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2022 Best Value General Economics Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k

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$34,100 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value General Economics Schools for a Master's in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Best Value General Economics Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking.

General Economics is the 22nd most popular major in the country with 31,150 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

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.

This year’s “Best Value General Economics Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking looked at 19 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in general economics. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great general economics 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 general economics program at the school. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value General Economics Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value General Economics Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k.

Top 19 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for General Economics (Income $48-$75k) in the Middle Atlantic Region

#1

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, Maryland
#1 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 $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Johns Hopkins University landed the #1 spot on the list. Johns Hopkins is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Baltimore, Maryland. It awarded 230 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 $48-$75k list, Johns Hopkins has also earned the #1 rank 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 be in good company if you decide to attend Cornell University. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value General Economics Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. This large school is located in Ithaca, New York, and it awarded 17 masters’s general economics degrees in 2019-2020.

Cornell did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best General Economics Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. 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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#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 $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Georgetown University landed the #3 spot on the list. Washington, District of Columbia is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s general economics degrees to 44 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region master’s degree general economics students whose families make $48-$75k list, Georgetown has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best General Economics Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Georgetown University 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 be in good company if you decide to attend Hunter College. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value General Economics Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Hunter is a large school located in New York, New York that handed out 8 masters’s general economics degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Hunter, the school also landed the #14 spot in our “Best General Economics Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Hunter are $20,828, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#5

The City College of New York

New York, New York
#16 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend The City College of New York. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value General Economics Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k. 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 also took the #16 spot in our “Best General Economics Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at The City College of New York are $20,832, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#17 in overall quality

John Jay College of Criminal Justice did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General Economics Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #6. John Jay 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 also took the #17 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 John Jay are $20,962.

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#7

University of Maryland - College Park

College Park, Maryland
#6 in overall quality

University of Maryland - College Park landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value General Economics Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. University of Maryland - College Park is a large school located in College Park, Maryland that handed out 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. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Maryland - College Park are $30,885.

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#8

University of Delaware

Newark, Delaware
#7 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, University of Delaware did quite well on the 2022 Best Value General Economics Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. UD is a large school located in Newark, Delaware that handed out 5 masters’s general economics degrees in 2019-2020.

UD also made our “Best General Economics Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #7. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Delaware are $35,192.

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#9

Binghamton University

Vestal, New York
#8 in overall quality

Binghamton University landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value General Economics Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Located in Vestal, New York, this fairly large public school handed out 27 degrees to qualified masters’s general economics students in 2019-2020.

Binghamton University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best General Economics Master’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.

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#10

Rutgers University - Newark

Newark, New Jersey
#13 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, Rutgers University - Newark did quite well on the 2022 Best Value General Economics Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Newark, New Jersey is the setting for this fairly 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 $48-$75k list, Rutgers Newark has also earned the #13 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 Rutgers University - Newark are $32,112.

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#11

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, New York
#12 in overall quality

Stony Brook University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Economics Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k 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 $48-$75k 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 Stony Brook University are $25,583, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#12

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 $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #12. University at Buffalo is a public institution located in Buffalo, New York. The school has a large population, and it awarded 6 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

University at Buffalo not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best General Economics Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. 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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#13

American University

Washington, District of Columbia
#5 in overall quality

With a ranking of #13, American University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value General Economics Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. American University is located in Washington, District of Columbia and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 22 masters’s general economics degrees to qualified students.

The American University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best General Economics Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at The American University are $35,524, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full American University General Economics Report

#10 in overall quality

University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Economics Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, this large public school awarded 8 diplomas to qualified masters’s general economics students in 2019-2020.

Pitt also made our “Best General Economics Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #10. 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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#15

Temple University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#11 in overall quality

Temple University landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Value General Economics Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Temple is a large school located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that handed out 6 masters’s general economics degrees in 2019-2020.

Temple did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 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 Temple are $24,236.

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With a ranking of #16, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute did quite well on the 2022 Best Value General Economics Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Troy, New York, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 3 degrees to qualified masters’s general economics students 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 RPI are $58,325, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute General Economics Report

#17

New York University

New York, New York
#4 in overall quality

With a ranking of #17, New York University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value General Economics Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. New York University is a large private not-for-profit school situated in New York, New York. It awarded 13 masters’s general economics degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at NYU, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best General Economics Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at New York University are $36,892, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#18

Bard College

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

Bard College ranked #18 on this year’s Best Value General Economics Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Bard is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Annandale-On-Hudson, New York. It awarded 4 masters’s general economics degrees in 2019-2020.

Bard also made our “Best General Economics Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #15. Average graduate tuition and fees at Bard College are $37,484, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#19

Howard University

Washington, District of Columbia

With a ranking of #19, Howard University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value General Economics Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Washington, District of Columbia, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 3 degrees to qualified masters’s general economics students in 2019-2020.

Howard also took the #0 spot in our “Best General Economics Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Howard are $34,224, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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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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