by our College Data Analytics TeamWhen pursuing a degree in today's world, there are many different options to choose from. College Factual has developed its Best Doctor's Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Pennsylvania ranking as one thing you can use to help make this decision. This list may shock you as many typically expensive schools are very generous with need-based financial aid.
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Our analysis looked at 43 schools in Pennsylvania to determine which ones have the best value Doctor's Degree programs. Instead of depending on subjective information to rank the best value schools, we focus on objective factors in our analysis. More specifically, the following explains what we consider and why.
When determining the value of a school in our Best Doctor's Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Pennsylvania ranking, we first look at its average net price of a student coming from a family that makes $0-$30k a year. The net price is defined as the sum of room and board, tuition, and fees minus any financial aid that the student receives. But, a school that excels in providing value for your money must also be a great school overall as well.
To take this into account we include a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a host of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
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If you know what major you want to study, check out our list of the best value schools by major. If you're interested in other degree levels, you can view one of the lists below.
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Our 2024 rankings named University of Pennsylvania the best value (income $0-$30k) school in Pennsylvania for students working on their doctor’s degree. This large private not-for-profit school is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Not only is University of Pennsylvania a great value, but it is also ranked #1 in Pennsylvania for overall quality.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Carnegie Mellon University. It ranked #2 on our 2024 Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Pennsylvania list. Carnegie Mellon is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and has a fairly large student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Carnegie Mellon University has the honor of being ranked #2 in Pennsylvania for overall quality on top of being a good value.
The quality degree programs at West Chester University of Pennsylvania helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Pennsylvania. This fairly large public school is located in West Chester, Pennsylvania.
Not only is West Chester University of Pennsylvania a great value, but it is also ranked #11 in Pennsylvania for overall quality.
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Out of the 43 doctor’s degree schools in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania landed the #4 spot on the list. Located in Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania, the school is a medium-sized public institution.
Not only is Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania a great value, but it is also ranked #12 in Pennsylvania for overall quality.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Drexel University. It ranked #5 on our 2024 Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Pennsylvania list. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Drexel University has the honor of being ranked #16 in Pennsylvania for overall quality on top of being a good value.
Holy Family University landed the #6 spot on the 2024 Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Pennsylvania ranking. Holy Family is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and has a small student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Holy Family University is ranked #30 for quality in the state of Pennsylvania.
Lehigh University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Pennsylvania ranking. Bethlehem, Pennsylvania is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Lehigh University has the honor of being ranked #4 in Pennsylvania for overall quality on top of being a good value.
University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Pennsylvania ranking. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus has the honor of being ranked #9 in Pennsylvania for overall quality on top of being a good value.
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With a ranking of #9, Clarion University of Pennsylvania did quite well on the 2024 Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Pennsylvania list. Located in Clarion, Pennsylvania, the school is a small public institution.
Clarion University of Pennsylvania has the honor of being ranked #39 in Pennsylvania for overall quality on top of being a good value.
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Gannon University landed the #10 spot on the 2024 Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Pennsylvania ranking. Gannon University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Erie, Pennsylvania.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Gannon University is ranked #7 for quality in the state of Pennsylvania.
Temple University landed the #11 spot on the 2024 Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Pennsylvania ranking. Temple University is a large public school located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Temple University has the honor of being ranked #6 in Pennsylvania for overall quality on top of being a good value.
Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus did quite well in the 2024 Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Pennsylvania ranking, coming in at #12. IUP is located in Indiana, Pennsylvania and has a medium-sized student population. It is a public school.
Not only is Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus a great value, but it is also ranked #22 in Pennsylvania for overall quality.
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Thomas Jefferson University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Pennsylvania ranking. Thomas Jefferson University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Thomas Jefferson University is ranked #8 for quality in the state of Pennsylvania.
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania ranked #14 on this year’s Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Pennsylvania list. This medium-sized public school is located in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania.
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania has the honor of being ranked #31 in Pennsylvania for overall quality on top of being a good value.
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Widener University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Pennsylvania ranking. This medium-sized private not-for-profit school is located in Chester, Pennsylvania.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Widener University is ranked #13 for quality in the state of Pennsylvania.
Gwynedd Mercy University did quite well in the 2024 Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Pennsylvania ranking, coming in at #16. Gwynedd - Mercy is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Gwynedd Valley, Pennsylvania.
Gwynedd Mercy University has the honor of being ranked #10 in Pennsylvania for overall quality on top of being a good value.
Millersville University of Pennsylvania ranked #17 on this year’s Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Pennsylvania list. Millersville is a public institution located in Millersville, Pennsylvania.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Millersville University of Pennsylvania is ranked #38 for quality in the state of Pennsylvania.
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Villanova University landed the #18 spot on the 2024 Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Pennsylvania ranking. Villanova is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Villanova, Pennsylvania.
Villanova University has the honor of being ranked #21 in Pennsylvania for overall quality on top of being a good value.
Cabrini University did quite well in the 2024 Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Pennsylvania ranking, coming in at #19. Radnor, Pennsylvania is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Not only is Cabrini University a great value, but it is also ranked #37 in Pennsylvania for overall quality.
California University of Pennsylvania came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Pennsylvania ranking. Located in California, Pennsylvania, the school is a medium-sized public institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, California University of Pennsylvania is ranked #29 for quality in the state of Pennsylvania.
Lancaster Bible College did quite well in the 2024 Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Pennsylvania ranking, coming in at #21. Lancaster, Pennsylvania is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Lancaster Bible College has the honor of being ranked #32 in Pennsylvania for overall quality on top of being a good value.
With a ranking of #22, Arcadia University did quite well on the 2024 Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Pennsylvania list. Arcadia is a private not-for-profit institution located in Glenside, Pennsylvania.
Arcadia University has the honor of being ranked #3 in Pennsylvania for overall quality on top of being a good value.
With a ranking of #23, Saint Joseph’s University did quite well on the 2024 Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Pennsylvania list. Saint Joseph’s University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Saint Joseph’s University is ranked #14 for quality in the state of Pennsylvania.
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania landed the #24 spot on the 2024 Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Pennsylvania ranking. Kutztown University is located in Kutztown, Pennsylvania and has a medium-sized student population. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is ranked #34 for quality in the state of Pennsylvania.
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Robert Morris University ranked #25 on this year’s Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in Pennsylvania list. Located in Moon Township, Pennsylvania, the school is a small private not-for-profit institution.
Robert Morris University has the honor of being ranked #20 in Pennsylvania for overall quality on top of being a good value.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
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