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2022 Best Vallue Physics Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making Over $110k

14 Ranked Colleges
187 Degrees Awarded
$41,500 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Vallue Physics Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making Over $110k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Vallue Physics Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

Physics is the 67th most popular major in the country with 14,123 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, physics graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $42,475 and had an average of $22,421 in loans still to pay off.

Across the New England region, there were 1,133 physics graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,000 and $21,497 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 187 physics graduates with average earnings and debt of $73,889 and $109,372 respectively.

This year’s “Best Vallue Physics Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking looked at 14 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in physics. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality physics programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the physics program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Vallue Physics Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making Over $110k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Vallue Physics Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making Over $110k.

Top 14 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income Over $110k) in the New England Region

#11 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Massachusetts - Lowell. The school came in at #1 for the Best Vallue Physics Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making Over $110k. Located in Lowell, Massachusetts, this fairly large public school awarded 4 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s physics students in 2019-2020.

UMass Lowell did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UMass Lowell are $26,990, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Physics at University of Massachusetts - Lowell

#2

University of Maine

Orono, Maine
#14 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Maine. The school came in at #2 for the Best Vallue Physics Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making Over $110k. Orono, Maine is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s physics degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

UMaine also made our “Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list, coming in at #14. Average graduate tuition and fees at UMaine are $28,352, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#3

University of Connecticut

Storrs, Connecticut
#9 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Vallue Physics Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Connecticut landed the #3 spot on the list. Storrs, Connecticut is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s physics degrees to 5 students in 2019-2020.

UCONN did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Connecticut are $41,576, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of New Hampshire - Main Campus. The school came in at #4 for the Best Vallue Physics Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making Over $110k. University of New Hampshire - Main Campus is a public institution located in Durham, New Hampshire. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 8 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UNH also took the #10 spot in our “Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNH are $29,970, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UNH Physics Report

#5

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Cambridge, Massachusetts
#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Massachusetts Institute of Technology. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Vallue Physics Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Cambridge, Massachusetts is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s physics degrees to 31 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our new england region doctor’s degree physics students whose families make more than $110k list, MIT has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Massachusetts Institute of Technology are $56,719.

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#6

University of Rhode Island

Kingston, Rhode Island
#12 in overall quality

University of Rhode Island came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Physics Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. University of Rhode Island is a fairly large school located in Kingston, Rhode Island that handed out 5 doctorate’s physics degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at URI, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at URI are $29,082, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Physics at University of Rhode Island

#7

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Amherst, Massachusetts
#11 in overall quality

University of Massachusetts Amherst came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Physics Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. This large school is located in Amherst, Massachusetts, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s physics degrees in 2019-2020.

UMass Amherst also made our “Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list, coming in at #11. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UMass Amherst are $32,341.

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#8

Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusetts
#2 in overall quality

Harvard University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Physics Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. This large school is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and it awarded 37 doctorate’s physics degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our new england region doctor’s degree physics students whose families make more than $110k list, Harvard has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Harvard University are $50,654, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9

Northeastern University

Boston, Massachusetts
#4 in overall quality

Northeastern University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Physics Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. This large school is located in Boston, Massachusetts, and it awarded 10 doctorate’s physics degrees in 2019-2020.

Northeastern did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Northeastern are $25,558, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Physics at Northeastern

#10

Dartmouth College

Hanover, New Hampshire
#3 in overall quality

Dartmouth College landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Physics Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Dartmouth is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Hanover, New Hampshire. It awarded 5 doctorate’s physics degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Dartmouth, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Dartmouth College are $58,120, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Dartmouth Physics Report

#11

Brown University

Providence, Rhode Island
#6 in overall quality

Brown University landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Physics Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Brown University is located in Providence, Rhode Island and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 11 doctorate’s physics degrees to qualified students.

Brown did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Brown are $60,363, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#12

Boston University

Boston, Massachusetts
#5 in overall quality

Boston University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Physics Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Boston U is a private not-for-profit institution located in Boston, Massachusetts. The school has a large population, and it awarded 12 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Boston U also made our “Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list, coming in at #5. Average graduate tuition and fees at Boston University are $57,666, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Boston U Physics Report

#13

Boston College

Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
#7 in overall quality

Boston College landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Physics Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Boston College is a fairly large school located in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts that handed out 10 doctorate’s physics degrees in 2019-2020.

Boston College also took the #7 spot in our “Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Boston College are $31,930, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Boston College Physics Report

#14

Brandeis University

Waltham, Massachusetts
#8 in overall quality

Brandeis University ranked #14 on this year’s Best Vallue Physics Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Located in Waltham, Massachusetts, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 7 degrees to qualified doctorate’s physics students in 2019-2020.

Brandeis also took the #8 spot in our “Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Brandeis University are $52,060.

Full Brandeis University Physics Report

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Notes and References

References

  • 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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