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2027 Best Best Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

44 Colleges in the United States
3,562 Best Degrees Awarded
$57,295 Avg Early-Career Salary

Best programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their best programs.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 44 schools to find the best for best students.

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Best Schools for Best in the Middle Atlantic Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall best education in the Middle Atlantic Region.

Top Schools in Best

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Carnegie Mellon University tops our 2027 ranking of the best best schools. Set in the city of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University is a large private not-for-profit institution. About 94% of students finish within six years. Carnegie Mellon University awarded about 111 best degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, best degree recipients from Carnegie Mellon University generally make around $89,327. Typical student debt for the program is $23,529. Get the full best details for Carnegie Mellon University

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Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

Students looking for a strong best program will find one at Bucknell University, which ranked #2. Located in the town of Lewisburg, Bucknell University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 99 best students who graduated with this degree at Bucknell University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, best degree recipients from Bucknell University generally make around $64,331. Students borrow a median of $25,951 to complete this degree. Get the full best details for Bucknell University

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Students looking for a strong best program will find one at University Of Maryland College Park, which ranked #3. Set in the suburb of College Park, University Of Maryland College Park is a very large public institution. About 89% of students finish within six years. University Of Maryland College Park awarded about 79 best degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the best program make about $57,901 in their early career. University Of Maryland College Park graduates carry a median of $20,836 in student loans. More information about a degree in best from University Of Maryland College Park

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A rank of #4 makes University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus one of the top schools for best. This very large public university is located in the city of Pittsburgh. About 86% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 82 best students who graduated with this degree at University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus in the most recent data year. Best graduates of University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn a median of $56,926 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,958 to complete this degree. Read more about the best program at University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus

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University Of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

A rank of #5 makes University Of Pennsylvania one of the top schools for best. University Of Pennsylvania is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. There were roughly 720 best students who graduated with this degree at University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent data year. Best graduates of University Of Pennsylvania earn a median of $99,682 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $16,155 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in best from University Of Pennsylvania

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Columbia University In The City Of New York placed #6 among the best best schools. Located in the city of New York, Columbia University In The City Of New York is a very large private not-for-profit university. About 96% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 194 best students who graduated with this degree at Columbia University In The City Of New York in the most recent data year. Graduates of the best program make about $86,770 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,258 to complete this degree. Read more about the best program at Columbia University In The City Of New York

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New Jersey Institute Of Technology ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best best schools. Set in the city of Newark, New Jersey Institute Of Technology is a large public institution. About 73% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 34 best students who graduated with this degree at New Jersey Institute Of Technology in the most recent data year. Students who receive their best degree from New Jersey Institute Of Technology earn around $71,549 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,755. Get the full best details for New Jersey Institute Of Technology

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Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

Lehigh University placed #8 among the best best schools. Located in the city of Bethlehem, Lehigh University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Lehigh University graduates 88% of students within six years. Lehigh University awarded about 60 best degrees in the most recent data year. Best graduates of Lehigh University earn a median of $70,321 early in their careers. Lehigh University graduates carry a median of $23,008 in student loans. More information about a degree in best from Lehigh University

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Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Syracuse University ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best best schools. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Syracuse. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. Syracuse University awarded about 100 best degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the best program make about $54,785 in their early career. Syracuse University graduates carry a median of $26,130 in student loans. Read more about the best program at Syracuse University

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New York University
New York, NY

New York University ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best best schools. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New York. New York University graduates 88% of students within six years. About 62 best degrees were awarded at New York University in the most recent year. Graduates of the best program make about $64,516 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,897. See the full best program report for New York University

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Dickinson College
Carlisle, PA

Dickinson College ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best best schools. Dickinson College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Carlisle. The six-year graduation rate is 80%. Dickinson College awarded about 33 best degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, best degree recipients from Dickinson College generally make around $39,937. Typical student debt for the program is $19,014. See the full best program report for Dickinson College

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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best best schools. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Troy. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute graduates 84% of students within six years. There were roughly 10 best students who graduated with this degree at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in the most recent data year. Students who receive their best degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute earn around $77,378 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,975. Get the full best details for Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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Rochester Institute Of Technology earned the #13 position for best this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Rochester. Roughly 72% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 64 best degrees were awarded at Rochester Institute Of Technology in the most recent year. Students who receive their best degree from Rochester Institute Of Technology earn around $63,515 in the first couple years of their career. Rochester Institute Of Technology graduates carry a median of $27,491 in student loans. See the full best program report for Rochester Institute Of Technology

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Clarkson University earned the #14 position for best this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Potsdam. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. Clarkson University awarded about 18 best degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, best degree recipients from Clarkson University generally make around $74,144. Students borrow a median of $26,566 to complete this degree. Read more about the best program at Clarkson University

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American University
Washington, DC

American University came in at #15 for best this year. Set in the city of Washington, American University is a large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 76%. About 24 best degrees were awarded at American University in the most recent year. Students who receive their best degree from American University earn around $54,585 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $24,139 to complete this degree. Read more about the best program at American University

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Yeshiva University
New York, NY

Yeshiva University placed #16 among the best best schools. Yeshiva University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 18 best students who graduated with this degree at Yeshiva University in the most recent data year. Best graduates of Yeshiva University earn a median of $52,838 early in their careers. Yeshiva University graduates carry a median of $20,625 in student loans. More information about a degree in best from Yeshiva University

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Cuny Bernard M Baruch College landed the #17 spot for best this year. Located in the city of New York, Cuny Bernard M Baruch College is a very large public university. Roughly 72% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 135 best degrees were awarded at Cuny Bernard M Baruch College in the most recent year. Students who receive their best degree from Cuny Bernard M Baruch College earn around $61,459 in the first couple years of their career. Cuny Bernard M Baruch College graduates carry a median of $11,691 in student loans. See the full best program report for Cuny Bernard M Baruch College

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Fordham University ranked #18 on our 2027 list of the best best schools. Fordham University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Bronx. Roughly 82% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 246 best students who graduated with this degree at Fordham University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their best degree from Fordham University earn around $59,403 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,643 to complete this degree. See the full best program report for Fordham University

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Manhattan College
Riverdale, NY

Manhattan College ranked #19 on our 2027 list of the best best schools. Manhattan College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Riverdale. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 14 best students who graduated with this degree at Manhattan College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their best degree from Manhattan College earn around $61,065 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,968. Read more about the best program at Manhattan College

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Montclair State University landed the #20 spot for best this year. Montclair State University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Montclair. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 170 best degrees were awarded at Montclair State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the best program make about $44,369 in their early career. Montclair State University graduates carry a median of $25,286 in student loans. See the full best program report for Montclair State University

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Siena College
Loudonville, NY

Siena College ranked #21 on our 2027 list of the best best schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Loudonville. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 26 best students who graduated with this degree at Siena College in the most recent data year. Best graduates of Siena College earn a median of $44,535 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,656. More information about a degree in best from Siena College

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Pace University New York landed the #22 spot for best this year. Located in the city of New York, Pace University New York is a large private not-for-profit university. Pace University New York graduates 60% of students within six years. There were roughly 73 best students who graduated with this degree at Pace University New York in the most recent data year. Graduates of the best program make about $59,662 in their early career. Pace University New York graduates carry a median of $25,656 in student loans. Read more about the best program at Pace University New York

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Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Drexel University landed the #23 spot for best this year. Set in the city of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Drexel University graduates 78% of students within six years. Drexel University awarded about 201 best degrees in the most recent data year. Best graduates of Drexel University earn a median of $67,556 early in their careers. Drexel University graduates carry a median of $28,838 in student loans. See the full best program report for Drexel University

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University Of Delaware earned the #24 position for best this year. Located in the suburb of Newark, University Of Delaware is a very large public university. About 82% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 86 best students who graduated with this degree at University Of Delaware in the most recent data year. Best graduates of University Of Delaware earn a median of $54,155 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $24,861. Get the full best details for University Of Delaware

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Suny At Albany
Albany, NY

Suny At Albany ranked #25 on our 2027 list of the best best schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Albany. Roughly 61% of students complete a degree within six years here. Suny At Albany awarded about 21 best degrees in the most recent data year. Best graduates of Suny At Albany earn a median of $44,736 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,521 to complete this degree. See the full best program report for Suny At Albany

Rest of the Top 44 Best Schools

These schools rounded out the top of this year’s best ranking:

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Wilmington University
New Castle, DE
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La Salle University
Philadelphia, PA
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Eastern University
Saint Davids, PA
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Saint Peters College
Jersey City, NJ
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Seton Hill University
Greensburg, PA
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St Francis College
Brooklyn, NY
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Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ
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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 44 schools evaluated.

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