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2022 Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid

14 Ranked Colleges
171 Degrees Awarded
$35,000 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking - to help you make that decision.

In 2019-2020, 20,201 people earned their degree in philosophy and religious studies, making the major the 29th most popular in the United States. 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 doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 171 philosophy and religious studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $73,944 and $116,843 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking analyzed 14 colleges that offered a degree in philosophy and religious studies. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great philosophy and religious studies programs and 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. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid.

Top 14 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Philosophy & Religious Studies in the Middle Atlantic Region (With Aid)

#1

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#1 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Pennsylvania landed the #1 spot on the list. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s philosophy and religious studies degrees to 11 students in 2019-2020.

UPenn also made our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #1. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Pennsylvania are $41,760, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Pennsylvania Philosophy & Religious Studies Report

#2 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Columbia University in the City of New York. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid list. This large school is located in New York, New York, and it awarded 13 doctorate’s philosophy and religious studies degrees in 2019-2020.

Columbia not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor’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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#3

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, New York
#12 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, Stony Brook University landed the #3 spot on the list. This large school is located in Stony Brook, New York, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s philosophy and religious studies degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree philosophy & religious studies students with aid list, SUNY Stony Brook has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at SUNY Stony Brook are $25,583, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#4

Rutgers University - New Brunswick

New Brunswick, New Jersey
#13 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, Rutgers University - New Brunswick landed the #4 spot on the list. This large school is located in New Brunswick, New Jersey, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s philosophy and religious studies degrees in 2019-2020.

Rutgers New Brunswick not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Rutgers University - New Brunswick are $32,132, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#5

Cornell University

Ithaca, New York
#3 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Cornell University. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid. Cornell University is located in Ithaca, New York and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 doctorate’s philosophy and religious studies degrees to qualified students.

Cornell did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Cornell University are $30,042, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#6

Binghamton University

Vestal, New York
#14 in overall quality

Binghamton University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #6. Vestal, New York is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s philosophy and religious studies degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

Binghamton University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 on our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies 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 Binghamton University are $25,290.

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#10 in overall quality

University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid list. University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus is a large public school situated in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It awarded 5 doctorate’s philosophy and religious studies degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree philosophy & religious studies students with aid list, Pitt has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus are $40,836, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#8

Temple University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#15 in overall quality

Temple University landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, this large public school awarded 3 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s philosophy and religious studies students in 2019-2020.

Temple did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #15 on our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Temple are $24,236, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
#4 in overall quality

Carnegie Mellon University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #9. This fairly large school is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s philosophy and religious studies degrees in 2019-2020.

Carnegie Mellon not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Carnegie Mellon are $47,326, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10

Catholic University of America

Washington, District of Columbia
#6 in overall quality

Catholic University of America landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. CUA is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Washington, District of Columbia. It awarded 8 doctorate’s philosophy and religious studies degrees in 2019-2020.

CUA also took the #6 spot in our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor’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 & Religious Studies Report

#5 in overall quality

Jewish Theological Seminary of America did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #11. Located in New York, New York, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 2 degrees to qualified doctorate’s philosophy and religious studies students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree philosophy & religious studies students with aid list, Jewish Theological Seminary of America has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies 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 Jewish Theological Seminary of America are $34,472.

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#12

Villanova University

Villanova, Pennsylvania
#8 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, Villanova University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid list. Villanova University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Villanova, Pennsylvania. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Villanova also made our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #8. Average graduate tuition and fees at Villanova are $20,719, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#13

Fordham University

Bronx, New York
#7 in overall quality

With a ranking of #13, Fordham University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid list. Fordham U is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Bronx, New York. It awarded 5 doctorate’s philosophy and religious studies degrees in 2019-2020.

Fordham U did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #7 on our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies 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 Fordham University are $23,846.

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#14

Syracuse University

Syracuse, New York
#9 in overall quality

Syracuse University ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Getting Aid list. Syracuse is located in Syracuse, New York and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 doctorate’s philosophy and religious studies degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Syracuse, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best Philosophy & Religious Studies 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 Syracuse are $41,714.

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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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