2027 Best Value Natural Sciences Schools in the New England Region
[Natural Sciences](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/natural-sciences/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
College Factual analyzed 3 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value natural sciences schools.
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2027 Best Value Natural Sciences Schools in the New England Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in natural sciences, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Natural Sciences Schools
Our analysis ranked Massasoit Community College the best value for a degree in natural sciences in the New England Region. Massasoit Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Brockton. Students from in state pay about $5,376 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $10,320. Natural Sciences graduates carry a median of $10,129 in student loans. Soon after graduation, natural sciences degree recipients from Massasoit Community College generally make around $29,587. That is a strong return on a $10,129 median debt.
A rank of #2 makes Harvard University one of the best values for natural sciences. Set in the city of Cambridge, Harvard University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $61,676. Students borrow a median of $23,681 to complete the natural sciences program here. Early-career natural sciences graduates make about $69,242. Set against $23,681 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 4% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #3 makes University Of Massachusetts Amherst one of the best values for natural sciences. Located in the city of Amherst, University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $17,772, compared with $40,449 for out-of-state students. Natural Sciences graduates carry a median of $25,195 in student loans. Natural Sciences graduates of University Of Massachusetts Amherst earn a median of $53,666 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,195 median debt. Roughly 60% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced 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 · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 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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