2026 Best Value Science & Tech Schools in Massachusetts
Looking for the best-value Science & Tech degree programs in Massachusetts? This list ranks 144 schools by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
To arm you with the information you need, Course Advisor reviewed 57 schools to build this 2026 value ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Best-Value Science & Tech Degree Schools in Massachusetts
Learn more about these high-value schools below:
Bunker Hill Community College tops our 2026 ranking of the best-value Science & Tech degree schools in Massachusetts. 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. Graduates go on to earn a median of $47,618 ten years after entry. Set against $11,893 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on Bunker Hill Community College
Out of the 57 schools in Massachusetts in this year's value ranking, Massachusetts Bay Community College landed the #2 spot. 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. Median earnings reach $52,654 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read the full report on Massachusetts Bay Community College
A rank of #3 makes North Shore Community College one of the best values in Massachusetts. 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. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $45,391. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Get the full North Shore Community College report
Out of the 57 schools in Massachusetts in this year's value ranking, Mount Wachusett Community College landed the #4 spot. 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. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $41,118. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on Mount Wachusett Community College
Out of the 57 schools in Massachusetts in this year's value ranking, Bristol Community College landed the #5 spot. 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. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $38,663. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read more about Bristol Community College
Springfield Technical Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #6 position. 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. Graduates go on to earn a median of $36,966 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read more about Springfield Technical Community College
Northern Essex Community College landed the #7 spot for value in Massachusetts this year. 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. Northern Essex Community College alumni report median earnings of $42,862 a decade after entry. Set against $11,002 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Get the full Northern Essex Community College report
Middlesex Community College Bedford placed #8 among the best-value Science & Tech schools in Massachusetts. 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. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $50,651. That is a strong return on a $11,602 median debt. Get the full Middlesex Community College Bedford report
Quinsigamond Community College came in at #9 in this year's value ranking. 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. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $45,949. Set against $18,456 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on Quinsigamond Community College
Holyoke Community College placed #10 among the best-value Science & Tech schools in Massachusetts. Located in Holyoke, MA, Holyoke Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,988 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $10,932. Holyoke Community College Science & Tech students take on a median of $9,763 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $37,277. That is a strong return on a $9,763 median debt. More on Holyoke Community College
Fitchburg State University placed #11 among the best-value Science & Tech schools in Massachusetts. Set in Fitchburg, MA, Fitchburg State University is a public institution. 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. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $53,874. Set against $25,840 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 87% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about Fitchburg State University
Worcester State University landed the #12 spot for value in Massachusetts this year. Worcester State University is a public school based in Worcester, MA. 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. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $60,624. Set against $24,451 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 88% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full Worcester State University report
Westfield State University placed #13 among the best-value Science & Tech schools in Massachusetts. Westfield State University is a public school based in Westfield, MA. 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. Median earnings reach $57,346 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Westfield State University has an acceptance rate of 81%. See the full Westfield State University profile
Framingham State University offered strong value this year, earning the #14 position. Framingham State University is a public school based in Framingham, MA. 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. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $52,349. That is a strong return on a $25,872 median debt. Framingham State University admits about 84% of applicants. Get the full Framingham State University report
Bridgewater State University ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best-value Science & Tech schools. Set in Bridgewater, MA, Bridgewater State University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,734, with out-of-state students paying around $17,874. Bridgewater State University Science & Tech students take on a median of $26,632 in debt. Median earnings reach $57,466 ten years out. Set against $26,632 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Bridgewater State University admits about 88% of applicants. See the full Bridgewater State University profile
Salem State University offered strong value this year, earning the #16 position. This public school is set in Salem, MA. Students from in state pay about $12,338 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $19,531. Salem State University Science & Tech students take on a median of $27,176 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $56,662 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 96% of applicants are accepted. Read more about Salem State University
Gordon College ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best-value Science & Tech schools. Based in Wenham, MA, Gordon College is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $30,700. Students borrow a median of $26,372 to complete their Science & Tech program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $52,119. Set against $26,372 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Gordon College admits about 69% of applicants. See the full Gordon College profile
University Of Massachusetts Amherst placed #18 among the best-value Science & Tech schools in Massachusetts. Located in Amherst, MA, University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a public institution. 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. University Of Massachusetts Amherst alumni report median earnings of $71,631 a decade after entry. Set against $25,234 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 60%. More on University Of Massachusetts Amherst
University Of Massachusetts Lowell came in at #19 in this year's value ranking. Based in Lowell, MA, University Of Massachusetts Lowell is a public institution. 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. University Of Massachusetts Lowell alumni report median earnings of $64,874 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 83% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full University Of Massachusetts Lowell report
Anna Maria College landed the #19 spot for value in Massachusetts this year. Anna Maria College is a private not-for-profit school based in Paxton, MA. In-state tuition and fees average $44,571. Graduates carry a median of $26,734 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $46,651 ten years after entry. Set against $26,734 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 50%. See the full Anna Maria College profile
Northeastern University Global Network came in at #21 in this year's value ranking. 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. Northeastern University Global Network alumni report median earnings of $92,538 a decade after entry. Set against $27,055 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. See the full Northeastern University Global Network profile
Endicott College offered strong value this year, earning the #22 position. Set in Beverly, MA, Endicott College is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $40,650. The median Science & Tech program debt is $25,973. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $58,336. Set against $25,973 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 71% of those who apply are admitted. More on Endicott College
American International College offered strong value this year, earning the #23 position. Located in Springfield, MA, American International College is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $44,230. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $30,390. Graduates go on to earn a median of $53,124 ten years after entry. Set against $30,390 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 100%. Read more about American International College
University Of Massachusetts Boston landed the #24 spot for value in Massachusetts this year. Set in Boston, MA, University Of Massachusetts Boston is a public institution. 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. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $65,865. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 84%. See the full University Of Massachusetts Boston profile
Massachusetts Institute Of Technology came in at #25 in this year's value ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Cambridge, MA. In-state tuition and fees run about $62,396. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $13,516. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $143,372. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Massachusetts Institute Of Technology has an acceptance rate of 4%. More on Massachusetts Institute Of Technology
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Science & Tech Degree Schools in Massachusetts
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s value ranking:
Lasell College ranked #26 on our 2026 list of the best-value Science & Tech schools. Located in Newton, MA, Lasell College is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $27,040. The median Science & Tech program debt is $26,808. Graduates go on to earn a median of $49,705 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $26,808 median debt. Lasell College admits about 81% of applicants. Get the full Lasell College report
Cambridge College came in at #27 in this year's value ranking. Set in Boston, MA, Cambridge College is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $18,378 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $29,776 to complete their Science & Tech program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $45,998 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $29,776 median debt. See the full Cambridge College profile
University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best-value Science & Tech schools. Set in North Dartmouth, MA, University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $15,612, compared with $32,567 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $27,106 to complete their Science & Tech program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $68,804. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 91% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth report
Simmons College came in at #29 in this year's value ranking. Set in Boston, MA, Simmons College is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $46,874 in tuition and fees. The median Science & Tech program debt is $26,740. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $63,494. That is a strong return on a $26,740 median debt. The acceptance rate is 70%. Read more about Simmons College
Williams College landed the #30 spot for value in Massachusetts this year. Located in Williamstown, MA, Williams College is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $68,560. Students borrow a median of $12,615 to complete their Science & Tech program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $88,665 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $12,615 median debt. Roughly 8% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on Williams College
Harvard University ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best-value Science & Tech schools. Located in Cambridge, MA, Harvard University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $61,676. Graduates carry a median of $16,616 in student loans. Median earnings reach $101,817 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 4% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on Harvard University
Northeastern University ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best-value Science & Tech schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Boston, MA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $66,162. The median Science & Tech program debt is $25,611. Northeastern University alumni report median earnings of $92,538 a decade after entry. Set against $25,611 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Northeastern University has an acceptance rate of 5%. More on Northeastern University
Worcester Polytechnic Institute ranked #33 on our 2026 list of the best-value Science & Tech schools. Located in Worcester, MA, Worcester Polytechnic Institute is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $60,765. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $26,259. Median earnings reach $103,470 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 60% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Lesley University landed the #34 spot for value in Massachusetts this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Cambridge, MA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $34,256. Graduates carry a median of $24,818 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $51,173. Set against $24,818 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 97% of applicants are accepted. Read more about Lesley University
Boston College placed #35 among the best-value Science & Tech schools in Massachusetts. Set in Chestnut Hill, MA, Boston College is a private not-for-profit institution. 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. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $103,937. That is a strong return on a $18,101 median debt. Boston College admits about 16% of applicants. Read the full report on Boston College
Bentley University landed the #36 spot for value in Massachusetts this year. Based in Waltham, MA, Bentley University is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $61,000. Bentley University Science & Tech students take on a median of $25,476 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $120,959 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $25,476 median debt. Roughly 45% of applicants are accepted. More on Bentley University
College Of The Holy Cross landed the #37 spot for value in Massachusetts this year. Located in Worcester, MA, College Of The Holy Cross is a private not-for-profit institution. 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. Median earnings reach $90,543 ten years out. Set against $26,387 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 18%. Read more about College Of The Holy Cross
Wellesley College came in at #38 in this year's value ranking. Set in Wellesley, MA, Wellesley College is a private not-for-profit institution. 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. Graduates go on to earn a median of $84,803 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Wellesley College has an acceptance rate of 14%. More on Wellesley College
Assumption College came in at #39 in this year's value ranking. Based in Worcester, MA, Assumption College is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $51,356. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $26,995. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $74,895. That is a strong return on a $26,995 median debt. Assumption College has an acceptance rate of 83%. Read more about Assumption College
Bay Path College offered strong value this year, earning the #40 position. Based in Longmeadow, MA, Bay Path College is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $38,302. The median Science & Tech program debt is $29,811. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $55,383. Set against $29,811 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 85% of applicants are accepted. See the full Bay Path College profile
Tufts University offered strong value this year, earning the #40 position. Tufts University is a private not-for-profit school based in Medford, MA. In-state tuition and fees run about $70,704. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $17,074. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $83,214. Set against $17,074 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Tufts University has an acceptance rate of 12%. Read more about Tufts University
Emerson College ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best-value Science & Tech schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Boston, MA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $57,056. Students borrow a median of $24,813 to complete their Science & Tech program here. Median earnings reach $62,832 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Emerson College admits about 51% of applicants. More on Emerson College
Fisher College ranked #43 on our 2026 list of the best-value Science & Tech schools. Based in Boston, MA, Fisher College is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $35,689. Fisher College Science & Tech students take on a median of $28,590 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $49,669. Set against $28,590 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 71%. Read more about Fisher College
Wentworth Institute Of Technology ranked #43 on our 2026 list of the best-value Science & Tech schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Boston, MA. 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. Graduates go on to earn a median of $82,721 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $26,887 median debt. Wentworth Institute Of Technology admits about 91% of applicants. See the full Wentworth Institute Of Technology profile
Stonehill College came in at #45 in this year's value ranking. Set in Easton, MA, Stonehill College is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $56,370 in tuition and fees. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $25,603. Graduates go on to earn a median of $77,745 ten years after entry. Set against $25,603 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Stonehill College admits about 66% of applicants. Read the full report on Stonehill College
Emmanuel College Massachusetts ranked #46 on our 2026 list of the best-value Science & Tech schools. Based in Boston, MA, Emmanuel College Massachusetts is a private not-for-profit institution. 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. Median earnings reach $68,245 ten years out. Set against $26,866 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Emmanuel College Massachusetts admits about 76% of applicants. More on Emmanuel College Massachusetts
Western New England University placed #47 among the best-value Science & Tech schools in Massachusetts. Based in Springfield, MA, Western New England University is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $47,820. The median Science & Tech program debt is $25,520. Median earnings reach $73,157 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Western New England University has an acceptance rate of 84%. See the full Western New England University profile
College Of Our Lady Of The Elms placed #48 among the best-value Science & Tech schools in Massachusetts. Based in Chicopee, MA, College Of Our Lady Of The Elms is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $43,325. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $27,854. Median earnings reach $51,540 ten years out. Set against $27,854 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 85%. Read the full report on College Of Our Lady Of The Elms
Boston University placed #49 among the best-value Science & Tech schools in Massachusetts. Boston University is a private not-for-profit school based in Boston, MA. In-state tuition and fees average $68,102. The median Science & Tech program debt is $25,232. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $83,238. Set against $25,232 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 11% of applicants are accepted. See the full Boston University profile
Brandeis University came in at #50 in this year's value ranking. Based in Waltham, MA, Brandeis University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $68,080. The median Science & Tech program debt is $25,653. Graduates go on to earn a median of $77,231 ten years after entry. Set against $25,653 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 40%. See the full Brandeis University profile
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment — drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Best Colleges For Money · Scope: State · 57 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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