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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Social Sciences (Income $75-$110k) in the New England Region

15 Ranked Colleges
339 Degrees Awarded
$41,600 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Social Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $75-$110k

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With 205,726 degrees handed out in 2019-2020, social sciences is the 5th most popular major in the United States. In 2017-2018, social sciences graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $34,801 and had an average of $23,466 in loans still to pay off.

Across the New England region, there were 16,191 social sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $41,898 and $24,171 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 339 social sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $73,889 and $109,372 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Social Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking looked at 15 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in social sciences. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great social sciences programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the social sciences program at the school. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Social Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $75-$110k

The colleges and universities below are the best for new england region doctor’s degree social sciences students whose families make $75-$110k.

Top 15 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Social Sciences (Income $75-$110k) in the New England Region

#1

Yale University

New Haven, Connecticut
#1 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Yale University. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Social Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $75-$110k. Located in New Haven, Connecticut, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 50 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s social sciences students in 2019-2020.

Yale also made our “Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list, coming in at #1. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Yale are $44,500.

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#2

Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusetts
#2 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Harvard University. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Social Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, this large private not-for-profit school awarded 70 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s social sciences students in 2019-2020.

Harvard also took the #2 spot in our “Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Harvard are $50,654, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#3

Brown University

Providence, Rhode Island
#4 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Brown University. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Social Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $75-$110k. Brown is located in Providence, Rhode Island and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 33 doctorate’s social sciences degrees to qualified students.

Brown also took the #4 spot in our “Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Brown University are $60,363, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#4

Boston College

Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
#5 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Social Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Boston College landed the #4 spot on the list. Boston College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 16 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Boston College also made our “Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list, coming in at #5. Average graduate tuition and fees at Boston College are $31,930, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#5

Tufts University

Medford, Massachusetts
#3 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Social Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Tufts University landed the #5 spot on the list. Tufts is located in Medford, Massachusetts and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 doctorate’s social sciences degrees to qualified students.

Tufts did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Tufts University are $55,168.

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#6

Northeastern University

Boston, Massachusetts
#7 in overall quality

Northeastern University landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Social Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Boston, Massachusetts is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s social sciences degrees to 11 students in 2019-2020.

Northeastern did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #7 on our “Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Northeastern University are $25,558, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#7

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Amherst, Massachusetts
#9 in overall quality

University of Massachusetts Amherst did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Social Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #7. This large school is located in Amherst, Massachusetts, and it awarded 19 doctorate’s social sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

UMass Amherst not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UMass Amherst are $32,341, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#8

University of Maine

Orono, Maine
#14 in overall quality

University of Maine did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Social Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #8. University of Maine is a fairly large school located in Orono, Maine that handed out 1 doctorate’s social sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UMaine, the school also landed the #14 spot in our “Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Maine are $28,352, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#13 in overall quality

University of Massachusetts - Boston ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Social Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. UMass Boston is a public institution located in Boston, Massachusetts. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UMass Boston also made our “Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list, coming in at #13. Average graduate tuition and fees at UMass Boston are $36,485, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#12 in overall quality

University of New Hampshire - Main Campus came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Social Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. University of New Hampshire - Main Campus is a fairly large school located in Durham, New Hampshire that handed out 8 doctorate’s social sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

UNH also took the #12 spot in our “Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of New Hampshire - Main Campus are $29,970, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#11

Clark University

Worcester, Massachusetts
#8 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, Clark University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Social Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Clark University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Worcester, Massachusetts. The school has a small population, and it awarded 23 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Clark, the school also landed the #8 spot in our “Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Clark are $47,730, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#12

University of Connecticut

Storrs, Connecticut
#10 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, University of Connecticut did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Social Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. UCONN is a large school located in Storrs, Connecticut that handed out 24 doctorate’s social sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

UCONN did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Connecticut are $41,576, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#13

Brandeis University

Waltham, Massachusetts
#11 in overall quality

With a ranking of #13, Brandeis University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Social Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Brandeis is a medium-sized school located in Waltham, Massachusetts that handed out 6 doctorate’s social sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Brandeis also took the #11 spot in our “Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Brandeis University are $52,060.

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#14

Boston University

Boston, Massachusetts
#6 in overall quality

With a ranking of #14, Boston University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Social Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Located in Boston, Massachusetts, this large private not-for-profit school handed out 33 degrees to qualified doctorate’s social sciences students in 2019-2020.

Boston U did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Boston University are $57,666, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#15

University of Rhode Island

Kingston, Rhode Island
#15 in overall quality

University of Rhode Island came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Social Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. URI is a fairly large school located in Kingston, Rhode Island that handed out 1 doctorate’s social sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

URI not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #15 on our “Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Rhode Island are $29,082, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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Notes and References

References

  • 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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