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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences (Income Over $110k) in the New England Region

15 Ranked Colleges
490 Degrees Awarded
$41,100 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Vallue Physical Sciences Schools for a Master's in the New England Region For Those Making Over $110k

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Vallue Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

In 2019-2020, 52,879 people earned their degree in physical sciences, making the major the 18th most popular in the United States. 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 Vallue Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making Over $110k” 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. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Vallue Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making Over $110k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Vallue Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making Over $110k.

Top 15 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Physical Sciences (Income Over $110k) in the New England Region

#1

University of Maine

Orono, Maine
#12 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Vallue Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Maine landed the #1 spot on the list. University of Maine is a fairly large school located in Orono, Maine that handed out 12 masters’s physical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our new england region master’s degree physical sciences students whose families make more than $110k list, UMaine has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UMaine are $28,352, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Maine Physical Sciences Report

#10 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 #2 for the Best Vallue Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making Over $110k. Located in Lowell, Massachusetts, this fairly large public school handed out 13 degrees to qualified masters’s physical sciences students in 2019-2020.

UMass Lowell not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #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 University of Massachusetts - Lowell are $26,990.

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#3

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Amherst, Massachusetts
#6 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Vallue Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Massachusetts Amherst landed the #3 spot on the list. UMass Amherst is a large school located in Amherst, Massachusetts that handed out 44 masters’s physical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our new england region master’s degree physical sciences students whose families make more than $110k list, UMass Amherst has also earned the #6 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 UMass Amherst are $32,341.

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#4

University of Rhode Island

Kingston, Rhode Island
#11 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Rhode Island. The school came in at #4 for the Best Vallue Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making Over $110k. University of Rhode Island is located in Kingston, Rhode Island and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 19 masters’s physical sciences degrees to qualified students.

URI also made our “Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list, coming in at #11. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Rhode Island are $29,082, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#5

University of Connecticut

Storrs, Connecticut
#7 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Connecticut. The school came in at #5 for the Best Vallue Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making Over $110k. Storrs, Connecticut is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s physical sciences degrees to 23 students in 2019-2020.

UCONN also took the #7 spot in our “Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UCONN are $41,576, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9 in overall quality

University of New Hampshire - Main Campus ranked #6 on this year’s Best Vallue Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making Over $110k list. UNH is a fairly large public school situated in Durham, New Hampshire. It awarded 16 masters’s physical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our new england region master’s degree physical sciences students whose families make more than $110k list, UNH has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNH are $29,970, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#13 in overall quality

University of Massachusetts - Boston came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. UMass Boston is a public institution located in Boston, Massachusetts. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 8 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UMass Boston also took the #13 spot in our “Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UMass Boston are $36,485, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#8

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Cambridge, Massachusetts
#2 in overall quality

Massachusetts Institute of Technology landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. MIT 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.

MIT did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #2 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 MIT are $56,719.

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#9

Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusetts
#1 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, Harvard University did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making Over $110k list. This large school is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and it awarded 43 masters’s physical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Harvard not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Harvard University are $50,654, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10

Northeastern University

Boston, Massachusetts
#5 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, Northeastern University did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Located in Boston, Massachusetts, this large private not-for-profit school awarded 15 degrees to qualified masters’s physical sciences 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.

Full Northeastern University Physical Sciences Report

#11

Dartmouth College

Hanover, New Hampshire

Dartmouth College ranked #11 on this year’s Best Vallue Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making Over $110k list. This medium-sized school is located in Hanover, New Hampshire, and it awarded 6 masters’s physical sciences 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 College are $58,120.

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#12

Brown University

Providence, Rhode Island
#3 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, Brown University did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making Over $110k list. This medium-sized school is located in Providence, Rhode Island, and it awarded 55 masters’s physical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our new england region master’s degree physical sciences students whose families make more than $110k list, Brown has also earned the #3 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 Brown University are $60,363.

Full Brown University Physical Sciences Report

#13

Boston University

Boston, Massachusetts
#4 in overall quality

Boston University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Located in Boston, Massachusetts, this large private not-for-profit school handed out 28 degrees to qualified masters’s physical sciences students 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. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Boston U are $57,666.

Full Boston University Physical Sciences Report

#14

Boston College

Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
#8 in overall quality

Boston College did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #14. Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s physical sciences degrees to 12 students in 2019-2020.

Boston College did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. 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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#15

Brandeis University

Waltham, Massachusetts

Brandeis University landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Physical Sciences Schools for a Master’s in the New England Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Waltham, Massachusetts, and it awarded 6 masters’s physical sciences degrees 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. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Brandeis 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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