2026 Best Best Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

Best degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their best programs.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 12 schools to find the best for best students.

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Best Schools for Best 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 best degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Best

1

Gannon University
Erie, PA

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

16 Best Degrees Awarded

$73,658 Median Starting Salary

No school ranked higher than Gannon University this year for best. Located in the city of Erie, Gannon University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Gannon University graduates 67% of students within six years. About 16 best degrees were awarded at Gannon University in the most recent year. Graduates of the best program make about $73,658 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,934. More information about a degree in best from Gannon University

2

Stevenson University
Owings Mills, MD

32 Best Degrees Awarded

$62,501 Median Starting Salary

Stevenson University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best best schools. Stevenson University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Owings Mills. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 32 best degrees were awarded at Stevenson University in the most recent year. Best graduates of Stevenson University earn a median of $62,501 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,042 to complete this degree. Get the full best details for Stevenson 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 · 12 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.