2027 Best Value Other Economics Schools in the New England Region
[Other Economics](/majors/social-sciences/economics/economics-other/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong other economics education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 3 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for other economics students.
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2027 Best Value Other Economics Schools in the New England Region
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the other economics degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Other Economics Schools
University Of Maine earned the #1 spot for value among other economics schools in the New England Region. Located in the suburb of Orono, University Of Maine is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,326, while out-of-state students pay about $36,756. Typical student debt for other economics graduates is $22,984. Soon after graduation, other economics degree recipients from University Of Maine generally make around $47,975. That is a strong return on a $22,984 median debt. University Of Maine admits about 97% of applicants.
University Of Vermont came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value other economics schools. Set in the city of Burlington, University Of Vermont is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $19,058, compared with $45,502 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,875 to complete the other economics program here. Early-career other economics graduates make about $38,452. That is a strong return on a $23,875 median debt. University Of Vermont admits about 65% of applicants.
Boston University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in other economics, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Boston, Boston University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $68,102 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for other economics graduates is $24,500. Soon after graduation, other economics degree recipients from Boston University generally make around $63,598. Set against $24,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 11%.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced 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 · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked schools only.
- 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).
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