by our College Data Analytics TeamWith all of the options you have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take when you want to pursue a degree. At College Factual, we're committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our Best Master's Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Pennsylvania ranking. This list is proof that you shouldn't avoid normally high-priced schools, since the actual price may be very affordable if you qualify for financial aid.
In This Year's Value Report:
Our analysis looked at 66 schools in Pennsylvania to determine which ones have the best value Master's Degree programs. Our ranking methodology focuses on different objective factors to make this determination of the best value schools. 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 Master's Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Pennsylvania ranking, we first consider its average net price of students from families making $75-$110k a year. The net price is the sum of room and board, tuition, and fees minus any financial aid that that the student receives. In addition, the overall quality of a school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how much it costs.
To make it into this list a school must offer a quality education like the schools in our Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considers factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
Find out more about our best value ranking methodology.
You can scroll down to see the top schools for this ranking, but you may also want to view some of the other ranking methods listed below.
Know what field you want to major in? Make sure you check out our best value schools by major. In addition, you can select one of the links below to see the best value colleges for other degree levels.
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University of Pennsylvania tops this year’s ranking as the best value (income $75-$110k) school for master’s degrees in Pennsylvania for overall quality. UPenn is a private not-for-profit institution located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
University of Pennsylvania has the honor of being ranked #1 in Pennsylvania for overall quality on top of being a good value.
The quality degree programs at West Chester University of Pennsylvania helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Pennsylvania. WCUPA is a public institution located in West Chester, Pennsylvania.
West Chester University of Pennsylvania has the honor of being ranked #16 in Pennsylvania for overall quality on top of being a good value.
A rank of #3 on our Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Pennsylvania list means Holy Family University is a great place for students working on their degree. Holy Family is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Holy Family University is ranked #36 for quality in the state of Pennsylvania.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Thomas Jefferson University. It ranked #4 on our 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Pennsylvania list. Thomas Jefferson University is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and has a medium-sized student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Thomas Jefferson University has the honor of being ranked #5 in Pennsylvania for overall quality on top of being a good value.
The quality degree programs at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Pennsylvania. Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Not only is Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania a great value, but it is also ranked #29 in Pennsylvania for overall quality.
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Carnegie Mellon University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Pennsylvania ranking. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Not only is Carnegie Mellon University a great value, but it is also ranked #2 in Pennsylvania for overall quality.
With a ranking of #7, Clarion University of Pennsylvania did quite well on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Pennsylvania list. Clarion University is a public institution located in Clarion, Pennsylvania.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Clarion University of Pennsylvania is ranked #39 for quality in the state of Pennsylvania.
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Lock Haven University landed the #8 spot on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Pennsylvania ranking. LHU is a small public school situated in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania.
Lock Haven University has the honor of being ranked #35 in Pennsylvania for overall quality on top of being a good value.
With a ranking of #9, Messiah University did quite well on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Pennsylvania list. Messiah University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.
Not only is Messiah University a great value, but it is also ranked #13 in Pennsylvania for overall quality.
Widener University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Pennsylvania list. This medium-sized private not-for-profit school is located in Chester, Pennsylvania.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Widener University is ranked #12 for quality in the state of Pennsylvania.
Drexel University landed the #11 spot on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Pennsylvania ranking. Drexel is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Drexel University has the honor of being ranked #9 in Pennsylvania for overall quality on top of being a good value.
With a ranking of #11, Temple University did quite well on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Pennsylvania list. Temple is a public institution located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Not only is Temple University a great value, but it is also ranked #10 in Pennsylvania for overall quality.
Villanova University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Pennsylvania ranking. Located in Villanova, Pennsylvania, the school is a fairly large private not-for-profit institution.
Villanova University has the honor of being ranked #3 in Pennsylvania for overall quality on top of being a good value.
Gannon University landed the #14 spot on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Pennsylvania ranking. Located in Erie, Pennsylvania, the school is a small private not-for-profit institution.
Not only is Gannon University a great value, but it is also ranked #21 in Pennsylvania for overall quality.
With a ranking of #15, York College of Pennsylvania did quite well on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Pennsylvania list. YCP is located in York, Pennsylvania and has a small student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, York College of Pennsylvania is ranked #32 for quality in the state of Pennsylvania.
California University of Pennsylvania did quite well in the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Pennsylvania ranking, coming in at #16. Cal U is located in California, Pennsylvania and has a medium-sized student population. It is a public school.
California University of Pennsylvania has the honor of being ranked #28 in Pennsylvania for overall quality on top of being a good value.
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Elizabethtown College ranked #17 on this year’s Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Pennsylvania list. Located in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, the school is a small private not-for-profit institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Elizabethtown College is ranked #14 for quality in the state of Pennsylvania.
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania ranked #18 on this year’s Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Pennsylvania list. Edinboro is located in Edinboro, Pennsylvania and has a small student population. It is a public school.
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania has the honor of being ranked #47 in Pennsylvania for overall quality on top of being a good value.
With a ranking of #19, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology did quite well on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Pennsylvania list. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and has a small student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology has the honor of being ranked #68 in Pennsylvania for overall quality on top of being a good value.
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Geneva College landed the #20 spot on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Pennsylvania ranking. Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Geneva College has the honor of being ranked #61 in Pennsylvania for overall quality on top of being a good value.
Lancaster Bible College ranked #21 on this year’s Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Pennsylvania list. Lancaster, Pennsylvania is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Lancaster Bible College has the honor of being ranked #23 in Pennsylvania for overall quality on top of being a good value.
Marywood University did quite well in the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Pennsylvania ranking, coming in at #22. Marywood is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Not only is Marywood University a great value, but it is also ranked #33 in Pennsylvania for overall quality.
Millersville University of Pennsylvania ranked #23 on this year’s Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Pennsylvania list. Millersville is a medium-sized public school situated in Millersville, Pennsylvania.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Millersville University of Pennsylvania is ranked #45 for quality in the state of Pennsylvania.
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Bryn Mawr College landed the #24 spot on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Pennsylvania ranking. Bryn Mawr is a private not-for-profit institution located in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania.
Bryn Mawr College has the honor of being ranked #17 in Pennsylvania for overall quality on top of being a good value.
Robert Morris University came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Pennsylvania ranking. RMU is located in Moon Township, Pennsylvania and has a small student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Robert Morris University has the honor of being ranked #24 in Pennsylvania for overall quality on top of being a good value.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
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