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2027 Best Value Value Schools in Massachusetts

8 Colleges in the United States
$25,063 Avg Student Debt
$72,152 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Value Badge [Value](/majors/social-services-public-administration/public-administration/general/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.

College Factual analyzed 8 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value value schools.

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2027 Best Value Value Schools in Massachusetts

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in value, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Value Schools

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Leading the list is University Of Massachusetts Lowell, our #1 best value for value in Massachusetts. Located in the suburb of Lowell, University Of Massachusetts Lowell is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,966, compared with $36,264 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,574 to complete the value program here. Value graduates of University Of Massachusetts Lowell earn a median of $66,985 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,574 median debt. Roughly 83% of applicants are accepted.

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Students looking for strong value in value will find it at University Of Massachusetts Boston, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Boston, University Of Massachusetts Boston is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $15,898, while out-of-state students pay about $38,115. Students borrow a median of $26,236 to complete the value program here. Early-career value graduates make about $67,584. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 84% of applicants are accepted.

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Harvard University
Cambridge, MA

Harvard University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value value schools. Located in the city of Cambridge, Harvard University is a very large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $61,676. Students borrow a median of $16,616 to complete the value program here. Value graduates of Harvard University earn a median of $133,307 early in their careers. Set against $16,616 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 4%.

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Anna Maria College came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value value schools. Located in the rural area of Paxton, Anna Maria College is a small private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $44,571 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $26,734 to complete the value program here. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from Anna Maria College generally make around $110,456. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 50% of applicants are accepted.

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Clark University
Worcester, MA

A rank of #5 makes Clark University one of the best values for value. Clark University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Worcester. Students from in state pay about $58,467 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for value graduates is $26,153. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from Clark University generally make around $61,207. That is a strong return on a $26,153 median debt. Roughly 40% of applicants are accepted.

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Suffolk University landed the #6 spot for value value this year. Suffolk University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $47,550. Students borrow a median of $26,670 to complete the value program here. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from Suffolk University generally make around $78,504. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Suffolk University admits about 82% of applicants.

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Northeastern University placed #7 among the best values for value. Northeastern University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston. Students from in state pay about $66,162 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for value graduates is $25,611. Value graduates of Northeastern University earn a median of $66,436 early in their careers. Set against $25,611 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 5% of applicants are accepted.

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Merrimack College
North Andover, MA

Merrimack College came in at #8 for value in value this year. Set in the suburb of North Andover, Merrimack College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $53,962. Typical student debt for value graduates is $26,913. Value graduates of Merrimack College earn a median of $50,506 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 70% of applicants are accepted.

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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 · 8 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 8 ranked schools only.

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