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

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There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. 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.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Master's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. This report analyzed 346 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which ones were the most popular master's degree programs for 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

New York University

New York, New York
9,064 Total Awards
$38,206 Average Tuition & Fees

Our analysis found New York University to be the most popular school for students who want to pursue a master’s degree in the Middle Atlantic Region . NYU is located in New York, New York and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 9,064 master’s degrees to qualified students.

Of those students who received their degree, 57% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since NYU does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 79% took at least some of their classes online.

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8,527 Total Awards
$52,924 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you attend Columbia University in the City of New York. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. New York, New York is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out master’s degrees to 8,527 students in 2020-2021.

Around 57% of those degree recipients were women.

Online graduate courses are available at Columbia, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 91% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

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#3

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, Maryland
6,960 Total Awards
$61,202 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you attend Johns Hopkins University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Johns Hopkins is located in Baltimore, Maryland and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 6,960 master’s degrees to qualified students.

Around 56% of those degree recipients were women.

Johns Hopkins does have options available for those who want to take online graduate classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2019-2020 about 85% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#4

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
4,816 Total Awards
$42,932 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent master’s degree programs at University of Pennsylvania helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the large private not-for-profit school awarded 4,816 diplomas to qualifed master’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Around 57% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at UPenn. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 74% took at least some of their classes online.

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#5

George Washington University

Washington, District of Columbia
4,602 Total Awards
$32,904 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you attend George Washington University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Washington, District of Columbia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out master’s degrees to 4,602 students in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.

Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at GWU. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 37% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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4,148 Total Awards
$9,342 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Maryland Global Campus landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree programs. UMGC is located in Adelphi, Maryland and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 4,148 master’s degrees to qualified students.

Of those students who received their degree, 52% were women.

Online graduate courses are available at UMGC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 91% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#7

Georgetown University

Washington, District of Columbia
3,975 Total Awards
$55,128 Average Tuition & Fees

Georgetown University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Georgetown is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Washington, District of Columbia. It awarded 3,975 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 53% were women.

Since the graduate programs at Georgetown are online, the school is an excellent choice for graduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.

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#8

Rutgers University - New Brunswick

New Brunswick, New Jersey
3,092 Total Awards
$20,495 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #8, Rutgers University - New Brunswick did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their master’s degree. New Brunswick, New Jersey is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out master’s degrees to 3,092 students in 2020-2021.

Around 68% of those degree recipients were women.

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

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#9

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
3,045 Total Awards
$47,347 Average Tuition & Fees

Carnegie Mellon University ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 3,045 diplomas to qualifed master’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 39% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at Carnegie Mellon. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 6% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#10

Cornell University

Ithaca, New York
2,888 Total Awards
$30,006 Average Tuition & Fees

Cornell University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree programs. Cornell is a private not-for-profit institution located in Ithaca, New York. The school has a large population, and it awarded 2,888 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 44% were women.

Cornell does have options available for those who want to take online graduate classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2019-2020 about 85% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#11

Syracuse University

Syracuse, New York
2,698 Total Awards
$42,954 Average Tuition & Fees

Syracuse University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #11 on the list. Syracuse is a private not-for-profit institution located in Syracuse, New York. The school has a large population, and it awarded 2,698 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 48% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at Syracuse. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 31% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#12

University of Maryland - College Park

College Park, Maryland
2,662 Total Awards
$16,995 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Maryland - College Park came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. This large public school is located in College Park, Maryland, and it awarded 2,662 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 51% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at UMCP. During the 2019-2020 year, about 75% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

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#13

Fordham University

Bronx, New York
2,617 Total Awards
$23,846 Average Tuition & Fees

Fordham University ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in Bronx, New York, the fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 2,617 diplomas to qualifed master’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 69% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at Fordham U. During the 2019-2020 year, about 91% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

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#14

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, New York
2,480 Total Awards
$13,838 Average Tuition & Fees

Stony Brook University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. This large public school is located in Stony Brook, New York, and it awarded 2,480 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 58% of those degree recipients were women.

SUNY Stony Brook does have options available for those who want to take online graduate classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 71% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full Stony Brook University Report

#15

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York
2,377 Total Awards
$14,388 Average Tuition & Fees

University at Buffalo came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. This large public school is located in Buffalo, New York, and it awarded 2,377 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 49% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at University at Buffalo. During the 2019-2020 year, about 76% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

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#16

Drexel University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
2,223 Total Awards
$37,074 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #16, Drexel University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their master’s degree. Drexel is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 2,223 master’s degrees to qualified students.

Of those students who received their degree, 64% were women.

Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at Drexel. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 85% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#17

Hunter College

New York, New York
2,089 Total Awards
$11,398 Average Tuition & Fees

Hunter College ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in New York, New York, the large public school awarded 2,089 diplomas to qualifed master’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Around 79% of those degree recipients were women.

Hunter does offer online graduate classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 96% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Hunter College Report

#18

Temple University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1,958 Total Awards
$18,278 Average Tuition & Fees

Temple University ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out master’s degrees to 1,958 students in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 59% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Temple does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 72% took at least some of their classes online.

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#19

University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
1,869 Total Awards
$25,248 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #19, University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their master’s degree. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out master’s degrees to 1,869 students in 2020-2021.

Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at Pitt. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 16% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#20

American University

Washington, District of Columbia
1,829 Total Awards
$38,456 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #20, American University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their master’s degree. The American University is located in Washington, District of Columbia and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1,829 master’s degrees to qualified students.

Of those students who received their degree, 66% were women.

Online graduate courses are available at The American University, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 39% took at least some of their classes online.

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1,727 Total Awards
$35,054 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #21, Teachers College at Columbia University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their master’s degree. Teachers College is located in New York, New York and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1,727 master’s degrees to qualified students.

Around 80% of those degree recipients were women.

Online graduate courses are available at Teachers College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 98% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

Full Teachers College at Columbia University Report

#22

Wilmington University

New Castle, Delaware
1,814 Total Awards
$9,060 Average Tuition & Fees

Wilmington University landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree programs. Wilmington University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in New Castle, Delaware. It awarded 1,814 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 70% were women.

Wilmington University does offer online graduate classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 82% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#23

Relay Graduate School of Education

New York, New York
1,713 Total Awards

With a ranking of #23, Relay Graduate School of Education did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their master’s degree. Relay Graduate School of Education is a private not-for-profit institution located in New York, New York. The school has a small population, and it awarded 1,713 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 77% were women.

Relay Graduate School of Education is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each graduate student at the school took at least one class online.

Full Relay Graduate School of Education Report

#24

Stevens Institute of Technology

Hoboken, New Jersey
1,611 Total Awards
$39,556 Average Tuition & Fees

Stevens Institute of Technology did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #24 on the list. Located in Hoboken, New Jersey, the medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 1,611 diplomas to qualifed master’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Around 30% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Stevens does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 54% took at least some of their classes online.

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#25

Pace University - New York

New York, New York
1,607 Total Awards
$34,100 Average Tuition & Fees

Pace University - New York did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #25 on the list. New York, New York is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out master’s degrees to 1,607 students in 2020-2021.

Around 63% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at Pace University. In fact, around 76% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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Not only did these schools make the top 49 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:

#27

Touro College

New York, New York
#28

Baruch College

New York, New York
#29

The Graduate Center, CUNY

New York, New York
#30

University of Rochester

Rochester, New York
#31

Montclair State University

Montclair, New Jersey
#32

Villanova University

Villanova, Pennsylvania
#33

Binghamton University

Vestal, New York
#34

Rutgers University - Newark

Newark, New Jersey
#35

Strayer University - Global Region

Washington, District of Columbia
#36

Hofstra University

Hempstead, New York
#37

University at Albany

Albany, New York
#38

Rochester Institute of Technology

Rochester, New York
#39

St John's University - New York

Queens, New York
#40

Seton Hall University

South Orange, New Jersey
#41

Brooklyn College

Brooklyn, New York
#43

Queens College

Queens, New York
#44

Adelphi University

Garden City, New York
#45

Saint Joseph's University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#46

University of Maryland - Baltimore

Baltimore, Maryland
#47

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

West Chester, Pennsylvania
#48

Towson University

Towson, Maryland
#48

The New School

New York, New York
#50

University of Delaware

Newark, Delaware
#51

Thomas Jefferson University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Rank School Location
51 Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia, PA
52 New Jersey Institute of Technology Newark, NJ

Honorable Mentions

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

Rank School Location
53 The City College of New York New York, NY
54 California University of Pennsylvania California, PA
55 Mercy College Dobbs Ferry, NY
56 Lehman College Bronx, NY
57 Rowan University Glassboro, NJ
58 University of Maryland - Baltimore County Baltimore, MD
59 Loyola University Maryland Baltimore, MD
60 New York Institute of Technology Old Westbury, NY
61 Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA
62 John Jay College of Criminal Justice New York, NY
63 Wilkes University Wilkes-Barre, PA
64 Pratt Institute - Main Brooklyn, NY
65 Princeton University Princeton, NJ
66 Kean University Union, NJ
67 Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus Teaneck, NJ
68 Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus Indiana, PA
69 Widener University Chester, PA
70 Catholic University of America Washington, DC

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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