by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 140 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to determine which ones were the best for health professions students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 24,925 master's degrees in health professions to qualified students.
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The health professions master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality health professions program can vary widely even among the top schools. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their master's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your master's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for health professions students working on their master's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Health Professions Master's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for health professions students seeking a a master's degree. Only those schools that rank in the top 20% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.
University of Pennsylvania is a great option for students interested in a master's degree in health professions. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in health professions from University of Pennsylvania
Johns Hopkins University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in health professions. Johns Hopkins is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Baltimore.More information about a master’s in health professions from Johns Hopkins University
Every student who is interested in a master's degree in health professions has to check out New York University. Located in the large city of New York, NYU is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in health professions from New York University
George Washington University is a wonderful option for individuals interested in a master's degree in health professions. GWU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Washington.More information about a master’s in health professions from George Washington University
Located in the large city of Washington, Georgetown is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in health professions from Georgetown University
Located in the large city of Baltimore, UMB is a public university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in health professions from University of Maryland - Baltimore
Located in the large suburb of Villanova, Villanova is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in health professions from Villanova University
Cornell is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Ithaca.More information about a master’s in health professions from Cornell University
UMCP is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of College Park.More information about a master’s in health professions from University of Maryland - College Park
Rutgers New Brunswick is a fairly large public university located in the small city of New Brunswick.More information about a master’s in health professions from Rutgers University - New Brunswick
Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Thomas Jefferson University is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a master’s in health professions from Thomas Jefferson University
SUNY Downstate is a small public university located in the city of Brooklyn.More information about a master’s in health professions from SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University
Molloy is a small private not-for-profit college located in the suburb of Rockville Centre.More information about a master’s in health professions from Molloy College
Located in the medium-sized city of Rochester, University of Rochester is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in health professions from University of Rochester
Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Drexel is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in health professions from Drexel University
Located in the large suburb of Stony Brook, SUNY Stony Brook is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in health professions from Stony Brook University
University of Scranton is a small private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Scranton.More information about a master’s in health professions from University of Scranton
Loyola Maryland is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Baltimore.More information about a master’s in health professions from Loyola University Maryland
SUNY Upstate Medical University is a small public university located in the city of Syracuse.More information about a master’s in health professions from Upstate Medical University
Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, Pitt is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in health professions from University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus
Located in the medium-sized suburb of Vestal, Binghamton University is a public university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in health professions from Binghamton University
Located in the suburb of Garden City, Adelphi is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in health professions from Adelphi University
LIU Post is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Brookville.More information about a master’s in health professions from LIU Post
Located in the city of New York, Pace University is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in health professions from Pace University - New York
Located in the city of Philadelphia, Temple is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in health professions from Temple University
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Here are some additional great schools for Health Professions students in the Middle Atlantic Region that almost earned our Best Health Professions Master's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 29 | Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | Albany, NY |
| 30 | Hunter College | New York, NY |
| 31 | Saint Joseph’s University | Philadelphia, PA |
| 32 | Lehman College | Bronx, NY |
| 33 | College of Mount Saint Vincent | Bronx, NY |
| 34 | Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus | Teaneck, NJ |
| 35 | Hofstra University | Hempstead, NY |
| 36 | Duquesne University | Pittsburgh, PA |
| 37 | Wagner College | Staten Island, NY |
| 38 | Syracuse University | Syracuse, NY |
| 39 | Catholic University of America | Washington, DC |
| 40 | Ithaca College | Ithaca, NY |
| 41 | The Graduate Center, CUNY | New York, NY |
| 42 | Touro College | New York, NY |
| 43 | DeSales University | Center Valley, PA |
| 44 | William Paterson University of New Jersey | Wayne, NJ |
| 45 | St John’s University - New York | Queens, NY |
| 46 | The College of New Jersey | Ewing, NJ |
Explore the best health professions schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 35 | 10,072 |
| Pennsylvania | 34 | 7,477 |
| New Jersey | 32 | 1,659 |
| Maryland | 32 | 2,837 |
| District of Columbia | 32 | 1,724 |
| Delaware | 24 | 396 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 6,328 |
| Public Health | 3,615 |
| Allied Health Professions | 3,067 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 2,302 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 2,274 |
| Communication Sciences | 2,249 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 1,878 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 555 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 510 |
| Other Health Professions | 387 |
