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

13 Ranked Colleges
193 Degrees Awarded
$28,800 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

Communication Sciences is the 48th most popular major in the country with 21,991 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, communication sciences graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $47,716 and had an average of $35,422 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Middle Atlantic region, there were 3,847 communication sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $49,664 and $41,530 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 193 communication sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $73,944 and $116,843 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking, we looked at 13 colleges that offer a degree in communication sciences. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great communication sciences programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the communication sciences 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 Communication Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k

The colleges and universities below are the best for middle atlantic region doctor’s degree communication sciences students whose families make $48-$75k.

Top 13 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Communication Sciences (Income $48-$75k) in the Middle Atlantic Region

#1

University of Maryland - College Park

College Park, Maryland
#2 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Maryland - College Park. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k. University of Maryland - College Park is a large school located in College Park, Maryland that handed out 6 doctorate’s communication sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

UMCP not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best Communication Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Maryland - College Park are $30,885, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Maryland - College Park Communication Sciences Report

#2

Towson University

Towson, Maryland

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Towson University. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Towson, Maryland is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s communication sciences degrees to 11 students in 2019-2020.

Towson did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best Communication Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Towson are $18,972, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#3

Montclair State University

Montclair, New Jersey

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Montclair State University. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k. Montclair State is a large school located in Montclair, New Jersey that handed out 12 doctorate’s communication sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Montclair State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best Communication Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Montclair State are $18,972, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Montclair State University Communication Sciences Report

#4

Gallaudet University

Washington, District of Columbia

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Gallaudet University landed the #4 spot on the list. Gallaudet University is located in Washington, District of Columbia and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 16 doctorate’s communication sciences degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Gallaudet, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best Communication Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Gallaudet are $18,706, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Gallaudet Communication Sciences Report

#5

Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania

Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k. Bloomsburg is located in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 13 doctorate’s communication sciences degrees to qualified students.

Bloomsburg also made our “Best Communication Sciences 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 Bloomsburg are $16,862.

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#6

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York

University at Buffalo did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #6. This large school is located in Buffalo, New York, and it awarded 11 doctorate’s communication sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at University at Buffalo, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Communication Sciences 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 University at Buffalo are $26,028.

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#7

Kean University

Union, New Jersey
#15 in overall quality

Kean University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Union, New Jersey is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s communication sciences degrees to 10 students in 2019-2020.

Kean did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #15 on our “Best Communication Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Kean University are $22,318, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#8

Syracuse University

Syracuse, New York

Syracuse University landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Syracuse University is a large school located in Syracuse, New York that handed out 14 doctorate’s communication sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Syracuse also took the #5 spot in our “Best Communication Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Syracuse University are $41,714, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#6 in overall quality

University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s communication sciences degrees to 15 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Pitt, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Communication Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Pitt are $40,836, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#10

New York University

New York, New York
#4 in overall quality

New York University landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. New York, New York is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s communication sciences degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

NYU also made our “Best Communication Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #4. Average graduate tuition and fees at New York University are $36,892, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#14 in overall quality

St John’s University - New York did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #11. St John’s University - New York is a private not-for-profit institution located in Queens, New York. The school has a large population, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

STJ not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 on our “Best Communication Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at St John’s University - New York are $30,666, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#12

Adelphi University

Garden City, New York
#8 in overall quality

Adelphi University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #12. This medium-sized school is located in Garden City, New York, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s communication sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Adelphi also made our “Best Communication Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #8. Average graduate tuition and fees at Adelphi University are $43,950, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Adelphi University Communication Sciences Report

#13

Hofstra University

Hempstead, New York
#9 in overall quality

Hofstra University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Hempstead, New York, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 7 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s communication sciences students in 2019-2020.

Hofstra did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best Communication Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Hofstra University are $27,172, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Communication Sciences at Hofstra

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Notes and References

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%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

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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