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2022 Best Value Social Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Getting Aid

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 Getting Aid

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. College Factual has developed its “Best Value Social Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

In 2019-2020, 205,726 social sciences students received their degree, making the major the 5th most popular in the country. 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 Getting Aid” ranking analyzed 15 colleges that offered a degree 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. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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The social sciences school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we’ve developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of “Best Value Social Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Getting Aid”.

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Best Value Social Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Getting Aid

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Social Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Getting Aid.

Top 15 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Social Sciences in the New England Region (With Aid)

#1

Yale University

New Haven, Connecticut
#1 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 Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, Yale University landed the #1 spot on the list. New Haven, Connecticut is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s social sciences degrees to 50 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 University are $44,500.

Full Yale Social Sciences Report

#2

Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusetts
#2 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Harvard University. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Social Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Getting Aid. 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 not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 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 Harvard are $50,654.

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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 Getting Aid. Brown is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Providence, Rhode Island. It awarded 33 doctorate’s social sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Brown not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Brown are $60,363, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Brown University Social Sciences Report

#13 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Massachusetts - Boston. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Social Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Getting Aid. 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 not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 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 UMass Boston are $36,485.

Full UMass Boston Social Sciences Report

#5

University of Rhode Island

Kingston, Rhode Island
#15 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Rhode Island. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Social Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Kingston, Rhode Island, this fairly large public school handed out 1 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s social sciences students 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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#6

University of Connecticut

Storrs, Connecticut
#10 in overall quality

University of Connecticut ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Social Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Getting Aid list. This large school is located in Storrs, Connecticut, and it awarded 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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#7

University of Maine

Orono, Maine
#14 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, University of Maine did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Social Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Getting Aid list. UMaine is a fairly large public school situated in Orono, Maine. It awarded 1 doctorate’s social sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

UMaine did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #14 on our “Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UMaine are $28,352, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#8

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Amherst, Massachusetts
#9 in overall quality

University of Massachusetts Amherst came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Social Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. University of Massachusetts Amherst is a public institution located in Amherst, Massachusetts. The school has a large population, and it awarded 19 doctorate’s 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 you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9

Tufts University

Medford, Massachusetts
#3 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, Tufts University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Social Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Getting Aid list. Tufts University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Medford, Massachusetts. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

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. Average graduate tuition and fees at Tufts are $55,168, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10

Boston College

Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
#5 in overall quality

Boston College ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Social Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Getting Aid list. This fairly large school is located in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, and it awarded 16 doctorate’s social sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Boston College also took the #5 spot in our “Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. 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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#12 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, University of New Hampshire - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Social Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Durham, New Hampshire, this fairly large public school awarded 8 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s social sciences students in 2019-2020.

UNH not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNH are $29,970, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#12

Boston University

Boston, Massachusetts
#6 in overall quality

Boston University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Social Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Boston University is located in Boston, Massachusetts and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 33 doctorate’s social sciences degrees to qualified students.

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 you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#13

Clark University

Worcester, Massachusetts
#8 in overall quality

With a ranking of #13, Clark University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Social Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Getting Aid list. Clark University is located in Worcester, Massachusetts and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 23 doctorate’s social sciences degrees to qualified students.

Clark not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Clark are $47,730, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Clark University Social Sciences Report

#14

Northeastern University

Boston, Massachusetts
#7 in overall quality

Northeastern University ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Social Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Getting Aid list. Northeastern is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Boston, Massachusetts. It awarded 11 doctorate’s social sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Northeastern, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Northeastern are $25,558, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#15

Brandeis University

Waltham, Massachusetts
#11 in overall quality

Brandeis University landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Value Social Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Brandeis is located in Waltham, Massachusetts and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 6 doctorate’s social sciences degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our new england region doctor’s degree social sciences students with aid list, Brandeis has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Brandeis are $52,060, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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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%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

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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