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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for School Psychology (Income $0-$30k) in the Middle Atlantic Region

14 Ranked Colleges
127 Degrees Awarded
$26,400 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value School Psychology Schools for a Doctorate 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. 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 School Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

In 2019-2020, 3,329 people earned their degree in school psychology, making the major the 262nd most popular in the United States.

Across the Middle Atlantic region, there were 858 school psychology graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 127 school psychology graduates with average earnings and debt of $73,944 and $116,843 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value School Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking, we looked at 14 colleges that offer a degree in school psychology. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality school psychology programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the school psychology program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value School Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k

The colleges and universities below are the best for middle atlantic region doctor’s degree school psychology students whose families make $0-$30k.

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

#12 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value School Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k. FDU is a medium-sized school located in Teaneck, New Jersey that handed out 15 doctorate’s school psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

FDU also made our “Best School Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #12. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus are $10,656.

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#2

Lehigh University

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
#1 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Lehigh University. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value School Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k. Bethlehem, Pennsylvania is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s school psychology degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Lehigh, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best School Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Lehigh University are $27,130, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Lehigh School Psychology Report

#3

University at Albany

Albany, New York
#5 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University at Albany. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value School Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This fairly large school is located in Albany, New York, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s school psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

UAlbany also made our “Best School Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #5. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UAlbany are $25,225.

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#4

Kean University

Union, New Jersey
#13 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Kean University. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value School Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k. Kean is a fairly large public school situated in Union, New Jersey. It awarded 10 doctorate’s school psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree school psychology students whose families make $0-$30k list, Kean has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best School Psychology 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 Kean University are $22,318.

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#5

Syracuse University

Syracuse, New York
#3 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Syracuse University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value School Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Syracuse, New York is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s school psychology degrees to 1 students in 2019-2020.

Syracuse also made our “Best School Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #3. Average graduate tuition and fees at Syracuse University are $41,714, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Syracuse School Psychology Report

#6

Alfred University

Alfred, New York
#14 in overall quality

Alfred University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value School Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Alfred is a small school located in Alfred, New York that handed out 6 doctorate’s school psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

Alfred not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 on our “Best School Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Alfred University are $24,783, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Alfred School Psychology Report

#7

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
#7 in overall quality

Duquesne University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value School Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Duquesne is a medium-sized school located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania that handed out 13 doctorate’s school psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree school psychology students whose families make $0-$30k list, Duquesne has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best School Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Duquesne are $24,048, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#11 in overall quality

Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value School Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. IUP is a fairly large public school situated in Indiana, Pennsylvania. It awarded 7 doctorate’s school psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

IUP not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 on our “Best School Psychology 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 IUP are $18,207.

Full Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus School Psychology Report

#9

Temple University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#15 in overall quality

Temple University landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value School Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Temple is a public institution located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The school has a large population, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Temple did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #15 on our “Best School Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. 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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#10

Yeshiva University

New York, New York
#4 in overall quality

Yeshiva University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value School Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Yeshiva is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in New York, New York. It awarded 16 doctorate’s school psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

Yeshiva also took the #4 spot in our “Best School Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Yeshiva are $35,100, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Yeshiva School Psychology Report

#8 in overall quality

St John’s University - New York ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value School Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. St John’s University - New York is a private not-for-profit institution located in Queens, New York. The school has a large population, and it awarded 18 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at STJ, the school also landed the #8 spot in our “Best School Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at St John’s University - New York are $30,666, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#12

Fordham University

Bronx, New York
#2 in overall quality

Fordham University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value School Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #12. Bronx, New York is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s school psychology degrees to 10 students in 2019-2020.

Fordham U not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best School Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Fordham University are $23,846, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on School Psychology at Fordham University

#13

Hofstra University

Hempstead, New York
#3 in overall quality

Hofstra University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value School Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #13. Hofstra University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Hempstead, New York. It awarded 8 doctorate’s school psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

Hofstra not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best School Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Hofstra are $27,172, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about School Psychology at Hofstra University

#14

Howard University

Washington, District of Columbia
#10 in overall quality

Howard University ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value School Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Howard is located in Washington, District of Columbia and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 doctorate’s school psychology degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Howard, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best School Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Howard are $34,224, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Howard School Psychology Report

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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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