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2022 Best Value School Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region

14 Ranked Colleges
127 Degrees Awarded
$28,200 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value School Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value School Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking - to help you make that decision.

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” ranking, we looked at 14 colleges that offer a degree in school psychology. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great school psychology programs and 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 school psychology program at the school. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value School Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region

The colleges and universities below are the best for middle atlantic region doctor’s degree school psychology students.

Top 16 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for School Psychology 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. Teaneck, New Jersey 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 15 students in 2019-2020.

FDU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 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 Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus are $10,656.

Read more about School Psychology at Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus

#11 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value School Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus landed the #2 spot on the list. Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus is a fairly large school located in Indiana, Pennsylvania that handed out 7 doctorate’s school psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree school psychology students list, IUP has also earned the #11 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 IUP are $18,207.

Full Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus School Psychology Report

#3

Lehigh University

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Lehigh University. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value School Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. 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 University School Psychology Report

#4

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
#7 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Duquesne University. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value School Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region. Pittsburgh, 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 13 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree school psychology students 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 University are $24,048, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about School Psychology at Duquesne

#5

University at Albany

Albany, New York
#5 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value School Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University at Albany landed the #5 spot on the list. This fairly large school is located in Albany, New York, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s school psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree school psychology students list, UAlbany has also earned the #5 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 University at Albany are $25,225.

Read full report on School Psychology at University at Albany

#6

Fordham University

Bronx, New York
#2 in overall quality

Fordham University landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value School Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Fordham University is a fairly large school located in Bronx, New York that handed out 10 doctorate’s school psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Fordham U, the school also landed the #2 spot 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 Fordham University are $23,846.

Full Fordham University School Psychology Report

#7

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 ranking, coming in at #7. This fairly large school is located in Hempstead, New York, and it awarded 8 doctorate’s school psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Hofstra, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best School Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Hofstra are $27,172, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on School Psychology at Hofstra University

#8

Kean University

Union, New Jersey
#13 in overall quality

Kean University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value School Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #8. Located in Union, New Jersey, this fairly large public school handed out 10 degrees to qualified doctorate’s school psychology students in 2019-2020.

Kean also made our “Best School Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #13. Average graduate tuition and fees at Kean University are $22,318, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Kean School Psychology Report

#9

Alfred University

Alfred, New York
#14 in overall quality

Alfred University landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value School Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Alfred University is a small school located in Alfred, New York that handed out 6 doctorate’s school psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree school psychology students list, Alfred has also earned the #14 rank in our “Best School Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Alfred University are $24,783, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about School Psychology at Alfred

#10

Yeshiva University

New York, New York
#4 in overall quality

Yeshiva University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value School Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #10. This medium-sized school is located in New York, New York, and it awarded 16 doctorate’s school psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

Yeshiva did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 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 Yeshiva are $35,100.

Full Yeshiva School Psychology Report

#10

Temple University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#15 in overall quality

Temple 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 ranking. Temple University is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 doctorate’s school psychology degrees to qualified students.

Temple not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #15 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 Temple are $24,236.

Full Temple University School Psychology Report

#8 in overall quality

St John’s University - New York came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value School Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. This large school is located in Queens, New York, and it awarded 18 doctorate’s school psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree school psychology students list, STJ has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best School Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at STJ are $30,666, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about School Psychology at STJ

#12

Pennsylvania State University - University Park

University Park, Pennsylvania
#6 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, Pennsylvania State University - University Park did quite well on the 2022 Best Value School Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region list.

Penn State University Park not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 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 Pennsylvania State University - University Park are $38,728.

Read more about School Psychology at Pennsylvania State University - University Park

#13

Howard University

Washington, District of Columbia
#10 in overall quality

With a ranking of #13, Howard University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value School Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Howard is a private not-for-profit institution located in Washington, District of Columbia. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Howard also took 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 University are $34,224, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about School Psychology at Howard

#9 in overall quality

Teachers College at Columbia University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value School Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #14. This small school is located in New York, New York, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s school psychology degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Teachers College, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best School Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Teachers College are $42,910, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about School Psychology at Teachers College at Columbia University

#15

Syracuse University

Syracuse, New York
#3 in overall quality

Syracuse University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value School Psychology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #15. Located in Syracuse, New York, this large private not-for-profit school handed out 1 degrees to qualified doctorate’s school psychology students in 2019-2020.

Syracuse also took the #3 spot 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 Syracuse are $41,714.

Full Syracuse 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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