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2022 Best Value Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $75-$110k

16 Ranked Colleges
186 Degrees Awarded
$33,900 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $75-$110k

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Best Value Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking.

In 2019-2020, 38,020 people earned their degree in public health, making the major the 27th most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, public health graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $41,740 and had an average of $35,895 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Middle Atlantic region, there were 7,847 public health graduates with average earnings and debt of $45,509 and $38,698 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 186 public health graduates with average earnings and debt of $73,944 and $116,843 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking analyzed 16 colleges that offered a degree in public health. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent public health programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the public health program at the school. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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The public health school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we’ve developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of “Best Value Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $75-$110k”.

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Best Value Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $75-$110k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $75-$110k.

Top 16 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Public Health (Income $75-$110k) in the Middle Atlantic Region

#1

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, Maryland

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Johns Hopkins University landed the #1 spot on the list. Johns Hopkins University is a large school located in Baltimore, Maryland that handed out 49 doctorate’s public health degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree public health students whose families make $75-$110k list, Johns Hopkins has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Public Health 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 Johns Hopkins University are $59,425.

Read more about Public Health at Johns Hopkins University

#2 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Columbia University in the City of New York. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $75-$110k. Located in New York, New York, this large private not-for-profit school handed out 5 degrees to qualified doctorate’s public health students in 2019-2020.

Columbia also made our “Best Public Health Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #2. Average graduate tuition and fees at Columbia are $51,194, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#3

University of Maryland - College Park

College Park, Maryland
#4 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Maryland - College Park landed the #3 spot on the list. University of Maryland - College Park is located in College Park, Maryland and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 16 doctorate’s public health degrees to qualified students.

UMCP also made our “Best Public Health Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #4. Average graduate tuition and fees at UMCP are $30,885, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Public Health at University of Maryland - College Park

#4

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York
#9 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University at Buffalo landed the #4 spot on the list. University at Buffalo is a large school located in Buffalo, New York that handed out 8 doctorate’s public health degrees in 2019-2020.

University at Buffalo also took the #9 spot in our “Best Public Health 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 at Buffalo are $26,028.

Full University at Buffalo Public Health Report

#5

Morgan State University

Baltimore, Maryland

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Morgan State University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Located in Baltimore, Maryland, this medium-sized public school handed out 12 degrees to qualified doctorate’s public health students in 2019-2020.

Morgan State also took the #15 spot in our “Best Public Health 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 Morgan State are $17,339.

Read more about Public Health at Morgan State

#6

University at Albany

Albany, New York
#14 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, University at Albany did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. University at Albany is a fairly large public school situated in Albany, New York. It awarded 6 doctorate’s public health degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree public health students whose families make $75-$110k list, UAlbany has also earned the #14 rank in our “Best Public Health 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 UAlbany are $25,225.

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#7

Georgetown University

Washington, District of Columbia
#7 in overall quality

Georgetown University landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Georgetown University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Washington, District of Columbia. It awarded 1 doctorate’s public health degrees in 2019-2020.

Georgetown also took the #7 spot in our “Best Public Health Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Georgetown University are $53,591, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Georgetown Public Health Report

#8

D'Youville College

Buffalo, New York
#17 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, D’Youville College did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. D’Youville College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Buffalo, New York. It awarded 3 doctorate’s public health degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at D’Youville College, the school also landed the #17 spot in our “Best Public Health Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at D’Youville College are $19,422, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Public Health at D’Youville College

#9

George Washington University

Washington, District of Columbia
#3 in overall quality

George Washington University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. George Washington University is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Washington, District of Columbia. It awarded 5 doctorate’s public health degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree public health students whose families make $75-$110k list, GWU has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Public Health 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 GWU are $31,824.

Full GWU Public Health Report

#10

Rutgers University - New Brunswick

New Brunswick, New Jersey
#8 in overall quality

Rutgers University - New Brunswick did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #10. Located in New Brunswick, New Jersey, this large public school handed out 9 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s public health students in 2019-2020.

Rutgers New Brunswick did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best Public Health Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Rutgers New Brunswick are $32,132, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Public Health at Rutgers University - New Brunswick

#11

Temple University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#17 in overall quality

Temple University landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Temple is a large school located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that handed out 1 doctorate’s public health degrees in 2019-2020.

Temple also made our “Best Public Health Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #17. Average graduate tuition and fees at Temple University are $24,236, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Public Health at Temple

#6 in overall quality

University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus is a public institution located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The school has a large population, and it awarded 15 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Pitt also took the #6 spot in our “Best Public Health 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 Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus are $40,836.

Read more about Public Health at Pitt

#13

University of the Sciences

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#11 in overall quality

University of the Sciences did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #13. Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 8 degrees to qualified doctorate’s public health students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree public health students whose families make $75-$110k list, USciences has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Public Health Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at USciences are $30,168, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of the Sciences Public Health Report

#14

Widener University

Chester, Pennsylvania
#16 in overall quality

With a ranking of #14, Widener University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Widener is a medium-sized school located in Chester, Pennsylvania that handed out 3 doctorate’s public health degrees in 2019-2020.

Widener did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #16 on our “Best Public Health Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Widener University are $24,810, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Public Health at Widener University

#15

New York University

New York, New York
#5 in overall quality

With a ranking of #15, New York University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. NYU is a large private not-for-profit school situated in New York, New York. It awarded 8 doctorate’s public health degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree public health students whose families make $75-$110k list, NYU has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Public Health 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 New York University are $36,892.

Read more about Public Health at NYU

#16

Drexel University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#10 in overall quality

Drexel University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Public Health Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s public health degrees to 7 students in 2019-2020.

Drexel did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best Public Health Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Drexel University are $37,074, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Public Health at Drexel University

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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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