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2027 Best Value Geophysics & Seismology Schools in Massachusetts

[Geophysics & Seismology](/majors/physical-sciences/geological-and-earth-sciences/geophysics-and-seismology/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong geophysics & seismology education at a price that pays off.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 2 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for geophysics & seismology students.

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• Best Value Geophysics & Seismology Schools in Massachusetts

2027 Best Value Geophysics & Seismology Schools in Massachusetts

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in geophysics & seismology, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Geophysics & Seismology Schools

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Massachusetts Institute Of Technology
Cambridge, MA

$62,396 In-State Tuition & Fees

$13,516 Avg Student Debt

$143,372 Median Earnings (10yr)

Our analysis ranked Massachusetts Institute Of Technology the best value for a degree in geophysics & seismology in Massachusetts. Located in the city of Cambridge, Massachusetts Institute Of Technology is a large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $62,396 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for geophysics & seismology graduates is $13,516. Soon after graduation, geophysics & seismology degree recipients from Massachusetts Institute Of Technology generally make around $113,129. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 4% of applicants are accepted.

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Boston University
Boston, MA

$68,102 In-State Tuition & Fees

$25,232 Avg Student Debt

$83,238 Median Earnings (10yr)

A rank of #2 makes Boston University one of the best values for geophysics & seismology. Boston University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston. Students from in state pay about $68,102 in tuition and fees. Geophysics & Seismology graduates carry a median of $25,232 in student loans. Geophysics & Seismology graduates of Boston University earn a median of $63,598 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 11% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 2 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.

• 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).

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