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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Communication Sciences (Income $75-$110k) 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 $75-$110k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. 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 $75-$110k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

In 2019-2020, 21,991 people earned their degree in communication sciences, making the major the 48th most popular in the United States. 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.

This year’s “Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking looked at 13 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in communication sciences. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent communication sciences programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the communication sciences program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. 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 $75-$110k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $75-$110k.

Top 13 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Communication Sciences (Income $75-$110k) in the Middle Atlantic Region

#1

University of Maryland - College Park

College Park, Maryland
#2 in overall quality

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Maryland - College Park landed the #1 spot on the list. College Park, Maryland is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s communication sciences degrees to 6 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UMCP, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best Communication Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UMCP are $30,885, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#2

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University at Buffalo. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $75-$110k. University at Buffalo is a large school located in Buffalo, New York that handed out 11 doctorate’s communication sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

University at Buffalo did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #7 on our “Best Communication Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. 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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#3

Towson University

Towson, Maryland

Out of the 13 schools in the Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Towson University landed the #3 spot on the list. Located in Towson, Maryland, this large public school handed out 11 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s communication sciences students in 2019-2020.

Towson also took the #10 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 Towson are $18,972.

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#4

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 #4 for the Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $75-$110k. Montclair State is a large public school situated in Montclair, New Jersey. It awarded 12 doctorate’s communication sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Montclair State, the school also landed the #11 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 Montclair State University are $18,972.

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#5

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 $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Gallaudet University landed the #5 spot on the list. Gallaudet 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.

Gallaudet also took the #12 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 Gallaudet are $18,706.

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#6

Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania

Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania

Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 13 doctorate’s communication sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree communication sciences students whose families make $75-$110k list, Bloomsburg has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best Communication Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania are $16,862, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#7

Kean University

Union, New Jersey
#15 in overall quality

Kean University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #7. Kean University is a public institution located in Union, New Jersey. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 10 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Kean also took the #15 spot in our “Best Communication Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Kean University are $22,318, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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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 $75-$110k ranking. Syracuse, 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 14 students in 2019-2020.

Syracuse did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best Communication Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. 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 $75-$110k ranking. Pitt is a public institution located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The school has a large population, and it awarded 15 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Pitt did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best Communication Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus are $40,836.

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#10

Adelphi University

Garden City, New York
#8 in overall quality

Adelphi University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Adelphi is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Garden City, New York. 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 you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#14 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, St John’s University - New York did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. STJ 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.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at STJ, the school also landed the #14 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 St John’s University - New York are $30,666.

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#12

Hofstra University

Hempstead, New York
#9 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, Hofstra University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Located in Hempstead, New York, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 7 degrees to qualified doctorate’s communication sciences students in 2019-2020.

Hofstra not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best Communication Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Hofstra University are $27,172.

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#13

New York University

New York, New York
#4 in overall quality

New York University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Communication Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. NYU is located in New York, New York and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 doctorate’s communication sciences degrees to qualified students.

NYU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Communication Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at NYU are $36,892, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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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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