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2022 Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid

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 Getting Aid

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking.

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 Getting Aid” ranking analyzed 13 colleges that offered a degree 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.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the communication sciences program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid

The colleges and universities below are the best for middle atlantic region doctor’s degree communication sciences students with aid.

Top 13 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Communication Sciences in the Middle Atlantic Region (With Aid)

#1

Montclair State University

Montclair, New Jersey

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Montclair State University. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid list. Montclair State is a large public school situated in Montclair, New Jersey. It awarded 12 doctorate’s communication sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree communication sciences students with aid list, Montclair State has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Communication Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Montclair State are $18,972, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#2

University of Maryland - College Park

College Park, Maryland
#2 in overall quality

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Maryland - College Park landed the #2 spot on the list. This large school is located in College Park, Maryland, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s communication sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

UMCP also made our “Best Communication Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #2. Average graduate tuition and fees at UMCP are $30,885, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#3

Towson University

Towson, Maryland

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, Towson University landed the #3 spot on the list. Towson is a large public school situated in Towson, Maryland. It awarded 11 doctorate’s communication sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree communication sciences students with aid list, Towson has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best Communication Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Towson are $18,972, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#4

Kean University

Union, New Jersey
#15 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Kean University. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid. 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 not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #15 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 Kean are $22,318.

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#5

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University at Buffalo. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid. Located in Buffalo, New York, this large public school awarded 11 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s communication sciences students in 2019-2020.

University at Buffalo not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 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 University at Buffalo are $26,028.

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#6

Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania

Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania

Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, and 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. Average graduate tuition and fees at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania are $16,862, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Bloomsburg Communication Sciences Report

#7

Gallaudet University

Washington, District of Columbia

Gallaudet University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Gallaudet is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Washington, District of Columbia. It awarded 16 doctorate’s communication sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Gallaudet also made our “Best Communication Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #12. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Gallaudet University are $18,706.

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#6 in overall quality

University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid list. University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 15 doctorate’s communication sciences degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree communication sciences students with aid list, Pitt has also earned the #6 rank 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 Pitt are $40,836.

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#14 in overall quality

St John’s University - New York landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. St John’s University - New York is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Queens, New York. It awarded 6 doctorate’s communication sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree communication sciences students with aid list, STJ has also earned the #14 rank in our “Best Communication Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at STJ are $30,666, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full STJ Communication Sciences Report

#10

Adelphi University

Garden City, New York
#8 in overall quality

Adelphi University landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Garden City, New York, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s communication sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Adelphi also took the #8 spot in our “Best Communication Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Adelphi University are $43,950, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#11

Hofstra University

Hempstead, New York
#9 in overall quality

Hofstra University landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Hofstra University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Hempstead, New York. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s 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 are $27,172, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Communication Sciences at Hofstra University

#12

New York University

New York, New York
#4 in overall quality

New York University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #12. New York University is a large private not-for-profit school situated in New York, New York. 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. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at New York University are $36,892.

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#13

Syracuse University

Syracuse, New York

Syracuse University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #13. Syracuse University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Syracuse, New York. The school has a large population, and it awarded 14 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Syracuse also made our “Best Communication Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #5. Average graduate tuition and fees at Syracuse University are $41,714, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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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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