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

14 Ranked Colleges
243 Degrees Awarded
$32,900 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Master's 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. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

In 2019-2020, 10,015 people earned their degree in philosophy, making the major the 81st most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, philosophy graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $29,067 and had an average of $22,199 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Middle Atlantic region, there were 2,141 philosophy graduates with average earnings and debt of $32,500 and $24,954 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 243 philosophy graduates with average earnings and debt of $60,887 and $46,998 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking, we looked at 14 colleges that offer a degree in philosophy. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality philosophy programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the philosophy program at the school. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k

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

Top 14 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Philosophy (Income $48-$75k) in the Middle Atlantic Region

#3 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Columbia University in the City of New York landed the #1 spot on the list. Columbia University in the City of New York is located in New York, New York and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 15 masters’s philosophy degrees to qualified students.

Columbia not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Philosophy Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Columbia University in the City of New York are $51,194, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#2

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Pennsylvania. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. UPenn is a large school located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that handed out 2 masters’s philosophy degrees in 2019-2020.

UPenn also took the #1 spot in our “Best Philosophy Master’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 of Pennsylvania are $41,760.

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#3

Cornell University

Ithaca, New York
#5 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Cornell University. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k. Located in Ithaca, New York, this large private not-for-profit school awarded 7 diplomas to qualified masters’s philosophy students in 2019-2020.

Cornell did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best Philosophy Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Cornell are $30,042, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Cornell Philosophy Report

#4

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
#4 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Carnegie Mellon University. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. This fairly large school is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 8 masters’s philosophy degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Carnegie Mellon, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Philosophy Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Carnegie Mellon are $47,326, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#5

American University

Washington, District of Columbia

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend American University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. The American University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Washington, District of Columbia. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 26 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

The American University also took the #2 spot in our “Best Philosophy Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at The American University are $35,524, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#6

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

West Chester, Pennsylvania
#10 in overall quality

West Chester University of Pennsylvania landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Located in West Chester, Pennsylvania, this fairly large public school handed out 11 degrees to qualified masters’s philosophy students in 2019-2020.

WCUPA also took the #10 spot in our “Best Philosophy Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at WCUPA are $16,758, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#7

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, New York
#9 in overall quality

Stony Brook University landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. SUNY Stony Brook is located in Stony Brook, New York and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 masters’s philosophy degrees to qualified students.

SUNY Stony Brook also took the #9 spot in our “Best Philosophy Master’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 SUNY Stony Brook are $25,583.

Full SUNY Stony Brook Philosophy Report

#8

Catholic University of America

Washington, District of Columbia
#7 in overall quality

Catholic University of America ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Washington, District of Columbia, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 14 degrees to qualified masters’s philosophy students in 2019-2020.

CUA also took the #7 spot in our “Best Philosophy Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at CUA are $50,340, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Catholic University of America Philosophy Report

#9

Binghamton University

Vestal, New York
#12 in overall quality

Binghamton University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #9. Binghamton University is located in Vestal, New York and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 masters’s philosophy degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region master’s degree philosophy students whose families make $48-$75k list, Binghamton University has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best Philosophy Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Binghamton University are $25,290, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#10

Temple University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#11 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, Temple University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Temple University is a public institution located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The school has a large population, and it awarded 2 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Temple, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best Philosophy Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Temple are $24,236, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#11

Syracuse University

Syracuse, New York

Syracuse University ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Syracuse, New York is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s philosophy degrees to 1 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Syracuse, the school also landed the #0 spot in our “Best Philosophy Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Syracuse are $41,714, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Syracuse University Philosophy Report

#12

Villanova University

Villanova, Pennsylvania
#8 in overall quality

Villanova University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Villanova University is located in Villanova, Pennsylvania and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 6 masters’s philosophy degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Villanova, the school also landed the #8 spot in our “Best Philosophy Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Villanova University are $20,719, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Villanova Philosophy Report

#13

University at Albany

Albany, New York
#13 in overall quality

With a ranking of #13, University at Albany did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. UAlbany is located in Albany, New York and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 masters’s philosophy degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UAlbany, the school also landed the #13 spot in our “Best Philosophy Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. 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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#14

Fordham University

Bronx, New York
#6 in overall quality

Fordham University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Philosophy Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Fordham University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Bronx, New York. It awarded 28 masters’s philosophy degrees in 2019-2020.

Fordham U also took the #6 spot in our “Best Philosophy Master’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 Fordham University are $23,846.

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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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