2026 Best Pathology/Pathologist Assistant Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

Pathology/Pathologist Assistant degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for pathology/pathologist assistant students pursuing a degree.

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• Best Pathology/Pathologist Assistant Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

Best Schools for Pathology/Pathologist Assistant in the Middle Atlantic Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall pathology/pathologist assistant education in the Middle Atlantic Region.

Top Schools in Pathology/Pathologist Assistant

1

University Of Maryland Baltimore
Baltimore, MD

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

10 Pathology/Pathologist Assistant Degrees Awarded

$85,300 Median Starting Salary

Our analysis ranked University Of Maryland Baltimore the best school in the country for a degree in pathology/pathologist assistant. University Of Maryland Baltimore is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Baltimore. There were roughly 10 pathology/pathologist assistant students who graduated with this degree at University Of Maryland Baltimore in the most recent data year. Students who receive their pathology/pathologist assistant degree from University Of Maryland Baltimore earn around $85,300 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,500. Read more about the pathology/pathologist assistant program at University Of Maryland Baltimore

2

Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

11 Pathology/Pathologist Assistant Degrees Awarded

$100,471 Median Starting Salary

Drexel University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in pathology/pathologist assistant, ranking #2. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Philadelphia. About 78% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 11 pathology/pathologist assistant students who graduated with this degree at Drexel University in the most recent data year. Pathology/pathologist Assistant graduates of Drexel University earn a median of $100,471 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $28,838 to complete this degree. Read more about the pathology/pathologist assistant program at Drexel University

Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 2 schools evaluated.

• 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.