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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for General Economics (Income $30-$48k) in the Middle Atlantic Region

19 Ranked Colleges
436 Degrees Awarded
$34,100 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value General Economics Schools for a Master's in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. College Factual has developed its “Best Value General Economics Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

In 2019-2020, 31,150 people earned their degree in general economics, making the major the 22nd most popular in the United States.

Across the Middle Atlantic region, there were 6,767 general economics graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 436 general economics graduates with average earnings and debt of $60,887 and $46,998 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value General Economics Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking, we looked at 19 colleges that offer a degree in general economics. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent general economics 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 general economics program at the school. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value General Economics Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k

The colleges and universities below are the best for middle atlantic region master’s degree general economics students whose families make $30-$48k.

Top 19 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for General Economics (Income $30-$48k) in the Middle Atlantic Region

#1

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, Maryland
#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Johns Hopkins University. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value General Economics Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Johns Hopkins is a large school located in Baltimore, Maryland that handed out 230 masters’s general economics degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Johns Hopkins, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best General Economics Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Johns Hopkins are $59,425, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#2

Cornell University

Ithaca, New York
#3 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Cornell University. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value General Economics Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k. Ithaca, New York is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s general economics degrees to 17 students in 2019-2020.

Cornell also made our “Best General Economics Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #3. Average graduate tuition and fees at Cornell University are $30,042, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#3

Georgetown University

Washington, District of Columbia
#2 in overall quality

Out of the 19 schools in the Best Value General Economics Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Georgetown University landed the #3 spot on the list. This fairly large school is located in Washington, District of Columbia, and it awarded 44 masters’s general economics degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Georgetown, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best General Economics Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Georgetown are $53,591, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#4

Hunter College

New York, New York
#14 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Hunter College. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value General Economics Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k. Hunter is a public institution located in New York, New York. The school has a large population, and it awarded 8 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Hunter did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #14 on our “Best General Economics Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Hunter College are $20,828, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#17 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend John Jay College of Criminal Justice. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value General Economics Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. John Jay College of Criminal Justice is located in New York, New York and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 masters’s general economics degrees to qualified students.

John Jay did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #17 on our “Best General Economics Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at John Jay are $20,962, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#6

The City College of New York

New York, New York
#16 in overall quality

The City College of New York did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General Economics Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #6. The City College of New York is a public institution located in New York, New York. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 14 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

CCNY not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #16 on our “Best General Economics Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at The City College of New York are $20,832, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#7

University of Maryland - College Park

College Park, Maryland
#6 in overall quality

University of Maryland - College Park came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Economics Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. UMCP is a large public school situated in College Park, Maryland. It awarded 6 masters’s general economics degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UMCP, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best General Economics Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Maryland - College Park are $30,885, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#8

University of Delaware

Newark, Delaware
#7 in overall quality

University of Delaware ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value General Economics Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Newark, Delaware is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s general economics degrees to 5 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region master’s degree general economics students whose families make $30-$48k list, UD has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best General Economics 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 UD are $35,192.

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#9

Binghamton University

Vestal, New York
#8 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, Binghamton University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value General Economics Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Vestal, New York is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s general economics degrees to 27 students in 2019-2020.

Binghamton University also took the #8 spot in our “Best General Economics Master’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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#10

Rutgers University - Newark

Newark, New Jersey
#13 in overall quality

Rutgers University - Newark did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General Economics Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #10. Rutgers University - Newark is a fairly large school located in Newark, New Jersey that handed out 8 masters’s general economics degrees in 2019-2020.

Rutgers Newark also made our “Best General Economics Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #13. Average graduate tuition and fees at Rutgers University - Newark are $32,112, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#11

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, New York
#12 in overall quality

Stony Brook University landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value General Economics Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Stony Brook, New York is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s general economics degrees to 8 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region master’s degree general economics students whose families make $30-$48k list, SUNY Stony Brook has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best General Economics Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at SUNY Stony Brook are $25,583, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value General Economics Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. This medium-sized school is located in Troy, New York, and it awarded 3 masters’s general economics degrees in 2019-2020.

RPI did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #0 on our “Best General Economics Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute are $58,325, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10 in overall quality

University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value General Economics Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Pitt is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 8 masters’s general economics degrees to qualified students.

Pitt did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best General Economics Master’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 Pitt are $40,836.

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#14

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York
#9 in overall quality

University at Buffalo did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General Economics Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #14. Located in Buffalo, New York, this large public school awarded 6 degrees to qualified masters’s general economics students in 2019-2020.

University at Buffalo also took the #9 spot in our “Best General Economics Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University at Buffalo are $26,028, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#15

American University

Washington, District of Columbia
#5 in overall quality

American University ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value General Economics Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. This fairly large school is located in Washington, District of Columbia, and it awarded 22 masters’s general economics degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region master’s degree general economics students whose families make $30-$48k list, The American University has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best General Economics 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.

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#16

New York University

New York, New York
#4 in overall quality

New York University ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value General Economics Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in New York, New York, this large private not-for-profit school handed out 13 diplomas to qualified masters’s general economics students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region master’s degree general economics students whose families make $30-$48k list, NYU has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best General Economics 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 New York University are $36,892.

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#17

Bard College

Annandale-On-Hudson, New York
#15 in overall quality

Bard College did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General Economics Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #17. This small school is located in Annandale-On-Hudson, New York, and it awarded 4 masters’s general economics degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Bard, the school also landed the #15 spot in our “Best General Economics Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Bard are $37,484, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#18

Temple University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#11 in overall quality

Temple University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General Economics Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #18. Temple is a public institution located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The school has a large population, and it awarded 6 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Temple, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best General Economics 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 University are $24,236.

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#19

Howard University

Washington, District of Columbia

Howard University ranked #19 on this year’s Best Value General Economics Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Howard is a fairly large school located in Washington, District of Columbia that handed out 3 masters’s general economics degrees in 2019-2020.

Howard not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #0 on our “Best General Economics Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Howard University are $34,224, 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%.

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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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