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2027 Best Value General Social Sciences Schools in the New England Region

9 Colleges in the United States
$20,074 Avg Student Debt
$58,742 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value General Social Sciences Badge [General Social Sciences](/majors/social-sciences/general-social-sciences/social-sciences-general/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 9 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for general social sciences students.

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2027 Best Value General Social Sciences Schools in the New England Region

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the general social sciences degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value General Social Sciences Schools

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Massachusetts Bay Community College tops our 2027 list of the best value general social sciences schools in the New England Region. Massachusetts Bay Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Wellesley Hills. Students from in state pay about $5,856 in tuition and fees, compared with $10,800 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $11,008 to complete the general social sciences program here. General Social Sciences graduates of Massachusetts Bay Community College earn a median of $44,553 early in their careers. Set against $11,008 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Massasoit Community College came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value general social sciences schools. Massasoit Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Brockton. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,376, while out-of-state students pay about $10,320. Students borrow a median of $8,825 to complete the general social sciences program here. Early-career general social sciences graduates make about $42,938. That is a strong return on a $8,825 median debt.

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Roxbury Community College
Roxbury Crossing, MA

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Roxbury Community College earned it the #3 place for general social sciences. Roxbury Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Roxbury Crossing. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,785, while out-of-state students pay about $11,088. Students borrow a median of $11,665 to complete the general social sciences program here. Soon after graduation, general social sciences degree recipients from Roxbury Community College generally make around $37,941. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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Capital Community College came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value general social sciences schools. Located in the city of New Britain, Capital Community College is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $5,338, while out-of-state students pay about $15,596. Students borrow a median of $12,059 to complete the general social sciences program here. General Social Sciences graduates of Capital Community College earn a median of $43,086 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

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University Of Maine At Augusta came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value general social sciences schools. University Of Maine At Augusta is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Augusta. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,888, with out-of-state students paying around $22,178. General Social Sciences graduates carry a median of $29,313 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general social sciences degree recipients from University Of Maine At Augusta generally make around $45,574. Set against $29,313 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Harvard University
Cambridge, MA

Harvard University ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value general social sciences schools. Set in the city of Cambridge, Harvard University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $61,676. Students borrow a median of $19,937 to complete the general social sciences program here. Soon after graduation, general social sciences degree recipients from Harvard University generally make around $56,540. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 4%.

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Southern New Hampshire University ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value general social sciences schools. Set in the suburb of Manchester, Southern New Hampshire University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $17,200 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for general social sciences graduates is $35,354. Soon after graduation, general social sciences degree recipients from Southern New Hampshire University generally make around $42,932. That is a strong return on a $35,354 median debt. The acceptance rate is 100%.

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Roger Williams University ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best value general social sciences schools. Set in the suburb of Bristol, Roger Williams University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $45,197 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $25,676 to complete the general social sciences program here. Soon after graduation, general social sciences degree recipients from Roger Williams University generally make around $48,664. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roger Williams University admits about 88% of applicants.

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Providence College
Providence, RI

Providence College placed #9 among the best values for general social sciences. Located in the city of Providence, Providence College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $63,550. Typical student debt for general social sciences graduates is $26,833. Soon after graduation, general social sciences degree recipients from Providence College generally make around $53,208. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Providence College admits about 51% of applicants.

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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 · 9 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 9 ranked schools only.

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