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2026 Best Project Management Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

6 Colleges in the United States
233 Project Management Degrees Awarded
$78,854 Avg Early-Career Salary

Project Management programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual analyzed 32 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best project management schools.

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Best Schools for Project Management in the Middle Atlantic Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall project management education in the Middle Atlantic Region.

Top Schools in Project Management

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Georgetown University
Washington, DC

Our analysis ranked Georgetown University the best school in the country for a degree in project management. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Washington. Georgetown University graduates 95% of students within six years. About 40 project management degrees were awarded at Georgetown University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, project management degree recipients from Georgetown University generally make around $112,546. Students borrow a median of $16,422 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in project management from Georgetown University

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George Washington University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in project management, landing the #2 spot this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Washington. George Washington University graduates 84% of students within six years. About 27 project management degrees were awarded at George Washington University in the most recent year. Graduates of the project management program make about $125,591 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $22,910 to complete this degree. See the full project management program report for George Washington University

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American University
Washington, DC

American University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in project management, landing the #3 spot this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Washington. The six-year graduation rate is 76%. American University awarded about 19 project management degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their project management degree from American University earn around $78,675 in the first couple years of their career. American University graduates carry a median of $24,697 in student loans. More information about a degree in project management from American University

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Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

A rank of #4 makes Syracuse University one of the top schools for project management. Located in the city of Syracuse, Syracuse University is a very large private not-for-profit university. About 84% of students finish within six years. Syracuse University awarded about 11 project management degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, project management degree recipients from Syracuse University generally make around $93,900. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Get the full project management details for Syracuse University

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Pennsylvania State University World Campus came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best project management schools. Set in the city of University Park, Pennsylvania State University World Campus is a large public institution. About 34% of students finish within six years. About 15 project management degrees were awarded at Pennsylvania State University World Campus in the most recent year. Get the full project management details for Pennsylvania State University World Campus

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Mount St Marys University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best project management schools. Mount St Marys University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Emmitsburg. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. Mount St Marys University awarded about 11 project management degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their project management degree from Mount St Marys University earn around $74,010 in the first couple years of their career. Mount St Marys University graduates carry a median of $23,539 in student loans. Get the full project management details for Mount St Marys University

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Rochester Institute Of Technology landed the #7 spot for project management this year. Located in the suburb of Rochester, Rochester Institute Of Technology is a large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 72%. Rochester Institute Of Technology awarded about 12 project management degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their project management degree from Rochester Institute Of Technology earn around $62,755 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $26,875 to complete this degree. See the full project management program report for Rochester Institute Of Technology

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Robert Morris University
Moon Township, PA

Robert Morris University placed #8 among the best project management schools. Set in the suburb of Moon Township, Robert Morris University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 66% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 26 project management students who graduated with this degree at Robert Morris University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, project management degree recipients from Robert Morris University generally make around $60,999. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. See the full project management program report for Robert Morris University

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Cuny Graduate School And University Center earned the #9 position for project management this year. Set in the city of New York, Cuny Graduate School And University Center is a large public institution. Cuny Graduate School And University Center awarded about 13 project management degrees in the most recent data year. Project Management graduates of Cuny Graduate School And University Center earn a median of $77,896 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $21,390 to complete this degree. Get the full project management details for Cuny Graduate School And University Center

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Suny Empire State College
Saratoga Springs, NY

Suny Empire State College placed #10 among the best project management schools. Located in the suburb of Saratoga Springs, Suny Empire State College is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 36%. Suny Empire State College awarded about 21 project management degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, project management degree recipients from Suny Empire State College generally make around $58,140. Typical student debt for the program is $23,693. See the full project management program report for Suny Empire State College

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Carlow University
Pittsburgh, PA

Carlow University came in at #11 for project management this year. Set in the city of Pittsburgh, Carlow University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 60% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 17 project management students who graduated with this degree at Carlow University in the most recent data year. Project Management graduates of Carlow University earn a median of $58,829 early in their careers. Carlow University graduates carry a median of $27,351 in student loans. Get the full project management details for Carlow University

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Metropolitan College Of New York earned the #12 position for project management this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New York. About 43% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 11 project management students who graduated with this degree at Metropolitan College Of New York in the most recent data year. Graduates of the project management program make about $64,058 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $42,218. More information about a degree in project management from Metropolitan College Of New York

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Potomac College Washington ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best project management schools. This small private for-profit university is located in the city of Washington. About 27% of students finish within six years. Potomac College Washington awarded about 10 project management degrees in the most recent data year. Get the full project management details for Potomac College Washington

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 32 schools evaluated.

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