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2023 Most Popular Teaching Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

215 Schools Ranked
$12,500 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$25,198 Avg Student Debt

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for teaching students. 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. Also, there are a number of trade schools and bootcamps with offerings that you might find attractive.

The Most Popular Teaching Bachelor's Degree 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. Our analysis looked at 215 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for teaching students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

#1

SUNY Cortland

Cortland, New York
528 Total Awards
$8,815 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,809 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named SUNY Cortland the most popular school in the Middle Atlantic Region for teaching students working on their bachelor’s degree. SUNY Cortland is located in Cortland, New York and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 528 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at SUNY Cortland is $8,815. Out-of-state students pay an average of $18,725. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $22,809 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 69% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since SUNY Cortland does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 98% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#2

Towson University

Towson, Maryland
408 Total Awards
$10,464 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,133 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 215 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Towson University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Towson is a large public school situated in Towson, Maryland. It awarded 408 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $10,464 in tuition and fees if they attend Towson full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $25,516. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Towson accumulate an average of $21,133 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 83% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Towson does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 100% took at least some of their classes online.

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#3

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

West Chester, Pennsylvania
368 Total Awards
$10,423 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at West Chester University of Pennsylvania helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular teaching schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . This fairly large public school is located in West Chester, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 368 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $10,423 in tuition and fees if they attend WCUPA full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $22,247. Of those students who received their degree, 92% were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at WCUPA. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 99% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full West Chester University of Pennsylvania Report

#4

Rowan University

Glassboro, New Jersey
306 Total Awards
$14,376 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,830 Avg Student Debt

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Rowan University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular teaching schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . Rowan is located in Glassboro, New Jersey and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 306 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

Students from New Jersey who attend Rowan full time pay an average of $14,376 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $23,408. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,830 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 80% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Rowan does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 64% took at least some of their classes online.

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#5

Queens College

Queens, New York
284 Total Awards
$7,538 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,409 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Queens College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Queens, New York is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 284 students in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from New York pay an average of $7,538 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend QC. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,488. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,409 in student loans. Around 71% of those degree recipients were women.

Online courses are available at QC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 100% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#6

The College of New Jersey

Ewing, New Jersey
272 Total Awards
$17,287 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,132 Avg Student Debt

The College of New Jersey came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. TCNJ is a public institution located in Ewing, New Jersey. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 272 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Students from New Jersey who attend TCNJ full time pay an average of $17,287 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $29,594. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,132 in student loans. Around 85% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at TCNJ. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 100% took at least some of their classes online.

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#7

Brooklyn College

Brooklyn, New York
262 Total Awards
$7,440 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,684 Avg Student Debt

Brooklyn College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Brooklyn College is located in Brooklyn, New York and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 262 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Brooklyn College is $7,440. Out-of-state students pay an average of $15,390. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Brooklyn College accumulate an average of $16,684 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 74% were women.

Brooklyn College is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.

Full Brooklyn College Report

#8

University of Delaware

Newark, Delaware
243 Total Awards
$15,020 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,219 Avg Student Debt

University of Delaware came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. University of Delaware is a large public school located in Newark, Delaware that handed out 243 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UD is $15,020. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $36,880. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $22,219 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 84% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since UD does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 100% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full University of Delaware Report

#9

Kean University

Union, New Jersey
238 Total Awards
$12,595 Average Tuition & Fees
$27,358 Avg Student Debt

Kean University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Kean is located in Union, New Jersey and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 238 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Kean is $12,595. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $19,771. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $27,358 in student loans. Around 75% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Kean does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 23% took at least some of their classes online.

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#10

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Kutztown, Pennsylvania
229 Total Awards
$11,062 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,882 Avg Student Debt

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. This medium-sized public school is located in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 229 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Students from Pennsylvania who attend Kutztown University full time pay an average of $11,062 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,170. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Kutztown University accumulate an average of $26,882 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 83% were women.

Kutztown University does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 98% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#11

SUNY New Paltz

New Paltz, New York
226 Total Awards
$8,523 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,318 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #11, SUNY New Paltz did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their bachelor’s degree. New Paltz, New York is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 226 students in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from New York pay an average of $8,523 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend SUNY New Paltz. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $18,433. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $20,318 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 81% were women.

One thing to take note of is that SUNY New Paltz does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 99% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#12

St. Joseph's College - New York

Brooklyn, New York
215 Total Awards
$30,576 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,250 Avg Student Debt

St. Joseph’s College - New York landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree teaching programs. SJC is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Brooklyn, New York. It awarded 215 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

SJC does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $30,576. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $25,250 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 80% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at SJC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 51% took at least some of their classes online.

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#13

SUNY Oneonta

Oneonta, New York
211 Total Awards
$8,786 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,373 Avg Student Debt

SUNY Oneonta ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. SUNY Oneonta is a medium-sized public school located in Oneonta, New York that handed out 211 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at SUNY Oneonta is $8,786. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $18,696. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from SUNY Oneonta accumulate an average of $21,373 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 86% of those degree recipients were women.

SUNY Oneonta does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. During the 2019-2020 year, about 99% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#14

Temple University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
206 Total Awards
$17,378 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,029 Avg Student Debt

Temple University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Temple is a public institution located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The school has a large population, and it awarded 206 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Pennsylvania pay an average of $17,378 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Temple. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $30,602. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,029 in student loans. Around 77% of those degree recipients were women.

Temple does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 99% took at least some of their classes online.

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#15

Buffalo State

Buffalo, New York
199 Total Awards
$8,486 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,382 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #15, Buffalo State did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Buffalo, New York, the medium-sized public school awarded 199 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Students from New York who attend Buffalo State full time pay an average of $8,486 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $18,396. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,382 in student loans. Around 88% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Buffalo State does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 97% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#15

SUNY Geneseo

Geneseo, New York
199 Total Awards
$8,927 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,826 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #15, SUNY Geneseo did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Geneseo, New York, the small public school handed out 199 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from New York pay an average of $8,927 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend SUNY Geneseo. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $18,837. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,826 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 83% were women.

SUNY Geneseo does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2019-2020 about 98% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#17

Niagara University

Niagara University, New York
195 Total Awards
$35,980 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,893 Avg Student Debt

Niagara University landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree teaching programs. Located in Niagara University, New York, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 195 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

Niagara does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $35,980. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Niagara accumulate an average of $22,893 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 88% of those degree recipients were women.

One thing to take note of is that Niagara does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 88% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#18

SUNY Fredonia

Fredonia, New York
187 Total Awards
$8,760 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,860 Avg Student Debt

SUNY Fredonia ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. SUNY Fredonia is located in Fredonia, New York and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 187 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

In-state students pay an average of $8,760 in tuition and fees if they attend SUNY Fredonia full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $18,670. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from SUNY Fredonia accumulate an average of $24,860 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 79% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at SUNY Fredonia. During the 2019-2020 year, about 95% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#19

SUNY Oswego

Oswego, New York
180 Total Awards
$8,769 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,803 Avg Student Debt

SUNY Oswego ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. SUNY Oswego is a public institution located in Oswego, New York. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 180 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from New York pay an average of $8,769 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend SUNY Oswego. Out-of-state students pay an average of $18,679. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from SUNY Oswego accumulate an average of $23,803 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 61% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since SUNY Oswego does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 98% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full SUNY Oswego Report

#20

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania
171 Total Awards
$10,507 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,146 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #20, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their bachelor’s degree. SRU is a public institution located in Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 171 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at SRU is $10,507. Out-of-state students pay an average of $14,615. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,146 in student loans. Around 94% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since SRU does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 98% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#21

Millersville University of Pennsylvania

Millersville, Pennsylvania
149 Total Awards
$12,256 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,238 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #21, Millersville University of Pennsylvania did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their bachelor’s degree. Millersville University of Pennsylvania is a medium-sized public school located in Millersville, Pennsylvania that handed out 149 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Pennsylvania pay an average of $12,256 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Millersville. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $22,226. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Millersville accumulate an average of $26,238 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 93% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Millersville. In fact, around 98% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Millersville University of Pennsylvania Report

#22

Salisbury University

Salisbury, Maryland
144 Total Awards
$10,188 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,988 Avg Student Debt

Salisbury University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. This medium-sized public school is located in Salisbury, Maryland, and it awarded 144 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Maryland pay an average of $10,188 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Salisbury. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $20,458. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $21,988 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 85% were women.

One thing to take note of is that Salisbury does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 96% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#22

SUNY Potsdam

Potsdam, New York
144 Total Awards
$8,712 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,014 Avg Student Debt

SUNY Potsdam did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #22 on the list. SUNY Potsdam is located in Potsdam, New York and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 144 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

Students from New York who attend SUNY Potsdam full time pay an average of $8,712 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $18,622. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,014 in student loans. Around 69% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since SUNY Potsdam does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 96% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#24

University of Maryland - College Park

College Park, Maryland
135 Total Awards
$10,955 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,266 Avg Student Debt

University of Maryland - College Park did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #24 on the list. Located in College Park, Maryland, the large public school handed out 135 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UMCP is $10,955. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $38,638. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,266 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 83% were women.

One thing to take note of is that UMCP does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 99% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#25

The College at Brockport

Brockport, New York
130 Total Awards
$8,678 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,509 Avg Student Debt

The College at Brockport landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree teaching programs. Located in Brockport, New York, the medium-sized public school awarded 130 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from New York pay an average of $8,678 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend SUNY Brockport. Out-of-state students pay an average of $18,588. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from SUNY Brockport accumulate an average of $24,509 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 52% were women.

SUNY Brockport does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 87% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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Not only did these schools make the top 33 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:

#26

Wilmington University

New Castle, Delaware
#27

Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania

Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania
#28

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
#28

The City College of New York

New York, New York
#30

St John's University - New York

Queens, New York
#30

Rider University

Lawrenceville, New Jersey
#32

The College of Saint Rose

Albany, New York
#33

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

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Honorable Mentions

These schools also performed well in our most popular teaching schools ranking:

Rank School Location
34 University at Albany Albany, NY
35 College of Staten Island CUNY Staten Island, NY
36 SUNY Empire State College Saratoga Springs, NY
37 Grove City College Grove City, PA
38 New York University New York, NY
39 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Shippensburg, PA
40 William Paterson University of New Jersey Wayne, NJ
41 SUNY Old Westbury Old Westbury, NY
42 LIU Post Brookville, NY
42 Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus Indiana, PA
44 Molloy College Rockville Centre, NY

Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

References

  • 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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