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2022 Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k

13 Ranked Colleges
193 Degrees Awarded
$28,800 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. 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 Communication Sciences 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.

In 2019-2020, 21,991 people earned their degree in communication sciences, making the major the 48th most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, communication sciences graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $47,716 and had an average of $35,422 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Middle Atlantic region, there were 3,847 communication sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $49,664 and $41,530 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 193 communication sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $73,944 and $116,843 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking looked at 13 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in communication sciences. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great communication sciences programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the communication sciences 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 Communication Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k

The colleges and universities below are the best for middle atlantic region doctor’s degree communication sciences students whose families make $30-$48k.

Top 13 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Communication Sciences (Income $30-$48k) in the Middle Atlantic Region

#1

University of Maryland - College Park

College Park, Maryland
#2 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Maryland - College Park. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in College Park, Maryland, this large public school handed out 6 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s communication sciences students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UMCP, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best Communication Sciences 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 Maryland - College Park are $30,885.

Full University of Maryland - College Park Communication Sciences Report

#2

Towson University

Towson, Maryland

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Towson University. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Towson, Maryland is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s communication sciences degrees to 11 students in 2019-2020.

Towson also made our “Best Communication Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #10. Average graduate tuition and fees at Towson University are $18,972, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Communication Sciences at Towson University

#3

Montclair State University

Montclair, New Jersey

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Montclair State University landed the #3 spot on the list. Montclair, New Jersey is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s communication sciences degrees to 12 students in 2019-2020.

Montclair State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best Communication Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Montclair State are $18,972, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Montclair State University Communication Sciences Report

#4

Kean University

Union, New Jersey
#15 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Kean University. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Kean University is a fairly large school located in Union, New Jersey that handed out 10 doctorate’s communication sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Kean also made our “Best Communication Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #15. Average graduate tuition and fees at Kean are $22,318, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Kean Communication Sciences Report

#5

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University at Buffalo. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Buffalo, New York is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s communication sciences degrees to 11 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree communication sciences students whose families make $30-$48k list, University at Buffalo has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best Communication Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University at Buffalo are $26,028, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Communication Sciences at University at Buffalo

#6

Gallaudet University

Washington, District of Columbia

With a ranking of #6, Gallaudet University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Gallaudet University is a small school located in Washington, District of Columbia that handed out 16 doctorate’s communication sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Gallaudet also took the #12 spot in our “Best Communication Sciences 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 Gallaudet are $18,706.

Read more about Communication Sciences at Gallaudet

#7

Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania

Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania

Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #7. Bloomsburg is a medium-sized public school situated in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania. It awarded 13 doctorate’s communication sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Bloomsburg did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #13 on our “Best Communication Sciences 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 Bloomsburg are $16,862.

Full Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Communication Sciences Report

#6 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Pitt is a large public school situated in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It awarded 15 doctorate’s communication sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Pitt, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Communication Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Pitt are $40,836, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Communication Sciences at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus

#9

Syracuse University

Syracuse, New York

Syracuse University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Syracuse is a large school located in Syracuse, New York that handed out 14 doctorate’s communication sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Syracuse not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best Communication Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Syracuse University are $41,714, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Syracuse Communication Sciences Report

#10

New York University

New York, New York
#4 in overall quality

New York University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. This large school is located in New York, New York, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s communication sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

NYU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Communication Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at NYU are $36,892, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Communication Sciences at New York University

#14 in overall quality

St John’s University - New York came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Located in Queens, New York, this large private not-for-profit school awarded 6 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s communication sciences students in 2019-2020.

STJ did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #14 on our “Best Communication Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at St John’s University - New York are $30,666, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Communication Sciences at STJ

#12

Adelphi University

Garden City, New York
#8 in overall quality

Adelphi University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #12. Adelphi University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Garden City, New York. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Adelphi did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best Communication Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Adelphi University are $43,950, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Communication Sciences at Adelphi

#13

Hofstra University

Hempstead, New York
#9 in overall quality

Hofstra University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Hofstra is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Hempstead, New York. It awarded 7 doctorate’s communication sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Hofstra did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best Communication Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Hofstra University are $27,172, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Hofstra Communication Sciences Report

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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%.

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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