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2027 Best Value Criminology Schools in the New England Region

14 Colleges in the United States
$24,235 Avg Student Debt
$61,369 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Criminology Badge [Criminology](/majors/social-sciences/criminology/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 14 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for criminology students.

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2027 Best Value Criminology Schools in the New England Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in criminology, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Criminology Schools

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For return on investment in criminology, no school beat Capital Community College this year. Capital Community College is a very large public school located in the city of New Britain. In-state tuition and fees average $5,338, compared with $15,596 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $12,059 to complete the criminology program here. Soon after graduation, criminology degree recipients from Capital Community College generally make around $43,086. Set against $12,059 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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University Of Southern Maine came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value criminology schools. University Of Southern Maine is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Portland. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,090, compared with $29,940 for out-of-state students. Criminology graduates carry a median of $23,565 in student loans. Early-career criminology graduates make about $47,726. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Southern Maine admits about 79% of applicants.

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A rank of #3 makes Framingham State University one of the best values for criminology. Set in the city of Framingham, Framingham State University is a moderately-sized public institution. Students from in state pay about $11,920 in tuition and fees, compared with $18,000 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,974 to complete the criminology program here. Soon after graduation, criminology degree recipients from Framingham State University generally make around $41,431. That is a strong return on a $25,974 median debt. The acceptance rate is 84%.

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Central Connecticut State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in criminology, landing the #4 spot this year. Central Connecticut State University is a large public school located in the suburb of New Britain. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,050, with out-of-state students paying around $16,550. Typical student debt for criminology graduates is $23,995. Early-career criminology graduates make about $40,713. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 73% of applicants are accepted.

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A rank of #5 makes University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth one of the best values for criminology. Located in the suburb of North Dartmouth, University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $15,612 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $32,567. Typical student debt for criminology graduates is $27,000. Criminology graduates of University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth earn a median of $37,535 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth admits about 91% of applicants.

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Eastern Connecticut State University placed #6 among the best values for criminology. Located in the town of Willimantic, Eastern Connecticut State University is a mid-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $13,928, with out-of-state students paying around $17,426. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete the criminology program here. Soon after graduation, criminology degree recipients from Eastern Connecticut State University generally make around $39,705. That is a strong return on a $25,000 median debt. Roughly 83% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Rhode Island landed the #7 spot for criminology value this year. Located in the suburb of Kingston, University Of Rhode Island is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $16,942, compared with $37,146 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $19,600 to complete the criminology program here. Early-career criminology graduates make about $31,729. That is a strong return on a $19,600 median debt. University Of Rhode Island admits about 72% of applicants.

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University Of New Hampshire Main Campus placed #8 among the best values for criminology. University Of New Hampshire Main Campus is a large public school located in the town of Durham. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $19,202, with out-of-state students paying around $39,852. Typical student debt for criminology graduates is $27,000. Early-career criminology graduates make about $39,814. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. University Of New Hampshire Main Campus admits about 88% of applicants.

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Norwich University
Northfield, VT

Norwich University placed #9 among the best values for criminology. Norwich University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Northfield. Students from in state pay about $49,740 in tuition and fees. Criminology graduates carry a median of $24,103 in student loans. Criminology graduates of Norwich University earn a median of $59,706 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,103 median debt. The acceptance rate is 74%.

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Emmanuel College Massachusetts came in at #10 for value in criminology this year. Set in the city of Boston, Emmanuel College Massachusetts is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $48,550. Typical student debt for criminology graduates is $26,348. Early-career criminology graduates make about $36,824. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 76%.

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Lasell College
Newton, MA

Lasell College landed the #11 spot for criminology value this year. Lasell College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Newton. In-state tuition and fees average $27,040. Typical student debt for criminology graduates is $27,000. Soon after graduation, criminology degree recipients from Lasell College generally make around $88,950. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 81%.

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University Of Hartford
West Hartford, CT

University Of Hartford landed the #12 spot for criminology value this year. Set in the city of West Hartford, University Of Hartford is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $49,075. Students borrow a median of $25,648 to complete the criminology program here. Early-career criminology graduates make about $51,123. Set against $25,648 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 96% of applicants are accepted.

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Stonehill College
Easton, MA

Stonehill College ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best value criminology schools. Stonehill College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Easton. Students from in state pay about $56,370 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete the criminology program here. Soon after graduation, criminology degree recipients from Stonehill College generally make around $40,928. Set against $25,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 66% of applicants are accepted.

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Saint Anselm College
Manchester, NH

Saint Anselm College came in at #14 for value in criminology this year. Located in the suburb of Manchester, Saint Anselm College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $48,920. Criminology graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Criminology graduates of Saint Anselm College earn a median of $46,814 early in their careers. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Saint Anselm College admits about 78% of applicants.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 14 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 14 ranked schools only.

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