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2023 Best Value Colleges for Business, Management & Marketing in the Middle Atlantic Region

294 Ranked Colleges
129,162 Degrees Awarded
$11,300 Avg Net Price*
Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. 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 Business, Management & Marketing Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking is part of that endeavor.

In 2020-2021, 862,104 business, management and marketing students received their degree, making the major the 1st most popular in the country. In 2019-2020, business, management and marketing graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $47,915 and had an average of $25,393 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Middle Atlantic region, there were 129,162 business, management and marketing graduates with average earnings and debt of $50,531 and $24,361 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking looked at 294 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in business, management and marketing. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality business, management and marketing programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the business, management and marketing program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

The colleges and universities below are the best for middle atlantic region business, management & marketing students.

Top 25 Best Value Colleges for Business, Management & Marketing in the Middle Atlantic Region

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Wilmington University
New Castle, Delaware

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Wilmington University. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region. New Castle, Delaware is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s business, management and marketing degrees to 1,088 students in 2020-2021.

It costs about $15,186 for middle atlantic region business, management & marketing students per year to attend Wilmington University.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Maryland Global Campus. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. UMGC is a public institution located in Adelphi, Maryland. The school has a large population, and it awarded 5,308 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on this list, UMGC is in the top on our “Best Business, Management & Marketing Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. It’s in the top [COLLEGE_QUALITY_PECTENTILE_ALL_LEVES]% of all schools in this category. It costs about $15,395 for middle atlantic region business, management & marketing students per year to attend UMGC.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

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Thomas Edison State University
Trenton, New Jersey

Out of the 294 schools in the Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Thomas Edison State University landed the #3 spot on the list. This medium-sized school is located in Trenton, New Jersey, and it awarded 499 ’s business, management and marketing degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.7%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Thomas Edison State University Business, Management & Marketing Report

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Essex County College
Newark, New Jersey

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Essex County College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Essex is a public institution located in Newark, New Jersey. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 197 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The estimated yearly cost for Essex County College is $7,871 for middle atlantic region business, management & marketing students.

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Strayer University - Global Region
Washington, District of Columbia

Out of the 294 schools in the Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Strayer University - Global Region landed the #5 spot on the list. Located in Washington, District of Columbia, this fairly large private for-profit school handed out 2,345 degrees to qualified ’s business, management and marketing students in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on this list, Strayer University - Global Region is in the top on our “Best Business, Management & Marketing Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. It’s in the top [COLLEGE_QUALITY_PECTENTILE_ALL_LEVES]% of all schools in this category. It costs about $21,585 for middle atlantic region business, management & marketing students per year to attend Strayer University - Global Region.

Full Strayer University - Global Region Business, Management & Marketing Report

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Excelsior College
Albany, New York
Top 20% in overall quality
$58,705 Average Early-Career Earnings

Excelsior College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in Albany, New York, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 905 diplomas to qualified ’s business, management and marketing students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Excelsior College is also in the top of our “Best Business, Management & Marketing Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in that analysis.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Business, Management & Marketing at Excelsior College

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Allegany College of Maryland
Cumberland, Maryland

With a ranking of #7, Allegany College of Maryland did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Cumberland, Maryland is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s business, management and marketing degrees to 65 students in 2020-2021.

The yearly cost to attend Allegany College of Maryland is $10,673 for middle atlantic region business, management & marketing students.

Full Allegany College of Maryland Business, Management & Marketing Report

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Montgomery College
Rockville, Maryland

Montgomery College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Montgomery College is a public institution located in Rockville, Maryland. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 482 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

On top of its placing in this ranking, Montgomery College also did well on our “Best Business, Management & Marketing Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. It’s in the top [COLLEGE_QUALITY_PECTENTILE_ALL_LEVES]% of all schools in this category. The estimated yearly cost for Montgomery College is $8,073 for middle atlantic region business, management & marketing students.

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Anne Arundel Community College landed the #9 spot on the 2023 Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Arnold, Maryland is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s business, management and marketing degrees to 426 students in 2020-2021.

It costs about $15,707 for Middle Atlantic Region Business, Management & Marketing students per year to attend Anne Arundel Community College.

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Community College of Allegheny County
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

With a ranking of #10, Community College of Allegheny County did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Community College of Allegheny County is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 301 ’s business, management and marketing degrees to qualified students.

It costs about $9,284 for middle atlantic region business, management & marketing students per year to attend CCAC.

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Delaware County Community College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Delaware County Community College is a public institution located in Media, Pennsylvania. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 268 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The yearly cost to attend Delaware County Community College is $10,459 for Middle Atlantic Region Business, Management & Marketing students.

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Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, Pennsylvania

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania landed the #12 spot on the 2023 Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is a medium-sized public school situated in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania. It awarded 422 ’s business, management and marketing degrees in 2020-2021.

The yearly cost to attend Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is $23,006 for Middle Atlantic Region Business, Management & Marketing students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.8% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Business, Management & Marketing Report

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SUNY Empire State College
Saratoga Springs, New York

SUNY Empire State College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. SUNY Empire is located in Saratoga Springs, New York and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1,007 ’s business, management and marketing degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on this list, SUNY Empire is in the top on our “Best Business, Management & Marketing Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in that analysis. The yearly cost to attend SUNY Empire State College is $11,995 for Middle Atlantic Region Business, Management & Marketing students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Business, Management & Marketing at SUNY Empire

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Suffolk County Community College did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #14. Suffolk County Community College is a large public school situated in Selden, New York. It awarded 467 ’s business, management and marketing degrees in 2020-2021.

The estimated yearly cost for Suffolk County Community College is $5,270 for middle atlantic region business, management & marketing students.

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Monroe Community College
Rochester, New York

Monroe Community College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in Rochester, New York, this medium-sized public school awarded 204 degrees to qualified ’s business, management and marketing students in 2020-2021.

It costs about $6,891 for middle atlantic region business, management & marketing students per year to attend Monroe Community College.

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Borough of Manhattan Community College landed the #16 spot on the 2023 Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. This fairly large school is located in New York, New York, and it awarded 907 ’s business, management and marketing degrees in 2020-2021.

The yearly cost to attend Borough of Manhattan Community College is $5,646 for Middle Atlantic Region Business, Management & Marketing students.

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Middlesex County College
Edison, New Jersey

With a ranking of #17, Middlesex County College did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Edison, New Jersey is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s business, management and marketing degrees to 292 students in 2020-2021.

The yearly cost to attend Middlesex County College is $9,950 for middle atlantic region business, management & marketing students.

Read more about Business, Management & Marketing at Middlesex County College

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Frederick Community College
Frederick, Maryland

Frederick Community College ranked #18 on this year’s Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Frederick Community College is a public institution located in Frederick, Maryland. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 195 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The estimated yearly cost for Frederick Community College is $4,879 for Middle Atlantic Region Business, Management & Marketing students.

Read more about Business, Management & Marketing at Frederick Community College

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Delaware Technical Community College - Terry landed the #19 spot on the 2023 Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Delaware Technical Community College - Terry is a fairly large school located in Dover, Delaware that handed out 242 ’s business, management and marketing degrees in 2020-2021.

The yearly cost to attend Delaware Tech is $8,479 for Middle Atlantic Region Business, Management & Marketing students.

Full Delaware Tech Business, Management & Marketing Report

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Community College of Baltimore County ranked #20 on this year’s Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Community College of Baltimore County is a fairly large public school situated in Baltimore, Maryland. It awarded 249 ’s business, management and marketing degrees in 2020-2021.

It costs about $7,890 for middle atlantic region business, management & marketing students per year to attend CCBC.

Full CCBC Business, Management & Marketing Report

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Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania ranked #21 on this year’s Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. This medium-sized school is located in Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 256 ’s business, management and marketing degrees in 2020-2021.

It costs about $19,927 for Middle Atlantic Region Business, Management & Marketing students per year to attend SRU.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full SRU Business, Management & Marketing Report

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Raritan Valley Community College
Branchburg, New Jersey

Raritan Valley Community College came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Raritan Valley Community College is located in Branchburg, New Jersey and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 283 ’s business, management and marketing degrees to qualified students.

The estimated yearly cost for RVCC is $6,127 for Middle Atlantic Region Business, Management & Marketing students.

Read more about Business, Management & Marketing at RVCC

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Community College of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

With a ranking of #23, Community College of Philadelphia did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, this fairly large public school awarded 264 diplomas to qualified ’s business, management and marketing students in 2020-2021.

It costs about $13,384 for middle atlantic region business, management & marketing students per year to attend Community College of Philadelphia.

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Hagerstown Community College
Hagerstown, Maryland

Hagerstown Community College landed the #24 spot on the 2023 Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. HCC is a public institution located in Hagerstown, Maryland. The school has a small population, and it awarded 103 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The estimated yearly cost for HCC is $8,669 for middle atlantic region business, management & marketing students.

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Bryant & Stratton College - Online
Orchard Park, New York

Bryant & Stratton College - Online came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Bryant & Stratton College - Online is a medium-sized school located in Orchard Park, New York that handed out 252 ’s business, management and marketing degrees in 2020-2021.

The estimated yearly cost for Bryant & Stratton College - Online is $13,746 for Middle Atlantic Region Business, Management & Marketing students.

Full Bryant & Stratton College - Online Business, Management & Marketing Report

Rest of the Best 45 in Best Value Business, Management & Marketing Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

Not only did these schools make the top 45 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:

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Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
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West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, Pennsylvania
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Baruch College
New York, New York
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Plaza College
Forest Hills, New York
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Goldey - Beacom College
Wilmington, Delaware
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County College of Morris
Randolph, New Jersey
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LaGuardia Community College
Long Island City, New York
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Bucks County Community College
Newtown, Pennsylvania
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Erie Community College
Buffalo, New York
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Strayer University - Maryland
Suitland, Maryland
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Montclair State University
Montclair, New Jersey
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Montgomery County Community College
Blue Bell, Pennsylvania
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The Graduate Center, CUNY
New York, New York
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Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, Pennsylvania
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Jamestown Business College
Jamestown, New York
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Harford Community College
Bel Air, Maryland
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Hunter College
New York, New York
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Towson University
Towson, Maryland
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Salisbury University
Salisbury, Maryland
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SUNY Cortland
Cortland, New York

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