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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences (Income $0-$30k) in the New England Region

15 Ranked Colleges
518 Degrees Awarded
$41,100 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k

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 Physical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

In 2019-2020, 52,879 people earned their degree in physical sciences, making the major the 18th most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, physical sciences graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $38,122 and had an average of $22,339 in loans still to pay off.

Across the New England region, there were 3,197 physical sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $43,871 and $23,664 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 518 physical sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $73,889 and $109,372 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking analyzed 15 colleges that offered a degree in physical sciences. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent physical sciences programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the physical sciences program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k.

Top 15 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences (Income $0-$30k) in the New England Region

#1

Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusetts
#2 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Harvard University. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Harvard is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It awarded 71 doctorate’s physical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Harvard not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Harvard University are $50,654, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#2

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Cambridge, Massachusetts
#1 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k. Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 96 degrees to qualified doctorate’s physical sciences students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our new england region doctor’s degree physical sciences students whose families make $0-$30k list, MIT has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Massachusetts Institute of Technology are $56,719, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#3

Dartmouth College

Hanover, New Hampshire
#3 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Dartmouth College. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k. Dartmouth is located in Hanover, New Hampshire and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 11 doctorate’s physical sciences degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our new england region doctor’s degree physical sciences students whose families make $0-$30k list, Dartmouth has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Dartmouth College are $58,120, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#4

Brown University

Providence, Rhode Island
#7 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Brown University. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k. Providence, Rhode Island is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s physical sciences degrees to 37 students in 2019-2020.

Brown not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Brown University are $60,363.

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#5

Northeastern University

Boston, Massachusetts
#5 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Northeastern University. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k. This large school is located in Boston, Massachusetts, and it awarded 20 doctorate’s physical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our new england region doctor’s degree physical sciences students whose families make $0-$30k list, Northeastern has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Northeastern are $25,558, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#6

Boston College

Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
#8 in overall quality

Boston College landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 24 degrees to qualified doctorate’s physical sciences students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Boston College, the school also landed the #8 spot in our “Best Physical Sciences Doctor’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 Boston College are $31,930.

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#7

Boston University

Boston, Massachusetts
#4 in overall quality

Boston University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Boston, Massachusetts is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s physical sciences degrees to 48 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our new england region doctor’s degree physical sciences students whose families make $0-$30k list, Boston U has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Physical Sciences Doctor’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 Boston University are $57,666.

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#8

University of Connecticut

Storrs, Connecticut
#6 in overall quality

University of Connecticut did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #8. UCONN is a public institution located in Storrs, Connecticut. The school has a large population, and it awarded 28 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UCONN, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Connecticut are $41,576, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#11 in overall quality

University of Massachusetts - Lowell came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Lowell, Massachusetts, this fairly large public school awarded 16 degrees to qualified doctorate’s physical sciences students in 2019-2020.

UMass Lowell also made our “Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list, coming in at #11. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Massachusetts - Lowell are $26,990, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10

Brandeis University

Waltham, Massachusetts
#9 in overall quality

Brandeis University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #10. Located in Waltham, Massachusetts, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 10 degrees to qualified doctorate’s physical sciences students in 2019-2020.

Brandeis also took the #9 spot in our “Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Brandeis University are $52,060, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#11

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Amherst, Massachusetts
#12 in overall quality

University of Massachusetts Amherst ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. University of Massachusetts Amherst is a large school located in Amherst, Massachusetts that handed out 35 doctorate’s physical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

UMass Amherst also took the #12 spot in our “Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UMass Amherst are $32,341, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#12

University of Rhode Island

Kingston, Rhode Island
#13 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, University of Rhode Island did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Kingston, Rhode Island, this fairly large public school handed out 11 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s physical sciences students in 2019-2020.

URI did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #13 on our “Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Rhode Island are $29,082.

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#13

University of Maine

Orono, Maine
#14 in overall quality

University of Maine ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Orono, Maine, this fairly large public school handed out 7 degrees to qualified doctorate’s physical sciences students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UMaine, the school also landed the #14 spot in our “Best Physical Sciences Doctor’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 University of Maine are $28,352.

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#10 in overall quality

University of New Hampshire - Main Campus came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Durham, New Hampshire is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s physical sciences degrees to 15 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNH, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNH are $29,970, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#15

University of Massachusetts - Boston

Boston, Massachusetts
#15 in overall quality

University of Massachusetts - Boston landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. This fairly large school is located in Boston, Massachusetts, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s physical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

UMass Boston did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #15 on our “Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Massachusetts - Boston are $36,485.

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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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