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2027 Best Value Epidemiology Schools in the New England Region

7 Colleges in the United States
$21,545 Avg Student Debt
$80,776 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Epidemiology Badge [Epidemiology](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/ecology-evolution-systematics-population-biology/epidemiology/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 7 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for epidemiology students.

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2027 Best Value Epidemiology Schools in the New England Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in epidemiology, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Epidemiology Schools

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Leading the list is University Of Massachusetts Lowell, our #1 best value for epidemiology in the New England Region. University Of Massachusetts Lowell is a very large public school located in the suburb of Lowell. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,966, compared with $36,264 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for epidemiology graduates is $25,574. Epidemiology graduates of University Of Massachusetts Lowell earn a median of $66,985 early in their careers. Set against $25,574 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 83% of applicants are accepted.

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Harvard University
Cambridge, MA

Harvard University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in epidemiology, landing the #2 spot this year. Harvard University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Cambridge. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $61,676. Epidemiology graduates carry a median of $16,616 in student loans. Epidemiology graduates of Harvard University earn a median of $87,188 early in their careers. Set against $16,616 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Harvard University admits about 4% of applicants.

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University Of Massachusetts Amherst came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value epidemiology schools. Set in the city of Amherst, University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $17,772, with out-of-state students paying around $40,449. Typical student debt for epidemiology graduates is $25,195. Epidemiology graduates of University Of Massachusetts Amherst earn a median of $53,666 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,195 median debt. The acceptance rate is 60%.

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Yale University
New Haven, CT

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Yale University earned it the #4 place for epidemiology. Yale University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New Haven. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $67,250. Epidemiology graduates carry a median of $14,357 in student loans. Epidemiology graduates of Yale University earn a median of $58,008 early in their careers. Set against $14,357 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 4%.

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Boston University
Boston, MA

A rank of #5 makes Boston University one of the best values for epidemiology. Boston University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston. Students from in state pay about $68,102 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for epidemiology graduates is $25,000. Soon after graduation, epidemiology degree recipients from Boston University generally make around $70,479. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 11%.

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University Of New Haven
West Haven, CT

University Of New Haven landed the #6 spot for epidemiology value this year. University Of New Haven is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of West Haven. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $47,332. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the epidemiology program here. Soon after graduation, epidemiology degree recipients from University Of New Haven generally make around $29,767. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of New Haven admits about 60% of applicants.

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Tufts University
Medford, MA

Tufts University placed #7 among the best values for epidemiology. Located in the suburb of Medford, Tufts University is a large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $70,704. Students borrow a median of $17,074 to complete the epidemiology program here. Soon after graduation, epidemiology degree recipients from Tufts University generally make around $55,795. That is a strong return on a $17,074 median debt. Roughly 12% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 7 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 7 ranked schools only.

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