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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Social Sciences (Income $75-$110k) in the New England Region

28 Ranked Colleges
1,817 Degrees Awarded
$35,700 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Social Sciences Schools for a Master's in the New England Region For Those Making $75-$110k

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. 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 Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

Social Sciences is one of the most popular majors in the nation, ranking 5th of all the majors we analyze. In 2019-2020, 205,726 degrees were awarded to students with this major. 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 master’s degree level specifically, there were 1,817 social sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $58,606 and $42,101 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Social Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking looked at 28 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in social sciences. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent social sciences programs, but they also cost less that 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 social sciences program at the school. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Social Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $75-$110k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Social Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $75-$110k.

Top 25 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Social Sciences (Income $75-$110k) in the New England Region

#1

Yale University

New Haven, Connecticut
#1 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Yale University. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Social Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $75-$110k. Yale is a fairly large school located in New Haven, Connecticut that handed out 157 masters’s social sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

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

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#2

Williams College

Williamstown, Massachusetts
#4 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Williams College. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Social Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Williams College is a small school located in Williamstown, Massachusetts that handed out 27 masters’s social sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Williams, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Williams College are $59,350, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#3

Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusetts
#2 in overall quality

Out of the 28 schools in the Best Value Social Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Harvard University landed the #3 spot on the list. Harvard University is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It awarded 202 masters’s social sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Harvard also made our “Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list, coming in at #2. Average graduate tuition and fees at Harvard are $50,654, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#4

Brown University

Providence, Rhode Island
#5 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 Social Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $75-$110k. Brown University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Providence, Rhode Island. It awarded 28 masters’s social sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Brown, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Brown are $60,363, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#5

Boston College

Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
#6 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Boston College. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Social Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $75-$110k. Boston College is a fairly large school located in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts that handed out 55 masters’s social sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Boston College, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Social Sciences Master’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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#6

Central Connecticut State University

New Britain, Connecticut
#22 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, Central Connecticut State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Social Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. New Britain, Connecticut is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s social sciences degrees to 9 students in 2019-2020.

CCSU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #22 on our “Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Central Connecticut State University are $26,072, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#7

Tufts University

Medford, Massachusetts
#3 in overall quality

Tufts University landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Social Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. This fairly large school is located in Medford, Massachusetts, and it awarded 279 masters’s social sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Tufts not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Social Sciences Master’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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#8

Northeastern University

Boston, Massachusetts
#9 in overall quality

Northeastern University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Social Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. This large school is located in Boston, Massachusetts, and it awarded 64 masters’s social sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Northeastern not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Northeastern are $25,558, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Amherst, Massachusetts
#11 in overall quality

University of Massachusetts Amherst came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Social Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. This large school is located in Amherst, Massachusetts, and it awarded 51 masters’s social sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

UMass Amherst also took the #11 spot in our “Best Social Sciences Master’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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#10

University of Maine

Orono, Maine
#21 in overall quality

University of Maine came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Social Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. University of Maine is a fairly large public school situated in Orono, Maine. It awarded 8 masters’s social sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

UMaine also made our “Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list, coming in at #21. Average graduate tuition and fees at UMaine are $28,352, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#11

University of Massachusetts - Lowell

Lowell, Massachusetts
#23 in overall quality

University of Massachusetts - Lowell came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Social Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. UMass Lowell is a public institution located in Lowell, Massachusetts. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 44 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UMass Lowell, the school also landed the #23 spot in our “Best Social Sciences 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 University of Massachusetts - Lowell are $26,990.

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#12

Lasell University

Newton, Massachusetts
#13 in overall quality

Lasell University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Social Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #12. Located in Newton, Massachusetts, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 53 degrees to qualified masters’s social sciences students in 2019-2020.

Lasell not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best Social Sciences Master’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 Lasell University are $10,960.

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#13

Salem State University

Salem, Massachusetts
#19 in overall quality

Salem State University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Social Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Located in Salem, Massachusetts, this medium-sized public school handed out 11 degrees to qualified masters’s social sciences students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Salem State, the school also landed the #19 spot in our “Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Salem State University are $10,477, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#14

Brandeis University

Waltham, Massachusetts
#8 in overall quality

Brandeis University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Social Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Located in Waltham, Massachusetts, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 175 degrees to qualified masters’s social sciences students in 2019-2020.

Brandeis also made our “Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list, coming in at #8. Average graduate tuition and fees at Brandeis University are $52,060, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#15

Norwich University

Northfield, Vermont
#14 in overall quality

Norwich University ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Social Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Northfield, Vermont is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s social sciences degrees to 79 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Norwich, the school also landed the #14 spot in our “Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Norwich are $20,264, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#16

University of Vermont

Burlington, Vermont

University of Vermont ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Social Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. UVM is a public institution located in Burlington, Vermont. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 7 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UVM also made our “Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list, coming in at #0. Average graduate tuition and fees at UVM are $33,326, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UVM Social Sciences Report

#17

Clark University

Worcester, Massachusetts
#10 in overall quality

With a ranking of #17, Clark University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Social Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Clark University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Worcester, Massachusetts. It awarded 48 masters’s social sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Clark did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Clark are $47,730, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#18

University of Massachusetts - Boston

Boston, Massachusetts
#20 in overall quality

University of Massachusetts - Boston ranked #18 on this year’s Best Value Social Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. This fairly large school is located in Boston, Massachusetts, and it awarded 23 masters’s social sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

UMass Boston also made our “Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list, coming in at #20. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Massachusetts - Boston are $36,485, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#19

University of Rhode Island

Kingston, Rhode Island
#18 in overall quality

University of Rhode Island came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Social Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. URI is a fairly large public school situated in Kingston, Rhode Island. It awarded 13 masters’s social sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

URI also made our “Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list, coming in at #18. Average graduate tuition and fees at URI are $29,082, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#15 in overall quality

University of New Hampshire - Main Campus ranked #20 on this year’s Best Value Social Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. UNH is a fairly large public school situated in Durham, New Hampshire. It awarded 17 masters’s social sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

UNH also took the #15 spot in our “Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNH are $29,970, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of New Hampshire - Main Campus Social Sciences Report

#21

University of Connecticut

Storrs, Connecticut
#12 in overall quality

University of Connecticut came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Social Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. This large school is located in Storrs, Connecticut, and it awarded 49 masters’s social sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

UCONN did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 on our “Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Connecticut are $41,576, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Connecticut Social Sciences Report

#22

Southern Connecticut State University

New Haven, Connecticut
#25 in overall quality

Southern Connecticut State University ranked #22 on this year’s Best Value Social Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Located in New Haven, Connecticut, this medium-sized public school awarded 9 degrees to qualified masters’s social sciences students in 2019-2020.

SCSU also took the #25 spot in our “Best Social Sciences 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 Southern Connecticut State University are $26,658.

Full SCSU Social Sciences Report

#23

Boston University

Boston, Massachusetts
#7 in overall quality

Boston University landed the #23 spot on the 2022 Best Value Social Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Boston, Massachusetts is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s social sciences degrees to 239 students in 2019-2020.

Boston U also made our “Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list, coming in at #7. Average graduate tuition and fees at Boston University are $57,666, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#24

Suffolk University

Boston, Massachusetts
#17 in overall quality

Suffolk University landed the #24 spot on the 2022 Best Value Social Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Suffolk University is located in Boston, Massachusetts and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 16 masters’s social sciences degrees to qualified students.

Suffolk also took the #17 spot in our “Best Social Sciences 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 Suffolk are $40,238.

Full Suffolk University Social Sciences Report

#25

Salve Regina University

Newport, Rhode Island
#16 in overall quality

Salve Regina University landed the #25 spot on the 2022 Best Value Social Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Salve Regina University is a small school located in Newport, Rhode Island that handed out 13 masters’s social sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Salve Regina, the school also landed the #16 spot in our “Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Salve Regina University are $11,370, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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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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