by our College Data Analytics TeamBest is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 4 schools to find the best for best students.
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If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the best degrees they offer, see the list below.
Leading the list is Champlain College, our #1 school for best. Champlain College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Burlington. About 65% of students finish within six years. About 19 best degrees were awarded at Champlain College in the most recent year. Graduates of the best program make about $58,490 in their early career. Champlain College graduates carry a median of $26,437 in student loans. Get the full best details for Champlain College
Students looking for a strong best program will find one at New England Institute Of Technology, which ranked #2. New England Institute Of Technology is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of East Greenwich. New England Institute Of Technology awarded about 10 best degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the best program make about $72,595 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,300 to complete this degree. Get the full best details for New England Institute Of Technology
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 4 schools evaluated.
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