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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences (Income Over $110k) in the New England Region

15 Ranked Colleges
518 Degrees Awarded
$41,100 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Vallue Physical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making Over $110k

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. College Factual has developed its “Best Vallue Physical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking as one item you can use to help make this 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 Vallue Physical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking looked at 15 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in physical sciences. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality physical sciences 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 physical sciences program at the school. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Vallue Physical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making Over $110k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Vallue Physical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making Over $110k.

Top 15 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences (Income Over $110k) in the New England Region

#11 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Massachusetts - Lowell. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Vallue Physical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making Over $110k list. University of Massachusetts - Lowell is a fairly large public school situated in Lowell, Massachusetts. It awarded 16 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 more than $110k list, UMass Lowell has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UMass Lowell are $26,990, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UMass Lowell Physical Sciences Report

#2

University of Maine

Orono, Maine
#14 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Vallue Physical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Maine landed the #2 spot on the list. This fairly large school is located in Orono, Maine, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s physical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

UMaine did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #14 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 Maine are $28,352.

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#3

University of Connecticut

Storrs, Connecticut
#6 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Connecticut. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Vallue Physical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Storrs, Connecticut is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s physical sciences degrees to 28 students in 2019-2020.

UCONN also made our “Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list, coming in at #6. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Connecticut are $41,576, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#4

University of Rhode Island

Kingston, Rhode Island
#13 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Rhode Island. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Vallue Physical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making Over $110k list. University of Rhode Island is a public institution located in Kingston, Rhode Island. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 11 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our new england region doctor’s degree physical sciences students whose families make more than $110k list, URI has also earned the #13 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 URI are $29,082.

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#10 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of New Hampshire - Main Campus. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Vallue Physical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making Over $110k list. UNH is a fairly large school located in Durham, New Hampshire that handed out 15 doctorate’s physical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

UNH not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNH are $29,970, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UNH Physical Sciences Report

#6

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Amherst, Massachusetts
#12 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, University of Massachusetts Amherst did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Physical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Located in Amherst, Massachusetts, this large public school handed out 35 degrees to qualified doctorate’s physical sciences students in 2019-2020.

UMass Amherst not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 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 UMass Amherst are $32,341.

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#7

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Cambridge, Massachusetts
#1 in overall quality

Massachusetts Institute of Technology landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Physical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. This fairly large school is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and it awarded 96 doctorate’s physical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

MIT also took the #1 spot 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.

Full MIT Physical Sciences Report

#15 in overall quality

University of Massachusetts - Boston landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Physical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Boston, Massachusetts is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s physical sciences degrees to 1 students in 2019-2020.

UMass Boston also took the #15 spot in our “Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Massachusetts - Boston are $36,485, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9

Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusetts
#2 in overall quality

Harvard University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Vallue Physical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Harvard is a private not-for-profit institution located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The school has a large population, and it awarded 71 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Harvard also took the #2 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 Harvard are $50,654.

Full Harvard Physical Sciences Report

#10

Northeastern University

Boston, Massachusetts
#5 in overall quality

Northeastern University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Vallue Physical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Northeastern is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Boston, Massachusetts. It awarded 20 doctorate’s physical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Northeastern also took the #5 spot 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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#11

Dartmouth College

Hanover, New Hampshire
#3 in overall quality

Dartmouth College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Physical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Dartmouth College is a medium-sized school located in Hanover, New Hampshire that handed out 11 doctorate’s physical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Dartmouth did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. 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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#12

Brown University

Providence, Rhode Island
#7 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, Brown University did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Physical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Brown is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Providence, Rhode Island. It awarded 37 doctorate’s physical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Brown did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #7 on our “Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Brown University are $60,363, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#13

Boston University

Boston, Massachusetts
#4 in overall quality

With a ranking of #13, Boston University did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Physical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Boston University is a large school located in Boston, Massachusetts that handed out 48 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 more than $110k list, Boston U has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Boston U are $57,666, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#14

Boston College

Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
#8 in overall quality

With a ranking of #14, Boston College did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Physical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making Over $110k list. This fairly large school is located in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, and it awarded 24 doctorate’s physical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Boston College also took the #8 spot in our “Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Boston College are $31,930, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#15

Brandeis University

Waltham, Massachusetts
#9 in overall quality

Brandeis University landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Physical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Waltham, Massachusetts 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 10 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 you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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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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