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2027 Best Best Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

30 Colleges in the United States
3,398 Best Degrees Awarded
$58,894 Avg Early-Career Salary

Best is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 30 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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Stevens Institute Of Technology is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in best. Located in the suburb of Hoboken, Stevens Institute Of Technology is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 87%. There were roughly 153 best students who graduated with this degree at Stevens Institute Of Technology in the most recent data year. Students who receive their best degree from Stevens Institute Of Technology earn around $87,055 in the first couple years of their career. Stevens Institute Of Technology graduates carry a median of $26,767 in student loans. See the full best program report for Stevens Institute Of Technology

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New Jersey Institute Of Technology is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in best, ranking #2. Set in the city of Newark, New Jersey Institute Of Technology is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 73%. There were roughly 212 best students who graduated with this degree at New Jersey Institute Of Technology in the most recent data year. Best graduates of New Jersey Institute Of Technology earn a median of $71,549 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $24,755. More information about a degree in best from New Jersey Institute Of Technology

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Carnegie Mellon University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in best, ranking #3. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Pittsburgh. Roughly 94% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 34 best degrees were awarded at Carnegie Mellon University in the most recent year. Best graduates of Carnegie Mellon University earn a median of $89,327 early in their careers. Carnegie Mellon University graduates carry a median of $23,529 in student loans. See the full best program report for Carnegie Mellon University

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University Of Maryland College Park came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best best schools. Located in the suburb of College Park, University Of Maryland College Park is a very large public university. University Of Maryland College Park graduates 89% of students within six years. University Of Maryland College Park awarded about 58 best degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their best degree from University Of Maryland College Park earn around $57,901 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $20,836 to complete this degree. Read more about the best program at University Of Maryland College Park

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A rank of #5 makes Columbia University In The City Of New York one of the top schools for best. Set in the city of New York, Columbia University In The City Of New York is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 96% of students complete a degree within six years here. Columbia University In The City Of New York awarded about 195 best degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their best degree from Columbia University In The City Of New York earn around $86,770 in the first couple years of their career. Columbia University In The City Of New York graduates carry a median of $23,258 in student loans. Read more about the best program at Columbia University In The City Of New York

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George Washington University placed #6 among the best best schools. Located in the city of Washington, George Washington University is a very large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. There were roughly 168 best students who graduated with this degree at George Washington University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the best program make about $73,749 in their early career. George Washington University graduates carry a median of $22,910 in student loans. Get the full best details for George Washington University

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University Of Delaware landed the #7 spot for best this year. Located in the suburb of Newark, University Of Delaware is a very large public university. Roughly 82% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 43 best students who graduated with this degree at University Of Delaware in the most recent data year. Graduates of the best program make about $54,155 in their early career. University Of Delaware graduates carry a median of $24,861 in student loans. Get the full best details for University Of Delaware

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American University
Washington, DC

American University placed #8 among the best best schools. Set in the city of Washington, American University is a large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 76%. About 67 best degrees were awarded at American University in the most recent year. Best graduates of American University earn a median of $54,585 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $24,139. More information about a degree in best from American University

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Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

Lehigh University ranked #9 on our 2027 list of 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. About 13 best degrees were awarded at Lehigh University in the most recent year. Graduates of the best program make about $70,321 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,008. Read more about the best program at Lehigh University

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Fordham University earned the #10 position for best this year. Located in the city of Bronx, Fordham University is a large private not-for-profit university. About 82% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 54 best students who graduated with this degree at Fordham University in the most recent data year. Best graduates of Fordham University earn a median of $59,403 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,643 to complete this degree. Read more about the best program at Fordham University

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New York University
New York, NY

New York University landed the #11 spot for best this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New York. The six-year graduation rate is 88%. About 326 best degrees were awarded at New York University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, best degree recipients from New York University generally make around $64,516. Typical student debt for the program is $21,897. Read more about the best program at New York University

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Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Stony Brook University came in at #12 for best this year. Set in the suburb of Stony Brook, Stony Brook University is a very large public institution. Roughly 76% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 49 best degrees were awarded at Stony Brook University in the most recent year. Graduates of the best program make about $60,047 in their early career. Stony Brook University graduates carry a median of $20,537 in student loans. More information about a degree in best from Stony Brook University

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Saint Josephs University
Philadelphia, PA

Saint Josephs University ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best best schools. Set in the city of Philadelphia, Saint Josephs University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 79%. There were roughly 13 best students who graduated with this degree at Saint Josephs University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the best program make about $65,421 in their early career. Saint Josephs University graduates carry a median of $26,426 in student loans. See the full best program report for Saint Josephs University

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Clarkson University came in at #14 for best this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Potsdam. Clarkson University graduates 75% of students within six years. There were roughly 86 best students who graduated with this degree at Clarkson University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their best degree from Clarkson University earn around $74,144 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,566. Read more about the best program at Clarkson University

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Siena College
Loudonville, NY

Siena College landed the #15 spot for best this year. Located in the suburb of Loudonville, Siena College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. About 13 best degrees were awarded at Siena College in the most recent year. Graduates of the best program make about $44,535 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,656. Read more about the best program at Siena College

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Suny At Albany
Albany, NY

Suny At Albany came in at #16 for best this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Albany. The six-year graduation rate is 61%. Suny At Albany awarded about 102 best degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the best program make about $44,736 in their early career. Suny At Albany graduates carry a median of $23,521 in student loans. See the full best program report for Suny At Albany

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Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Drexel University landed the #17 spot for best this year. Drexel University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. The six-year graduation rate is 78%. About 105 best degrees were awarded at Drexel University in the most recent year. Best graduates of Drexel University earn a median of $67,556 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $28,838. Read more about the best program at Drexel University

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Rutgers University Camden landed the #18 spot for best this year. Located in the city of Camden, Rutgers University Camden is a moderately-sized public university. About 67% of students finish within six years. Rutgers University Camden awarded about 30 best degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their best degree from Rutgers University Camden earn around $54,504 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,577. More information about a degree in best from Rutgers University Camden

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University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ranked #19 on our 2027 list of the best best schools. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a very large public university. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 22 best degrees were awarded at University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus in the most recent year. Students who receive their best degree from University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn around $56,926 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,958. Get the full best details for University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus

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Pennsylvania State University Main Campus placed #20 among the best best schools. Located in the city of University Park, Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is a very large public university. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 200 best students who graduated with this degree at Pennsylvania State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Students who receive their best degree from Pennsylvania State University Main Campus earn around $60,523 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,266. More information about a degree in best from Pennsylvania State University Main Campus

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Rutgers University New Brunswick ranked #21 on our 2027 list of the best best schools. This very large public university is located in the city of New Brunswick. About 84% of students finish within six years. About 27 best degrees were awarded at Rutgers University New Brunswick in the most recent year. Best graduates of Rutgers University New Brunswick earn a median of $58,402 early in their careers. Rutgers University New Brunswick graduates carry a median of $25,120 in student loans. Read more about the best program at Rutgers University New Brunswick

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Eastern University
Saint Davids, PA

Eastern University placed #22 among the best best schools. Set in the suburb of Saint Davids, Eastern University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 60% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 914 best students who graduated with this degree at Eastern University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their best degree from Eastern University earn around $50,474 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $28,584. Read more about the best program at Eastern University

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Saint Peters College
Jersey City, NJ

Saint Peters College ranked #23 on our 2027 list of the best best schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Jersey City. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 215 best students who graduated with this degree at Saint Peters College in the most recent data year. Best graduates of Saint Peters College earn a median of $50,944 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $22,969 to complete this degree. Read more about the best program at Saint Peters College

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University Of Maryland University College placed #24 among the best best schools. Located in the suburb of Adelphi, University Of Maryland University College is a very large public university. Roughly 20% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Maryland University College awarded about 174 best degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, best degree recipients from University Of Maryland University College generally make around $65,890. Typical student debt for the program is $23,276. See the full best program report for University Of Maryland University College

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Drew University
Madison, NJ

Drew University earned the #25 position for best this year. Set in the suburb of Madison, Drew University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Drew University graduates 70% of students within six years. About 10 best degrees were awarded at Drew University in the most recent year. Graduates of the best program make about $34,305 in their early career. Drew University graduates carry a median of $26,449 in student loans. See the full best program report for Drew University

Rest of the Top 30 Best Schools

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

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Montgomery College
Rockville, MD
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Howard University
Washington, DC
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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 30 schools evaluated.

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