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

6 Colleges in the United States
$23,385 Avg Student Debt
$63,677 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Other Social Sciences Badge [Other Social Sciences](/majors/social-sciences/other-social-sciences/social-sciences-other/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong other social sciences education at a price that pays off.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools to find the best return on investment for other social sciences students.

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

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

Best Value Other Social Sciences Schools

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University Of Maine At Presque Isle tops our 2027 list of the best value other social sciences schools in the New England Region. Set in the rural area of Presque Isle, University Of Maine At Presque Isle is a mid-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,402, with out-of-state students paying around $14,862. Other Social Sciences graduates carry a median of $23,434 in student loans. Early-career other social sciences graduates make about $41,148. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 100%.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Southern Maine earned it the #2 place for other social sciences. Set in the city of Portland, University Of Southern Maine is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,090, with out-of-state students paying around $29,940. Other Social Sciences graduates carry a median of $24,825 in student loans. Early-career other social sciences graduates make about $35,418. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 79%.

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University Of Massachusetts Amherst came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value other social sciences schools. Located in the city of Amherst, University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $17,772, compared with $40,449 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for other social sciences graduates is $25,195. Other Social Sciences graduates of University Of Massachusetts Amherst earn a median of $53,666 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,195 median debt. University Of Massachusetts Amherst admits about 60% of applicants.

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Boston University
Boston, MA

A rank of #4 makes Boston University one of the best values for other social sciences. Set in the city of Boston, Boston University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $68,102 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $25,232 to complete the other social sciences program here. Other Social Sciences graduates of Boston University earn a median of $48,243 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Boston University admits about 11% of applicants.

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Clark University
Worcester, MA

Clark University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value other social sciences schools. Clark University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Worcester. In-state tuition and fees average $58,467. Typical student debt for other social sciences graduates is $25,500. Soon after graduation, other social sciences degree recipients from Clark University generally make around $48,671. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Clark University admits about 40% of applicants.

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Wesleyan University
Middletown, CT

Wesleyan University placed #6 among the best values for other social sciences. Set in the city of Middletown, Wesleyan University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $70,042 in tuition and fees. Other Social Sciences graduates carry a median of $16,125 in student loans. Soon after graduation, other social sciences degree recipients from Wesleyan University generally make around $39,764. That is a strong return on a $16,125 median debt. Roughly 16% 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 · 6 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 ranked schools only.

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