by our College Data Analytics TeamWith all of the options you have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take when you want to pursue a degree. College Factual has developed its Best Bachelor's Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking as one thing you can use to help make this decision. This list is proof that you shouldn't avoid normally high-priced schools, since the actual price may be very affordable if you qualify for financial aid.
In This Year's Value Report:
After analyzing 251 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region , we came up with our list of those that offered the best value Bachelor's Degree programs. Our ranking methodology focuses on different objective factors to make this determination of the best value schools. In the next few paragraphs, we'll talk a little about what we use in our analysis and why.
The first step of determing the value of a school in our Best Bachelor's Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking is to look at the school's average net price for students with families that make $30-$48k a year. The net price is the sum of tuition, fees, and room and board minus any financial aid awarded to the student. In addition, the overall quality of a school is important to ensure a good education, not just how much it costs.
To make it into this list a school must offer a quality education like the schools in our Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considers factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
Find out more about our best value ranking methodology.
You can scroll down to see the top schools for this ranking, but you may also want to view some of the other ranking methods listed below.
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Learn more about these excellent schools below:
University of Pennsylvania tops this year’s ranking as the best value (income $30-$48k) school for bachelor’s degrees in the Middle Atlantic Region for overall quality. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
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 Columbia University in the City of New York. It ranked #2 on our 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Columbia is a private not-for-profit institution located in New York, New York.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Columbia University in the City of New York is ranked #1 for quality in the state of New York.
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A rank of #3 on our Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in the Middle Atlantic Region list means Johns Hopkins University is a great place for students working on their degree. Johns Hopkins is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Baltimore, Maryland.
Not only is Johns Hopkins University a great value, but it is also ranked #1 in Maryland for overall quality.
A rank of #4 on our Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in the Middle Atlantic Region list means Cornell University is a great place for students working on their degree. Cornell University is a large private not-for-profit school located in Ithaca, New York.
Not only is Cornell University a great value, but it is also ranked #2 in New York for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $1,953.
The quality degree programs at Georgetown University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in the Middle Atlantic Region. Located in Washington, District of Columbia, the school is a large private not-for-profit institution.
Not only is Georgetown University a great value, but it is also ranked #1 in District of Columbia for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $3,182.
Princeton University did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #6. Princeton University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in Princeton, New Jersey.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Princeton University is ranked #1 for quality in the state of New Jersey. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $5,544.
Dickinson College landed the #7 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Dickinson is located in Carlisle, Pennsylvania and has a small student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Not only is Dickinson College a great value, but it is also ranked #16 in Pennsylvania for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $1,451.
Baruch College did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #8. Baruch is a public institution located in New York, New York.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Baruch College is ranked #22 for quality in the state of New York. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $2,040.
With a ranking of #9, John Jay College of Criminal Justice did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in the Middle Atlantic Region list. John Jay is located in New York, New York and has a fairly large student population. It is a public school.
John Jay College of Criminal Justice has the honor of being ranked #16 in New York for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $2,824.
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Fashion Institute of Technology ranked #10 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in the Middle Atlantic Region list. FIT SUNY is located in New York, New York and has a medium-sized student population. It is a public school.
Fashion Institute of Technology has the honor of being ranked #5 in New York for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $8,133.
University of Maryland - College Park came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. College Park, Maryland is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Maryland - College Park is ranked #2 for quality in the state of Maryland. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $10,357.
With a ranking of #12, University of Maryland - Baltimore County did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in the Middle Atlantic Region list. UMBC is located in Baltimore, Maryland and has a fairly large student population. It is a public school.
University of Maryland - Baltimore County has the honor of being ranked #4 in Maryland for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $4,771.
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Hunter College ranked #13 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in the Middle Atlantic Region list. New York, New York is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Not only is Hunter College a great value, but it is also ranked #30 in New York for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $2,350.
With a ranking of #14, Queens College did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Queens College is a fairly large public school located in Queens, New York.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Queens College is ranked #33 for quality in the state of New York. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $2,779.
The City College of New York came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. CCNY is located in New York, New York and has a fairly large student population. It is a public school.
Not only is The City College of New York a great value, but it is also ranked #43 in New York for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $2,046.
With a ranking of #16, Hamilton College did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Hamilton is a private not-for-profit institution located in Clinton, New York.
Hamilton College has the honor of being ranked #10 in New York for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $8,702.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick landed the #17 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Rutgers New Brunswick is a large public school situated in New Brunswick, New Jersey.
Not only is Rutgers University - New Brunswick a great value, but it is also ranked #3 in New Jersey for overall quality. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $8,637.
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With a ranking of #18, Brooklyn College did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Brooklyn College is a public institution located in Brooklyn, New York.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Brooklyn College is ranked #46 for quality in the state of New York. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $2,542.
With a ranking of #19, The College of New Jersey did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Ewing, New Jersey is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, The College of New Jersey is ranked #6 for quality in the state of New Jersey. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $5,972.
George Washington University did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #20. This large private not-for-profit school is located in Washington, District of Columbia.
George Washington University has the honor of being ranked #2 in District of Columbia for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $12,510.
Swarthmore College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania.
Swarthmore College has the honor of being ranked #4 in Pennsylvania for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $11,885.
With a ranking of #22, Haverford College did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Haverford College is a small private not-for-profit school located in Haverford, Pennsylvania.
Haverford College has the honor of being ranked #13 in Pennsylvania for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $8,200.
Towson University ranked #23 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Towson is a public institution located in Towson, Maryland.
Not only is Towson University a great value, but it is also ranked #5 in Maryland for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $7,917.
Carnegie Mellon University landed the #24 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Not only is Carnegie Mellon University a great value, but it is also ranked #2 in Pennsylvania for overall quality. Students from families who make $30-$48k a year pay an annual average net price of $18,424.
West Chester University of Pennsylvania landed the #25 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. West Chester, Pennsylvania is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
West Chester University of Pennsylvania has the honor of being ranked #14 in Pennsylvania for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $30-$48k per year is $8,733.
Not only did these schools make the top 38 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:
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These schools also performed well in our Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking:
| Rank | College | Location | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | College of Staten Island CUNY | Staten Island, NY | Value Report |
| 40 | Rutgers University - Camden | Camden, NJ | Value Report |
| 40 | Lehigh University | Bethlehem, PA | Value Report |
| 42 | Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus | Teaneck, NJ | Value Report |
| 43 | Washington College | Chestertown, MD | Value Report |
| 44 | York College | Jamaica, NY | Value Report |
| 45 | Bucknell University | Lewisburg, PA | Value Report |
| 46 | Holy Family University | Philadelphia, PA | Value Report |
| 47 | St Mary’s College of Maryland | St. Mary’s City, MD | Value Report |
| 48 | Vassar College | Poughkeepsie, NY | Value Report |
| 49 | Stony Brook University | Stony Brook, NY | Value Report |
| 50 | Bard College | Annandale-On-Hudson, NY | Value Report |
| 51 | Skidmore College | Saratoga Springs, NY | Value Report |
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.