2027 Best Value Rehabilitation Science Schools in the New England Region

[Rehabilitation Science](/majors/health-care-professions/rehab-and-therapeutic-professions/rehabilitation-science/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 5 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for rehabilitation science students.
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2027 Best Value Rehabilitation Science Schools in the New England Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in rehabilitation science, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Rehabilitation Science Schools
Leading the list is University Of Vermont, our #1 best value for rehabilitation science in the New England Region. Set in the city of Burlington, University Of Vermont is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $19,058, with out-of-state students paying around $45,502. Typical student debt for rehabilitation science graduates is $22,607. Rehabilitation Science graduates of University Of Vermont earn a median of $44,588 early in their careers. Set against $22,607 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Vermont admits about 65% of applicants.
A rank of #2 makes Boston University one of the best values for rehabilitation science. Boston University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $68,102. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the rehabilitation science program here. Rehabilitation Science graduates of Boston University earn a median of $56,694 early in their careers. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Boston University admits about 11% of applicants.
Assumption College came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value rehabilitation science schools. Assumption College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Worcester. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $51,356. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the rehabilitation science program here. Soon after graduation, rehabilitation science degree recipients from Assumption College generally make around $46,733. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 83%.
Northeastern University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value rehabilitation science schools. Northeastern University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston. Students from in state pay about $66,162 in tuition and fees. Rehabilitation Science graduates carry a median of $28,125 in student loans. Rehabilitation Science graduates of Northeastern University earn a median of $76,009 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $28,125 median debt. The acceptance rate is 5%.
Merrimack College came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value rehabilitation science schools. Merrimack College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of North Andover. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $53,962. Typical student debt for rehabilitation science graduates is $26,913. Rehabilitation Science graduates of Merrimack College earn a median of $50,506 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 70%.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 5 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.
- 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).
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