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2027 Best Value Sustainability Science Schools in the New England Region

6 Colleges in the United States
$22,586 Avg Student Debt
$70,854 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Sustainability Science Badge [Sustainability Science](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/sustainability-science/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools to find the best return on investment for sustainability science students.

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2027 Best Value Sustainability Science Schools in the New England Region

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the sustainability science degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value Sustainability Science Schools

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Harvard University
Cambridge, MA

Our analysis ranked Harvard University the best value for a degree in sustainability science in the New England Region. Set in the city of Cambridge, Harvard University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $61,676 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $16,616 to complete the sustainability science program here. Soon after graduation, sustainability science degree recipients from Harvard University generally make around $95,207. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 4% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Vermont
Burlington, VT

University Of Vermont came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value sustainability science schools. University Of Vermont is a large public school located in the city of Burlington. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $19,058, with out-of-state students paying around $45,502. Sustainability Science graduates carry a median of $22,607 in student loans. Soon after graduation, sustainability science degree recipients from University Of Vermont generally make around $44,588. Set against $22,607 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 65% of applicants are accepted.

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Unity College
New Gloucester, ME

Students looking for strong value in sustainability science will find it at Unity College, which ranked #3. Located in the rural area of New Gloucester, Unity College is a large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $12,640. Sustainability Science graduates carry a median of $27,083 in student loans. Sustainability Science graduates of Unity College earn a median of $36,144 early in their careers. Set against $27,083 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a great value for students pursuing a degree in sustainability science, landing the #4 spot this year. 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, compared with $40,449 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for sustainability science graduates is $25,195. Sustainability Science 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. University Of Massachusetts Amherst admits about 60% of applicants.

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Tufts University
Medford, MA

Tufts University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in sustainability science, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Medford, Tufts University is a large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $70,704. Students borrow a median of $17,074 to complete the sustainability science program here. Sustainability Science graduates of Tufts University earn a median of $68,154 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $17,074 median debt. Tufts University admits about 12% of applicants.

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Rhode Island School Of Design ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value sustainability science schools. Set in the city of Providence, Rhode Island School Of Design is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $62,688. Students borrow a median of $26,943 to complete the sustainability science program here. Early-career sustainability science graduates make about $29,894. That is a strong return on a $26,943 median debt. Roughly 19% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 6 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 ranked schools only.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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