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2022 Best Value Secondary Teaching Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $30-$48k

19 Ranked Colleges
254 Degrees Awarded
$22,300 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Secondary Teaching Schools for a Master's in the New England Region For Those Making $30-$48k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Secondary Teaching Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

In 2019-2020, 9,530 people earned their degree in secondary education, making the major the 88th most popular in the United States.

Across the New England region, there were 543 secondary education graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 254 secondary education graduates with average earnings and debt of $58,606 and $42,101 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Secondary Teaching Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking, we looked at 19 colleges that offer a degree in secondary education. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent secondary education programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the secondary education program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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When choosing the right school for you, it’s important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we’ve created a number of major-specific rankings, including this “Best Value Secondary Teaching Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $30-$48k” list to help you make the college decision.

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Best Value Secondary Teaching Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $30-$48k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Secondary Teaching Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $30-$48k.

Top 19 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Secondary Education (Income $30-$48k) in the New England Region

#1

Smith College

Northampton, Massachusetts
#11 in overall quality

Out of the 19 schools in the Best Value Secondary Teaching Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Smith College landed the #1 spot on the list. Smith is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Northampton, Massachusetts. It awarded 6 masters’s secondary teaching degrees in 2019-2020.

Smith also took the #11 spot in our “Best Secondary Education Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Smith are $53,940.

Full Smith College Secondary Education Report

#2

Rhode Island College

Providence, Rhode Island
#12 in overall quality

Out of the 19 schools in the Best Value Secondary Teaching Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Rhode Island College landed the #2 spot on the list. Rhode Island College is a medium-sized public school situated in Providence, Rhode Island. It awarded 2 masters’s secondary teaching degrees in 2019-2020.

RIC also made our “Best Secondary Education Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list, coming in at #12. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at RIC are $16,884.

Read full report on Secondary Education at Rhode Island College

#3

Worcester State University

Worcester, Massachusetts
#8 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Worcester State University. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Secondary Teaching Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $30-$48k. Worcester State University is a public institution located in Worcester, Massachusetts. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 14 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Worcester State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best Secondary Education Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Worcester State are $5,796, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Secondary Education at Worcester State University

#4

Eastern Connecticut State University

Willimantic, Connecticut
#9 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Eastern Connecticut State University. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Secondary Teaching Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Willimantic, Connecticut is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s secondary teaching degrees to 15 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at ECSU, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best Secondary Education Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Eastern Connecticut State University are $27,040.

Read more about Secondary Education at ECSU

#5

University of Maine

Orono, Maine
#14 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Maine. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Secondary Teaching Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $30-$48k. Located in Orono, Maine, this fairly large public school awarded 3 diplomas to qualified masters’s secondary teaching students in 2019-2020.

UMaine not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 on our “Best Secondary Education Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UMaine are $28,352, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Secondary Education at UMaine

#5 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, University of New Hampshire - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Secondary Teaching Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. This fairly large school is located in Durham, New Hampshire, and it awarded 32 masters’s secondary teaching degrees in 2019-2020.

UNH also made our “Best Secondary Education Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list, coming in at #5. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of New Hampshire - Main Campus are $29,970, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Secondary Education at University of New Hampshire - Main Campus

#7

Brandeis University

Waltham, Massachusetts
#6 in overall quality

Brandeis University landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Secondary Teaching Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Brandeis University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Waltham, Massachusetts. It awarded 10 masters’s secondary teaching degrees in 2019-2020.

Brandeis did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best Secondary Education Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Brandeis University are $52,060, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Secondary Education at Brandeis

#8

Providence College

Providence, Rhode Island
#10 in overall quality

Providence College landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Secondary Teaching Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Providence is located in Providence, Rhode Island and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 10 masters’s secondary teaching degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Providence, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Secondary Education Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Providence College are $9,750.

Full Providence Secondary Education Report

#9

Salem State University

Salem, Massachusetts
#7 in overall quality

Salem State University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Secondary Teaching Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Salem State University is located in Salem, Massachusetts and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 masters’s secondary teaching degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our new england region master’s degree secondary teaching students whose families make $30-$48k list, Salem State has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best Secondary Education Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Salem State University are $10,477, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Secondary Education at Salem State University

#10

Fairfield University

Fairfield, Connecticut
#1 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, Fairfield University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Secondary Teaching Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Fairfield U is a medium-sized school located in Fairfield, Connecticut that handed out 20 masters’s secondary teaching degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our new england region master’s degree secondary teaching students whose families make $30-$48k list, Fairfield U has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Secondary Education Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Fairfield University are $19,267, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Secondary Education at Fairfield U

#11

Framingham State University

Framingham, Massachusetts
#18 in overall quality

Framingham State University landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Secondary Teaching Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Framingham, Massachusetts is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s secondary teaching degrees to 7 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Framingham State, the school also landed the #18 spot in our “Best Secondary Education Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Framingham State are $17,280.

Read full report on Secondary Education at Framingham State

#12

University of Saint Joseph

West Hartford, Connecticut
#13 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, University of Saint Joseph did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Secondary Teaching Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. USJ is a small private not-for-profit school situated in West Hartford, Connecticut. It awarded 12 masters’s secondary teaching degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at USJ, the school also landed the #13 spot in our “Best Secondary Education Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Saint Joseph are $15,228, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Secondary Education at USJ

#13

Springfield College

Springfield, Massachusetts
#15 in overall quality

Springfield College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Secondary Teaching Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Located in Springfield, Massachusetts, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 2 degrees to qualified masters’s secondary teaching students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Springfield College, the school also landed the #15 spot in our “Best Secondary Education Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Springfield College are $33,535, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Secondary Education at Springfield College

#14

Eastern Nazarene College

Quincy, Massachusetts
#17 in overall quality

With a ranking of #14, Eastern Nazarene College did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Secondary Teaching Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Eastern Nazarene College is located in Quincy, Massachusetts and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 masters’s secondary teaching degrees to qualified students.

ENC also made our “Best Secondary Education Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list, coming in at #17. Average graduate tuition and fees at ENC are $10,810, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Secondary Education at ENC

#15

American International College

Springfield, Massachusetts
#4 in overall quality

American International College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Secondary Teaching Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Springfield, Massachusetts is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s secondary teaching degrees to 40 students in 2019-2020.

AIC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Secondary Education Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at AIC are $12,717, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Secondary Education at AIC

#16

Simmons University

Boston, Massachusetts

With a ranking of #16, Simmons University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Secondary Teaching Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Simmons University is a medium-sized school located in Boston, Massachusetts that handed out 1 masters’s secondary teaching degrees in 2019-2020.

Simmons also took the #0 spot in our “Best Secondary Education Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Simmons University are $21,698, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Secondary Education at Simmons University

#17

Endicott College

Beverly, Massachusetts
#3 in overall quality

Endicott College landed the #17 spot on the 2022 Best Value Secondary Teaching Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Beverly, Massachusetts is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s secondary teaching degrees to 24 students in 2019-2020.

Endicott also took the #3 spot in our “Best Secondary Education Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Endicott are $12,666.

Read full report on Secondary Education at Endicott College

#18

University of Bridgeport

Bridgeport, Connecticut
#16 in overall quality

University of Bridgeport came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Secondary Teaching Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. University of Bridgeport is located in Bridgeport, Connecticut and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 29 masters’s secondary teaching degrees to qualified students.

UBridgeport also made our “Best Secondary Education Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list, coming in at #16. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Bridgeport are $21,686.

Read full report on Secondary Education at UBridgeport

#19

Lesley University

Cambridge, Massachusetts
#2 in overall quality

Lesley University landed the #19 spot on the 2022 Best Value Secondary Teaching Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Lesley is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It awarded 10 masters’s secondary teaching degrees in 2019-2020.

Lesley also took the #2 spot in our “Best Secondary Education Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Lesley are $19,050, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Secondary Education at Lesley University

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Notes and References

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%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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