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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Sociology (Income Over $110k) in the Middle Atlantic Region

18 Ranked Colleges
125 Degrees Awarded
$36,900 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Vallue Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making Over $110k

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 Vallue Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making Over $110k” 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 doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 125 sociology graduates with average earnings and debt of $73,944 and $116,843 respectively.

This year’s “Best Vallue Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking looked at 18 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in sociology. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent sociology programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the sociology program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Vallue Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making Over $110k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Vallue Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making Over $110k.

Top 18 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Sociology (Income Over $110k) in the Middle Atlantic Region

#1

University of Maryland - College Park

College Park, Maryland
#7 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Maryland - College Park. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Vallue Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Located in College Park, Maryland, this large public school handed out 8 degrees to qualified doctorate’s sociology students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UMCP, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UMCP are $30,885, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#2

University of Delaware

Newark, Delaware
#8 in overall quality

Out of the 18 schools in the Best Vallue Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Delaware landed the #2 spot on the list. University of Delaware is a large school located in Newark, Delaware that handed out 4 doctorate’s sociology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree sociology students whose families make more than $110k list, UD has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Sociology 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 UD are $35,192.

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#3

Binghamton University

Vestal, New York
#9 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Binghamton University. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Vallue Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Binghamton University is a fairly large public school situated in Vestal, New York. It awarded 9 doctorate’s sociology degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Binghamton University, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Binghamton University are $25,290, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Sociology at Binghamton University

#4

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, New York
#15 in overall quality

Out of the 18 schools in the Best Vallue Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Stony Brook University landed the #4 spot on the list. Stony Brook University is a large school located in Stony Brook, New York that handed out 4 doctorate’s sociology degrees in 2019-2020.

SUNY Stony Brook also took the #15 spot in our “Best Sociology Doctor’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.

Full Stony Brook University Sociology Report

#5

University at Albany

Albany, New York
#18 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University at Albany. The school came in at #5 for the Best Vallue Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making Over $110k. UAlbany is a fairly large school located in Albany, New York that handed out 3 doctorate’s sociology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree sociology students whose families make more than $110k list, UAlbany has also earned the #18 rank in our “Best Sociology 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 more about Sociology at UAlbany

#6

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York
#17 in overall quality

University at Buffalo ranked #6 on this year’s Best Vallue Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Buffalo, New York is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s sociology degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

University at Buffalo did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #17 on our “Best Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University at Buffalo are $26,028, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#7

Princeton University

Princeton, New Jersey
#4 in overall quality

Princeton University landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Located in Princeton, New Jersey, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 7 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s sociology students in 2019-2020.

Princeton also took the #4 spot in our “Best Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Princeton University are $56,470, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#8

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#1 in overall quality

University of Pennsylvania came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s sociology degrees to 10 students in 2019-2020.

UPenn not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best Sociology 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 UPenn are $41,760.

Full UPenn Sociology Report

#9

Rutgers University - New Brunswick

New Brunswick, New Jersey
#12 in overall quality

Rutgers University - New Brunswick landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Rutgers New Brunswick is located in New Brunswick, New Jersey and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 8 doctorate’s sociology degrees to qualified students.

Rutgers New Brunswick did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 on our “Best Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Rutgers New Brunswick are $32,132, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, Maryland
#3 in overall quality

Johns Hopkins University landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. This large school is located in Baltimore, Maryland, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s sociology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree sociology students whose families make more than $110k list, Johns Hopkins has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Sociology Doctor’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.

Read more about Sociology at Johns Hopkins University

#11

Temple University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#21 in overall quality

Temple University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Temple University is a large school located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that handed out 2 doctorate’s sociology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree sociology students whose families make more than $110k list, Temple has also earned the #21 rank in our “Best Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Temple are $24,236, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#2 in overall quality

Columbia University in the City of New York came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Columbia University in the City of New York is a large private not-for-profit school situated in New York, New York. It awarded 13 doctorate’s sociology degrees in 2019-2020.

Columbia did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our “Best Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Columbia are $51,194, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Sociology at Columbia University in the City of New York

#14 in overall quality

With a ranking of #13, University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Pitt is a large school located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania that handed out 2 doctorate’s sociology degrees in 2019-2020.

Pitt also took the #14 spot in our “Best Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus are $40,836, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus Sociology Report

#14

Cornell University

Ithaca, New York
#5 in overall quality

With a ranking of #14, Cornell University did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Cornell University is a large school located in Ithaca, New York that handed out 8 doctorate’s sociology degrees in 2019-2020.

Cornell did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best Sociology 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 Cornell are $30,042.

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#15

New York University

New York, New York
#6 in overall quality

With a ranking of #15, New York University did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making Over $110k list. New York University is a large school located in New York, New York that handed out 10 doctorate’s sociology degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at NYU, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Sociology 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 New York University are $36,892.

Full NYU Sociology Report

#16

Syracuse University

Syracuse, New York
#10 in overall quality

Syracuse University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Syracuse is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Syracuse, New York. It awarded 2 doctorate’s sociology degrees in 2019-2020.

Syracuse not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. 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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#17

Howard University

Washington, District of Columbia
#19 in overall quality

Howard University did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #17. Howard University is a fairly large school located in Washington, District of Columbia that handed out 4 doctorate’s sociology degrees in 2019-2020.

Howard also made our “Best Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #19. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Howard are $34,224.

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#18

The New School

New York, New York
#16 in overall quality

The New School landed the #18 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. The New School is located in New York, New York and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 10 doctorate’s sociology degrees to qualified students.

New School University also made our “Best Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #16. Average graduate tuition and fees at The New School are $47,642, 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%.

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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