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

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

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

In 2019-2020, 20,201 people earned their degree in philosophy and religious studies, making the major the 29th most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, philosophy and religious studies graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $30,177 and had an average of $24,197 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Middle Atlantic region, there were 7,579 philosophy and religious studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $35,055 and $27,449 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 171 philosophy and religious studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $73,944 and $116,843 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking analyzed 13 colleges that offered a degree in philosophy and religious studies. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent philosophy and religious studies programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the philosophy and religious studies program at the school. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $75-$110k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $75-$110k.

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

#1

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#1 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Pennsylvania. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $75-$110k. University of Pennsylvania is a private not-for-profit institution located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The school has a large population, and it awarded 11 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UPenn also made our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #1. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Pennsylvania are $41,760, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#2 in overall quality

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies 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 handed out 13 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s philosophy and religious studies students in 2019-2020.

Columbia also took the #2 spot in our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies 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 some majors have different tuition rates.

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#3

Cornell University

Ithaca, New York
#3 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Cornell University. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Located in Ithaca, New York, this large private not-for-profit school handed out 5 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s philosophy and religious studies students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Cornell, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Cornell are $30,042, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#4

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, New York
#12 in overall quality

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Stony Brook University landed the #4 spot on the list. This large school is located in Stony Brook, New York, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s philosophy and religious studies degrees in 2019-2020.

SUNY Stony Brook not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Stony Brook University are $25,583, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#5

Binghamton University

Vestal, New York
#14 in overall quality

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Binghamton University landed the #5 spot on the list. Located in Vestal, New York, this fairly large public school handed out 4 degrees to qualified doctorate’s philosophy and religious studies students in 2019-2020.

Binghamton University also took the #14 spot in our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Binghamton University are $25,290, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#6

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
#4 in overall quality

Carnegie Mellon University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Carnegie Mellon University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It awarded 3 doctorate’s philosophy and religious studies degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree philosophy & religious studies students whose families make $75-$110k list, Carnegie Mellon has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies 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 Carnegie Mellon are $47,326.

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#7

Temple University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#15 in overall quality

Temple University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Temple is a large school located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that handed out 3 doctorate’s philosophy and religious studies degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree philosophy & religious studies students whose families make $75-$110k list, Temple has also earned the #15 rank in our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies 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
#13 in overall quality

Rutgers University - New Brunswick ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Rutgers New Brunswick is a public institution located in New Brunswick, New Jersey. The school has a large population, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Rutgers New Brunswick did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #13 on our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies 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 New Brunswick Philosophy & Religious Studies Report

#9

Syracuse University

Syracuse, New York
#9 in overall quality

Syracuse University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #9. Syracuse University is located in Syracuse, New York and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 doctorate’s philosophy and religious studies degrees to qualified students.

Syracuse did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Syracuse are $41,714, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#10

Catholic University of America

Washington, District of Columbia
#6 in overall quality

Catholic University of America did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #10. This medium-sized school is located in Washington, District of Columbia, and it awarded 8 doctorate’s philosophy and religious studies degrees in 2019-2020.

CUA also took the #6 spot in our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies 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 Catholic University of America are $50,340.

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#10 in overall quality

University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 doctorate’s philosophy and religious studies degrees to qualified students.

Pitt did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies 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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#12

Villanova University

Villanova, Pennsylvania
#8 in overall quality

Villanova University ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Villanova University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Villanova, Pennsylvania. It awarded 2 doctorate’s philosophy and religious studies degrees in 2019-2020.

Villanova did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Villanova University are $20,719.

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#13

Fordham University

Bronx, New York
#7 in overall quality

Fordham University landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. This fairly large school is located in Bronx, New York, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s philosophy and religious studies degrees in 2019-2020.

Fordham U also made our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #7. Average graduate tuition and fees at Fordham University 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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