2026 Best Value Hydrology & Water Resources Science Schools in the New England Region
[Hydrology & Water Resources Science](/majors/physical-sciences/geological-and-earth-sciences/hydrology-and-water-resources-science/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong hydrology & water resources science education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 3 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for hydrology & water resources science students.
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2026 Best Value Hydrology & Water Resources Science Schools in the New England Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in hydrology & water resources science, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Hydrology & Water Resources Science Schools
University Of Rhode Island earned the #1 spot for value among hydrology & water resources science schools in the New England Region. University Of Rhode Island is a very large public school located in the suburb of Kingston. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,942, while out-of-state students pay about $37,146. Hydrology & Water Resources Science graduates carry a median of $23,432 in student loans. Early-career hydrology & water resources science graduates make about $52,821. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 72% of applicants are accepted.
University Of New Hampshire Main Campus came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value hydrology & water resources science schools. University Of New Hampshire Main Campus is a large public school located in the town of Durham. In-state tuition and fees average $19,202, with out-of-state students paying around $39,852. Hydrology & Water Resources Science graduates carry a median of $26,368 in student loans. Hydrology & Water Resources Science graduates of University Of New Hampshire Main Campus earn a median of $52,064 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,368 median debt. University Of New Hampshire Main Campus admits about 88% of applicants.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 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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