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2022 Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $30-$48k

15 Ranked Colleges
490 Degrees Awarded
$41,100 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Master's in the New England Region For Those Making $30-$48k

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

Physical Sciences is the 18th most popular major in the country with 52,879 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, physical sciences graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $38,122 and had an average of $22,339 in loans still to pay off.

Across the New England region, there were 3,197 physical sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $43,871 and $23,664 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 490 physical sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $58,606 and $42,101 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking, we looked at 15 colleges that offer a degree in physical sciences. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent physical sciences programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the physical sciences program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $30-$48k

The colleges and universities below are the best for new england region master’s degree physical sciences students whose families make $30-$48k.

Top 15 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences (Income $30-$48k) in the New England Region

#1

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Cambridge, Massachusetts
#2 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $30-$48k. This fairly large school is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and it awarded 14 masters’s physical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

MIT also took the #2 spot in our “Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Massachusetts Institute of Technology are $56,719, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#2

Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusetts
#1 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Harvard University landed the #2 spot on the list. Harvard University is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 43 masters’s physical sciences degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our new england region master’s degree physical sciences students whose families make $30-$48k list, Harvard has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Physical Sciences Master’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 Harvard University are $50,654.

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#3

Brown University

Providence, Rhode Island
#3 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Brown University landed the #3 spot on the list. Brown is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Providence, Rhode Island. It awarded 55 masters’s physical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Brown not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Brown University are $60,363, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#4

Dartmouth College

Hanover, New Hampshire

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Dartmouth College. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $30-$48k. Located in Hanover, New Hampshire, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 6 degrees to qualified masters’s physical sciences students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our new england region master’s degree physical sciences students whose families make $30-$48k list, Dartmouth has also earned the #0 rank in our “Best Physical Sciences Master’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 Dartmouth College are $58,120.

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#5

Northeastern University

Boston, Massachusetts
#5 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Northeastern University landed the #5 spot on the list. Boston, Massachusetts is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s physical sciences degrees to 15 students in 2019-2020.

Northeastern also made our “Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list, coming in at #5. Average graduate tuition and fees at Northeastern University are $25,558, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#6

Boston College

Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
#8 in overall quality

Boston College landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Located in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 12 diplomas to qualified masters’s physical sciences students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Boston College, the school also landed the #8 spot in our “Best Physical Sciences Master’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 Boston College are $31,930.

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#7

Boston University

Boston, Massachusetts
#4 in overall quality

Boston University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Boston University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Boston, Massachusetts. The school has a large population, and it awarded 28 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Boston U did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Boston U are $57,666, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#8

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Amherst, Massachusetts
#6 in overall quality

University of Massachusetts Amherst did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #8. UMass Amherst is a large public school situated in Amherst, Massachusetts. It awarded 44 masters’s physical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

UMass Amherst also made our “Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list, coming in at #6. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Massachusetts Amherst are $32,341, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#10 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, University of Massachusetts - Lowell did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. University of Massachusetts - Lowell is a fairly large school located in Lowell, Massachusetts that handed out 13 masters’s physical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

UMass Lowell did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UMass Lowell are $26,990.

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#10

University of Connecticut

Storrs, Connecticut
#7 in overall quality

University of Connecticut did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #10. This large school is located in Storrs, Connecticut, and it awarded 23 masters’s physical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

UCONN not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Connecticut are $41,576.

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#11

University of Rhode Island

Kingston, Rhode Island
#11 in overall quality

University of Rhode Island came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. University of Rhode Island is a fairly large school located in Kingston, Rhode Island that handed out 19 masters’s physical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at URI, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at URI are $29,082, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full URI Physical Sciences Report

#12

University of Maine

Orono, Maine
#12 in overall quality

University of Maine did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #12. UMaine is a fairly large public school situated in Orono, Maine. It awarded 12 masters’s physical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UMaine, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best Physical Sciences Master’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 UMaine are $28,352.

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#9 in overall quality

University of New Hampshire - Main Campus ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. University of New Hampshire - Main Campus is a fairly large school located in Durham, New Hampshire that handed out 16 masters’s physical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

UNH also made our “Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list, coming in at #9. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UNH are $29,970.

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#14

University of Massachusetts - Boston

Boston, Massachusetts
#13 in overall quality

University of Massachusetts - Boston ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Boston, Massachusetts, this fairly large public school handed out 8 diplomas to qualified masters’s physical sciences students in 2019-2020.

UMass Boston also made our “Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list, coming in at #13. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Massachusetts - Boston are $36,485, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#15

Brandeis University

Waltham, Massachusetts

Brandeis University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Located in Waltham, Massachusetts, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 6 diplomas to qualified masters’s physical sciences students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Brandeis, the school also landed the #0 spot in our “Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Brandeis are $52,060, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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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%.

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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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