2022 Best Schools for the Money (No Aid) in Massachusetts
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In This Year's Value Report:
Your Choice of School Matters
After analyzing 72 schools in Massachusetts, we came up with our list of those that offered the best value programs. Our ranking for the best value schools is based on objective factors. We steer clear of subjective measures since they don't give a clear picture when determining how one school compares to another. In the next few paragraphs, we'll talk a little about what we use in our analysis and why.
Our Methodology
Our Best Colleges for the Money in Massachusetts ranking is determined by first looking at the combined costs of average tuition, fees, and room and board before any aid is applied. In addition, the overall quality of a school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how much it costs.
To make it into this list a school must offer a quality education like the schools in our Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considers factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
Find out more about our best value ranking methodology.
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Best Value Schools (No Aid) in Massachusetts
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Our analysis found Bunker Hill Community College to be the best value (no aid) school in Massachusetts in this year’s ranking. BHCC is a medium-sized public school situated in Boston, Massachusetts.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Bunker Hill Community College is ranked #30 for quality in the state of Massachusetts. The average cost without aid for the school is $11,960 a year for undergraduates. The average cost without aid for the school is $6,800 per year for graduate students.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Massachusetts Maritime Academy. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Colleges for the Money in Massachusetts list. Located in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts, the school is a small public institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Massachusetts Maritime Academy is ranked #13 for quality in the state of Massachusetts. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $23,666 a year. The average cost to attend the school for graduate students if you don’t receive any aid is $30,724 a year.
A rank of #3 on our Best Colleges for the Money in Massachusetts list means Massachusetts Bay Community College is a great place for students working on their degree. Located in Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts, the school is a small public institution.
Massachusetts Bay Community College has the honor of being ranked #42 in Massachusetts for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost without aid for the school is $14,376 a year for undergraduates. The average cost to attend the school for graduate students if you don’t receive any aid is $9,000 a year.
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The quality degree programs at Bristol Community College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of Best Colleges for the Money in Massachusetts. Bristol Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Fall River, Massachusetts.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Bristol Community College is ranked #64 for quality in the state of Massachusetts. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $9,136 a year. The average cost without aid for the school is $4,000 per year for graduate students.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Massasoit Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Colleges for the Money in Massachusetts list. This medium-sized public school is located in Brockton, Massachusetts.
Not only is Massasoit Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #56 in Massachusetts for overall quality. The average cost without aid for the school is $11,805 a year for undergraduates. The average cost without aid for the school is $6,645 per year for graduate students.
Roxbury Community College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money in Massachusetts ranking. Roxbury Community College is a small public school situated in Roxbury Crossing, Massachusetts.
Not only is Roxbury Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #39 in Massachusetts for overall quality. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $15,784 a year. The average cost to attend the school for graduate students if you don’t receive any aid is $10,000 a year.
With a ranking of #7, Fitchburg State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Colleges for the Money in Massachusetts list. Fitchburg State is a public institution located in Fitchburg, Massachusetts.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Fitchburg State University is ranked #31 for quality in the state of Massachusetts. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $22,055 a year. The average cost without aid for the school is $17,502 per year for graduate students.
Middlesex Community College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money in Massachusetts ranking. Middlesex Community College is located in Bedford, Massachusetts and has a medium-sized student population. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Middlesex Community College is ranked #46 for quality in the state of Massachusetts. The average cost without aid for the school is $16,438 a year for undergraduates. The average cost to attend the school for graduate students if you don’t receive any aid is $10,390 a year.
Westfield State University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money in Massachusetts list. This medium-sized public school is located in Westfield, Massachusetts.
Not only is Westfield State University a great value, but it is also ranked #27 in Massachusetts for overall quality. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $22,278 a year. The average cost to attend the school for graduate students if you don’t receive any aid is $17,835 a year.
Quinsigamond Community College landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Colleges for the Money in Massachusetts ranking. Quinsigamond Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Worcester, Massachusetts.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Quinsigamond Community College is ranked #55 for quality in the state of Massachusetts. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $15,154 a year. The average cost without aid for the school is $9,324 per year for graduate students.
Mount Wachusett Community College landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Colleges for the Money in Massachusetts ranking. MWCC is a public institution located in Gardner, Massachusetts.
Mount Wachusett Community College has the honor of being ranked #62 in Massachusetts for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost without aid for the school is $13,968 a year for undergraduates. The average cost to attend the school for graduate students if you don’t receive any aid is $8,300 a year.
North Shore Community College ranked #12 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money in Massachusetts list. North Shore Community College is a small public school situated in Danvers, Massachusetts.
North Shore Community College has the honor of being ranked #51 in Massachusetts for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost without aid for the school is $17,352 a year for undergraduates. The average cost without aid for the school is $12,000 per year for graduate students.
Holyoke Community College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money in Massachusetts ranking. Holyoke, Massachusetts is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Holyoke Community College has the honor of being ranked #63 in Massachusetts for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost without aid for the school is $14,098 a year for undergraduates. The average cost to attend the school for graduate students if you don’t receive any aid is $8,720 a year.
Northern Essex Community College landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Colleges for the Money in Massachusetts ranking. Located in Haverhill, Massachusetts, the school is a small public institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Northern Essex Community College is ranked #54 for quality in the state of Massachusetts. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $17,104 a year. The average cost to attend the school for graduate students if you don’t receive any aid is $11,560 a year.
With a ranking of #15, Springfield Technical Community College did quite well on the 2022 Best Colleges for the Money in Massachusetts list. STCC is a small public school situated in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Not only is Springfield Technical Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #57 in Massachusetts for overall quality. The average cost without aid for the school is $16,630 a year for undergraduates. The average cost without aid for the school is $11,070 per year for graduate students.
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Worcester State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Colleges for the Money in Massachusetts ranking, coming in at #16. Worcester State University is a medium-sized public school located in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Not only is Worcester State University a great value, but it is also ranked #34 in Massachusetts for overall quality. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $23,154 a year. The average cost to attend the school for graduate students if you don’t receive any aid is $18,364 a year.
University of Massachusetts Amherst ranked #17 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money in Massachusetts list. Amherst, Massachusetts is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Not only is University of Massachusetts Amherst a great value, but it is also ranked #17 in Massachusetts for overall quality. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $29,768 a year. The average cost without aid for the school is $29,564 per year for graduate students.
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Cape Cod Community College ranked #18 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money in Massachusetts list. Cape Cod Community College is a small public school situated in West Barnstable, Massachusetts.
Not only is Cape Cod Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #67 in Massachusetts for overall quality. The average cost without aid for the school is $12,252 a year for undergraduates. The average cost without aid for the school is $6,900 per year for graduate students.
Quincy College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money in Massachusetts ranking. Quincy College is a small public school located in Quincy, Massachusetts.
Quincy College has the honor of being ranked #50 in Massachusetts for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost without aid for the school is $21,960 a year for undergraduates. The average cost without aid for the school is $15,000 per year for graduate students.
Bridgewater State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Colleges for the Money in Massachusetts ranking, coming in at #20. Located in Bridgewater, Massachusetts, the school is a fairly large public institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Bridgewater State University is ranked #35 for quality in the state of Massachusetts. The average cost without aid for the school is $24,564 a year for undergraduates. The average cost to attend the school for graduate students if you don’t receive any aid is $25,229 a year.
Framingham State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Colleges for the Money in Massachusetts ranking, coming in at #21. Framingham State University is a small public school located in Framingham, Massachusetts.
Not only is Framingham State University a great value, but it is also ranked #47 in Massachusetts for overall quality. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $24,300 a year. The average cost without aid for the school is $24,830 per year for graduate students.
University of Massachusetts - Lowell did quite well in the 2022 Best Colleges for the Money in Massachusetts ranking, coming in at #22. Located in Lowell, Massachusetts, the school is a fairly large public institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Massachusetts - Lowell is ranked #28 for quality in the state of Massachusetts. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $29,078 a year. The average cost without aid for the school is $28,590 per year for graduate students.
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Salem State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Colleges for the Money in Massachusetts ranking, coming in at #23. Salem, Massachusetts is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Salem State University has the honor of being ranked #43 in Massachusetts for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average cost without aid for the school is $26,265 a year for undergraduates. The average cost without aid for the school is $23,447 per year for graduate students.
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts did quite well in the 2022 Best Colleges for the Money in Massachusetts ranking, coming in at #24. Located in North Adams, Massachusetts, the school is a small public institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is ranked #59 for quality in the state of Massachusetts. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $23,219 a year. The average cost without aid for the school is $18,969 per year for graduate students.
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Greenfield Community College ranked #25 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money in Massachusetts list. Greenfield Community College is located in Greenfield, Massachusetts and has a small student population. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Greenfield Community College is ranked #71 for quality in the state of Massachusetts. The average cost for undergraduates to attend the school if you don’t receive any aid is $12,420 a year. The average cost to attend the school for graduate students if you don’t receive any aid is $6,850 a year.
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
- 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%.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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