by our College Data Analytics TeamIt's not easy to decide which school to attend when you have so many options available. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our Best Value Pennsylvania Schools for a Doctorate ranking - to help you make that decision.
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Our analysis looked at 43 schools in Pennsylvania to determine which ones have the best value Doctor's Degree programs. To come up with this ranking of the best value schools, we look at factors that are all objective measurements. More specifically, the following explains what we consider and why.
Our Best Doctor's Degree Colleges for the Money in Pennsylvania ranking is determined by first looking at the combined costs of average tuition, fees, and room and board before any aid is applied. But, a school that excels in providing value for your money must also be a great school overall as well.
To account for this we include a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a collection of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
To learn more, visit our best value ranking methodology page.
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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 La Salle University the best value (no aid) school in Pennsylvania for students working on their doctor’s degree. La Salle is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and has a small student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Not only is La Salle University a great value, but it is also ranked #17 in Pennsylvania for overall quality. The average cost to attend the school for graduate students if you don’t receive any aid is $16,805 a year.
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 #2 spot on the list. This medium-sized public school is located in Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania.
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania has the honor of being ranked #12 in Pennsylvania for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost without aid for the school is $22,927 per year for graduate students.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Scranton. It ranked #3 on our 2024 Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Pennsylvania list. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
University of Scranton has the honor of being ranked #5 in Pennsylvania for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost to attend the school for graduate students if you don’t receive any aid is $27,720 a year.
Out of the 43 doctor’s degree schools in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, West Chester University of Pennsylvania landed the #4 spot on the list. West Chester University of Pennsylvania is a fairly large public school located in West Chester, Pennsylvania.
West Chester University of Pennsylvania has the honor of being ranked #11 in Pennsylvania for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost without aid for the school is $26,126 per year for graduate students.
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A rank of #5 on our Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Pennsylvania list means Cabrini University is a great place for students working on their degree. Cabrini University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Radnor, Pennsylvania.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Cabrini University is ranked #37 for quality in the state of Pennsylvania. The average cost without aid for the school is $15,283 per year for graduate students.
Gwynedd Mercy University landed the #6 spot on the 2024 Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Pennsylvania ranking. Gwynedd - Mercy is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Gwynedd Valley, Pennsylvania.
Not only is Gwynedd Mercy University a great value, but it is also ranked #10 in Pennsylvania for overall quality. The average cost to attend the school for graduate students if you don’t receive any aid is $27,885 a year.
Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Pennsylvania ranking. IUP is a public institution located in Indiana, Pennsylvania.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus is ranked #22 for quality in the state of Pennsylvania. The average cost without aid for the school is $25,064 per year for graduate students.
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With a ranking of #8, California University of Pennsylvania did quite well on the 2024 Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Pennsylvania list. California, Pennsylvania 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, California University of Pennsylvania is ranked #29 for quality in the state of Pennsylvania. The average cost without aid for the school is $23,335 per year for graduate students.
York College of Pennsylvania landed the #9 spot on the 2024 Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Pennsylvania ranking. York, Pennsylvania is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, York College of Pennsylvania is ranked #26 for quality in the state of Pennsylvania. The average cost without aid for the school is $23,696 per year for graduate students.
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania landed the #10 spot on the 2024 Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Pennsylvania ranking. Bloomsburg is located in Bloomsburg, 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, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania is ranked #31 for quality in the state of Pennsylvania. The average cost without aid for the school is $22,589 per year for graduate students.
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Immaculata University ranked #11 on this year’s Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Pennsylvania list. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Immaculata, Pennsylvania.
Immaculata University has the honor of being ranked #23 in Pennsylvania for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost to attend the school for graduate students if you don’t receive any aid is $25,400 a year.
Lancaster Bible College did quite well in the 2024 Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Pennsylvania ranking, coming in at #12. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Lancaster Bible College has the honor of being ranked #32 in Pennsylvania for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost without aid for the school is $22,694 per year for graduate students.
Temple University did quite well in the 2024 Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Pennsylvania ranking, coming in at #13. Temple is a public institution located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Temple University is ranked #6 for quality in the state of Pennsylvania. The average cost to attend the school for graduate students if you don’t receive any aid is $33,426 a year.
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania landed the #13 spot on the 2024 Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Pennsylvania ranking. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is a medium-sized public school located in Kutztown, Pennsylvania.
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania has the honor of being ranked #34 in Pennsylvania for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost without aid for the school is $22,270 per year for graduate students.
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Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania did quite well in the 2024 Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Pennsylvania ranking, coming in at #15. This medium-sized public school is located in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania.
Not only is Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania a great value, but it is also ranked #36 in Pennsylvania for overall quality. The average cost without aid for the school is $23,172 per year for graduate students.
With a ranking of #16, Chatham University did quite well on the 2024 Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Pennsylvania list. Located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the school is a small private not-for-profit institution.
Chatham University has the honor of being ranked #19 in Pennsylvania for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost to attend the school for graduate students if you don’t receive any aid is $31,654 a year.
Holy Family University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Pennsylvania ranking. Holy Family is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and has a small student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Not only is Holy Family University a great value, but it is also ranked #30 in Pennsylvania for overall quality. The average cost to attend the school for graduate students if you don’t receive any aid is $26,681 a year.
Gannon University did quite well in the 2024 Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Pennsylvania ranking, coming in at #18. Gannon University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Erie, Pennsylvania.
Gannon University has the honor of being ranked #7 in Pennsylvania for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost without aid for the school is $35,260 per year for graduate students.
With a ranking of #19, Saint Joseph’s University did quite well on the 2024 Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Pennsylvania list. St. Joe’s is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and has a medium-sized student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Not only is Saint Joseph’s University a great value, but it is also ranked #14 in Pennsylvania for overall quality. The average cost without aid for the school is $32,984 per year for graduate students.
Chestnut Hill College ranked #20 on this year’s Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Pennsylvania list. Chestnut Hill College is a small private not-for-profit school located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Chestnut Hill College is ranked #24 for quality in the state of Pennsylvania. The average cost without aid for the school is $29,480 per year for graduate students.
Millersville University of Pennsylvania ranked #21 on this year’s Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Pennsylvania list. Located in Millersville, Pennsylvania, the school is a medium-sized public institution.
Millersville University of Pennsylvania has the honor of being ranked #38 in Pennsylvania for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost to attend the school for graduate students if you don’t receive any aid is $25,284 a year.
Clarion University of Pennsylvania landed the #22 spot on the 2024 Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Pennsylvania ranking. Clarion, Pennsylvania is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Clarion University of Pennsylvania has the honor of being ranked #39 in Pennsylvania for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost to attend the school for graduate students if you don’t receive any aid is $25,109 a year.
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Point Park University landed the #23 spot on the 2024 Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Pennsylvania ranking. Point Park is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and has a small student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Point Park University has the honor of being ranked #27 in Pennsylvania for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost to attend the school for graduate students if you don’t receive any aid is $29,838 a year.
Alvernia University did quite well in the 2024 Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Pennsylvania ranking, coming in at #23. Alvernia University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Reading, Pennsylvania.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Alvernia University is ranked #28 for quality in the state of Pennsylvania. The average cost without aid for the school is $29,810 per year for graduate students.
Thomas Jefferson University did quite well in the 2024 Best Doctor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Pennsylvania ranking, coming in at #25. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Not only is Thomas Jefferson University a great value, but it is also ranked #8 in Pennsylvania for overall quality. The average cost to attend the school for graduate students if you don’t receive any aid is $36,931 a year.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
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