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2027 Best Best Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

30 Colleges in the United States
3,423 Best Degrees Awarded
$58,894 Avg Early-Career Salary

Best degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. 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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Leading the list is Stevens Institute Of Technology, our #1 school for best. Set in the suburb of Hoboken, Stevens Institute Of Technology is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 87% of students complete a degree within six years here. Stevens Institute Of Technology awarded about 153 best degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the best program make about $87,055 in their early 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. This large public university is located in the city of Newark. Roughly 73% of students complete a degree within six years here. 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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A rank of #3 makes Carnegie Mellon University one of the top schools for best. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Pittsburgh. The six-year graduation rate is 94%. There were roughly 34 best students who graduated with this degree at Carnegie Mellon University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their best degree from Carnegie Mellon University earn around $89,327 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $23,529 to complete this degree. See the full best program report for Carnegie Mellon University

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University Of Maryland College Park is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in best, landing the #4 spot this year. University Of Maryland College Park is a very large public school located in the suburb of College Park. University Of Maryland College Park graduates 89% of students within six years. About 58 best degrees were awarded at University Of Maryland College Park in the most recent year. Best graduates of University Of Maryland College Park earn a median of $57,901 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $20,836 to complete this degree. See the full best program report for University Of Maryland College Park

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Columbia University In The City Of New York is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in best, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of New York, Columbia University In The City Of New York is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Columbia University In The City Of New York graduates 96% of students within six years. There were roughly 195 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. Typical student debt for the program is $23,258. 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. George Washington University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington. 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. Read more about the best program at George Washington University

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University Of Delaware ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best best schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Newark. 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. Typical student debt for the program is $24,861. More information about a degree in best from University Of Delaware

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American University
Washington, DC

American University landed the #8 spot for best this year. Located in the city of Washington, American University is a large private not-for-profit university. American University graduates 76% of students within six years. There were roughly 82 best students who graduated with this degree at American University in the most recent data year. Best graduates of American University earn a median of $54,585 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,139 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in best from American University

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Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

Lehigh University came in at #9 for best this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Bethlehem. Lehigh University graduates 88% of students within six years. There were roughly 13 best students who graduated with this degree at Lehigh University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their best degree from Lehigh University earn around $70,321 in the first couple years of their career. Lehigh University graduates carry a median of $23,008 in student loans. Read more about the best program at Lehigh University

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Fordham University placed #10 among the best best schools. Set in the city of Bronx, Fordham University is a large private not-for-profit institution. About 82% of students finish within six years. Fordham University awarded about 54 best degrees 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. Typical student debt for the program is $25,643. Read more about the best program at Fordham University

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New York University
New York, NY

New York University earned the #11 position for best this year. 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 336 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. New York University graduates carry a median of $21,897 in student loans. See the full best program report for New York University

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Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Stony Brook University came in at #12 for best this year. Stony Brook University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Stony Brook. Roughly 76% of students complete a degree within six years here. Stony Brook University awarded about 49 best degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their best degree from Stony Brook University earn around $60,047 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $20,537 to complete this degree. Get the full best details for Stony Brook University

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Saint Josephs University
Philadelphia, PA

Saint Josephs University came in at #13 for best this year. Set in the city of Philadelphia, Saint Josephs University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 79% of students finish within six years. Saint Josephs University awarded about 13 best degrees in the most recent data year. Best graduates of Saint Josephs University earn a median of $65,421 early in their careers. Saint Josephs University graduates carry a median of $26,426 in student loans. Get the full best details 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. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 86 best students who graduated with this degree at Clarkson University in the most recent data year. Best graduates of Clarkson University earn a median of $74,144 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,566 to complete this degree. Get the full best details for Clarkson University

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Siena College
Loudonville, NY

Siena College landed the #15 spot for best this year. Siena College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Loudonville. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. There were roughly 13 best students who graduated with this degree at Siena College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, best degree recipients from Siena College generally make around $44,535. Typical student debt for the program is $26,656. Get the full best details for Siena College

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Suny At Albany
Albany, NY

Suny At Albany placed #16 among the best best schools. Set in the city of Albany, Suny At Albany is a very large public institution. Suny At Albany graduates 61% of students within six years. Suny At Albany awarded about 102 best degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their best degree from Suny At Albany earn around $44,736 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,521. More information about a degree in best from Suny At Albany

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Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Drexel University earned the #17 position for best this year. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Drexel University graduates 78% of students within six years. 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 came in at #18 for best this year. Rutgers University Camden is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Camden. About 67% of students finish within six years. About 30 best degrees were awarded at Rutgers University Camden in the most recent year. Students who receive their best degree from Rutgers University Camden earn around $54,504 in the first couple years of their career. Rutgers University Camden graduates carry a median of $24,577 in student loans. See the full best program report for Rutgers University Camden

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University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus landed the #19 spot for best this year. Set in the city of Pittsburgh, University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a very large public institution. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus graduates 86% of students within six years. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus awarded about 22 best degrees in the most recent data 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. More information about a degree in best from University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus

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Pennsylvania State University Main Campus placed #20 among the best best schools. Set in the city of University Park, Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is a very large public institution. About 86% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 200 best students who graduated with this degree at Pennsylvania State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Best graduates of Pennsylvania State University Main Campus earn a median of $60,523 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,266. Read more about the best program at Pennsylvania State University Main Campus

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Rutgers University New Brunswick ranked #21 on our 2027 list of the best best schools. Set in the city of New Brunswick, Rutgers University New Brunswick is a very large public institution. Rutgers University New Brunswick graduates 84% of students within six years. There were roughly 27 best students who graduated with this degree at Rutgers University New Brunswick in the most recent data year. Graduates of the best program make about $58,402 in their early career. Rutgers University New Brunswick graduates carry a median of $25,120 in student loans. Get the full best details for Rutgers University New Brunswick

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Eastern University
Saint Davids, PA

Eastern University landed the #22 spot for best this year. Eastern University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Saint Davids. Roughly 60% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 914 best degrees were awarded at Eastern University in the most recent year. Best graduates of Eastern University earn a median of $50,474 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $28,584 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in best from Eastern University

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Saint Peters College
Jersey City, NJ

Saint Peters College earned the #23 position for best this year. 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. Students who receive their best degree from Saint Peters College earn around $50,944 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $22,969 to complete this degree. Get the full best details for Saint Peters College

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University Of Maryland University College came in at #24 for best this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Adelphi. University Of Maryland University College graduates 20% of students within six years. There were roughly 174 best students who graduated with this degree at University Of Maryland University College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the best program make about $65,890 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,276. More information about a degree in best from University Of Maryland University College

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Drew University
Madison, NJ

Drew University placed #25 among the best best schools. Located in the suburb of Madison, Drew University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. About 10 best degrees were awarded at Drew University in the most recent year. Students who receive their best degree from Drew University earn around $34,305 in the first couple years of their career. Drew University graduates carry a median of $26,449 in student loans. Read more about the best program at 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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