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2023 Best Teaching Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

163 Schools Ranked
$44,984 Average Earnings
$21,980 Avg Student Debt

Today's teaching students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools and bootcamp that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

The Best Teaching Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking is one of many tools that Teaching Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 163 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which ones offered the best programs for teaching students.

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Top Teaching Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region of the U.S.

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$62,754 Average Earnings

Our analysis found Teachers College at Columbia University to be the best school for teaching students in the Middle Atlantic Region .

After graduating from Teachers College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $62,754 during the early years of their career.

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#2

Lebanon Valley College

Annville, Pennsylvania
$43,651 Average Earnings
$24,080 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Lebanon Valley College is a great place for teaching students.

On average, students take out $24,080 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $330, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, LVC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $43,651 during the early year of their career.

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#3

The College of New Jersey

Ewing, New Jersey
$48,225 Average Earnings
$22,132 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend The College of New Jersey. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Teaching Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list.

Degree recipients from TCNJ accumulate an average of $22,132 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $327 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from TCNJ, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $48,225 during the early years of their career.

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#4

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
$81,207 Average Earnings
$17,262 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 163 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Pennsylvania landed the # 4 spot on the list.

On average, students take out $17,262 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $547 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, UPenn graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $81,207 during the early year of their career.

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#5

Delaware County Community College

Media, Pennsylvania
$34,347 Average Earnings
$18,773 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Delaware County Community College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Teaching Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list.

On average, students take out $18,773 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Delaware County Community College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $34,347 during the early years of their career.

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#6

University of Delaware

Newark, Delaware
$46,231 Average Earnings
$21,866 Avg Student Debt

University of Delaware landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best teaching programs.

Degree recipients from UD accumulate an average of $21,866 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $545 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, UD graduates make an average of $46,231 annually.

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#7

Juniata College

Huntingdon, Pennsylvania
$29,849 Average Earnings
$24,086 Avg Student Debt

Juniata College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best teaching programs.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,086 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, Juniata graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $29,849 during the early year of their career.

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#8

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, Maryland
$68,344 Average Earnings
$18,755 Avg Student Debt

Johns Hopkins University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking.

On average, students take out $18,755 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $599 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Johns Hopkins, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $68,344 during the early years of their career.

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#9

University of Scranton

Scranton, Pennsylvania
$48,740 Average Earnings
$24,211 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #9, University of Scranton did quite well on this year’s best schools for teaching students working.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,211 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $590, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, University of Scranton graduates make an average of $48,740 annually.

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#10

Elizabethtown College

Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania
$47,198 Average Earnings
$28,645 Avg Student Debt

Elizabethtown College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best teaching programs.

On average, students take out $28,645 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $593.After graduating from Etown, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $47,198 during the early years of their career.

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#11

Westminster College Pennsylvania

New Wilmington, Pennsylvania
$40,607 Average Earnings

Westminster College Pennsylvania landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best teaching programs.

After graduating from Westminster New Wilmington, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $40,607 during the early years of their career.

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#12

Stevenson University

Stevenson, Maryland
$46,605 Average Earnings
$27,754 Avg Student Debt

Stevenson University landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best teaching programs.

Degree recipients from Stevenson accumulate an average of $27,754 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $610 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Stevenson, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $46,605 during the early years of their career.

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#13

Wagner College

Staten Island, New York
$62,835 Average Earnings
$26,358 Avg Student Debt

Wagner College ranked #13 on this year’s Best Teaching Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list.

On average, students take out $26,358 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $423 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Wagner graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $62,835 during the early year of their career.

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#14

Towson University

Towson, Maryland
$45,980 Average Earnings
$21,133 Avg Student Debt

Towson University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking.

On average, students take out $21,133 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $292. Once they receive their degree, Towson graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $45,980 during the early year of their career.

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#15

Ithaca College

Ithaca, New York
$39,872 Average Earnings
$21,187 Avg Student Debt

Ithaca College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking.

On average, students take out $21,187 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $602, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Ithaca graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $39,872 during the early year of their career.

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#16

Lehigh University

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
$66,716 Average Earnings

With a ranking of #16, Lehigh University did quite well on this year’s best schools for teaching students working.

For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $621. Once they receive their degree, Lehigh graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $66,716 during the early year of their career.

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#17

University of Maryland - College Park

College Park, Maryland
$52,217 Average Earnings
$20,252 Avg Student Debt

University of Maryland - College Park did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teaching students. It came in at #17 on the list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,252 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $391 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, UMCP graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $52,217 during the early year of their career.

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#18

The College of Saint Rose

Albany, New York
$45,338 Average Earnings
$25,145 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #18, The College of Saint Rose did quite well on this year’s best schools for teaching students working.

On average, students take out $25,145 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $317. During the early years of their career, Saint Rose graduates make an average of $45,338 annually.

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#19

Loyola University Maryland

Baltimore, Maryland
$49,585 Average Earnings
$24,043 Avg Student Debt

Loyola University Maryland came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking.

On average, students take out $24,043 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $629. Once they receive their degree, Loyola Maryland graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $49,585 during the early year of their career.

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#20

Centenary University

Hackettstown, New Jersey
$41,315 Average Earnings
$25,323 Avg Student Debt

Centenary University ranked #20 on this year’s Best Teaching Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list.

On average, students take out $25,323 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $213, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Centenary graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $41,315 during the early year of their career.

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#21

Manhattan College

Riverdale, New York
$54,629 Average Earnings
$23,131 Avg Student Debt

Manhattan College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teaching students. It came in at #21 on the list.

Degree recipients from Manhattan accumulate an average of $23,131 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $573, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Manhattan graduates make an average of $54,629 annually.

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#22

New York University

New York, New York
$59,064 Average Earnings
$21,688 Avg Student Debt

New York University ranked #22 on this year’s Best Teaching Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,688 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $754.After graduating from NYU, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $59,064 during the early years of their career.

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$35,255 Average Earnings
$13,523 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #23, Delaware Technical Community College - Terry did quite well on this year’s best schools for teaching students working.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,523 in student loans. During the early years of their career, Delaware Tech graduates make an average of $35,255 annually.

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#24

Essex County College

Newark, New Jersey
$32,750 Average Earnings
$11,116 Avg Student Debt

Essex County College came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking.

On average, students take out $11,116 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Essex graduates make an average of $32,750 annually.

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#25

York College of Pennsylvania

York, Pennsylvania
$44,412 Average Earnings
$26,025 Avg Student Debt

York College of Pennsylvania ranked #25 on this year’s Best Teaching Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,025 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $473. During the early years of their career, YCP graduates make an average of $44,412 annually.

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Honorable Mentions

These schools also performed well in our best teaching schools ranking:

Rank School Location
26 Salisbury University Salisbury, MD
27 West Chester University of Pennsylvania West Chester, PA
28 Hood College Frederick, MD
29 Saint Joseph’s University Philadelphia, PA
30 Rider University Lawrenceville, NJ
31 Villanova University Villanova, PA
32 George Washington University Washington, DC
33 Syracuse University Syracuse, NY

Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

References

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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