by our College Data Analytics TeamWhen pursuing a degree in today's world, there are many different options to choose from. College Factual has developed its Best Master's Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in Massachusetts ranking as one thing you can use to help make this decision.
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Our analysis looked at 41 schools in Massachusetts to determine which ones have the best value Master's Degree programs. Instead of depending on subjective information to rank the best value schools, we focus on objective factors in our analysis. We explain more about what we look at and why we do so below.
When determining the value of a school in our Best Master's Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in Massachusetts ranking, we first look at its average net price of a student coming from a family that makes over $110k a year. The net price is defined as the sum of room and board, tuition, and fees minus any financial aid 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 school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a combination of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
We go into more detail on these factors on our best value ranking methodology page.
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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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Simmons University tops this year’s ranking as the best value (income over $110k) school for master’s degrees in Massachusetts for overall quality. Simmons is a private not-for-profit institution located in Boston, Massachusetts.
Not only is Simmons University a great value, but it is also ranked #7 in Massachusetts for overall quality.
Out of the 41 master’s degree schools in Massachusetts that were part of this year’s ranking, Massachusetts Institute of Technology landed the #2 spot on the list. MIT is a private not-for-profit institution located in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Massachusetts Institute of Technology is ranked #1 for quality in the state of Massachusetts.
The quality degree programs at University of Massachusetts Amherst helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in Massachusetts. University of Massachusetts Amherst is a large public school located in Amherst, Massachusetts.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Massachusetts Amherst is ranked #10 for quality in the state of Massachusetts.
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Out of the 41 master’s degree schools in Massachusetts that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Massachusetts - Lowell landed the #4 spot on the list. Lowell, Massachusetts is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
University of Massachusetts - Lowell has the honor of being ranked #16 in Massachusetts for overall quality on top of being a good value.
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Out of the 41 master’s degree schools in Massachusetts that were part of this year’s ranking, Bridgewater State University landed the #5 spot on the list. Bridgewater State University is a medium-sized public school located in Bridgewater, Massachusetts.
Bridgewater State University has the honor of being ranked #26 in Massachusetts for overall quality on top of being a good value.
Worcester State University landed the #6 spot on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in Massachusetts ranking. Worcester State is located in Worcester, Massachusetts and has a medium-sized student population. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Worcester State University is ranked #31 for quality in the state of Massachusetts.
Framingham State University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in Massachusetts list. Framingham State is a small public school situated in Framingham, Massachusetts.
Not only is Framingham State University a great value, but it is also ranked #21 in Massachusetts for overall quality.
With a ranking of #8, Fitchburg State University did quite well on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in Massachusetts list. Located in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, the school is a medium-sized public institution.
Not only is Fitchburg State University a great value, but it is also ranked #32 in Massachusetts for overall quality.
Westfield State University did quite well in the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in Massachusetts ranking, coming in at #9. Westfield is a public institution located in Westfield, Massachusetts.
Westfield State University has the honor of being ranked #28 in Massachusetts for overall quality on top of being a good value.
Bay Path University did quite well in the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in Massachusetts ranking, coming in at #10. Located in Longmeadow, Massachusetts, the school is a small private not-for-profit institution.
Not only is Bay Path University a great value, but it is also ranked #22 in Massachusetts for overall quality.
Salem State University did quite well in the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in Massachusetts ranking, coming in at #11. This medium-sized public school is located in Salem, Massachusetts.
Not only is Salem State University a great value, but it is also ranked #27 in Massachusetts for overall quality.
American International College ranked #12 on this year’s Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in Massachusetts list. Located in Springfield, Massachusetts, the school is a small private not-for-profit institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, American International College is ranked #25 for quality in the state of Massachusetts.
With a ranking of #13, University of Massachusetts - Boston did quite well on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in Massachusetts list. UMass Boston is located in Boston, Massachusetts and has a fairly large student population. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Massachusetts - Boston is ranked #30 for quality in the state of Massachusetts.
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Anna Maria College landed the #14 spot on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in Massachusetts ranking. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Paxton, Massachusetts.
Anna Maria College has the honor of being ranked #20 in Massachusetts for overall quality on top of being a good value.
With a ranking of #15, University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth did quite well on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in Massachusetts list. University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth is a medium-sized public school located in North Dartmouth, Massachusetts.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth is ranked #36 for quality in the state of Massachusetts.
Gordon College did quite well in the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in Massachusetts ranking, coming in at #15. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Wenham, Massachusetts.
Not only is Gordon College a great value, but it is also ranked #24 in Massachusetts for overall quality.
With a ranking of #17, Wentworth Institute of Technology did quite well on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in Massachusetts list. Wentworth Institute of Technology is a small private not-for-profit school located in Boston, Massachusetts.
Wentworth Institute of Technology has the honor of being ranked #11 in Massachusetts for overall quality on top of being a good value.
Lasell University ranked #18 on this year’s Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in Massachusetts list. Lasell is a private not-for-profit institution located in Newton, Massachusetts.
Lasell University has the honor of being ranked #17 in Massachusetts for overall quality on top of being a good value.
Massachusetts Maritime Academy landed the #19 spot on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in Massachusetts ranking. Located in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts, the school is a small public institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Massachusetts Maritime Academy is ranked #33 for quality in the state of Massachusetts.
With a ranking of #20, Suffolk University did quite well on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in Massachusetts list. Suffolk is a private not-for-profit institution located in Boston, Massachusetts.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Suffolk University is ranked #18 for quality in the state of Massachusetts.
Assumption University ranked #21 on this year’s Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in Massachusetts list. Assumption is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Assumption University has the honor of being ranked #34 in Massachusetts for overall quality on top of being a good value.
Mount Holyoke College landed the #22 spot on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in Massachusetts ranking. Mt. Holyoke is a small private not-for-profit school situated in South Hadley, Massachusetts.
Mount Holyoke College has the honor of being ranked #29 in Massachusetts for overall quality on top of being a good value.
Harvard University came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in Massachusetts ranking. Harvard is a private not-for-profit institution located in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Harvard University has the honor of being ranked #2 in Massachusetts for overall quality on top of being a good value.
Eastern Nazarene College landed the #24 spot on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in Massachusetts ranking. Quincy, Massachusetts is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Eastern Nazarene College has the honor of being ranked #42 in Massachusetts for overall quality on top of being a good value.
Lesley University landed the #25 spot on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income Over $110k) in Massachusetts ranking. Lesley University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Not only is Lesley University a great value, but it is also ranked #19 in Massachusetts for overall quality.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
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