2026 Best Ethics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

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

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 8 schools to find the best for ethics students.

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• Best Ethics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

Best Schools for Ethics in the Middle Atlantic Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the ethics degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Ethics

1

Fordham University
Bronx, NY

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

15 Ethics Degrees Awarded

$59,403 Median Starting Salary

Fordham University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in ethics. Set in the city of Bronx, Fordham University is a large private not-for-profit institution. About 82% of students finish within six years. About 15 ethics degrees were awarded at Fordham University in the most recent year. Ethics graduates of Fordham University earn a median of $59,403 early in their careers. Fordham University graduates carry a median of $22,999 in student loans. More information about a degree in ethics from Fordham University

2

American University
Washington, DC

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

25 Ethics Degrees Awarded

$58,030 Median Starting Salary

Students looking for a strong ethics program will find one at American University, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Washington, American University is a large private not-for-profit institution. American University graduates 76% of students within six years. American University awarded about 25 ethics degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, ethics degree recipients from American University generally make around $58,030. American University graduates carry a median of $24,139 in student loans. See the full ethics program report for American University

Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 8 schools evaluated.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.