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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Philosophy (Income $75-$110k) in the Middle Atlantic Region

13 Ranked Colleges
127 Degrees Awarded
$35,000 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $75-$110k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. College Factual has developed its “Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

In 2019-2020, 10,015 people earned their degree in philosophy, making the major the 81st most popular in the United States. 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 doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 127 philosophy graduates with average earnings and debt of $73,944 and $116,843 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking, we looked at 13 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 Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $75-$110k

The colleges and universities below are the best for middle atlantic region doctor’s degree philosophy students whose families make $75-$110k.

Top 13 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Philosophy (Income $75-$110k) in the Middle Atlantic Region

#1

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#1 in overall quality

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Pennsylvania landed the #1 spot on the list. University of Pennsylvania is a large school located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that handed out 10 doctorate’s philosophy degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree philosophy students whose families make $75-$110k list, UPenn has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Philosophy 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 UPenn are $41,760.

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#2 in overall quality

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Columbia University in the City of New York landed the #2 spot on the list. Located in New York, New York, this large private not-for-profit school awarded 9 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s philosophy students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Columbia, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best Philosophy Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Columbia University in the City of New York are $51,194, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#3

Cornell University

Ithaca, New York
#3 in overall quality

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Cornell University landed the #3 spot on the list. Cornell University is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Ithaca, New York. It awarded 5 doctorate’s philosophy degrees in 2019-2020.

Cornell also took the #3 spot in our “Best Philosophy 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 Cornell are $30,042.

Full Cornell University Philosophy Report

#4

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, New York
#11 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Stony Brook University. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Stony Brook University is a public institution located in Stony Brook, New York. The school has a large population, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

SUNY Stony Brook also made our “Best Philosophy Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #11. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Stony Brook University are $25,583.

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#5

Binghamton University

Vestal, New York
#13 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Binghamton University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Vestal, New York is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s philosophy degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

Binghamton University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best Philosophy 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.

Full Binghamton University Philosophy Report

#6

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
#4 in overall quality

Carnegie Mellon University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #6. Located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 3 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s philosophy students in 2019-2020.

Carnegie Mellon did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best Philosophy Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Carnegie Mellon University are $47,326, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#7

Temple University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#13 in overall quality

Temple University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #7. Temple University is a large public school situated in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It awarded 1 doctorate’s philosophy degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree philosophy students whose families make $75-$110k list, Temple has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best Philosophy Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Temple University are $24,236, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#8

Rutgers University - New Brunswick

New Brunswick, New Jersey
#12 in overall quality

Rutgers University - New Brunswick came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Rutgers University - New Brunswick is a large school located in New Brunswick, New Jersey that handed out 7 doctorate’s philosophy degrees in 2019-2020.

Rutgers New Brunswick did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 on our “Best Philosophy Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Rutgers University - New Brunswick are $32,132, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Rutgers University - New Brunswick Philosophy Report

#9

Syracuse University

Syracuse, New York
#8 in overall quality

Syracuse University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #9. This large school is located in Syracuse, New York, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s philosophy degrees in 2019-2020.

Syracuse also made our “Best Philosophy Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #8. Average graduate tuition and fees at Syracuse University are $41,714, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9 in overall quality

University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Pitt is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 doctorate’s philosophy degrees to qualified students.

Pitt not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best Philosophy Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus are $40,836, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#11

Catholic University of America

Washington, District of Columbia
#5 in overall quality

Catholic University of America did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #11. This medium-sized school is located in Washington, District of Columbia, and it awarded 8 doctorate’s philosophy degrees in 2019-2020.

CUA also took the #5 spot in our “Best Philosophy Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at CUA are $50,340, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full CUA Philosophy Report

#12

Villanova University

Villanova, Pennsylvania

Villanova University landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Villanova University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Villanova, Pennsylvania. It awarded 2 doctorate’s philosophy degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree philosophy students whose families make $75-$110k list, Villanova has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best Philosophy Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Villanova University are $20,719, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Villanova Philosophy Report

#13

Fordham University

Bronx, New York
#6 in overall quality

With a ranking of #13, Fordham University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Bronx, New York is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s philosophy degrees to 5 students in 2019-2020.

Fordham U also made our “Best Philosophy Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #6. Average graduate tuition and fees at Fordham U are $23,846, 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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