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

18 Ranked Colleges
125 Degrees Awarded
$36,900 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Sociology Schools for a Doctorate 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. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

In 2019-2020, 37,807 people earned their degree in sociology, making the major the 24th most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, sociology graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $29,727 and had an average of $23,622 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Middle Atlantic region, there were 5,123 sociology graduates with average earnings and debt of $29,836 and $23,930 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 125 sociology graduates with average earnings and debt of $73,944 and $116,843 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking, we looked at 18 colleges that offer a degree in sociology. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great sociology 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 sociology 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 Sociology 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 sociology students whose families make $48-$75k.

Top 18 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Sociology (Income $48-$75k) in the Middle Atlantic Region

#1

Princeton University

Princeton, New Jersey
#4 in overall quality

Out of the 18 schools in the Best Value Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Princeton University landed the #1 spot on the list. Princeton University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Princeton, New Jersey. It awarded 7 doctorate’s sociology degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree sociology students whose families make $48-$75k list, Princeton has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Princeton University are $56,470, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Princeton University Sociology 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 Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in New York, New York, this large private not-for-profit school handed out 13 degrees to qualified doctorate’s sociology students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Columbia, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best Sociology Doctor’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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#3

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, Maryland
#3 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Johns Hopkins University. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Johns Hopkins is a private not-for-profit institution located in Baltimore, Maryland. The school has a large population, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree sociology students whose families make $48-$75k list, Johns Hopkins has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Johns Hopkins University are $59,425, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Johns Hopkins University Sociology Report

#4

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#1 in overall quality

Out of the 18 schools in the Best Value Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Pennsylvania landed the #4 spot on the list. This large school is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 10 doctorate’s sociology degrees in 2019-2020.

UPenn did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UPenn are $41,760, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#5

Cornell University

Ithaca, New York
#5 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Cornell University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Cornell University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Ithaca, New York. The school has a large population, and it awarded 8 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree sociology students whose families make $48-$75k list, Cornell has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Sociology 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 Cornell are $30,042.

Full Cornell Sociology Report

#6

University of Maryland - College Park

College Park, Maryland
#7 in overall quality

University of Maryland - College Park ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. College Park, Maryland is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s sociology degrees to 8 students in 2019-2020.

UMCP not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UMCP are $30,885, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Sociology at UMCP

#7

University of Delaware

Newark, Delaware
#8 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, University of Delaware did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Newark, Delaware, this large public school awarded 4 degrees to qualified doctorate’s sociology students in 2019-2020.

UD did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Delaware are $35,192, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Sociology at UD

#8

Binghamton University

Vestal, New York
#9 in overall quality

Binghamton University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #8. Binghamton University is located in Vestal, New York and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 9 doctorate’s sociology degrees to qualified students.

Binghamton University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Binghamton University are $25,290, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Sociology at Binghamton University

#9

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, New York
#15 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, Stony Brook University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. This large school is located in Stony Brook, New York, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s sociology degrees in 2019-2020.

SUNY Stony Brook not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #15 on our “Best Sociology Doctor’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.

Read full report on Sociology at SUNY Stony Brook

#10

Rutgers University - New Brunswick

New Brunswick, New Jersey
#12 in overall quality

Rutgers University - New Brunswick ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in New Brunswick, New Jersey, this large public school handed out 8 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s sociology students in 2019-2020.

Rutgers New Brunswick not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Rutgers University - New Brunswick are $32,132, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Rutgers New Brunswick Sociology Report

#11

University at Albany

Albany, New York
#18 in overall quality

University at Albany ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. UAlbany is a fairly large school located in Albany, New York that handed out 3 doctorate’s sociology degrees in 2019-2020.

UAlbany also took the #18 spot in our “Best Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UAlbany are $25,225, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Sociology at UAlbany

#12

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York
#17 in overall quality

University at Buffalo did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #12. Located in Buffalo, New York, this large public school handed out 4 degrees to qualified doctorate’s sociology students in 2019-2020.

University at Buffalo also took the #17 spot in our “Best Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University at Buffalo are $26,028, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Sociology at University at Buffalo

#13

Syracuse University

Syracuse, New York
#10 in overall quality

Syracuse University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #13. Syracuse University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Syracuse, New York. The school has a large population, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Syracuse also took the #10 spot in our “Best Sociology 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.

Read full report on Sociology at Syracuse

#14

New York University

New York, New York
#6 in overall quality

New York University ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. New York University is located in New York, New York and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 10 doctorate’s sociology degrees to qualified students.

NYU also took the #6 spot in our “Best Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at NYU are $36,892, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Sociology at NYU

#15

Temple University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#21 in overall quality

With a ranking of #15, Temple University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Temple is a large public school situated in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It awarded 2 doctorate’s sociology degrees in 2019-2020.

Temple also made our “Best Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #21. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Temple are $24,236.

Full Temple Sociology Report

#14 in overall quality

University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus landed the #16 spot on the 2022 Best Value Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. This large school is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s sociology degrees in 2019-2020.

Pitt did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #14 on our “Best Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Pitt are $40,836, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Sociology at Pitt

#17

Howard University

Washington, District of Columbia
#19 in overall quality

Howard University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Howard is located in Washington, District of Columbia and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 doctorate’s sociology degrees to qualified students.

Howard also made our “Best Sociology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #19. Average graduate tuition and fees at Howard University are $34,224, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Sociology at Howard University

#18

The New School

New York, New York
#16 in overall quality

With a ranking of #18, The New School did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Sociology Schools for a Doctorate in the Middle Atlantic Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. The New School is located in New York, New York and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 10 doctorate’s sociology degrees to qualified students.

New School University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #16 on our “Best Sociology 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 New School University are $47,642.

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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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