2026 Best Science & Tech Schools in Massachusetts
Looking for the best Science & Tech degree programs in Massachusetts? This list ranks 144 schools by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To arm you with the information you need, Course Advisor reviewed 120 schools to build this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Science & Tech Degree Schools in Massachusetts
Here are the top-ranked schools:
Massachusetts Institute Of Technology earned the #1 spot in this year's ranking in Massachusetts. This private not-for-profit school is set in Cambridge, MA. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. In-state tuition and fees run about $62,396. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $13,516. More on Massachusetts Institute Of Technology
Williams College came in at #2 on this year's Science & Tech ranking in Massachusetts. Located in Williamstown, MA, Williams College is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 94% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $68,560. Students borrow a median of $12,615 to complete their Science & Tech program here. Read the full report on Williams College
The strong Science & Tech programs at Harvard University earned it the #3 place in Massachusetts. Located in Cambridge, MA, Harvard University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 98% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $61,676. Graduates carry a median of $16,616 in student loans. Read the full report on Harvard University
The strong Science & Tech programs at Wellesley College earned it the #4 place in Massachusetts. Set in Wellesley, MA, Wellesley College is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 92%. Students from in state pay about $67,176 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $11,075 to complete their Science & Tech program here. More on Wellesley College
College Of The Holy Cross came in at #5 on this year's Science & Tech ranking in Massachusetts. Located in Worcester, MA, College Of The Holy Cross is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 87%. Students from in state pay about $64,500 in tuition and fees. College Of The Holy Cross Science & Tech students take on a median of $26,387 in debt. Read more about College Of The Holy Cross
Bentley University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. Based in Waltham, MA, Bentley University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 87% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $61,000. Bentley University Science & Tech students take on a median of $25,476 in debt. More on Bentley University
Tufts University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. Tufts University is a private not-for-profit school based in Medford, MA. Tufts University posts a six-year graduation rate of 94%. In-state tuition and fees run about $70,704. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $17,074. Read more about Tufts University
Boston College did well this year, earning the #8 position. Set in Chestnut Hill, MA, Boston College is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 91%. Students from in state pay about $70,702 in tuition and fees. Boston College Science & Tech students take on a median of $18,101 in debt. Read the full report on Boston College
Bunker Hill Community College ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. Bunker Hill Community College is a public school based in Boston, MA. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,168, compared with $11,112 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $11,893 in student loans. Read the full report on Bunker Hill Community College
Boston University landed the #10 spot in Massachusetts this year. Boston University is a private not-for-profit school based in Boston, MA. Roughly 89% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $68,102. The median Science & Tech program debt is $25,232. See the full Boston University profile
Worcester Polytechnic Institute landed the #11 spot in Massachusetts this year. Located in Worcester, MA, Worcester Polytechnic Institute is a private not-for-profit institution. Worcester Polytechnic Institute graduates 90% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $60,765. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $26,259. Read more about Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Northeastern University ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Boston, MA. About 90% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $66,162. The median Science & Tech program debt is $25,611. More on Northeastern University
Brandeis University did well this year, earning the #13 position. Based in Waltham, MA, Brandeis University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 86% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $68,080. The median Science & Tech program debt is $25,653. See the full Brandeis University profile
Stonehill College ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. Set in Easton, MA, Stonehill College is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 76% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $56,370 in tuition and fees. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $25,603. Read the full report on Stonehill College
Massachusetts Bay Community College ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. Based in Wellesley Hills, MA, Massachusetts Bay Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,856, with out-of-state students paying around $10,800. Massachusetts Bay Community College Science & Tech students take on a median of $11,008 in debt. Read the full report on Massachusetts Bay Community College
Emerson College ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Boston, MA. The six-year graduation rate is 77%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $57,056. Students borrow a median of $24,813 to complete their Science & Tech program here. More on Emerson College
Mount Wachusett Community College placed #17 among Science & Tech schools in Massachusetts. Located in Gardner, MA, Mount Wachusett Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,160, with out-of-state students paying around $11,080. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $11,497. More on Mount Wachusett Community College
North Shore Community College came in at #18 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Danvers, MA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,352, with out-of-state students paying around $10,920. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $14,145. Get the full North Shore Community College report
Smith College placed #19 among Science & Tech schools in Massachusetts. Based in Northampton, MA, Smith College is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 89% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $65,178. The median Science & Tech program debt is $18,941. Read the full report on Smith College
Middlesex Community College Bedford came in at #20 in this year's ranking. Based in Bedford, MA, Middlesex Community College Bedford is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,098, compared with $12,170 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $11,602 in student loans. Get the full Middlesex Community College Bedford report
Northeastern University Global Network placed #21 among Science & Tech schools in Massachusetts. Set in Boston, MA, Northeastern University Global Network is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $50,688. Graduates carry a median of $27,055 in student loans. See the full Northeastern University Global Network profile
Springfield Technical Community College placed #22 among Science & Tech schools in Massachusetts. Based in Springfield, MA, Springfield Technical Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,904, with out-of-state students paying around $11,112. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $9,707. Read more about Springfield Technical Community College
Northern Essex Community College came in at #23 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Haverhill, MA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,732, compared with $12,516 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $11,002 to complete their Science & Tech program here. Get the full Northern Essex Community College report
Wentworth Institute Of Technology did well this year, earning the #24 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Boston, MA. Wentworth Institute Of Technology graduates 68% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $42,884. Students borrow a median of $26,887 to complete their Science & Tech program here. See the full Wentworth Institute Of Technology profile
Mount Holyoke College came in at #25 in this year's ranking. Mount Holyoke College is a private not-for-profit school based in South Hadley, MA. Mount Holyoke College posts a six-year graduation rate of 84%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $67,018. Mount Holyoke College Science & Tech students take on a median of $22,041 in debt. See the full Mount Holyoke College profile
Rest of the Top 50 Best Science & Tech Degree Schools in Massachusetts
Not far behind, these schools also made the top of the list:
Bristol Community College came in at #26 in this year's ranking. Located in Fall River, MA, Bristol Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,832 in tuition and fees, compared with $10,776 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $9,482 to complete their Science & Tech program here. Read more about Bristol Community College
Endicott College did well this year, earning the #27 position. Set in Beverly, MA, Endicott College is a private not-for-profit institution. Endicott College posts a six-year graduation rate of 75%. In-state tuition and fees run about $40,650. The median Science & Tech program debt is $25,973. More on Endicott College
University Of Massachusetts Amherst ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. Located in Amherst, MA, University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a public institution. Roughly 83% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $17,772, while out-of-state students pay about $40,449. The median Science & Tech program debt is $25,234. More on University Of Massachusetts Amherst
Simmons College did well this year, earning the #29 position. Set in Boston, MA, Simmons College is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 72% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $46,874 in tuition and fees. The median Science & Tech program debt is $26,740. Read more about Simmons College
Wheaton College Massachusetts came in at #30 in this year's ranking. Based in Norton, MA, Wheaton College Massachusetts is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 73% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $63,960. The median Science & Tech program debt is $26,117. Read more about Wheaton College Massachusetts
Gordon College came in at #31 in this year's ranking. Based in Wenham, MA, Gordon College is a private not-for-profit institution. Gordon College graduates 68% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $30,700. Students borrow a median of $26,372 to complete their Science & Tech program here. See the full Gordon College profile
Fisher College came in at #32 in this year's ranking. Based in Boston, MA, Fisher College is a private not-for-profit institution. About 25% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $35,689. Fisher College Science & Tech students take on a median of $28,590 in debt. Read more about Fisher College
Clark University came in at #33 in this year's ranking. Located in Worcester, MA, Clark University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 77%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $58,467. Students borrow a median of $26,153 to complete their Science & Tech program here. More on Clark University
Western New England University did well this year, earning the #34 position. Based in Springfield, MA, Western New England University is a private not-for-profit institution. Western New England University graduates 64% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $47,820. The median Science & Tech program debt is $25,520. See the full Western New England University profile
Emmanuel College Massachusetts ranked #35 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. Based in Boston, MA, Emmanuel College Massachusetts is a private not-for-profit institution. Emmanuel College Massachusetts graduates 68% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $48,550 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $26,866 to complete their Science & Tech program here. More on Emmanuel College Massachusetts
University Of Massachusetts Lowell placed #36 among Science & Tech schools in Massachusetts. Based in Lowell, MA, University Of Massachusetts Lowell is a public institution. About 65% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,966, while out-of-state students pay about $36,264. Students borrow a median of $25,574 to complete their Science & Tech program here. Get the full University Of Massachusetts Lowell report
Assumption College placed #37 among Science & Tech schools in Massachusetts. Based in Worcester, MA, Assumption College is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $51,356. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $26,995. Read more about Assumption College
Anna Maria College came in at #38 in this year's ranking. Anna Maria College is a private not-for-profit school based in Paxton, MA. The six-year graduation rate is 46%. In-state tuition and fees average $44,571. Graduates carry a median of $26,734 in student loans. See the full Anna Maria College profile
Framingham State University did well this year, earning the #39 position. Framingham State University is a public school based in Framingham, MA. Roughly 48% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $11,920 in tuition and fees, compared with $18,000 for out-of-state students. Framingham State University Science & Tech students take on a median of $25,872 in debt. Get the full Framingham State University report
Worcester State University ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. Worcester State University is a public school based in Worcester, MA. Roughly 62% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $11,786, while out-of-state students pay about $17,866. Students borrow a median of $24,451 to complete their Science & Tech program here. Get the full Worcester State University report
Suffolk University came in at #41 in this year's ranking. Located in Boston, MA, Suffolk University is a private not-for-profit institution. Suffolk University graduates 61% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $47,550. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $26,670. Read the full report on Suffolk University
Lasell College did well this year, earning the #42 position. Located in Newton, MA, Lasell College is a private not-for-profit institution. About 59% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $27,040. The median Science & Tech program debt is $26,808. Get the full Lasell College report
Springfield College came in at #43 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Springfield, MA. Roughly 74% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $44,974. Springfield College Science & Tech students take on a median of $27,151 in debt. Read the full report on Springfield College
Fitchburg State University ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. Set in Fitchburg, MA, Fitchburg State University is a public institution. About 55% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $11,346, with out-of-state students paying around $17,426. Fitchburg State University Science & Tech students take on a median of $25,840 in debt. Read more about Fitchburg State University
Lesley University ranked #45 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Cambridge, MA. About 58% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $34,256. Graduates carry a median of $24,818 in student loans. Read more about Lesley University
University Of Massachusetts Boston came in at #46 in this year's ranking. Set in Boston, MA, University Of Massachusetts Boston is a public institution. About 49% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $15,898, with out-of-state students paying around $38,115. University Of Massachusetts Boston Science & Tech students take on a median of $26,236 in debt. See the full University Of Massachusetts Boston profile
Westfield State University landed the #47 spot in Massachusetts this year. Westfield State University is a public school based in Westfield, MA. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $12,179, with out-of-state students paying around $18,259. Westfield State University Science & Tech students take on a median of $25,910 in debt. See the full Westfield State University profile
American International College landed the #48 spot in Massachusetts this year. Located in Springfield, MA, American International College is a private not-for-profit institution. American International College graduates 46% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $44,230. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $30,390. Read more about American International College
Quinsigamond Community College placed #49 among Science & Tech schools in Massachusetts. Located in Worcester, MA, Quinsigamond Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,262, with out-of-state students paying around $11,206. The median Science & Tech program debt is $18,456. Read the full report on Quinsigamond Community College
College Of Our Lady Of The Elms placed #50 among Science & Tech schools in Massachusetts. Based in Chicopee, MA, College Of Our Lady Of The Elms is a private not-for-profit institution. College Of Our Lady Of The Elms graduates 68% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $43,325. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $27,854. Read the full report on College Of Our Lady Of The Elms
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: State · 120 schools evaluated. *Averages shown above reflect the top 144 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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