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2027 Best Value Criminology Schools in Massachusetts

5 Colleges in the United States
$26,264 Avg Student Debt
$63,370 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 schools below stand out for delivering a strong criminology education at a price that pays off.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 5 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for criminology students.

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2027 Best Value Criminology Schools in Massachusetts

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

Best Value Criminology Schools

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Leading the list is Framingham State University, our #1 best value for criminology in Massachusetts. Located in the city of Framingham, Framingham State University is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $11,920 in tuition and fees, compared with $18,000 for out-of-state students. Criminology graduates carry a median of $25,974 in student loans. Early-career criminology graduates make about $41,431. Set against $25,974 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 84%.

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University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth is a great value for students pursuing a degree in criminology, landing the #2 spot this year. 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, compared with $32,567 for out-of-state students. Criminology graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Early-career criminology graduates make about $37,535. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 91%.

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Students looking for strong value in criminology will find it at Emmanuel College Massachusetts, which ranked #3. Emmanuel College Massachusetts is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $48,550. Typical student debt for criminology graduates is $26,348. Criminology graduates of Emmanuel College Massachusetts earn a median of $36,824 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,348 median debt. Roughly 76% of applicants are accepted.

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Lasell College
Newton, MA

Lasell College came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value criminology schools. Set in the city of Newton, Lasell College is a small private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $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. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Roughly 81% of applicants are accepted.

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Stonehill College
Easton, MA

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Stonehill College earned it the #5 place for criminology. Set in the suburb of Easton, Stonehill College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $56,370. Typical student debt for criminology graduates is $25,000. Criminology graduates of Stonehill College earn a median of $40,928 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 66% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 5 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.

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