2022 Best Value Nursing Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region
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In 2019-2020, 313,362 nursing students received their degree, making the major the 3rd most popular in the country. In 2017-2018, nursing graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $67,065 and had an average of $26,282 in loans still to pay off.
Across the Middle Atlantic region, there were 39,826 nursing graduates with average earnings and debt of $73,365 and $26,263 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 1,216 nursing graduates with average earnings and debt of $73,944 and $116,843 respectively.
This year’s “Best Value Nursing Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking analyzed 60 colleges that offered a degree in nursing. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality nursing programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.
Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the nursing program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. See our ranking methodology to learn more.
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Best Value Nursing Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region
The colleges and universities below are the best for middle atlantic region doctor’s degree nursing students.
Top 28 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Nursing in the Middle Atlantic Region
Out of the 60 schools in the Best Value Nursing Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Wilmington University landed the #1 spot on the list. Wilmington University is a fairly large school located in New Castle, Delaware that handed out 40 doctorate’s nursing degrees in 2019-2020.
Average graduate tuition and fees at Wilmington University are $8,834, but some majors have different tuition rates.
Out of the 60 schools in the Best Value Nursing Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Scranton landed the #2 spot on the list. Scranton, Pennsylvania is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s nursing degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.
University of Scranton did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #19 on our “Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Scranton are $11,630, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Messiah University. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Nursing Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region. Located in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 10 degrees to qualified doctorate’s nursing students in 2019-2020.
Average graduate tuition and fees at Messiah University are $12,780, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
Out of the 60 schools in the Best Value Nursing Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Saint Vincent College landed the #4 spot on the list. Saint Vincent College is located in Latrobe, Pennsylvania and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 doctorate’s nursing degrees to qualified students.
Average graduate tuition and fees at Saint Vincent College are $14,310, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend York College of Pennsylvania. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Nursing Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region. Located in York, Pennsylvania, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 10 degrees to qualified doctorate’s nursing students in 2019-2020.
Average graduate tuition and fees at YCP are $12,870, but some majors have different tuition rates.
With a ranking of #6, Thomas Jefferson University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Nursing Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Thomas Jefferson University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It awarded 39 doctorate’s nursing degrees in 2019-2020.
Thomas Jefferson University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Thomas Jefferson University are $21,978, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
With a ranking of #7, Molloy College did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Nursing Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Molloy is located in Rockville Centre, New York and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 12 doctorate’s nursing degrees to qualified students.
Molloy also took the #14 spot in our “Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Molloy are $22,650, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
Villanova University landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Nursing Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in Villanova, Pennsylvania, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 9 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s nursing students in 2019-2020.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at Villanova, the school also landed the #16 spot in our “Best Nursing 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 Villanova are $20,719.
With a ranking of #9, Holy Family University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Nursing Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Holy Family University is a small school located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that handed out 1 doctorate’s nursing degrees in 2019-2020.
Average graduate tuition and fees at Holy Family University are $10,847, but some majors have different tuition rates.
Hunter College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Hunter College is a large school located in New York, New York that handed out 8 doctorate’s nursing degrees in 2019-2020.
Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Hunter are $20,828.
Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. FDU is located in Teaneck, New Jersey and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 doctorate’s nursing degrees to qualified students.
Average graduate tuition and fees at FDU are $10,656, but some majors have different tuition rates.
Chatham University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. This small school is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 62 doctorate’s nursing degrees in 2019-2020.
Average graduate tuition and fees at Chatham are $18,836, but some majors have different tuition rates.
With a ranking of #12, Russell Sage College did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Nursing Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Russell Sage College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Troy, New York. It awarded 3 doctorate’s nursing degrees in 2019-2020.
Average graduate tuition and fees at Russell Sage College are $13,190, but some majors have different tuition rates.
St. John Fisher College ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. St. John Fisher College is located in Rochester, New York and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 doctorate’s nursing degrees to qualified students.
Average graduate tuition and fees at Fisher are $17,820, but some majors have different tuition rates.
Salisbury University landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value Nursing Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Salisbury, Maryland is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s nursing degrees to 9 students in 2019-2020.
Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Salisbury are $15,543.
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s nursing degrees in 2019-2020.
Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Bloomsburg are $16,862.
University of Maryland - Baltimore ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. University of Maryland - Baltimore is a medium-sized public school situated in Baltimore, Maryland. It awarded 114 doctorate’s nursing degrees in 2019-2020.
UMB also made our “Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #1. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UMB are $34,877.
University at Buffalo ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. University at Buffalo is a large public school situated in Buffalo, New York. It awarded 49 doctorate’s nursing degrees in 2019-2020.
University at Buffalo also made our “Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #10. Average graduate tuition and fees at University at Buffalo are $26,028, but some majors have different tuition rates.
Upstate Medical University landed the #17 spot on the 2022 Best Value Nursing Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Upstate Medical University is located in Syracuse, New York and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 doctorate’s nursing degrees to qualified students.
SUNY Upstate Medical University also took the #22 spot in our “Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Upstate Medical University are $24,106, but some majors have different tuition rates.
Gwynedd Mercy University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Nursing Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #18. This small school is located in Gwynedd Valley, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s nursing degrees in 2019-2020.
Average graduate tuition and fees at Gwynedd Mercy University are $14,273, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
West Chester University of Pennsylvania did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Nursing Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #18. West Chester University of Pennsylvania is a fairly large school located in West Chester, Pennsylvania that handed out 8 doctorate’s nursing degrees in 2019-2020.
Average graduate tuition and fees at West Chester University of Pennsylvania are $16,758, but some majors have different tuition rates.
DeSales University ranked #19 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. DeSales is a private not-for-profit institution located in Center Valley, Pennsylvania. The school has a small population, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.
Average graduate tuition and fees at DeSales are $20,520, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
Duquesne University landed the #20 spot on the 2022 Best Value Nursing Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Duquesne is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 25 doctorate’s nursing degrees to qualified students.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at Duquesne, the school also landed the #20 spot in our “Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Duquesne are $24,048, but some majors have different tuition rates.
Clarion University of Pennsylvania came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Clarion, Pennsylvania is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s nursing degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.
Average graduate tuition and fees at Clarion University are $13,862, but some majors have different tuition rates.
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Waynesburg University ranked #22 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Waynesburg is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania. It awarded 4 doctorate’s nursing degrees in 2019-2020.
Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Waynesburg are $16,320.
Dominican College of Blauvelt ranked #23 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Dominican College is a small school located in Orangeburg, New York that handed out 10 doctorate’s nursing degrees in 2019-2020.
Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Dominican College are $16,970.
Stony Brook University ranked #24 on this year’s Best Value Nursing Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in Stony Brook, New York, this large public school awarded 13 degrees to qualified doctorate’s nursing students in 2019-2020.
SUNY Stony Brook not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #18 on our “Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at SUNY Stony Brook are $25,583, but some majors have different tuition rates.
Binghamton University came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Nursing Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Binghamton University is a public institution located in Vestal, New York. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 14 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.
Binghamton University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #15 on our “Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Binghamton University are $25,290, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.
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- 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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