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2022 Best Value General History Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region

24 Ranked Colleges
180 Degrees Awarded
$35,300 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value General History Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value General History Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking is part of that endeavor.

General History is the 24th most popular major in the country with 31,630 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

Across the Middle Atlantic region, there were 5,379 general history graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 180 general history graduates with average earnings and debt of $73,944 and $116,843 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value General History Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking, we looked at 24 colleges that offer a degree in general history. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality general history 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 general history 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 General History Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region

The colleges and universities below are the best for middle atlantic region doctor’s degree general history students.

Top 24 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for General History in the Middle Atlantic Region

#1

Cornell University

Ithaca, New York
#5 in overall quality

Out of the 24 schools in the Best Value General History Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Cornell University landed the #1 spot on the list. This large school is located in Ithaca, New York, and it awarded 8 doctorate’s general history degrees in 2019-2020.

Cornell not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best General History 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 Cornell University are $30,042.

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#2

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York
#14 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University at Buffalo. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value General History Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region. This large school is located in Buffalo, New York, and it awarded 9 doctorate’s general history degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree general history students list, University at Buffalo has also earned the #14 rank in our “Best General History 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.

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#3

University of Maryland - College Park

College Park, Maryland
#10 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Maryland - College Park. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value General History Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region. University of Maryland - College Park is located in College Park, Maryland and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 9 doctorate’s general history degrees to qualified students.

UMCP not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best General History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UMCP are $30,885, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#4

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, New York
#17 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Stony Brook University. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value General History Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region. This large school is located in Stony Brook, New York, and it awarded 8 doctorate’s general history degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree general history students list, SUNY Stony Brook has also earned the #17 rank in our “Best General History 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 SUNY Stony Brook are $25,583.

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#5

George Washington University

Washington, District of Columbia
#7 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend George Washington University. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value General History Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region. George Washington University is a large school located in Washington, District of Columbia that handed out 4 doctorate’s general history degrees in 2019-2020.

GWU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best General History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at GWU are $31,824, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#6

Temple University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#19 in overall quality

Temple University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General History Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #6. Temple University is a large school located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that handed out 6 doctorate’s general history degrees in 2019-2020.

Temple not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #19 on our “Best General History 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 Temple are $24,236.

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#7

Binghamton University

Vestal, New York
#18 in overall quality

Binghamton University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General History 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 3 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Binghamton University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #18 on our “Best General History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Binghamton University are $25,290, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#8

University at Albany

Albany, New York
#20 in overall quality

University at Albany ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value General History Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Albany, New York is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s general history degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

UAlbany also took the #20 spot in our “Best General History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UAlbany are $25,225, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#9

Fordham University

Bronx, New York
#16 in overall quality

Fordham University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General History Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #9. Fordham University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Bronx, New York. It awarded 2 doctorate’s general history degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Fordham U, the school also landed the #16 spot in our “Best General History 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 Fordham University are $23,846.

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#10

The Graduate Center, CUNY

New York, New York
#24 in overall quality

The Graduate Center, CUNY did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General History Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #10. This medium-sized school is located in New York, New York, and it awarded 9 doctorate’s general history degrees in 2019-2020.

The Graduate Center also made our “Best General History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #24. Average graduate tuition and fees at The Graduate Center are $23,640, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full The Graduate Center, CUNY General History Report

#11

Rutgers University - New Brunswick

New Brunswick, New Jersey
#15 in overall quality

Rutgers University - New Brunswick landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value General History Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. This large school is located in New Brunswick, New Jersey, and it awarded 8 doctorate’s general history degrees in 2019-2020.

Rutgers New Brunswick also took the #15 spot in our “Best General History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Rutgers University - New Brunswick are $32,132, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Rutgers New Brunswick General History Report

#12

University of Delaware

Newark, Delaware
#12 in overall quality

University of Delaware landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value General History Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in Newark, Delaware, this large public school awarded 4 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s general history students in 2019-2020.

UD also made our “Best General History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #12. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Delaware are $35,192, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UD General History Report

#8 in overall quality

University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General History Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Pitt is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 doctorate’s general history degrees to qualified students.

Pitt also made our “Best General History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #8. 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

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#1 in overall quality

University of Pennsylvania ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value General History Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. University of Pennsylvania is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It awarded 8 doctorate’s general history degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree general history students list, UPenn has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best General History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UPenn are $41,760, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#15

American University

Washington, District of Columbia
#13 in overall quality

With a ranking of #15, American University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value General History Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. American University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Washington, District of Columbia. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

The American University also made our “Best General History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #13. Average graduate tuition and fees at American University are $35,524, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#16

New York University

New York, New York
#6 in overall quality

New York University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General History Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. NYU is a large private not-for-profit school situated in New York, New York. It awarded 14 doctorate’s general history degrees in 2019-2020.

NYU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best General History 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.

Full New York University General History Report

#17

Pennsylvania State University - University Park

University Park, Pennsylvania
#21 in overall quality

Pennsylvania State University - University Park did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General History Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #17.

Penn State University Park did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #21 on our “Best General History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Pennsylvania State University - University Park are $38,728, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on General History at Penn State University Park

#23 in overall quality

St John’s University - New York did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General History Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #18. Queens, New York is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s general history degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

STJ also took the #23 spot in our “Best General History 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.

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#19

Howard University

Washington, District of Columbia
#22 in overall quality

Howard University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General History Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #19. Howard is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Washington, District of Columbia. It awarded 2 doctorate’s general history degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree general history students list, Howard has also earned the #22 rank in our “Best General History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Howard are $34,224, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Howard General History Report

#20

Syracuse University

Syracuse, New York
#9 in overall quality

With a ranking of #20, Syracuse University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value General History Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Syracuse, New York is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s general history degrees to 5 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Syracuse, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best General History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Syracuse are $41,714, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#2 in overall quality

Columbia University in the City of New York came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General History Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in New York, New York, this large private not-for-profit school awarded 19 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s general history students in 2019-2020.

Columbia also made our “Best General History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #2. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Columbia are $51,194.

Read more about General History at Columbia University in the City of New York

#22

University of Rochester

Rochester, New York
#11 in overall quality

University of Rochester ranked #22 on this year’s Best Value General History Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. University of Rochester is located in Rochester, New York and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 doctorate’s general history degrees to qualified students.

University of Rochester also took the #11 spot in our “Best General History 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 Rochester are $50,505.

Read more about General History at University of Rochester

#23

Georgetown University

Washington, District of Columbia
#4 in overall quality

Georgetown University landed the #23 spot on the 2022 Best Value General History Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Washington, District of Columbia is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s general history degrees to 11 students in 2019-2020.

Georgetown did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best General History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Georgetown are $53,591, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Georgetown University General History Report

#24

Princeton University

Princeton, New Jersey
#3 in overall quality

Princeton University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General History Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #24. This medium-sized school is located in Princeton, New Jersey, and it awarded 13 doctorate’s general history degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree general history students list, Princeton has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best General History Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Princeton are $56,470, 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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