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2022 Best Value Sociology Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k

31 Ranked Colleges
248 Degrees Awarded
$31,600 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Sociology Schools for a Master's 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 Sociology Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

Sociology is the 20th most popular major in the country with 37,747 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

Across the Middle Atlantic region, there were 5,123 sociology graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 248 sociology graduates with average earnings and debt of $60,887 and $46,998 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Sociology Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking, we looked at 31 colleges that offer a degree in sociology. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great sociology 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 sociology program at the school. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Sociology Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Sociology Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k.

Top 25 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Sociology (Income $0-$30k) in the Middle Atlantic Region

#1

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#2 in overall quality

Out of the 31 schools in the Best Value Sociology Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Pennsylvania landed the #1 spot on the list. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s sociology degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region master’s degree sociology students whose families make $0-$30k list, UPenn has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UPenn are $41,760, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#2

Princeton University

Princeton, New Jersey
#3 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Princeton University. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Sociology Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Princeton is located in Princeton, New Jersey and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 13 masters’s sociology degrees to qualified students.

Princeton did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Princeton are $56,470, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#3

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, Maryland

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Johns Hopkins University. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Sociology Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k. Baltimore, Maryland is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s sociology degrees to 1 students in 2019-2020.

Johns Hopkins also took the #0 spot in our “Best Sociology 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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#4

Cornell University

Ithaca, New York
#5 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Cornell University. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Sociology Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Cornell is located in Ithaca, New York and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 masters’s sociology degrees to qualified students.

Cornell did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best Sociology 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.

Full Cornell University Sociology Report

#1 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Columbia University in the City of New York. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Sociology Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k. Columbia University in the City of New York is a private not-for-profit institution located in New York, New York. The school has a large population, and it awarded 25 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Columbia not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. 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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#6

Hunter College

New York, New York
#25 in overall quality

Hunter College landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Sociology Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Hunter is located in New York, New York and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 masters’s sociology degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region master’s degree sociology students whose families make $0-$30k list, Hunter has also earned the #25 rank in our “Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Hunter College are $20,828, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#7

University of Maryland - College Park

College Park, Maryland
#11 in overall quality

University of Maryland - College Park did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Sociology Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #7. Located in College Park, Maryland, this large public school handed out 7 diplomas to qualified masters’s sociology students in 2019-2020.

UMCP not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 on our “Best Sociology 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 University of Maryland - College Park are $30,885.

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#8

Brooklyn College

Brooklyn, New York

Brooklyn College landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Sociology Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Brooklyn, New York is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s sociology degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Brooklyn College are $20,952, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Brooklyn College Sociology Report

#21 in overall quality

University of Maryland - Baltimore County ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Sociology Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. University of Maryland - Baltimore County is a fairly large school located in Baltimore, Maryland that handed out 7 masters’s sociology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region master’s degree sociology students whose families make $0-$30k list, UMBC has also earned the #21 rank in our “Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Maryland - Baltimore County are $21,078, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#10

Lehigh University

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
#7 in overall quality

Lehigh University landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Sociology Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Lehigh is located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 8 masters’s sociology degrees to qualified students.

Lehigh did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #7 on our “Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Lehigh are $27,130, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#11

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, New York
#18 in overall quality

Stony Brook University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Sociology Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #11. SUNY Stony Brook is a large school located in Stony Brook, New York that handed out 6 masters’s sociology degrees in 2019-2020.

SUNY Stony Brook also made our “Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #18. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at SUNY Stony Brook are $25,583.

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#12

Binghamton University

Vestal, New York
#13 in overall quality

Binghamton University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Sociology Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Binghamton University is a fairly large public school situated in Vestal, New York. It awarded 6 masters’s sociology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region master’s degree sociology students whose families make $0-$30k list, Binghamton University has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best Sociology 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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#13

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York
#12 in overall quality

University at Buffalo ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Sociology Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. University at Buffalo is a large public school situated in Buffalo, New York. It awarded 17 masters’s sociology degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at University at Buffalo, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best Sociology 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 at Buffalo are $26,028.

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#14

University at Albany

Albany, New York
#20 in overall quality

University at Albany landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value Sociology Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. University at Albany is a fairly large school located in Albany, New York that handed out 3 masters’s sociology degrees in 2019-2020.

UAlbany did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #20 on our “Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UAlbany are $25,225, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#15

George Washington University

Washington, District of Columbia
#8 in overall quality

George Washington University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Sociology Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #15. GWU is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Washington, District of Columbia. It awarded 3 masters’s sociology degrees in 2019-2020.

GWU also took the #8 spot in our “Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at GWU are $31,824, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full GWU Sociology Report

#16

University of Delaware

Newark, Delaware

University of Delaware ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Sociology Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. UD is a large school located in Newark, Delaware that handed out 1 masters’s sociology degrees in 2019-2020.

UD not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #0 on our “Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UD are $35,192, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Sociology at University of Delaware

#17

Rutgers University - New Brunswick

New Brunswick, New Jersey
#19 in overall quality

Rutgers University - New Brunswick did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Sociology Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #17. Rutgers New Brunswick is a public institution located in New Brunswick, New Jersey. The school has a large population, and it awarded 8 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region master’s degree sociology students whose families make $0-$30k list, Rutgers New Brunswick has also earned the #19 rank in our “Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Rutgers University - New Brunswick are $32,132, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#14 in overall quality

University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Sociology Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, this large public school awarded 5 diplomas to qualified masters’s sociology students in 2019-2020.

Pitt not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 on our “Best Sociology 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.

Read full report on Sociology at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus

#19

Syracuse University

Syracuse, New York
#10 in overall quality

Syracuse University ranked #19 on this year’s Best Value Sociology Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Syracuse University is a large school located in Syracuse, New York that handed out 7 masters’s sociology degrees in 2019-2020.

Syracuse also made our “Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #10. 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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#20

New York University

New York, New York
#4 in overall quality

New York University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Sociology Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #20. New York, New York is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s sociology degrees to 20 students in 2019-2020.

NYU also made our “Best Sociology Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #4. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at NYU are $36,892.

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William Paterson University of New Jersey did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Sociology Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #21. Located in Wayne, New Jersey, this medium-sized public school awarded 10 degrees to qualified masters’s sociology students in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at William Paterson University of New Jersey are $20,970.

Full William Paterson University of New Jersey Sociology Report

#22

Kean University

Union, New Jersey

Kean University ranked #22 on this year’s Best Value Sociology Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Kean is a public institution located in Union, New Jersey. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 2 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Kean are $22,318, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#23

American University

Washington, District of Columbia
#9 in overall quality

American University landed the #23 spot on the 2022 Best Value Sociology Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. The American University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Washington, District of Columbia. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 6 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region master’s degree sociology students whose families make $0-$30k list, The American University has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Sociology 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 The American University are $35,524.

Full The American University Sociology Report

#24

Morgan State University

Baltimore, Maryland

Morgan State University ranked #24 on this year’s Best Value Sociology Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Baltimore, Maryland, this medium-sized public school handed out 5 diplomas to qualified masters’s sociology students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Morgan State University are $17,339, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Morgan State University Sociology Report

#25

Rosemont College

Rosemont, Pennsylvania

Rosemont College did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Sociology Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #25. Rosemont is a small school located in Rosemont, Pennsylvania that handed out 3 masters’s sociology degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Rosemont College are $13,460.

Full Rosemont College Sociology Report

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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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