by our College Data Analytics TeamWith all of the options you have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take when you want to pursue a degree. At College Factual, we're committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our Best Bachelor's Degree Colleges for the Money in Massachusetts ranking.
In This Year's Value Report:
Our analysis looked at 48 schools in Massachusetts to determine which ones have the best value Bachelor's Degree programs. Our ranking methodology focuses on different objective factors to make this determination of the best value schools. More specifically, the following explains what we consider and why.
Our Best Bachelor's Degree Colleges for the Money in Massachusetts ranking is determined by first looking at the combined costs of average tuition, fees, and room and board before any aid is applied. In addition, the overall quality of a school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how much it costs.
To make it into this list a school must offer a quality education like the schools in our Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considers factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To learn more, visit our best value ranking methodology page.
You can scroll down to see the top schools for this ranking, but you may also want to view some of the other ranking methods listed below.
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Our analysis found University of Massachusetts Amherst to be the best value (no aid) school for bachelor’s degrees in Massachusetts in this year’s ranking. This large public school is located in Amherst, Massachusetts.
Not only is University of Massachusetts Amherst a great value, but it is also ranked #10 in Massachusetts for overall quality. The average cost without aid for the school is $30,034 a year for undergraduates.
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Out of the 48 bachelor’s degree schools in Massachusetts that were part of this year’s ranking, Massachusetts Maritime Academy landed the #2 spot on the list. This small public school is located in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Massachusetts Maritime Academy is ranked #22 for quality in the state of Massachusetts. The average cost without aid for the school is $24,094 a year for undergraduates.
A rank of #3 on our Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Massachusetts list means University of Massachusetts - Lowell is a great place for students working on their degree. Located in Lowell, Massachusetts, the school is a fairly large public institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Massachusetts - Lowell is ranked #17 for quality in the state of Massachusetts. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $29,268 a year.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Bridgewater State University. It ranked #3 on our 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Massachusetts list. Bridgewater State University is a medium-sized public school located in Bridgewater, Massachusetts.
Not only is Bridgewater State University a great value, but it is also ranked #26 in Massachusetts for overall quality. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $24,564 a year.
A rank of #5 on our Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Massachusetts list means Westfield State University is a great place for students working on their degree. Westfield is located in Westfield, Massachusetts and has a medium-sized student population. It is a public school.
Westfield State University has the honor of being ranked #34 in Massachusetts for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $23,336 a year.
Fitchburg State University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Massachusetts ranking. This medium-sized public school is located in Fitchburg, Massachusetts.
Fitchburg State University has the honor of being ranked #40 in Massachusetts for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost without aid for the school is $22,145 a year for undergraduates.
Worcester State University did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Massachusetts ranking, coming in at #7. Worcester State is a medium-sized public school situated in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Worcester State University has the honor of being ranked #38 in Massachusetts for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost without aid for the school is $23,154 a year for undergraduates.
Salem State University landed the #8 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Massachusetts ranking. Salem State is located in Salem, Massachusetts and has a medium-sized student population. It is a public school.
Salem State University has the honor of being ranked #35 in Massachusetts for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $26,265 a year.
Framingham State University did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Massachusetts ranking, coming in at #9. 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 #44 in Massachusetts for overall quality. The average cost without aid for the school is $24,420 a year for undergraduates.
With a ranking of #10, University of Massachusetts - Boston did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Massachusetts list. UMass Boston is a public institution located in Boston, Massachusetts.
Not only is University of Massachusetts - Boston a great value, but it is also ranked #25 in Massachusetts for overall quality. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $32,811 a year.
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With a ranking of #11, University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Massachusetts list. UMass Dartmouth is a medium-sized public school situated in North Dartmouth, Massachusetts.
Not only is University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth a great value, but it is also ranked #36 in Massachusetts for overall quality. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $30,383 a year.
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Cambridge College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Massachusetts ranking. Cambridge College is located in Boston, Massachusetts and has a small student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Not only is Cambridge College a great value, but it is also ranked #47 in Massachusetts for overall quality. The average cost without aid for the school is $26,942 a year for undergraduates.
Gordon College landed the #13 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Massachusetts ranking. Gordon College is located in Wenham, Massachusetts and has a small student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Not only is Gordon College a great value, but it is also ranked #37 in Massachusetts for overall quality. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $37,950 a year.
With a ranking of #14, Lesley University did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Massachusetts list. Lesley is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Not only is Lesley University a great value, but it is also ranked #30 in Massachusetts for overall quality. The average cost without aid for the school is $46,120 a year for undergraduates.
Bay Path University ranked #15 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Massachusetts list. Longmeadow, Massachusetts is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Not only is Bay Path University a great value, but it is also ranked #32 in Massachusetts for overall quality. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $48,580 a year.
With a ranking of #16, Wentworth Institute of Technology did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Massachusetts list. Wentworth Institute of Technology is a small private not-for-profit school located in Boston, Massachusetts.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Wentworth Institute of Technology is ranked #19 for quality in the state of Massachusetts. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $53,070 a year.
Endicott College did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Massachusetts ranking, coming in at #17. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Beverly, Massachusetts.
Endicott College has the honor of being ranked #27 in Massachusetts for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost without aid for the school is $53,148 a year for undergraduates.
Springfield College ranked #18 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Massachusetts list. Springfield College is located in Springfield, Massachusetts and has a small student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Springfield College has the honor of being ranked #41 in Massachusetts for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost without aid for the school is $53,040 a year for undergraduates.
Elms College landed the #19 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Massachusetts ranking. Elms College is a small private not-for-profit school located in Chicopee, Massachusetts.
Not only is Elms College a great value, but it is also ranked #42 in Massachusetts for overall quality. The average cost without aid for the school is $53,844 a year for undergraduates.
With a ranking of #20, Western New England University did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Massachusetts list. Springfield, Massachusetts is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Western New England University is ranked #43 for quality in the state of Massachusetts. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $54,810 a year.
Simmons University came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Massachusetts ranking. 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 #18 in Massachusetts for overall quality. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $58,954 a year.
Suffolk University ranked #22 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Massachusetts list. Suffolk is located in Boston, Massachusetts and has a medium-sized student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Suffolk University has the honor of being ranked #16 in Massachusetts for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost without aid for the school is $60,144 a year for undergraduates.
Anna Maria College did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Massachusetts ranking, coming in at #23. Anna Maria is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Paxton, Massachusetts.
Not only is Anna Maria College a great value, but it is also ranked #45 in Massachusetts for overall quality. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $55,532 a year.
With a ranking of #24, Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Massachusetts list. Boston, Massachusetts is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network is ranked #48 for quality in the state of Massachusetts. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $24,392 a year.
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Clark University did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money in Massachusetts ranking, coming in at #25. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Clark University has the honor of being ranked #23 in Massachusetts for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost without aid for the school is $60,452 a year for undergraduates.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
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