by our College Data Analytics TeamWhen pursuing a degree in today's world, there are many different options to choose from. At College Factual, we're committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our Best Bachelor's Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. The amount of financial aid you could receive at various schools, including some with high sticker prices, may surprise you.
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We analyzed 250 schools across the Middle Atlantic Region to determine which have the best value Bachelor's Degree programs. Instead of depending on subjective information to rank the best value schools, we focus on objective factors in our analysis. In the next few paragraphs, we'll talk a little about what we use in our analysis and why.
To calculate the value of a school in our Best Bachelor's Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, we first consider its average net price of students from families making $48-$75k a year. The net price is the sum of room and board, tuition, and fees minus any financial aid that that the student receives. But, a school that excels in providing value for your money must also be a great school overall as well.
To account for this we include a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a combination of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
Find out more about our best value ranking methodology.
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If you know what major you want to study, check out our list of the best value schools by major. If you're interested in other degree levels, you can view one of the lists below.
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Columbia University in the City of New York tops this year’s ranking as the best value (income $48-$75k) school for bachelor’s degrees in the Middle Atlantic Region for overall quality. Columbia is a large private not-for-profit school situated in New York, New York.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Columbia University in the City of New York is ranked #1 for quality in the state of New York.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Pennsylvania. It ranked #2 on our 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the Middle Atlantic Region list. UPenn is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Not only is University of Pennsylvania a great value, but it is also ranked #1 in Pennsylvania for overall quality. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $3,300.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Cornell University. It ranked #3 on our 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Cornell University is a large private not-for-profit school located in Ithaca, New York.
Not only is Cornell University a great value, but it is also ranked #2 in New York for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $4,035.
The quality degree programs at Johns Hopkins University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the Middle Atlantic Region. Located in Baltimore, Maryland, the school is a large private not-for-profit institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Johns Hopkins University is ranked #1 for quality in the state of Maryland. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $3,586.
A rank of #5 on our Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the Middle Atlantic Region list means Princeton University is a great place for students working on their degree. Located in Princeton, New Jersey, the school is a medium-sized private not-for-profit institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Princeton University is ranked #1 for quality in the state of New Jersey. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $6,975.
Georgetown University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in Washington, District of Columbia, the school is a large private not-for-profit institution.
Georgetown University has the honor of being ranked #1 in District of Columbia for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $10,579.
Dickinson College landed the #7 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Dickinson is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
Dickinson College has the honor of being ranked #16 in Pennsylvania for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $3,884.
Swarthmore College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Swarthmore College is ranked #4 for quality in the state of Pennsylvania. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $11,560.
Fashion Institute of Technology landed the #9 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in New York, New York, the school is a medium-sized public institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Fashion Institute of Technology is ranked #5 for quality in the state of New York. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $11,425.
John Jay College of Criminal Justice came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. John Jay is a public institution located in New York, New York.
John Jay College of Criminal Justice has the honor of being ranked #16 in New York for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $6,970.
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With a ranking of #11, Baruch College did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Baruch College is a fairly large public school located in New York, New York.
Baruch College has the honor of being ranked #22 in New York for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $6,689.
Hunter College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. New York, New York is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Hunter College is ranked #30 for quality in the state of New York. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $6,892.
Queens College ranked #13 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the Middle Atlantic Region list. This fairly large public school is located in Queens, New York.
Not only is Queens College a great value, but it is also ranked #33 in New York for overall quality. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $7,120.
University of Maryland - Baltimore County ranked #14 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the Middle Atlantic Region list. University of Maryland - Baltimore County is a fairly large public school located in Baltimore, Maryland.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Maryland - Baltimore County is ranked #4 for quality in the state of Maryland. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $10,298.
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With a ranking of #15, The City College of New York did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the Middle Atlantic Region list. CCNY is a public institution located in New York, New York.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, The City College of New York is ranked #43 for quality in the state of New York. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $6,588.
With a ranking of #16, West Chester University of Pennsylvania did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the Middle Atlantic Region list. This fairly large public school is located in West Chester, Pennsylvania.
West Chester University of Pennsylvania has the honor of being ranked #14 in Pennsylvania for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $11,386.
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University of Maryland - College Park ranked #17 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in College Park, Maryland, the school is a large public institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Maryland - College Park is ranked #2 for quality in the state of Maryland. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $17,280.
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With a ranking of #18, Brooklyn College did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Brooklyn College is a public institution located in Brooklyn, New York.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Brooklyn College is ranked #46 for quality in the state of New York. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $6,748.
With a ranking of #19, Colgate University did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Colgate is located in Hamilton, New York and has a small student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Not only is Colgate University a great value, but it is also ranked #4 in New York for overall quality. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $15,344.
With a ranking of #20, Towson University did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in Towson, Maryland, the school is a large public institution.
Towson University has the honor of being ranked #5 in Maryland for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $12,211.
With a ranking of #21, Carnegie Mellon University did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Carnegie Mellon University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Carnegie Mellon University is ranked #2 for quality in the state of Pennsylvania. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $22,758.
With a ranking of #22, Hamilton College did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Clinton, New York is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Hamilton College is ranked #10 for quality in the state of New York. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $14,779.
American University came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Washington, District of Columbia is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, American University is ranked #3 for quality in the state of District of Columbia. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $15,197.
New York City College of Technology did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #24. City Tech is a public institution located in Brooklyn, New York.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, New York City College of Technology is ranked #57 for quality in the state of New York. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $7,321.
With a ranking of #25, Rutgers University - New Brunswick did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in New Brunswick, New Jersey, the school is a large public institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Rutgers University - New Brunswick is ranked #3 for quality in the state of New Jersey. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $15,079.
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Not only did these schools make the top 38 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:
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These schools also performed well in our Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking:
| Rank | College | Location | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | College of Staten Island CUNY | Staten Island, NY | Value Report |
| 40 | Delaware Technical Community College - Terry | Dover, DE | Value Report |
| 41 | Villanova University | Villanova, PA | Value Report |
| 42 | Montclair State University | Montclair, NJ | Value Report |
| 43 | York College | Jamaica, NY | Value Report |
| 44 | Lehigh University | Bethlehem, PA | Value Report |
| 45 | Drexel University | Philadelphia, PA | Value Report |
| 46 | Barnard College | New York, NY | Value Report |
| 47 | Wilmington University | New Castle, DE | Value Report |
| 48 | Skidmore College | Saratoga Springs, NY | Value Report |
| 49 | St Mary’s College of Maryland | St. Mary’s City, MD | Value Report |
| 50 | SUNY Old Westbury | Old Westbury, NY | Value Report |
| 51 | Thomas Jefferson University | Philadelphia, PA | Value Report |
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
