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2026 Best Value Taxation Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

10 Colleges in the United States
$22,834 Avg Student Debt
$72,448 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Taxation Badge [Taxation](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/taxation/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong taxation education at a price that pays off.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 23 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for taxation students.

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2026 Best Value Taxation Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in taxation, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Taxation Schools

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Leading the list is Cuny Bernard M Baruch College, our #1 best value for taxation in the Middle Atlantic Region. Cuny Bernard M Baruch College is a very large public school located in the city of New York. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,464, compared with $15,414 for out-of-state students. Taxation graduates carry a median of $11,691 in student loans. Soon after graduation, taxation degree recipients from Cuny Bernard M Baruch College generally make around $82,933. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 48%.

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A rank of #2 makes Suny College At Old Westbury one of the best values for taxation. Located in the suburb of Old Westbury, Suny College At Old Westbury is a moderately-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,372, while out-of-state students pay about $18,842. Typical student debt for taxation graduates is $20,274. Soon after graduation, taxation degree recipients from Suny College At Old Westbury generally make around $79,338. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 84%.

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Suny At Albany
Albany, NY

A rank of #3 makes Suny At Albany one of the best values for taxation. Suny At Albany is a very large public school located in the city of Albany. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,601, compared with $30,991 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,521 to complete the taxation program here. Early-career taxation graduates make about $77,521. Set against $23,521 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 69% of applicants are accepted.

4
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Goldey Beacom College
Wilmington, DE

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Goldey Beacom College earned it the #4 place for taxation. Located in the suburb of Wilmington, Goldey Beacom College is a small private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $14,940 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $20,743 to complete the taxation program here. Taxation graduates of Goldey Beacom College earn a median of $57,634 early in their careers. Set against $20,743 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 84% of applicants are accepted.

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Students looking for strong value in taxation will find it at St Johns University New York, which ranked #5. St Johns University New York is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Queens. In-state tuition and fees average $53,529. Taxation graduates carry a median of $25,521 in student loans. Early-career taxation graduates make about $80,262. That is a strong return on a $25,521 median debt. St Johns University New York admits about 83% of applicants.

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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Temple University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best value taxation schools. Set in the city of Philadelphia, Temple University is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $23,005, while out-of-state students pay about $38,805. Taxation graduates carry a median of $26,259 in student loans. Early-career taxation graduates make about $54,642. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 80%.

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Pace University New York placed #7 among the best values for taxation. Located in the city of New York, Pace University New York is a large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $53,510 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for taxation graduates is $25,670. Soon after graduation, taxation degree recipients from Pace University New York generally make around $86,579. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 76% of applicants are accepted.

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Fordham University landed the #8 spot for taxation value this year. Set in the city of Bronx, Fordham University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $64,470 in tuition and fees. Taxation graduates carry a median of $25,643 in student loans. Soon after graduation, taxation degree recipients from Fordham University generally make around $81,698. That is a strong return on a $25,643 median debt. Fordham University admits about 59% of applicants.

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Villanova University
Villanova, PA

Villanova University landed the #9 spot for taxation value this year. Located in the suburb of Villanova, Villanova University is a large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $67,776. Students borrow a median of $26,184 to complete the taxation program here. Soon after graduation, taxation degree recipients from Villanova University generally make around $130,913. That is a strong return on a $26,184 median debt. Roughly 27% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 23 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 10 ranked schools only.

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