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2027 Best Best Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

36 Colleges in the United States
2,528 Best Degrees Awarded
$62,965 Avg Early-Career Salary

Best degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 36 schools to find the best for best students.

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Best Schools for Best in the Middle Atlantic Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the best degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Best

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Johns Hopkins University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in best. Located in the city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 94% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 68 best students who graduated with this degree at Johns Hopkins University in the most recent data year. Best graduates of Johns Hopkins University earn a median of $78,510 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $13,426. Get the full best details for Johns Hopkins University

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George Washington University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in best, ranking #2. Set in the city of Washington, George Washington University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. About 51 best degrees were awarded at George Washington University in the most recent year. Best graduates of George Washington University earn a median of $78,177 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $22,910 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in best from George Washington University

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University Of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

University Of Pennsylvania came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best best schools. University Of Pennsylvania is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. University Of Pennsylvania graduates 96% of students within six years. University Of Pennsylvania awarded about 138 best degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the best program make about $83,208 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,155. More information about a degree in best from University Of Pennsylvania

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American University
Washington, DC

American University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in best, landing the #4 spot this year. American University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington. American University graduates 76% of students within six years. There were roughly 126 best students who graduated with this degree at American University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the best program make about $78,068 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $24,139 to complete this degree. See the full best program report for American University

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New York University
New York, NY

New York University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in best, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the city of New York, New York University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 88% of students complete a degree within six years here. New York University awarded about 214 best degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, best degree recipients from New York University generally make around $82,887. Typical student debt for the program is $21,897. See the full best program report for New York University

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Columbia University In The City Of New York ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best best schools. Located in the city of New York, Columbia University In The City Of New York is a very large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 96% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 349 best students who graduated with this degree at Columbia University In The City Of New York in the most recent data year. Best graduates of Columbia University In The City Of New York earn a median of $89,478 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,258. Read more about the best program at Columbia University In The City Of New York

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Cornell University earned the #7 position for best this year. Cornell University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Ithaca. Roughly 95% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 116 best students who graduated with this degree at Cornell University in the most recent data year. Best graduates of Cornell University earn a median of $61,190 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $15,005 to complete this degree. See the full best program report for Cornell University

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Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Syracuse University ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best best schools. Located in the city of Syracuse, Syracuse University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Syracuse University graduates 84% of students within six years. There were roughly 232 best students who graduated with this degree at Syracuse University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, best degree recipients from Syracuse University generally make around $68,350. Typical student debt for the program is $26,000. See the full best program report for Syracuse University

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Villanova University
Villanova, PA

Villanova University landed the #9 spot for best this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Villanova. The six-year graduation rate is 92%. Villanova University awarded about 32 best degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the best program make about $72,577 in their early career. Villanova University graduates carry a median of $26,184 in student loans. More information about a degree in best from Villanova University

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Cuny Bernard M Baruch College ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best best schools. This very large public university is located in the city of New York. The six-year graduation rate is 72%. Cuny Bernard M Baruch College awarded about 114 best degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, best degree recipients from Cuny Bernard M Baruch College generally make around $58,595. Cuny Bernard M Baruch College graduates carry a median of $13,250 in student loans. Read more about the best program at Cuny Bernard M Baruch College

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Marist College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Marist College came in at #11 for best this year. Marist College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Poughkeepsie. Roughly 80% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 49 best degrees were awarded at Marist College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, best degree recipients from Marist College generally make around $84,712. Typical student debt for the program is $25,962. Get the full best details for Marist College

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Suny At Albany
Albany, NY

Suny At Albany placed #12 among the best best schools. Set in the city of Albany, Suny At Albany is a very large public institution. About 61% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 64 best students who graduated with this degree at Suny At Albany in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, best degree recipients from Suny At Albany generally make around $61,642. Suny At Albany graduates carry a median of $23,521 in student loans. More information about a degree in best from Suny At Albany

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West Chester University Of Pennsylvania ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best best schools. Set in the suburb of West Chester, West Chester University Of Pennsylvania is a large public institution. Roughly 70% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 58 best students who graduated with this degree at West Chester University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent data year. Read more about the best program at West Chester University Of Pennsylvania

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University Of Delaware came in at #14 for best this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Newark. University Of Delaware graduates 82% of students within six years. About 26 best degrees were awarded at University Of Delaware in the most recent year. Graduates of the best program make about $58,115 in their early career. University Of Delaware graduates carry a median of $24,861 in student loans. Read more about the best program at University Of Delaware

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Rutgers University Newark earned the #15 position for best this year. Rutgers University Newark is a large public school located in the city of Newark. About 64% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 106 best students who graduated with this degree at Rutgers University Newark in the most recent data year. Graduates of the best program make about $58,428 in their early career. Rutgers University Newark graduates carry a median of $25,065 in student loans. Read more about the best program at Rutgers University Newark

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Cuny John Jay College Of Criminal Justice ranked #16 on our 2027 list of the best best schools. Set in the city of New York, Cuny John Jay College Of Criminal Justice is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 56%. About 162 best degrees were awarded at Cuny John Jay College Of Criminal Justice in the most recent year. Students who receive their best degree from Cuny John Jay College Of Criminal Justice earn around $57,673 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,895. Get the full best details for Cuny John Jay College Of Criminal Justice

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Carnegie Mellon University ranked #17 on our 2027 list of the best best schools. Carnegie Mellon University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Pittsburgh. Carnegie Mellon University graduates 94% of students within six years. There were roughly 13 best students who graduated with this degree at Carnegie Mellon University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, best degree recipients from Carnegie Mellon University generally make around $66,915. Carnegie Mellon University graduates carry a median of $23,529 in student loans. See the full best program report for Carnegie Mellon University

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University Of Maryland University College ranked #18 on our 2027 list of the best best schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Adelphi. About 20% of students finish within six years. About 70 best degrees were awarded at University Of Maryland University College in the most recent year. Students who receive their best degree from University Of Maryland University College earn around $74,053 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $29,202 to complete this degree. Read more about the best program at University Of Maryland University College

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Suny At Binghamton ranked #19 on our 2027 list of the best best schools. Set in the suburb of Vestal, Suny At Binghamton is a very large public institution. About 82% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 34 best students who graduated with this degree at Suny At Binghamton in the most recent data year. Best graduates of Suny At Binghamton earn a median of $51,800 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $20,691. More information about a degree in best from Suny At Binghamton

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Pennsylvania State University World Campus came in at #20 for best this year. Set in the city of University Park, Pennsylvania State University World Campus is a large public institution. Roughly 34% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 45 best degrees were awarded at Pennsylvania State University World Campus in the most recent year. Students who receive their best degree from Pennsylvania State University World Campus earn around $69,773 in the first couple years of their career. Pennsylvania State University World Campus graduates carry a median of $26,062 in student loans. Read more about the best program at Pennsylvania State University World Campus

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Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus landed the #21 spot for best this year. Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Teaneck. Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus graduates 54% of students within six years. Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus awarded about 57 best degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the best program make about $66,770 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $24,770 to complete this degree. Get the full best details for Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus

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Rutgers University Camden placed #22 among the best best schools. Located in the city of Camden, Rutgers University Camden is a moderately-sized public university. Rutgers University Camden graduates 67% of students within six years. There were roughly 24 best students who graduated with this degree at Rutgers University Camden in the most recent data year. Best graduates of Rutgers University Camden earn a median of $58,428 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,577 to complete this degree. Get the full best details for Rutgers University Camden

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University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ranked #23 on our 2027 list of the best best schools. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a very large public university. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus awarded about 61 best degrees in the most recent data year. Best graduates of University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn a median of $59,098 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,958 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in best from University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus

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University Of Baltimore came in at #24 for best this year. Set in the city of Baltimore, University Of Baltimore is a mid-sized public institution. About 38% of students finish within six years. About 33 best degrees were awarded at University Of Baltimore in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, best degree recipients from University Of Baltimore generally make around $67,870. Typical student debt for the program is $29,681. See the full best program report for University Of Baltimore

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Excelsior College
Albany, NY

Excelsior College placed #25 among the best best schools. Set in the city of Albany, Excelsior College is a large private not-for-profit institution. About 20 best degrees were awarded at Excelsior College in the most recent year. Students who receive their best degree from Excelsior College earn around $70,677 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $19,311 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in best from Excelsior College

Rest of the Top 36 Best Schools

These schools rounded out the top of this year’s best ranking:

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Suny Empire State College
Saratoga Springs, NY
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Kean University
Union, NJ
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Hilbert College
Hamburg, NY
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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 36 schools evaluated.

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