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2022 Best Vallue Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making Over $110k

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Best Vallue Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Master's in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making Over $110k

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 Vallue Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

Philosophy & Religious Studies is the 29th most popular major in the country with 20,201 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, philosophy and religious studies graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $30,177 and had an average of $24,197 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Middle Atlantic region, there were 7,579 philosophy and religious studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $35,055 and $27,449 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 884 philosophy and religious studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $60,887 and $46,998 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Vallue Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking, we looked at 19 colleges that offer a degree in philosophy and religious studies. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent philosophy and religious studies 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 philosophy and religious studies 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 Vallue Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making Over $110k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Vallue Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making Over $110k.

Top 19 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Philosophy & Religious Studies (Income Over $110k) in the Middle Atlantic Region

#1

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, New York
#10 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Stony Brook University. The school came in at #1 for the Best Vallue Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making Over $110k. This large school is located in Stony Brook, New York, and it awarded 5 masters’s philosophy and religious studies degrees in 2019-2020.

SUNY Stony Brook not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at SUNY Stony Brook are $25,583, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#2

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

West Chester, Pennsylvania
#13 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend West Chester University of Pennsylvania. The school came in at #2 for the Best Vallue Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making Over $110k. West Chester University of Pennsylvania is a public institution located in West Chester, Pennsylvania. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 12 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

WCUPA also made our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #13. Average graduate tuition and fees at West Chester University of Pennsylvania are $16,758, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#3

Binghamton University

Vestal, New York
#12 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Binghamton University. The school came in at #3 for the Best Vallue Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making Over $110k. Vestal, New York is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s philosophy and religious studies degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

Binghamton University also made our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #12. Average graduate tuition and fees at Binghamton University are $25,290, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#4

University at Albany

Albany, New York

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University at Albany. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Vallue Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making Over $110k list. University at Albany is a public institution located in Albany, New York. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 2 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UAlbany not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #0 on our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Master’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 Albany are $25,225.

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#5

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#2 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Pennsylvania. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Vallue Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, this large private not-for-profit school awarded 3 diplomas to qualified masters’s philosophy and religious studies students in 2019-2020.

UPenn also took the #2 spot in our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UPenn are $41,760, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#5

Temple University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#14 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Temple University. The school came in at #5 for the Best Vallue Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making Over $110k. Temple is a public institution located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The school has a large population, and it awarded 5 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region master’s degree philosophy & religious studies students whose families make more than $110k list, Temple has also earned the #14 rank in our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies 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 Temple are $24,236.

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#7

Cairn University

Langhorne, Pennsylvania
#16 in overall quality

Cairn University landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Cairn University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Langhorne, Pennsylvania. The school has a small population, and it awarded 19 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region master’s degree philosophy & religious studies students whose families make more than $110k list, Cairn has also earned the #16 rank in our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Cairn are $14,040, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#8

Rutgers University - New Brunswick

New Brunswick, New Jersey
#15 in overall quality

Rutgers University - New Brunswick landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Located in New Brunswick, New Jersey, this large public school handed out 3 diplomas to qualified masters’s philosophy and religious studies students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Rutgers New Brunswick, the school also landed the #15 spot in our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies 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 Rutgers New Brunswick are $32,132.

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#9

Catholic University of America

Washington, District of Columbia
#8 in overall quality

Catholic University of America did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #9. This medium-sized school is located in Washington, District of Columbia, and it awarded 14 masters’s philosophy and religious studies degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at CUA, the school also landed the #8 spot in our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at CUA are $50,340, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#4 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, Columbia University in the City of New York did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making Over $110k 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 27 masters’s philosophy and religious studies degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region master’s degree philosophy & religious studies students whose families make more than $110k list, Columbia has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Columbia are $51,194, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#6 in overall quality

Jewish Theological Seminary of America ranked #11 on this year’s Best Vallue Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Jewish Theological Seminary of America is located in New York, New York and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 20 masters’s philosophy and religious studies degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Jewish Theological Seminary of America, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Jewish Theological Seminary of America are $34,472, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#12

Fordham University

Bronx, New York
#7 in overall quality

Fordham University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Bronx, New York is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s philosophy and religious studies degrees to 28 students in 2019-2020.

Fordham U also made our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #7. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Fordham U are $23,846.

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#13

Seton Hall University

South Orange, New Jersey
#11 in overall quality

With a ranking of #13, Seton Hall University did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making Over $110k list. South Orange, New Jersey is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s philosophy and religious studies degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region master’s degree philosophy & religious studies students whose families make more than $110k list, Seton Hall has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Seton Hall University are $25,172, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#14

American University

Washington, District of Columbia
#1 in overall quality

American University ranked #14 on this year’s Best Vallue Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making Over $110k list. American University is located in Washington, District of Columbia and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 26 masters’s philosophy and religious studies degrees to qualified students.

The American University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at American University are $35,524, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#15

Cornell University

Ithaca, New York
#5 in overall quality

Cornell University ranked #15 on this year’s Best Vallue Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Ithaca, New York is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s philosophy and religious studies degrees to 7 students in 2019-2020.

Cornell also made our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #5. Average graduate tuition and fees at Cornell University are $30,042, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#16

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
#3 in overall quality

Carnegie Mellon University did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #16. Carnegie Mellon University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 8 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Carnegie Mellon not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Carnegie Mellon University are $47,326, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Carnegie Mellon University Philosophy & Religious Studies Report

#17

University of Scranton

Scranton, Pennsylvania
#17 in overall quality

University of Scranton landed the #17 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. University of Scranton is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Scranton, Pennsylvania. It awarded 3 masters’s philosophy and religious studies degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at University of Scranton, the school also landed the #17 spot in our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Scranton are $11,630, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#18

Syracuse University

Syracuse, New York

Syracuse University landed the #18 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Syracuse is located in Syracuse, New York and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 masters’s philosophy and religious studies degrees to qualified students.

Syracuse did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #0 on our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. 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 & Religious Studies Report

#19

Villanova University

Villanova, Pennsylvania
#9 in overall quality

Villanova University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Master’s in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Villanova is located in Villanova, Pennsylvania and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 6 masters’s philosophy and religious studies degrees to qualified students.

Villanova also took the #9 spot in our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Villanova are $20,719, 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%.

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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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