2027 Best Value Women’s Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
[Women's Studies](/majors/ethnic-cultural-gender-studies/ethnic-studies/womens-studies/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong women's studies education at a price that pays off.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 17 schools to find the best return on investment for women’s studies students.
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2027 Best Value Women’s Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the women’s studies degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Women’s Studies Schools
Cuny Hunter College tops our 2027 list of the best value women's studies schools in the Middle Atlantic Region. Set in the city of New York, Cuny Hunter College is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,382, with out-of-state students paying around $15,332. Women's Studies graduates carry a median of $10,698 in student loans. Women's Studies graduates of Cuny Hunter College earn a median of $34,007 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $10,698 median debt. Roughly 54% of applicants are accepted.
Cuny Brooklyn College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in women's studies, landing the #2 spot this year. Cuny Brooklyn College is a large public school located in the city of Brooklyn. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,452, while out-of-state students pay about $15,402. Students borrow a median of $14,094 to complete the women's studies program here. Soon after graduation, women's studies degree recipients from Cuny Brooklyn College generally make around $32,083. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Cuny Brooklyn College admits about 58% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in women's studies will find it at University Of Maryland College Park, which ranked #3. University Of Maryland College Park is a very large public school located in the suburb of College Park. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,809, with out-of-state students paying around $41,186. Typical student debt for women's studies graduates is $19,500. Early-career women's studies graduates make about $34,777. That is a strong return on a $19,500 median debt. The acceptance rate is 45%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College earned it the #4 place for women's studies. Set in the city of New York, Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,170, compared with $8,050 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for women's studies graduates is $8,794. Women's Studies graduates of Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College earn a median of $30,111 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $8,794 median debt.
Towson University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value women's studies schools. Set in the city of Towson, Towson University is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $11,728, compared with $29,820 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for women's studies graduates is $22,250. Soon after graduation, women's studies degree recipients from Towson University generally make around $32,740. Set against $22,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 82%.
Suny At Albany earned the #6 position for value in women's studies this year. Suny At Albany is a very large public school located in the city of Albany. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,601, with out-of-state students paying around $30,991. Typical student debt for women's studies graduates is $26,000. Early-career women's studies graduates make about $29,823. That is a strong return on a $26,000 median debt. Roughly 69% of applicants are accepted.
State University Of New York At New Paltz came in at #7 for value in women's studies this year. Located in the town of New Paltz, State University Of New York At New Paltz is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,572, with out-of-state students paying around $18,822. Women's Studies graduates carry a median of $25,500 in student loans. Early-career women's studies graduates make about $23,751. Set against $25,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. State University Of New York At New Paltz admits about 62% of applicants.
Suny At Binghamton came in at #8 for value in women's studies this year. Set in the suburb of Vestal, Suny At Binghamton is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $10,567, compared with $30,447 for out-of-state students. Women's Studies graduates carry a median of $25,576 in student loans. Soon after graduation, women's studies degree recipients from Suny At Binghamton generally make around $51,766. That is a strong return on a $25,576 median debt. The acceptance rate is 39%.
University Of Maryland University College earned the #9 position for value in women's studies this year. Located in the suburb of Adelphi, University Of Maryland University College is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $8,136 in tuition and fees, compared with $12,336 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for women's studies graduates is $23,276. Early-career women's studies graduates make about $65,890. That is a strong return on a $23,276 median debt.
Rutgers University New Brunswick landed the #10 spot for women's studies value this year. Rutgers University New Brunswick is a very large public school located in the city of New Brunswick. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $17,929, while out-of-state students pay about $37,441. Typical student debt for women's studies graduates is $26,900. Early-career women's studies graduates make about $30,296. That is a strong return on a $26,900 median debt. Roughly 58% of applicants are accepted.
Barnard College came in at #11 for value in women's studies this year. Located in the city of New York, Barnard College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $69,888. Typical student debt for women's studies graduates is $17,609. Soon after graduation, women's studies degree recipients from Barnard College generally make around $50,790. Set against $17,609 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 9%.
Temple University landed the #12 spot for women's studies value this year. Temple University is a very large public school located in the city of Philadelphia. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $23,005, while out-of-state students pay about $38,805. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the women's studies program here. Soon after graduation, women's studies degree recipients from Temple University generally make around $26,260. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Temple University admits about 80% of applicants.
University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best value women's studies schools. Set in the city of Pittsburgh, University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $21,926, while out-of-state students pay about $41,430. Typical student debt for women's studies graduates is $24,469. Women's Studies graduates of University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn a median of $56,926 early in their careers. Set against $24,469 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 58%.
Pennsylvania State University Main Campus landed the #14 spot for women's studies value this year. Located in the city of University Park, Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $20,644 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $41,790. Typical student debt for women's studies graduates is $26,825. Early-career women's studies graduates make about $36,426. Set against $26,825 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 61% of applicants are accepted.
Syracuse University landed the #15 spot for women's studies value this year. Located in the city of Syracuse, Syracuse University is a very large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $65,528. Women's Studies graduates carry a median of $22,903 in student loans. Women's Studies graduates of Syracuse University earn a median of $18,854 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 46%.
American University came in at #16 for value in women's studies this year. Set in the city of Washington, American University is a large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $58,771. Women's Studies graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, women's studies degree recipients from American University generally make around $46,206. Set against $25,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 62%.
Howard University landed the #17 spot for women's studies value this year. Howard University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $35,810. Typical student debt for women's studies graduates is $25,498. Early-career women's studies graduates make about $58,495. That is a strong return on a $25,498 median debt. The acceptance rate is 41%.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 17 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 17 ranked schools only.
- 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
