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2022 Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $48-$75k

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 $48-$75k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking.

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 $48-$75k” ranking, we looked at 15 colleges that offer a degree in physical sciences. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great physical sciences programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the physical sciences 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 Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $48-$75k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $48-$75k.

Top 15 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences (Income $48-$75k) in the New England Region

#1

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Cambridge, Massachusetts
#2 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 $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Massachusetts Institute of Technology landed the #1 spot on the list. Massachusetts Institute of Technology is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 14 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 $48-$75k list, MIT has also earned the #2 rank 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 $48-$75k 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.

Harvard also took the #1 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 Harvard University are $50,654.

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#3

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 #3 for the Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $48-$75k. Dartmouth College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Hanover, New Hampshire. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 6 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Dartmouth not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #0 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 Dartmouth are $58,120.

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#4

Brown University

Providence, Rhode Island
#3 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Brown University. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Brown is a private not-for-profit institution located in Providence, Rhode Island. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 55 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Brown did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #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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#5

Northeastern University

Boston, Massachusetts
#5 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northeastern University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Northeastern University is located in Boston, Massachusetts and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 15 masters’s physical sciences degrees to qualified students.

Northeastern did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Northeastern University are $25,558, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#6

Boston University

Boston, Massachusetts
#4 in overall quality

Boston University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Boston University is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Boston, Massachusetts. It awarded 28 masters’s physical sciences 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 University are $57,666, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#7

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Amherst, Massachusetts
#6 in overall quality

University of Massachusetts Amherst 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 $48-$75k ranking. UMass Amherst is a large public school situated in Amherst, Massachusetts. It awarded 44 masters’s physical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UMass Amherst, the school also landed the #6 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 University of Massachusetts Amherst are $32,341.

Full University of Massachusetts Amherst Physical Sciences Report

#8

Boston College

Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
#8 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, Boston College did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. This fairly large school is located in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, and it awarded 12 masters’s physical sciences degrees 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. Average graduate tuition and fees at Boston College are $31,930, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#10 in overall quality

University of Massachusetts - Lowell did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #9. This fairly large school is located in Lowell, Massachusetts, and it awarded 13 masters’s physical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

UMass Lowell also made our “Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list, coming in at #10. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Massachusetts - 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 $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #10. UCONN is located in Storrs, Connecticut and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 23 masters’s physical sciences degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UCONN, the school also landed the #7 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 UCONN are $41,576.

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#11

University of Maine

Orono, Maine
#12 in overall quality

University of Maine 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 $48-$75k ranking. Located in Orono, Maine, this fairly large public school handed out 12 diplomas to qualified masters’s physical sciences students in 2019-2020.

UMaine also took the #12 spot in our “Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Maine are $28,352, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#12

University of Rhode Island

Kingston, Rhode Island
#11 in overall quality

University of Rhode Island landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. University of Rhode Island is a public institution located in Kingston, Rhode Island. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 19 masters’s 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

#9 in overall quality

University of New Hampshire - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #13. This fairly large school is located in Durham, New Hampshire, and it awarded 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 University of New Hampshire - Main Campus are $29,970.

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#14

University of Massachusetts - Boston

Boston, Massachusetts
#13 in overall quality

University of Massachusetts - Boston came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. UMass Boston is a fairly large school located in Boston, Massachusetts that handed out 8 masters’s physical sciences degrees 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. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Massachusetts - Boston are $36,485.

Full UMass Boston Physical Sciences Report

#15

Brandeis University

Waltham, Massachusetts

With a ranking of #15, Brandeis University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Brandeis is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Waltham, Massachusetts. It awarded 6 masters’s physical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Brandeis also took the #0 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 Brandeis University are $52,060.

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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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