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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Social Sciences (Income $48-$75k) in the New England Region

15 Ranked Colleges
339 Degrees Awarded
$41,600 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Social Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $48-$75k

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Social Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

With 205,726 degrees handed out in 2019-2020, social sciences is the 5th most popular major in the United States. In 2017-2018, social sciences graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $34,801 and had an average of $23,466 in loans still to pay off.

Across the New England region, there were 16,191 social sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $41,898 and $24,171 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 339 social sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $73,889 and $109,372 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Social Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking analyzed 15 colleges that offered a degree in social sciences. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great social sciences programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the social sciences program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Social Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $48-$75k

The colleges and universities below are the best for new england region doctor’s degree social sciences students whose families make $48-$75k.

Top 15 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Social Sciences (Income $48-$75k) in the New England Region

#1

Yale University

New Haven, Connecticut
#1 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Social Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Yale University landed the #1 spot on the list. Yale is a fairly large school located in New Haven, Connecticut that handed out 50 doctorate’s social sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Yale also took the #1 spot in our “Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Yale University are $44,500, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#2

Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusetts
#2 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Harvard University. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Social Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $48-$75k. Cambridge, Massachusetts is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s social sciences degrees to 70 students in 2019-2020.

Harvard not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Harvard University are $50,654, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Harvard University Social Sciences Report

#3

Brown University

Providence, Rhode Island
#4 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Social Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Brown University landed the #3 spot on the list. Brown is a private not-for-profit institution located in Providence, Rhode Island. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 33 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Brown also made our “Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list, coming in at #4. 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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#4

Tufts University

Medford, Massachusetts
#3 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Social Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Tufts University landed the #4 spot on the list. Tufts University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Medford, Massachusetts. It awarded 7 doctorate’s social sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Tufts did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Tufts University are $55,168, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#5

Boston College

Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
#5 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Boston College. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Social Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Boston College is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. It awarded 16 doctorate’s social sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our new england region doctor’s degree social sciences students whose families make $48-$75k list, Boston College has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Boston College are $31,930, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#6

Northeastern University

Boston, Massachusetts
#7 in overall quality

Northeastern University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Social Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Northeastern is located in Boston, Massachusetts and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 11 doctorate’s social sciences degrees to qualified students.

Northeastern not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Northeastern are $25,558, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#7

Boston University

Boston, Massachusetts
#6 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, Boston University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Social Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. This large school is located in Boston, Massachusetts, and it awarded 33 doctorate’s social sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our new england region doctor’s degree social sciences students whose families make $48-$75k list, Boston U has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Social 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 U are $57,666.

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#8

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Amherst, Massachusetts
#9 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, University of Massachusetts Amherst did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Social Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. This large school is located in Amherst, Massachusetts, and it awarded 19 doctorate’s social sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UMass Amherst, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best Social 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 UMass Amherst are $32,341.

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#9

University of Connecticut

Storrs, Connecticut
#10 in overall quality

University of Connecticut did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Social Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #9. University of Connecticut is a large school located in Storrs, Connecticut that handed out 24 doctorate’s social sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UCONN, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Social 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 UCONN are $41,576.

Full UCONN Social Sciences Report

#10

University of Maine

Orono, Maine
#14 in overall quality

University of Maine landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Social Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. University of Maine is located in Orono, Maine and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 doctorate’s social sciences degrees to qualified students.

UMaine did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #14 on our “Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Maine are $28,352, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UMaine Social Sciences Report

#11

University of Massachusetts - Boston

Boston, Massachusetts
#13 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, University of Massachusetts - Boston did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Social Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. University of Massachusetts - Boston is located in Boston, Massachusetts and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 doctorate’s social sciences degrees to qualified students.

UMass Boston also made our “Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list, coming in at #13. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Massachusetts - Boston are $36,485, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Massachusetts - Boston Social Sciences Report

#12 in overall quality

University of New Hampshire - Main Campus ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Social Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Durham, New Hampshire, this fairly large public school awarded 8 degrees to qualified doctorate’s social sciences students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNH, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best Social 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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#13

Clark University

Worcester, Massachusetts
#8 in overall quality

Clark University landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Social Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Clark University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Worcester, Massachusetts. The school has a small population, and it awarded 23 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Clark did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Clark University are $47,730, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#14

University of Rhode Island

Kingston, Rhode Island
#15 in overall quality

University of Rhode Island ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Social Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. URI is located in Kingston, Rhode Island and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 doctorate’s social sciences degrees to qualified students.

URI not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #15 on our “Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at URI are $29,082, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#15

Brandeis University

Waltham, Massachusetts
#11 in overall quality

Brandeis University landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Value Social Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Brandeis is located in Waltham, Massachusetts and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 6 doctorate’s social sciences degrees to qualified students.

Brandeis did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Brandeis 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%.

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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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