States Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking analyzed 4 colleges that offered a degree in American U.S. studies. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent American U.S. studies 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 American U.S. studies program at the school. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value United States Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k.

Top 4 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for American U.S. Studies (Income $30-$48k) in the Middle Atlantic Region

#1

University of Maryland - College Park

College Park, Maryland
#2 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Maryland - College Park. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value United States Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k. Located in College Park, Maryland, this large public school handed out 7 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s United States studies students in 2019-2020.

UMCP also made our “Best American U.S. Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #2. 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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#2

George Washington University

Washington, District of Columbia
#3 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend George Washington University. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value United States Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Washington, District of Columbia, this large private not-for-profit school handed out 1 degrees to qualified doctorate’s United States studies students in 2019-2020.

GWU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best American U.S. Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at George Washington University are $31,824, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#3

Rutgers University - Newark

Newark, New Jersey
#4 in overall quality

Out of the 4 schools in the Best Value United States Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Rutgers University - Newark landed the #3 spot on the list. Rutgers Newark is a public institution located in Newark, New Jersey. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Rutgers Newark, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best American U.S. Studies 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 Rutgers University - Newark are $32,112.

Read full report on American U.S. Studies at Rutgers Newark

#4

New York University

New York, New York
#1 in overall quality

Out of the 4 schools in the Best Value United States Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, New York University landed the #4 spot on the list. New York University is located in New York, New York and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 doctorate’s United States studies degrees to qualified students.

NYU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best American U.S. Studies 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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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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