by our College Data Analytics TeamIt's not easy to decide which school to attend when you have so many options available. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our Best New England Region Schools For The Money For Those Making $48-$75k ranking - to help you make that decision. This list may shock you as many typically expensive schools are very generous with need-based financial aid.
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After analyzing 162 schools in the New England Region , we came up with our list of those that offered the best value programs. To come up with this ranking of the best value schools, we look at factors that are all objective measurements. More specifically, the following explains what we consider and why.
To calculate the value of a school in our Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the New England Region ranking, we first consider its average net price of students from families making $48-$75k a year. The net price is the sum of room and board, tuition, and fees minus any financial aid that that the student receives. But, a school that excels in providing value for your money must also be a great school overall as well.
To take this into account we consider a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a collection of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
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If you know what major you want to study, check out our list of the best value schools by major. If you're interested in other degree levels, you can view one of the lists below.
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology tops this year’s ranking as the best value (income $48-$75k) school in the New England Region for overall quality. This fairly large private not-for-profit school is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Not only is Massachusetts Institute of Technology a great value, but it is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts for overall quality.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Harvard University. It ranked #2 on our 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the New England Region list. Harvard University is a large private not-for-profit school located in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Harvard University is ranked #2 for quality in the state of Massachusetts. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $538.
Out of the 162 schools in the New England Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Yale University landed the #3 spot on the list. Yale is a private not-for-profit institution located in New Haven, Connecticut.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Yale University is ranked #1 for quality in the state of Connecticut. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $3,957.
Out of the 162 schools in the New England Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Williams College landed the #4 spot on the list. Williams College is a small private not-for-profit school located in Williamstown, Massachusetts.
Not only is Williams College a great value, but it is also ranked #6 in Massachusetts for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $1,312.
Out of the 162 schools in the New England Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Brown University landed the #5 spot on the list. Providence, Rhode Island is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Brown University has the honor of being ranked #1 in Rhode Island for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $8,446.
Colby College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the New England Region list. Colby College is a small private not-for-profit school located in Waterville, Maine.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Colby College is ranked #2 for quality in the state of Maine. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $3,314.
With a ranking of #7, Amherst College did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the New England Region list. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Amherst, Massachusetts.
Not only is Amherst College a great value, but it is also ranked #13 in Massachusetts for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $7,077.
Dartmouth College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the New England Region list. Dartmouth is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Hanover, New Hampshire.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Dartmouth College is ranked #1 for quality in the state of New Hampshire. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $12,297.
Bowdoin College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the New England Region ranking. Bowdoin is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Brunswick, Maine.
Bowdoin College has the honor of being ranked #1 in Maine for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $10,270.
Wellesley College ranked #10 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the New England Region list. Located in Wellesley, Massachusetts, the school is a small private not-for-profit institution.
Not only is Wellesley College a great value, but it is also ranked #12 in Massachusetts for overall quality. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $10,758.
University of Massachusetts Amherst landed the #11 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the New England Region ranking. UMass Amherst is a public institution located in Amherst, Massachusetts.
University of Massachusetts Amherst has the honor of being ranked #10 in Massachusetts for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $11,340.
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Boston College ranked #12 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the New England Region list. Boston College is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts.
Not only is Boston College a great value, but it is also ranked #8 in Massachusetts for overall quality. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $12,780.
Bates College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the New England Region ranking. Bates is a private not-for-profit institution located in Lewiston, Maine.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Bates College is ranked #3 for quality in the state of Maine. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $9,925.
Tufts University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the New England Region ranking. This fairly large private not-for-profit school is located in Medford, Massachusetts.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Tufts University is ranked #5 for quality in the state of Massachusetts. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $15,050.
With a ranking of #15, Middlesex Community College did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the New England Region list. Middlesex Community College is located in Bedford, Massachusetts and has a medium-sized student population. It is a public school.
Not only is Middlesex Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #50 in Massachusetts for overall quality. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $4,037.
Community College of Rhode Island landed the #16 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the New England Region ranking. Community College of Rhode Island is a fairly large public school located in Warwick, Rhode Island.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Community College of Rhode Island is ranked #7 for quality in the state of Rhode Island. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $6,322.
Middlebury College did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the New England Region ranking, coming in at #17. Middlebury is a private not-for-profit institution located in Middlebury, Vermont.
Not only is Middlebury College a great value, but it is also ranked #1 in Vermont for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $13,058.
Boston University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the New England Region ranking. Boston U is located in Boston, Massachusetts and has a large student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Boston University is ranked #7 for quality in the state of Massachusetts. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $15,046.
Bunker Hill Community College landed the #19 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the New England Region ranking. Boston, Massachusetts is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Bunker Hill Community College has the honor of being ranked #20 in Massachusetts for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $9,924.
With a ranking of #20, Middlesex Community College did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the New England Region list. This small public school is located in Middletown, Connecticut.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Middlesex Community College is ranked #23 for quality in the state of Connecticut. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $3,207.
Trinity College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the New England Region ranking. Trinity Bantams is located in Hartford, Connecticut and has a small student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Trinity College has the honor of being ranked #3 in Connecticut for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $14,246.
University of Massachusetts - Lowell landed the #22 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the New England Region ranking. University of Massachusetts - Lowell is a fairly large public school located in Lowell, Massachusetts.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Massachusetts - Lowell is ranked #19 for quality in the state of Massachusetts. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $12,230.
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The New England Conservatory of Music did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the New England Region ranking, coming in at #23. The New England Conservatory of Music is a small private not-for-profit school located in Boston, Massachusetts.
Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $15,351.
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Bristol Community College came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the New England Region ranking. Located in Fall River, Massachusetts, the school is a medium-sized public institution.
Bristol Community College has the honor of being ranked #54 in Massachusetts for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $6,652.
With a ranking of #25, Simmons University did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the New England Region list. Simmons University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in Boston, Massachusetts.
Not only is Simmons University a great value, but it is also ranked #11 in Massachusetts for overall quality. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $16,576.
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These schools also performed well in our Best Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in the New England Region ranking:
| Rank | College | Location | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | North Shore Community College | Danvers, MA | Value Report |
| 27 | College of the Holy Cross | Worcester, MA | Value Report |
| 28 | Northeastern University | Boston, MA | Value Report |
| 29 | Quinsigamond Community College | Worcester, MA | Value Report |
| 30 | Mount Holyoke College | South Hadley, MA | Value Report |
| 31 | Massachusetts Maritime Academy | Buzzards Bay, MA | Value Report |
| 32 | Massachusetts Bay Community College | Wellesley Hills, MA | Value Report |
| 33 | Mount Wachusett Community College | Gardner, MA | Value Report |
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
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