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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Sociology in the Middle Atlantic Region

21 Ranked Colleges
125 Degrees Awarded
$36,700 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. 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 Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking is part of that endeavor.

In 2019-2020, 37,747 people earned their degree in sociology, making the major the 20th most popular in the United States.

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.

For this year’s “Best Value Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking, we looked at 21 colleges that offer a degree in sociology. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality sociology programs that also have a lower cost than 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 Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region.

Top 21 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Sociology in the Middle Atlantic Region

#1

Cornell University

Ithaca, New York
#5 in overall quality

Out of the 21 schools in the Best Value Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Cornell University landed the #1 spot on the list. Cornell University is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Ithaca, New York. It awarded 8 doctorate’s sociology degrees in 2019-2020.

Cornell also made our “Best Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #5. Average graduate tuition and fees at Cornell are $30,042, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Sociology at Cornell University

#2

The Graduate Center, CUNY

New York, New York
#20 in overall quality

Out of the 21 schools in the Best Value Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, The Graduate Center, CUNY landed the #2 spot on the list. The Graduate Center is a medium-sized public school situated in New York, New York. It awarded 11 doctorate’s sociology degrees in 2019-2020.

The Graduate Center also took the #20 spot in our “Best Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at The Graduate Center, CUNY are $23,640, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Sociology at The Graduate Center, CUNY

#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 Value Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Binghamton University is a fairly large public school situated in Vestal, New York. It awarded 9 doctorate’s sociology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree sociology students list, Binghamton University has also earned the #9 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 Binghamton University are $25,290.

Full Binghamton University Sociology Report

#4

University of Maryland - College Park

College Park, Maryland
#7 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Maryland - College Park. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region. Located in College Park, Maryland, this large public school handed out 8 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s sociology students in 2019-2020.

UMCP also made our “Best Sociology Doctor’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 UMCP are $30,885.

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#5

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, New York
#15 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Stony Brook University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. This large school is located in Stony Brook, New York, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s sociology degrees in 2019-2020.

SUNY Stony Brook also made our “Best Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #15. Average graduate tuition and fees at SUNY Stony Brook are $25,583, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Sociology at SUNY Stony Brook

#6

Temple University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#21 in overall quality

Temple University landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. This large school is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s sociology degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Temple, the school also landed the #21 spot 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 some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Sociology at Temple University

#7

University at Albany

Albany, New York
#18 in overall quality

University at Albany ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. UAlbany is a public institution located in Albany, New York. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UAlbany also took the #18 spot in our “Best Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UAlbany are $25,225, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University at Albany Sociology Report

#8

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York
#17 in overall quality

University at Buffalo ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in Buffalo, New York, this large public school handed out 4 degrees to qualified doctorate’s sociology students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at University at Buffalo, the school also landed the #17 spot in our “Best Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University at Buffalo are $26,028, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#9

Rutgers University - New Brunswick

New Brunswick, New Jersey
#12 in overall quality

Rutgers University - New Brunswick ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. This large school is located in New Brunswick, New Jersey, and it awarded 8 doctorate’s sociology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree sociology students list, Rutgers New Brunswick has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Rutgers New Brunswick are $32,132, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Sociology at Rutgers University - New Brunswick

#10

University of Delaware

Newark, Delaware
#8 in overall quality

University of Delaware did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #10. Located in Newark, Delaware, this large public school handed out 4 degrees to qualified doctorate’s sociology students in 2019-2020.

UD also made our “Best Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #8. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UD are $35,192.

Full UD Sociology Report

#11

Pennsylvania State University - University Park

University Park, Pennsylvania
#11 in overall quality

Pennsylvania State University - University Park came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking.

Penn State University Park not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 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 Pennsylvania State University - University Park are $38,728.

Full Penn State University Park Sociology Report

#12

New York University

New York, New York
#6 in overall quality

New York University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #12. Located in New York, New York, this large private not-for-profit school handed out 10 degrees to qualified doctorate’s sociology students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree sociology students list, NYU has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at NYU are $36,892, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full NYU Sociology Report

#13

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#1 in overall quality

University of Pennsylvania did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #13. University of Pennsylvania is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 10 doctorate’s sociology degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UPenn, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best Sociology Doctor’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.

Full University of Pennsylvania Sociology Report

#14

Howard University

Washington, District of Columbia
#19 in overall quality

Howard University ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in Washington, District of Columbia, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 4 degrees to qualified doctorate’s sociology students in 2019-2020.

Howard also took the #19 spot in our “Best Sociology 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 Sociology at Howard University

#14 in overall quality

With a ranking of #15, University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus is a large school located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania that handed out 2 doctorate’s sociology degrees in 2019-2020.

Pitt not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 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 University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus are $40,836.

Full Pitt Sociology Report

#13 in overall quality

Teachers College at Columbia University landed the #16 spot on the 2022 Best Value Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in New York, New York, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 2 degrees to qualified doctorate’s sociology students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Teachers College, the school also landed the #13 spot in our “Best Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Teachers College at Columbia University are $42,910, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Teachers College at Columbia University Sociology Report

#17

Syracuse University

Syracuse, New York
#10 in overall quality

Syracuse University ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Syracuse is located in Syracuse, New York and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 doctorate’s sociology degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Syracuse, the school also landed the #10 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 Syracuse University are $41,714.

Read more about Sociology at Syracuse University

#2 in overall quality

Columbia University in the City of New York did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #18. 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.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Columbia, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Columbia University in the City of New York are $51,194, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Sociology at Columbia

#19

The New School

New York, New York
#16 in overall quality

With a ranking of #19, The New School did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. New York, New York is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s sociology degrees to 10 students in 2019-2020.

New School University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #16 on our “Best Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at The New School are $47,642, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Sociology at The New School

#20

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, Maryland
#3 in overall quality

With a ranking of #20, Johns Hopkins University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Johns Hopkins is located in Baltimore, Maryland and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 doctorate’s sociology degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree sociology students 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 University are $59,425, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Johns Hopkins Sociology Report

#21

Princeton University

Princeton, New Jersey
#4 in overall quality

Princeton University landed the #21 spot on the 2022 Best Value Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Princeton University is located in Princeton, New Jersey and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 doctorate’s sociology degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Princeton, the school also landed 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 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%.

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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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