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2023 Most Popular Online Business Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

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

It's not easy to decide which business program to enroll in when you have so many options available. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools and bootcamps that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Business Degree Central has created its Most Popular Online Business Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 138 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which online programs were the most popular for business students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

Learn more about these popular schools with online programs:

#1

American College of Financial Services

Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
3,450 Total Awards

Our 2023 rankings named American College of Financial Services the most popular school in the Middle Atlantic Region for business students working on their degree. This medium-sized private not-for-profit school is located in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 3,450 degrees in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 28% were women.

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5,309 Total Awards
$59,246 Average Earnings
$25,870 Avg Student Debt

The programs at University of Maryland Global Campus helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular business schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . Located in Adelphi, Maryland, the large public school awarded 5,309 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,870 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, UMGC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $59,246 during the early year of their career. Around 57% of those degree recipients were women.

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#3

Strayer University - Global Region

Washington, District of Columbia
2,346 Total Awards
$52,529 Average Earnings
$38,671 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend Strayer University - Global Region. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Online Business Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Strayer University - Global Region is a private for-profit institution located in Washington, District of Columbia. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 2,346 degrees in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $38,671 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $121, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Strayer University - Global Region graduates make an average of $52,529 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 62% were women.

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#4

SUNY Empire State College

Saratoga Springs, New York
1,007 Total Awards
$50,016 Average Earnings
$26,719 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 138 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, SUNY Empire State College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in Saratoga Springs, New York, the medium-sized public school awarded 1,007 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,719 in student loans.After graduating from SUNY Empire, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $50,016 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 54% were women.

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#5

Temple University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
2,821 Total Awards
$47,012 Average Earnings
$26,029 Avg Student Debt

The programs at Temple University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular business schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the large public school awarded 2,821 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from Temple accumulate an average of $26,029 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 $368 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Temple, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $47,012 during the early years of their career. Around 46% of those degree recipients were women.

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#6

Excelsior College

Albany, New York
905 Total Awards
$58,705 Average Earnings
$20,421 Avg Student Debt

Excelsior College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Business Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in Albany, New York, the fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 905 degrees in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from Excelsior College accumulate an average of $20,421 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, Excelsior College graduates make an average of $58,705 annually. Around 30% of those degree recipients were women.

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#7

Monroe College

Bronx, New York
745 Total Awards
$36,443 Average Earnings
$21,814 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #7, Monroe College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working. Monroe College is a medium-sized private for-profit school located in Bronx, New York that handed out 745 degrees in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from Monroe College accumulate an average of $21,814 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 $126 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Monroe College graduates make an average of $36,443 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 66% were women.

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#8

Wilmington University

New Castle, Delaware
1,088 Total Awards
$52,115 Average Earnings
$27,904 Avg Student Debt

Wilmington University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business students. It came in at #8 on the list. Wilmington University is located in New Castle, Delaware and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1,088 degrees to qualified students.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $27,904 in student loans. During the early years of their career, Wilmington University graduates make an average of $52,115 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.

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#9

Berkeley College - New York

New York, New York
431 Total Awards
$34,972 Average Earnings
$35,542 Avg Student Debt

Berkeley College - New York landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular business programs. Berkeley College - New York is a small private for-profit school located in New York, New York that handed out 431 degrees in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $35,542 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $158, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Berkeley College - New York, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $34,972 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 66% were women.

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#10

Thomas Edison State University

Trenton, New Jersey
499 Total Awards
$58,555 Average Earnings
$18,852 Avg Student Debt

Thomas Edison State University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Business Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. TESU is a medium-sized public school situated in Trenton, New Jersey. It awarded 499 degrees in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from TESU accumulate an average of $18,852 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from TESU, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $58,555 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 46% were women.

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#11

Strayer University - Maryland

Suitland, Maryland
512 Total Awards
$52,529 Average Earnings
$39,315 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #11, Strayer University - Maryland did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working. Strayer University - Maryland is located in Suitland, Maryland and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 512 degrees to qualified students.

On average, students take out $39,315 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $121. Once they receive their degree, Strayer University - Maryland graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $52,529 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 78% were women.

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#12

Berkeley College - Woodland Park

Woodland Park, New Jersey
371 Total Awards
$34,988 Average Earnings
$28,316 Avg Student Debt

Berkeley College - Woodland Park did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business students. It came in at #12 on the list. This small private for-profit school is located in Woodland Park, New Jersey, and it awarded 371 degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $28,316 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $127. During the early years of their career, Berkeley College - Woodland Park graduates make an average of $34,988 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 70% were women.

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#13

Harrisburg Area Community College

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
327 Total Awards
$35,757 Average Earnings
$22,075 Avg Student Debt

Harrisburg Area Community College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Business Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. HACC is a public institution located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 327 degrees in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $22,075 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, HACC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $35,757 during the early year of their career. Around 58% of those degree recipients were women.

Full Harrisburg Area Community College Report

#14

Brookdale Community College

Lincroft, New Jersey
330 Total Awards
$40,016 Average Earnings
$15,009 Avg Student Debt

Brookdale Community College landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular business programs. Brookdale Community College is a public institution located in Lincroft, New Jersey. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 330 degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,009 in student loans. During the early years of their career, Brookdale Community College graduates make an average of $40,016 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 37% were women.

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#15

Bryant & Stratton College - Online

Orchard Park, New York
252 Total Awards
$30,980 Average Earnings
$28,897 Avg Student Debt

Bryant & Stratton College - Online did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business students. It came in at #15 on the list. Bryant & Stratton College - Online is located in Orchard Park, New York and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 252 degrees to qualified students.

Degree recipients from Bryant & Stratton College - Online accumulate an average of $28,897 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 $115 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Bryant & Stratton College - Online graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $30,980 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 84% were women.

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249 Total Awards
$43,878 Average Earnings
$20,384 Avg Student Debt

Community College of Baltimore County landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular business programs. Located in Baltimore, Maryland, the fairly large public school awarded 249 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from CCBC accumulate an average of $20,384 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from CCBC, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $43,878 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 53% were women.

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#17

Delaware County Community College

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

Delaware County Community College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Business Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Delaware County Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Media, Pennsylvania that handed out 268 degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,773 in student loans. During the early years of their career, Delaware County Community College graduates make an average of $34,347 annually. Around 57% of those degree recipients were women.

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#18

Raritan Valley Community College

Branchburg, New Jersey
283 Total Awards
$51,366 Average Earnings
$14,287 Avg Student Debt

Raritan Valley Community College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Business Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. This medium-sized public school is located in Branchburg, New Jersey, and it awarded 283 degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,287 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, RVCC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $51,366 during the early year of their career. Around 44% of those degree recipients were women.

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#19

Montgomery County Community College

Blue Bell, Pennsylvania
279 Total Awards
$37,557 Average Earnings
$16,889 Avg Student Debt

Montgomery County Community College ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Online Business Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Montgomery County Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania that handed out 279 degrees in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from Montco accumulate an average of $16,889 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, Montco graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $37,557 during the early year of their career. Around 54% of those degree recipients were women.

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#20

Union County College

Cranford, New Jersey
240 Total Awards
$40,152 Average Earnings
$16,094 Avg Student Debt

Union County College ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Online Business Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Union County College is a medium-sized public school located in Cranford, New Jersey that handed out 240 degrees in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from Union County College accumulate an average of $16,094 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, Union County College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $40,152 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 51% were women.

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#21

Bucks County Community College

Newtown, Pennsylvania
227 Total Awards
$33,594 Average Earnings
$15,272 Avg Student Debt

Bucks County Community College landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular business programs. Bucks County Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Newtown, Pennsylvania that handed out 227 degrees in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from Bucks County Community College accumulate an average of $15,272 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, Bucks County Community College graduates make an average of $33,594 annually. Around 40% of those degree recipients were women.

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215 Total Awards
$37,712 Average Earnings
$14,296 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #22, Hudson Valley Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working. Hudson Valley Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Troy, New York that handed out 215 degrees in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from HVCC accumulate an average of $14,296 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from HVCC, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $37,712 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 45% were women.

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#23

Strayer University - Pennsylvania

Trevose, Pennsylvania
218 Total Awards
$52,529 Average Earnings
$39,315 Avg Student Debt

Strayer University - Pennsylvania ranked #23 on this year’s Most Popular Online Business Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Strayer University - Pennsylvania is a small private for-profit school situated in Trevose, Pennsylvania. It awarded 218 degrees in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from Strayer University - Pennsylvania accumulate an average of $39,315 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $121, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Strayer University - Pennsylvania graduates make an average of $52,529 annually. Around 77% of those degree recipients were women.

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184 Total Awards
$33,252 Average Earnings
$16,338 Avg Student Debt

Rowan College of South Jersey Gloucester Campus landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular business programs. Rowan College of South Jersey Gloucester Campus is a medium-sized public school located in Sewell, New Jersey that handed out 184 degrees in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $16,338 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from RCSJ, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $33,252 during the early years of their career. Around 43% of those degree recipients were women.

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#25

Lehigh Carbon Community College

Schnecksville, Pennsylvania
163 Total Awards
$33,859 Average Earnings
$16,079 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #25, Lehigh Carbon Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working. Schnecksville, Pennsylvania is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 163 students in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $16,079 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from LCCC, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $33,859 during the early years of their career. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.

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Honorable Mentions

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

Rank School Location
26 University of Baltimore Baltimore, MD
27 DeVry College of New York New York, NY
28 New York City College of Technology Brooklyn, 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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