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2026 Best Best Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

1 Colleges in the United States
16 Best Degrees Awarded
$61,081 Avg Early-Career Salary

Best is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their best programs.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 3 schools to find the best for best students.

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Best Schools for Best in the Middle Atlantic Region

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

Top Schools in Best

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Leading the list is Thomas Jefferson University, our #1 school for best. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Thomas Jefferson University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 69%. There were roughly 16 best students who graduated with this degree at Thomas Jefferson University in the most recent data year. Best graduates of Thomas Jefferson University earn a median of $61,081 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $32,256 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in best from Thomas Jefferson University

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 3 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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