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2027 Best Best Schools in the New England Region

6 Colleges in the United States
200 Best Degrees Awarded
$58,507 Avg Early-Career Salary

Best is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their best programs.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 6 schools to find the best for best students.

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Best Schools for Best in the New England Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall best education in the New England Region.

Top Schools in Best

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Leading the list is University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth, our #1 school for best. University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of North Dartmouth. The six-year graduation rate is 52%. There were roughly 10 best students who graduated with this degree at University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth in the most recent data year. Graduates of the best program make about $54,669 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,106. Get the full best details for University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth

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Worcester State University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best best schools. Located in the city of Worcester, Worcester State University is a moderately-sized public university. Roughly 62% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 42 best degrees were awarded at Worcester State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their best degree from Worcester State University earn around $45,297 in the first couple years of their career. Worcester State University graduates carry a median of $24,451 in student loans. See the full best program report for Worcester State University

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Framingham State University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best best schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Framingham. Roughly 48% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 10 best students who graduated with this degree at Framingham State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, best degree recipients from Framingham State University generally make around $108,704. Students borrow a median of $25,872 to complete this degree. See the full best program report for Framingham State University

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Students looking for a strong best program will find one at University Of Southern Maine, which ranked #4. Located in the city of Portland, University Of Southern Maine is a moderately-sized public university. Roughly 40% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 12 best students who graduated with this degree at University Of Southern Maine in the most recent data year. Graduates of the best program make about $47,003 in their early career. University Of Southern Maine graduates carry a median of $23,593 in student loans. More information about a degree in best from University Of Southern Maine

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A rank of #5 makes College Of Our Lady Of The Elms one of the top schools for best. College Of Our Lady Of The Elms is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Chicopee. About 68% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 40 best students who graduated with this degree at College Of Our Lady Of The Elms in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, best degree recipients from College Of Our Lady Of The Elms generally make around $44,875. Typical student debt for the program is $27,854. More information about a degree in best from College Of Our Lady Of The Elms

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Post University
Waterbury, CT

Post University came in at #6 for best this year. Located in the city of Waterbury, Post University is a very large private for-profit university. Post University graduates 24% of students within six years. There were roughly 86 best students who graduated with this degree at Post University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, best degree recipients from Post University generally make around $50,494. Students borrow a median of $35,364 to complete this degree. Get the full best details for Post University

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 6 schools evaluated.

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