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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Secondary Education (Income $48-$75k) in the New England Region

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 $48-$75k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Secondary Teaching Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

Secondary Education is the 88th most popular major in the country with 9,530 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

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.

This year’s “Best Value Secondary Teaching Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking looked at 19 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in secondary education. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality secondary education programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the secondary education program at the school. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Secondary Teaching Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $48-$75k

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 $48-$75k.

Top 19 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Secondary Education (Income $48-$75k) in the New England Region

#1

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 $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Rhode Island College landed the #1 spot on the list. Rhode Island College is a medium-sized school located in Providence, Rhode Island that handed out 2 masters’s secondary teaching degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at RIC, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best Secondary Education Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at RIC are $16,884, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Secondary Education at RIC

#2

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 $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Smith College landed the #2 spot on the list. Smith is located in Northampton, Massachusetts and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 6 masters’s secondary teaching degrees to qualified students.

Smith also made our “Best Secondary Education Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list, coming in at #11. Average graduate tuition and fees at Smith College are $53,940, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#3

Worcester State University

Worcester, Massachusetts
#8 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 $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Worcester State University landed the #3 spot on the list. 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 did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #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 full report on Secondary Education at Worcester State University

#4

Eastern Connecticut State University

Willimantic, Connecticut
#9 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Eastern Connecticut State University. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Secondary Teaching Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $48-$75k. ECSU is a small public school situated in Willimantic, Connecticut. It awarded 15 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 $48-$75k list, ECSU has also earned the #9 rank 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 ECSU are $27,040.

Read more about Secondary Education at Eastern Connecticut State University

#5

University of Maine

Orono, Maine
#14 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Maine. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Secondary Teaching Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Orono, Maine, this fairly large public school handed out 3 diplomas to qualified masters’s secondary teaching students in 2019-2020.

UMaine also made our “Best Secondary Education Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list, coming in at #14. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Maine are $28,352, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Secondary Education at University of Maine

#6

Salem State University

Salem, Massachusetts
#7 in overall quality

Salem State University landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Secondary Teaching Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Salem State is a medium-sized school located in Salem, Massachusetts that handed out 2 masters’s secondary teaching degrees in 2019-2020.

Salem State also made our “Best Secondary Education Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list, coming in at #7. Average graduate tuition and fees at Salem State are $10,477, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Secondary Education at Salem State

#5 in overall quality

University of New Hampshire - Main Campus came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Secondary Teaching Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. 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. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UNH are $29,970.

Full UNH Secondary Education Report

#8

Brandeis University

Waltham, Massachusetts
#6 in overall quality

Brandeis University landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Secondary Teaching Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Brandeis 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 some majors have different tuition rates.

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#9

Fairfield University

Fairfield, Connecticut
#1 in overall quality

Fairfield University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Secondary Teaching Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Fairfield University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Fairfield, Connecticut. It awarded 20 masters’s secondary teaching degrees in 2019-2020.

Fairfield U did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best Secondary Education Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Fairfield U are $19,267, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Secondary Education at Fairfield University

#10

Framingham State University

Framingham, Massachusetts
#18 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, Framingham State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Secondary Teaching Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. This small school is located in Framingham, Massachusetts, and it awarded 7 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 $48-$75k list, Framingham State has also earned the #18 rank 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 more about Secondary Education at Framingham State

#11

Providence College

Providence, Rhode Island
#10 in overall quality

Providence College ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Secondary Teaching Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Providence College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Providence, Rhode Island. The school has a small population, and it awarded 10 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our new england region master’s degree secondary teaching students whose families make $48-$75k list, Providence has also earned the #10 rank 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.

Read more about Secondary Education at Providence College

#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 $48-$75k list. University of Saint Joseph is a private not-for-profit institution located in West Hartford, Connecticut. The school has a small population, and it awarded 12 masters’s 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 you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Secondary Education at University of Saint Joseph

#13

Springfield College

Springfield, Massachusetts
#15 in overall quality

Springfield College landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Secondary Teaching Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. This small school is located in Springfield, Massachusetts, and it awarded 2 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 $48-$75k list, Springfield College has also earned the #15 rank 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 full report on Secondary Education at Springfield College

#14

Eastern Nazarene College

Quincy, Massachusetts
#17 in overall quality

Eastern Nazarene College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Secondary Teaching Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. This small school is located in Quincy, Massachusetts, and it awarded 2 masters’s secondary teaching degrees in 2019-2020.

ENC also took the #17 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 ENC are $10,810.

Read more about Secondary Education at ENC

#15

Simmons University

Boston, Massachusetts

With a ranking of #15, 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 $48-$75k list. This medium-sized school is located in Boston, Massachusetts, and it awarded 1 masters’s secondary teaching degrees in 2019-2020.

Simmons not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #0 on our “Best Secondary Education Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. 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

#16

American International College

Springfield, Massachusetts
#4 in overall quality

American International College did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Secondary Teaching Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #16. American International College is a small school located in Springfield, Massachusetts that handed out 40 masters’s secondary teaching degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at AIC, the school also landed the #4 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 AIC are $12,717.

Read full report on Secondary Education at AIC

#17

University of Bridgeport

Bridgeport, Connecticut
#16 in overall quality

University of Bridgeport landed the #17 spot on the 2022 Best Value Secondary Teaching Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Bridgeport, Connecticut is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s secondary teaching degrees to 29 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our new england region master’s degree secondary teaching students whose families make $48-$75k list, UBridgeport has also earned the #16 rank 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 UBridgeport are $21,686.

Full University of Bridgeport Secondary Education Report

#18

Endicott College

Beverly, Massachusetts
#3 in overall quality

Endicott College landed the #18 spot on the 2022 Best Value Secondary Teaching Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. This small school is located in Beverly, Massachusetts, and it awarded 24 masters’s secondary teaching degrees in 2019-2020.

Endicott also made our “Best Secondary Education Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list, coming in at #3. Average graduate tuition and fees at Endicott College are $12,666, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Secondary Education at Endicott

#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 $48-$75k ranking. Lesley University is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 10 masters’s secondary teaching degrees to qualified students.

Lesley did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our “Best Secondary Education Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Lesley are $19,050, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Secondary Education at Lesley

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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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