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2027 Best Value Value Schools in Massachusetts

10 Colleges in the United States
$23,779 Avg Student Debt
$90,399 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Value Badge [Value](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/data-analytics/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 10 schools to find the best return on investment for value students.

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2027 Best Value Value Schools in Massachusetts

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

Best Value Value Schools

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Our analysis ranked University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth the best value for a degree in value in Massachusetts. University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of North Dartmouth. In-state tuition and fees average $15,612, compared with $32,567 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $27,106 to complete the value program here. Value graduates of University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth earn a median of $54,669 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 91%.

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University Of Massachusetts Amherst came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value value schools. University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a very large public school located in the city of Amherst. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $17,772, while out-of-state students pay about $40,449. Value graduates carry a median of $25,195 in student loans. Value graduates of University Of Massachusetts Amherst earn a median of $53,666 early in their careers. Set against $25,195 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 60%.

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Boston University
Boston, MA

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Boston University earned it the #3 place for value. Located in the city of Boston, Boston University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $68,102. Typical student debt for value graduates is $25,232. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from Boston University generally make around $63,598. Set against $25,232 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 11% of applicants are accepted.

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Curry College
Milton, MA

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Curry College earned it the #4 place for value. Curry College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Milton. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $47,570. Typical student debt for value graduates is $26,571. Early-career value graduates make about $59,338. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.

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Bentley University
Waltham, MA

Bentley University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in value, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of Waltham, Bentley University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $61,000. Typical student debt for value graduates is $25,475. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from Bentley University generally make around $76,742. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 45% of applicants are accepted.

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Tufts University
Medford, MA

Tufts University earned the #6 position for value in value this year. Tufts University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Medford. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $70,704. Students borrow a median of $17,074 to complete the value program here. Value graduates of Tufts University earn a median of $68,154 early in their careers. Set against $17,074 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Tufts University admits about 12% of applicants.

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Babson College
Wellesley, MA

Babson College came in at #7 for value in value this year. Located in the suburb of Wellesley, Babson College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $57,152. Students borrow a median of $23,000 to complete the value program here. Value graduates of Babson College earn a median of $106,540 early in their careers. Set against $23,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Babson College admits about 17% of applicants.

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Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA

Boston College came in at #8 for value in value this year. Located in the city of Chestnut Hill, Boston College is a large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $70,702. Typical student debt for value graduates is $18,101. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from Boston College generally make around $66,132. That is a strong return on a $18,101 median debt. Boston College admits about 16% of applicants.

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Worcester Polytechnic Institute landed the #9 spot for value value this year. Set in the city of Worcester, Worcester Polytechnic Institute is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $60,765. Students borrow a median of $26,259 to complete the value program here. Value graduates of Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn a median of $91,834 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,259 median debt. The acceptance rate is 60%.

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Hult International Business School came in at #10 for value in value this year. Located in the city of Cambridge, Hult International Business School is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $53,688. Early-career value graduates make about $56,971. Roughly 60% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 10 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 10 ranked schools only.

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