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2022 Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k

14 Ranked Colleges
243 Degrees Awarded
$32,900 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Master's in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

Philosophy is the 81st most popular major in the country with 10,015 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, philosophy graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $29,067 and had an average of $22,199 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Middle Atlantic region, there were 2,141 philosophy graduates with average earnings and debt of $32,500 and $24,954 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 243 philosophy graduates with average earnings and debt of $60,887 and $46,998 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking, we looked at 14 colleges that offer a degree in philosophy. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great philosophy programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the philosophy program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k.

Top 14 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Philosophy (Income $0-$30k) in the Middle Atlantic Region

#1

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Pennsylvania. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. University of Pennsylvania is a large school located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that handed out 2 masters’s philosophy degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region master’s degree philosophy students whose families make $0-$30k list, UPenn has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Philosophy Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Pennsylvania are $41,760, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UPenn Philosophy Report

#2

Cornell University

Ithaca, New York
#5 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Cornell University landed the #2 spot on the list. Cornell is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Ithaca, New York. It awarded 7 masters’s philosophy degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Cornell, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best Philosophy Master’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 Cornell University are $30,042.

Read more about Philosophy at Cornell University

#3 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Columbia University in the City of New York. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Columbia is a private not-for-profit institution located in New York, New York. The school has a large population, and it awarded 15 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Columbia, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best Philosophy Master’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 Columbia are $51,194.

Full Columbia Philosophy Report

#4

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
#4 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Carnegie Mellon University. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Carnegie Mellon University is a fairly large school located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania that handed out 8 masters’s philosophy degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Carnegie Mellon, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Philosophy Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Carnegie Mellon are $47,326, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#5

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, New York
#9 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Stony Brook University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Stony Brook, New York, this large public school awarded 5 diplomas to qualified masters’s philosophy students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at SUNY Stony Brook, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best Philosophy Master’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.

Read more about Philosophy at Stony Brook University

#6

American University

Washington, District of Columbia

American University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Washington, District of Columbia is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s philosophy degrees to 26 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region master’s degree philosophy students whose families make $0-$30k list, The American University has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Philosophy Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at American University are $35,524, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full The American University Philosophy Report

#7

Binghamton University

Vestal, New York
#12 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, Binghamton University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Binghamton University is a fairly large public school situated in Vestal, New York. It awarded 4 masters’s philosophy degrees in 2019-2020.

Binghamton University also made our “Best Philosophy Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #12. Average graduate tuition and fees at Binghamton University are $25,290, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Philosophy at Binghamton University

#8

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

West Chester, Pennsylvania
#10 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, West Chester University of Pennsylvania did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. West Chester University of Pennsylvania is a fairly large public school situated in West Chester, Pennsylvania. It awarded 11 masters’s philosophy degrees in 2019-2020.

WCUPA also made our “Best Philosophy Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #10. Average graduate tuition and fees at WCUPA are $16,758, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Philosophy at WCUPA

#9

University at Albany

Albany, New York
#13 in overall quality

University at Albany landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. UAlbany is a fairly large school located in Albany, New York that handed out 2 masters’s philosophy degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UAlbany, the school also landed the #13 spot in our “Best Philosophy Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University at Albany are $25,225, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Philosophy at UAlbany

#10

Syracuse University

Syracuse, New York

With a ranking of #10, Syracuse University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Syracuse is located in Syracuse, New York and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 masters’s philosophy degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Syracuse, the school also landed the #0 spot in our “Best Philosophy Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Syracuse are $41,714, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Philosophy at Syracuse

#11

Temple University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#11 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, Temple University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s philosophy degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

Temple also took the #11 spot in our “Best Philosophy Master’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 Temple are $24,236.

Read more about Philosophy at Temple

#12

Villanova University

Villanova, Pennsylvania
#8 in overall quality

Villanova University landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Villanova, Pennsylvania, this fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 6 diplomas to qualified masters’s philosophy students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Villanova, the school also landed the #8 spot in our “Best Philosophy Master’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 Villanova University are $20,719.

Read full report on Philosophy at Villanova University

#13

Catholic University of America

Washington, District of Columbia
#7 in overall quality

Catholic University of America did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #13. Catholic University of America is located in Washington, District of Columbia and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 14 masters’s philosophy degrees to qualified students.

CUA not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Philosophy Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at CUA are $50,340, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Philosophy at Catholic University of America

#14

Fordham University

Bronx, New York
#6 in overall quality

Fordham University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Fordham University is located in Bronx, New York and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 28 masters’s philosophy degrees to qualified students.

Fordham U did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best Philosophy Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Fordham U are $23,846, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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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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