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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Biological & Biomedical Sciences in Massachusetts

19 Ranked Colleges
1,272 Degrees Awarded
$34,600 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Master's in Massachusetts

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Massachusetts” ranking - to help you make that decision.

With 169,876 degrees handed out in 2019-2020, biological and biomedical sciences is the 9th most popular major in the United States. In 2017-2018, biological and biomedical sciences graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $30,082 and had an average of $24,534 in loans still to pay off.

Across Massachusetts, there were 6,674 biological and biomedical sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $37,708 and $27,114 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 1,272 biological and biomedical sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $60,240 and $41,137 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Massachusetts” ranking, we looked at 19 colleges that offer a degree in biological and biomedical sciences. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent biological and biomedical sciences programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the biological and biomedical sciences program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Massachusetts

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Massachusetts.

Top 19 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Biological & Biomedical Sciences in Massachusetts

#1

Worcester State University

Worcester, Massachusetts
#14 in overall quality

Out of the 19 schools in the Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Massachusetts that were part of this year’s ranking, Worcester State University landed the #1 spot on the list. Worcester State is a medium-sized school located in Worcester, Massachusetts that handed out 8 masters’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Worcester State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 on our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Worcester State are $5,796.

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#2

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Amherst, Massachusetts
#9 in overall quality

Out of the 19 schools in the Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Massachusetts that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Massachusetts Amherst landed the #2 spot on the list. This large school is located in Amherst, Massachusetts, and it awarded 54 masters’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UMass Amherst, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UMass Amherst are $32,341.

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#13 in overall quality

Out of the 19 schools in the Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Massachusetts that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Massachusetts - Lowell landed the #3 spot on the list. University of Massachusetts - Lowell is a public institution located in Lowell, Massachusetts. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 25 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UMass Lowell, the school also landed the #13 spot in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UMass Lowell are $26,990.

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#4

Framingham State University

Framingham, Massachusetts
#15 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Framingham State University. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Massachusetts list. Framingham State is a small school located in Framingham, Massachusetts that handed out 8 masters’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Framingham State, the school also landed the #15 spot in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Framingham State University are $17,280, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#11 in overall quality

Out of the 19 schools in the Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Massachusetts that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Massachusetts Medical School Worcester landed the #5 spot on the list. University of Massachusetts Medical School Worcester is located in Worcester, Massachusetts and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 masters’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees to qualified students.

UMass Medical School did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UMass Medical School are $37,591.

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#6

Northeastern University

Boston, Massachusetts
#5 in overall quality

Northeastern University landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Massachusetts ranking. Northeastern is located in Boston, Massachusetts and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 33 masters’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our massachusetts master’s degree biological & biomedical sciences students list, Northeastern has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Northeastern University are $25,558, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#7

Elms College

Chicopee, Massachusetts
#17 in overall quality

Elms College did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Massachusetts ranking, coming in at #7. Elms College is located in Chicopee, Massachusetts and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 16 masters’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our massachusetts master’s degree biological & biomedical sciences students list, Elms College has also earned the #17 rank in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Elms College are $15,532.

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#8

University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth

North Dartmouth, Massachusetts
#16 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Massachusetts list. University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth is a medium-sized public school situated in North Dartmouth, Massachusetts. It awarded 5 masters’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UMass Dartmouth, the school also landed the #16 spot in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UMass Dartmouth are $30,153.

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#9

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Worcester, Massachusetts
#6 in overall quality

Worcester Polytechnic Institute came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Massachusetts ranking. Worcester Polytechnic Institute is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Worcester, Massachusetts. It awarded 16 masters’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our massachusetts master’s degree biological & biomedical sciences students list, WPI has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at WPI are $29,040, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#10 in overall quality

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Massachusetts list. MCPHS University is a medium-sized school located in Boston, Massachusetts that handed out 4 masters’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

MCPHS University also took the #10 spot in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at MCPHS University are $23,280, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#11

Boston College

Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
#7 in overall quality

Boston College ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Massachusetts list. Boston College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 4 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Boston College not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Boston College are $31,930, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#12

University of Massachusetts - Boston

Boston, Massachusetts
#18 in overall quality

University of Massachusetts - Boston came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Massachusetts ranking. Located in Boston, Massachusetts, this fairly large public school handed out 2 diplomas to qualified masters’s biological and biomedical sciences students in 2019-2020.

UMass Boston also took the #18 spot in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Massachusetts - Boston are $36,485, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Massachusetts - Boston Biological & Biomedical Sciences Report

#19 in overall quality

Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Massachusetts list. Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network is a fairly large school located in Boston, Massachusetts that handed out 166 masters’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network, the school also landed the #19 spot in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network are $24,938.

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#14

Clark University

Worcester, Massachusetts
#12 in overall quality

Clark University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Massachusetts ranking, coming in at #14. Clark University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Worcester, Massachusetts. It awarded 9 masters’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Clark did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 on our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Clark University are $47,730.

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#15

Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusetts
#1 in overall quality

Harvard University landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Massachusetts ranking. Harvard is a large school located in Cambridge, Massachusetts that handed out 199 masters’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our massachusetts master’s degree biological & biomedical sciences students list, Harvard has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Harvard University are $50,654, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#16

Brandeis University

Waltham, Massachusetts
#8 in overall quality

With a ranking of #16, Brandeis University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Massachusetts list. Located in Waltham, Massachusetts, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 73 degrees to qualified masters’s biological and biomedical sciences students in 2019-2020.

Brandeis not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Brandeis are $52,060, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#17

Tufts University

Medford, Massachusetts
#3 in overall quality

Tufts University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Massachusetts ranking. Tufts is located in Medford, Massachusetts and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 161 masters’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees to qualified students.

Tufts also made our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts” list, coming in at #3. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Tufts University are $55,168.

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#18

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Cambridge, Massachusetts
#2 in overall quality

Massachusetts Institute of Technology did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Massachusetts ranking, coming in at #18. Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, this fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 13 degrees to qualified masters’s biological and biomedical sciences students in 2019-2020.

MIT not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at MIT are $56,719, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#19

Boston University

Boston, Massachusetts
#4 in overall quality

Boston University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in Massachusetts ranking, coming in at #19. Boston University is a large school located in Boston, Massachusetts that handed out 462 masters’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our massachusetts master’s degree biological & biomedical sciences students list, Boston U has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Boston U are $57,666.

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Notes and References

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%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

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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