by our College Data Analytics TeamBest programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 108 schools to find the best for best students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall best education in the Middle Atlantic Region.
Our analysis ranked Pennsylvania State University Main Campus the best school in the country for a degree in best. Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of University Park. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. There were roughly 51 best students who graduated with this degree at Pennsylvania State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. See the full best program report for Pennsylvania State University Main Campus
Suny At Binghamton is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in best, ranking #2. Set in the suburb of Vestal, Suny At Binghamton is a very large public institution. Roughly 82% of students complete a degree within six years here. Suny At Binghamton awarded about 15 best degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, best degree recipients from Suny At Binghamton generally make around $51,766. Typical student debt for the program is $20,691. Get the full best details for Suny At Binghamton
A rank of #3 makes University Of Maryland Baltimore one of the top schools for best. Set in the city of Baltimore, University Of Maryland Baltimore is a moderately-sized public institution. There were roughly 14 best students who graduated with this degree at University Of Maryland Baltimore in the most recent data year. Best graduates of University Of Maryland Baltimore earn a median of $85,300 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $21,500. Read more about the best program at University Of Maryland Baltimore
Rowan University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in best, landing the #4 spot this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Glassboro. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. About 10 best degrees were awarded at Rowan University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, best degree recipients from Rowan University generally make around $52,031. Students borrow a median of $24,488 to complete this degree. Get the full best details for Rowan University
Loyola University Baltimore came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best best schools. Loyola University Baltimore is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Baltimore. About 79% of students finish within six years. About 32 best degrees were awarded at Loyola University Baltimore in the most recent year. Graduates of the best program make about $54,021 in their early career. Loyola University Baltimore graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. See the full best program report for Loyola University Baltimore
George Washington University earned the #6 position for best this year. Located in the city of Washington, George Washington University is a very large private not-for-profit university. George Washington University graduates 84% of students within six years. About 17 best degrees were awarded at George Washington University in the most recent year. Students who receive their best degree from George Washington University earn around $53,979 in the first couple years of their career. George Washington University graduates carry a median of $22,910 in student loans. More information about a degree in best from George Washington University
Salisbury University landed the #7 spot for best this year. Set in the suburb of Salisbury, Salisbury University is a moderately-sized public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. There were roughly 12 best students who graduated with this degree at Salisbury University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their best degree from Salisbury University earn around $45,476 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $23,545 to complete this degree. Read more about the best program at Salisbury University
Cuny John Jay College Of Criminal Justice landed the #8 spot for best this year. Cuny John Jay College Of Criminal Justice is a large public school located in the city of New York. Cuny John Jay College Of Criminal Justice graduates 56% of students within six years. Cuny John Jay College Of Criminal Justice awarded about 175 best degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their best degree from Cuny John Jay College Of Criminal Justice earn around $57,403 in the first couple years of their career. Cuny John Jay College Of Criminal Justice graduates carry a median of $14,475 in student loans. See the full best program report for Cuny John Jay College Of Criminal Justice
Commonwealth University Of Pennsylvania ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best best schools. Set in the town of Bloomsburg, Commonwealth University Of Pennsylvania is a large public institution. Commonwealth University Of Pennsylvania graduates 56% of students within six years. There were roughly 60 best students who graduated with this degree at Commonwealth University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent data year. Get the full best details for Commonwealth University Of Pennsylvania
University Of Scranton placed #10 among the best best schools. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Scranton. Roughly 80% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 32 best degrees were awarded at University Of Scranton in the most recent year. Best graduates of University Of Scranton earn a median of $56,861 early in their careers. University Of Scranton graduates carry a median of $26,500 in student loans. Get the full best details for University Of Scranton
Gannon University placed #11 among the best best schools. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Erie. Gannon University graduates 67% of students within six years. Gannon University awarded about 24 best degrees in the most recent data year. Best graduates of Gannon University earn a median of $73,658 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,934. Read more about the best program at Gannon University
Farmingdale State College came in at #12 for best this year. Located in the suburb of Farmingdale, Farmingdale State College is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 57%. Farmingdale State College awarded about 189 best degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, best degree recipients from Farmingdale State College generally make around $38,789. Students borrow a median of $19,500 to complete this degree. Get the full best details for Farmingdale State College
Robert Morris University ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best best schools. Located in the suburb of Moon Township, Robert Morris University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Robert Morris University graduates 66% of students within six years. There were roughly 88 best students who graduated with this degree at Robert Morris University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their best degree from Robert Morris University earn around $69,872 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Get the full best details for Robert Morris University
La Salle University placed #14 among the best best schools. Located in the city of Philadelphia, La Salle University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. About 58% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 11 best students who graduated with this degree at La Salle University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their best degree from La Salle University earn around $54,618 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,462. See the full best program report for La Salle University
Syracuse University earned the #15 position for best this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Syracuse. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. About 43 best degrees were awarded at Syracuse University in the most recent year. Best graduates of Syracuse University earn a median of $41,220 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Get the full best details for Syracuse University
Stevenson University ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best best schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Owings Mills. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 112 best students who graduated with this degree at Stevenson University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their best degree from Stevenson University earn around $62,501 in the first couple years of their career. Stevenson University graduates carry a median of $27,042 in student loans. See the full best program report for Stevenson University
Saint Josephs College New York ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best best schools. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Brooklyn. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 12 best degrees were awarded at Saint Josephs College New York in the most recent year. Best graduates of Saint Josephs College New York earn a median of $49,214 early in their careers. Saint Josephs College New York graduates carry a median of $25,485 in student loans. Read more about the best program at Saint Josephs College New York
Utica College landed the #18 spot for best this year. Located in the city of Utica, Utica College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 56%. There were roughly 35 best students who graduated with this degree at Utica College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the best program make about $69,701 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,237 to complete this degree. Read more about the best program at Utica College
Duquesne University landed the #19 spot for best this year. Duquesne University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Pittsburgh. Duquesne University graduates 77% of students within six years. About 36 best degrees were awarded at Duquesne University in the most recent year. Graduates of the best program make about $53,631 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,297. Get the full best details for Duquesne University
University Of Maryland University College landed the #20 spot for best this year. Located in the suburb of Adelphi, University Of Maryland University College is a very large public university. About 20% of students finish within six years. University Of Maryland University College awarded about 164 best degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, best degree recipients from University Of Maryland University College generally make around $74,688. University Of Maryland University College graduates carry a median of $29,200 in student loans. More information about a degree in best from University Of Maryland University College
Suny College Of Technology At Alfred earned the #21 position for best this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the rural area of Alfred. About 54% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 11 best students who graduated with this degree at Suny College Of Technology At Alfred in the most recent data year. Students who receive their best degree from Suny College Of Technology At Alfred earn around $43,831 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,721. See the full best program report for Suny College Of Technology At Alfred
University Of Baltimore ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best best schools. Set in the city of Baltimore, University Of Baltimore is a mid-sized public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 38%. University Of Baltimore awarded about 45 best degrees in the most recent data year. Best graduates of University Of Baltimore earn a median of $58,511 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $29,681 to complete this degree. Get the full best details for University Of Baltimore
Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine earned the #23 position for best this year. Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine awarded about 38 best degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the best program make about $54,065 in their early career. Get the full best details for Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine
Pace University New York came in at #24 for best this year. Located in the city of New York, Pace University New York is a large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 60% of students complete a degree within six years here. Pace University New York awarded about 31 best degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, best degree recipients from Pace University New York generally make around $58,863. Pace University New York graduates carry a median of $25,670 in student loans. See the full best program report for Pace University New York
Excelsior College came in at #25 for best this year. Set in the city of Albany, Excelsior College is a large private not-for-profit institution. There were roughly 67 best students who graduated with this degree at Excelsior College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their best degree from Excelsior College earn around $70,677 in the first couple years of their career. Excelsior College graduates carry a median of $19,311 in student loans. More information about a degree in best from Excelsior College
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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 · 108 schools evaluated.
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