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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $48-$75k) in the Middle Atlantic Region

17 Ranked Colleges
237 Degrees Awarded
$36,900 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k

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 CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

In 2019-2020, 53,722 people earned their degree in computer science, making the major the 19th most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, computer science graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $66,561 and had an average of $23,565 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Middle Atlantic region, there were 10,150 computer science graduates with average earnings and debt of $74,665 and $24,154 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 237 computer science graduates with average earnings and debt of $73,944 and $116,843 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking looked at 17 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in computer science. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality computer science programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the computer science program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k.

Top 17 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Computer Science (Income $48-$75k) in the Middle Atlantic Region

#1

Cornell University

Ithaca, New York
#2 in overall quality

Out of the 17 schools in the Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Cornell University landed the #1 spot on the list. Cornell University is a large school located in Ithaca, New York that handed out 19 doctorate’s compsci degrees in 2019-2020.

Cornell also took the #2 spot in our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Cornell are $30,042, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#3 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Columbia University in the City of New York. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k. Columbia University in the City of New York is a large private not-for-profit school situated in New York, New York. It awarded 21 doctorate’s compsci degrees in 2019-2020.

Columbia also made our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #3. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Columbia University in the City of New York are $51,194.

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#3

Georgetown University

Washington, District of Columbia
#6 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Georgetown University. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Georgetown is a fairly large school located in Washington, District of Columbia that handed out 2 doctorate’s compsci degrees in 2019-2020.

Georgetown also took the #6 spot in our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Georgetown University are $53,591, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#4

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
#1 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Carnegie Mellon University. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k. Carnegie Mellon is a private not-for-profit institution located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 23 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Carnegie Mellon also made our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #1. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Carnegie Mellon are $47,326.

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#5

University of Maryland - College Park

College Park, Maryland
#4 in overall quality

Out of the 17 schools in the Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Maryland - College Park landed the #5 spot on the list. Located in College Park, Maryland, this large public school handed out 32 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s compsci students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree compsci students whose families make $48-$75k list, UMCP has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Maryland - College Park are $30,885, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#6

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, New York
#8 in overall quality

Stony Brook University landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Stony Brook University is a public institution located in Stony Brook, New York. The school has a large population, and it awarded 24 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree compsci students whose families make $48-$75k list, SUNY Stony Brook has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at SUNY Stony Brook are $25,583, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#7

Lehigh University

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
#9 in overall quality

Lehigh University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #7. Lehigh University is located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 doctorate’s compsci degrees to qualified students.

Lehigh not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Lehigh are $27,130, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#8

University of Rochester

Rochester, New York
#7 in overall quality

University of Rochester ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. This fairly large school is located in Rochester, New York, and it awarded 10 doctorate’s compsci degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Rochester did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #7 on our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Rochester are $50,505, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#9

George Washington University

Washington, District of Columbia
#6 in overall quality

George Washington University landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Located in Washington, District of Columbia, this large private not-for-profit school awarded 20 degrees to qualified doctorate’s compsci students in 2019-2020.

GWU also made our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #6. Average graduate tuition and fees at GWU are $31,824, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#10

Binghamton University

Vestal, New York
#13 in overall quality

Binghamton University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Vestal, New York is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s compsci degrees to 9 students in 2019-2020.

Binghamton University also made our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #13. 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 Computer Science Report

#11

University at Albany

Albany, New York
#14 in overall quality

University at Albany did quite well in the 2022 Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #11. Located in Albany, New York, this fairly large public school handed out 7 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s compsci students in 2019-2020.

UAlbany not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 on our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University at Albany are $25,225, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#15 in overall quality

University of Maryland - Baltimore County landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. UMBC is a fairly large school located in Baltimore, Maryland that handed out 6 doctorate’s compsci degrees in 2019-2020.

UMBC also took the #15 spot in our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UMBC are $21,078, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10 in overall quality

University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #13. Located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, this large public school handed out 6 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s compsci students in 2019-2020.

Pitt not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus are $40,836, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#5 in overall quality

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. RPI is a medium-sized school located in Troy, New York that handed out 15 doctorate’s compsci degrees in 2019-2020.

RPI also made our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #5. Average graduate tuition and fees at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute are $58,325, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Computer Science Report

#15

Stevens Institute of Technology

Hoboken, New Jersey
#11 in overall quality

Stevens Institute of Technology landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Stevens is located in Hoboken, New Jersey and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 doctorate’s compsci degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree compsci students whose families make $48-$75k list, Stevens has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Stevens Institute of Technology are $38,876, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#16

Pace University - New York

New York, New York
#16 in overall quality

Pace University - New York did quite well in the 2022 Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #16. Pace University is located in New York, New York and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 doctorate’s compsci degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Pace University, the school also landed the #16 spot in our “Best Computer Science 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 Pace University are $33,356.

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#17

Drexel University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#12 in overall quality

Drexel University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value CompSci Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #17. Drexel University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The school has a large population, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Drexel not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Drexel are $37,074, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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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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