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2023 Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Schools in the New England Region

161 Schools Ranked
$32,487 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$25,300 Avg Student Debt

A student has lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools and bootcamps that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.

The Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Schools in the New England Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 161 schools in the New England Region to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

#1

Southern New Hampshire University

Manchester, New Hampshire
15,591 Total Awards
$15,380 Average Tuition & Fees
$31,825 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named Southern New Hampshire University the most popular school in the New England Region for students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Manchester, New Hampshire, the large private not-for-profit school handed out 15,591 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

SNHU does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $15,380. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $31,825 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 65% were women.

SNHU does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 96% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#2

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Amherst, Massachusetts
6,844 Total Awards
$16,439 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,365 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Massachusetts Amherst is a great place for students working on their bachelor’s degree. University of Massachusetts Amherst is a large public school located in Amherst, Massachusetts that handed out 6,844 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $16,439 in tuition and fees if they attend UMass Amherst full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $36,964. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $23,365 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 53% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at UMass Amherst. In fact, around 100% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full University of Massachusetts Amherst Report

#3

University of Connecticut

Storrs, Connecticut
5,991 Total Awards
$18,524 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,048 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend University of Connecticut. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region list. University of Connecticut is a large public school located in Storrs, Connecticut that handed out 5,991 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Students from Connecticut who attend UCONN full time pay an average of $18,524 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $41,192. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,048 in student loans. Around 55% of those degree recipients were women.

UCONN does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 99% took at least some of their classes online.

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#4

Boston University

Boston, Massachusetts
4,788 Total Awards
$59,816 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,561 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend Boston University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region list. Boston U is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Boston, Massachusetts. It awarded 4,788 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend Boston U, expect to pay an average of $59,816 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,561 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 61% were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Boston U. In fact, around 2% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#5

Northeastern University

Boston, Massachusetts
4,358 Total Awards
$57,592 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,731 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 161 schools in the New England Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Northeastern University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Northeastern University is a large private not-for-profit school located in Boston, Massachusetts that handed out 4,358 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at Northeastern is $57,592. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Northeastern accumulate an average of $25,731 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 53% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Northeastern does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 58% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#6

University of Rhode Island

Kingston, Rhode Island
3,855 Total Awards
$15,332 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,038 Avg Student Debt

University of Rhode Island came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region ranking. URI is a public institution located in Kingston, Rhode Island. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 3,855 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at URI is $15,332. Out-of-state students pay an average of $33,354. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,038 in student loans. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.

URI does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. During the 2019-2020 year, about 93% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full University of Rhode Island Report

3,343 Total Awards
$18,962 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,761 Avg Student Debt

University of New Hampshire - Main Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Durham, New Hampshire is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 3,343 students in 2020-2021.

Students from New Hampshire who attend UNH full time pay an average of $18,962 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $37,202. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,761 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 57% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since UNH does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 86% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full University of New Hampshire - Main Campus Report

#8

Boston College

Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
3,208 Total Awards
$61,706 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,477 Avg Student Debt

Boston College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree programs. This fairly large private not-for-profit school is located in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, and it awarded 3,208 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Boston College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $61,706. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Boston College accumulate an average of $15,477 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 52% were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Boston College. In fact, around 94% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#9

University of Massachusetts - Lowell

Lowell, Massachusetts
3,168 Total Awards
$15,698 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,907 Avg Student Debt

University of Massachusetts - Lowell landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree programs. UMass Lowell is located in Lowell, Massachusetts and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 3,168 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UMass Lowell is $15,698. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $33,624. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,907 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 41% were women.

UMass Lowell does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. During the 2019-2020 year, about 99% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full University of Massachusetts - Lowell Report

#10

University of Massachusetts - Boston

Boston, Massachusetts
2,801 Total Awards
$14,677 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,776 Avg Student Debt

University of Massachusetts - Boston ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region list. Boston, Massachusetts is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 2,801 students in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UMass Boston is $14,677. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $35,139. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,776 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 60% were women.

Online courses are available at UMass Boston, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 100% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full University of Massachusetts - Boston Report

#11

University of Vermont

Burlington, Vermont
2,677 Total Awards
$19,002 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,077 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #11, University of Vermont did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their bachelor’s degree. UVM is located in Burlington, Vermont and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 2,677 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

Students from Vermont who attend UVM full time pay an average of $19,002 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $43,890. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UVM accumulate an average of $21,077 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 61% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since UVM does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 53% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#12

Bridgewater State University

Bridgewater, Massachusetts
2,191 Total Awards
$10,732 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,016 Avg Student Debt

Bridgewater State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #12 on the list. This medium-sized public school is located in Bridgewater, Massachusetts, and it awarded 2,191 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Bridgewater State is $10,732. Out-of-state students pay an average of $16,872. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $26,016 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 64% were women.

Online courses are available at Bridgewater State, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 44% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#13

University of Maine

Orono, Maine
2,012 Total Awards
$11,986 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,711 Avg Student Debt

University of Maine landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree programs. Located in Orono, Maine, the fairly large public school handed out 2,012 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $11,986 in tuition and fees if they attend UMaine full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $33,586. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,711 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 49% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at UMaine. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 98% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#14

Brown University

Providence, Rhode Island
1,987 Total Awards
$62,304 Average Tuition & Fees
$14,769 Avg Student Debt

Brown University ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region list. Brown is located in Providence, Rhode Island and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1,987 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

The average tuition and fees at Brown is $62,304. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Brown accumulate an average of $14,769 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 56% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Brown. In fact, around 100% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#15

Central Connecticut State University

New Britain, Connecticut
1,906 Total Awards
$11,542 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,350 Avg Student Debt

Central Connecticut State University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region ranking. CCSU is a medium-sized public school situated in New Britain, Connecticut. It awarded 1,906 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Connecticut pay an average of $11,542 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend CCSU. Out-of-state students pay an average of $24,946. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,350 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 51% were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at CCSU. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 99% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#16

Quinnipiac University

Hamden, Connecticut
1,900 Total Awards
$51,270 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,854 Avg Student Debt

Quinnipiac University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region ranking. Quinnipiac is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Hamden, Connecticut. It awarded 1,900 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $51,270 to cover tuition and fees at Quinnipiac. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $22,854 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 62% of those degree recipients were women.

One thing to take note of is that Quinnipiac does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 83% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#17

Tufts University

Medford, Massachusetts
1,829 Total Awards
$63,000 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,823 Avg Student Debt

Tufts University ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region list. This fairly large private not-for-profit school is located in Medford, Massachusetts, and it awarded 1,829 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Tufts does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $63,000. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Tufts accumulate an average of $15,823 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 53% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Tufts. In 2019-2020 about 98% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#18

Southern Connecticut State University

New Haven, Connecticut
1,719 Total Awards
$11,882 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,577 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #18, Southern Connecticut State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their bachelor’s degree. SCSU is located in New Haven, Connecticut and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1,719 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

Full-time students from Connecticut pay an average of $11,882 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend SCSU. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $25,286. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,577 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 66% were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at SCSU. During the 2019-2020 year, about 97% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#19

Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusetts
1,618 Total Awards
$55,587 Average Tuition & Fees
$29,366 Avg Student Debt

Harvard University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #19 on the list. Harvard is a private not-for-profit institution located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The school has a large population, and it awarded 1,618 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at Harvard is $55,587. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $29,366 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 52% were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Harvard. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 100% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Harvard University Report

#20

Rhode Island College

Providence, Rhode Island
1,463 Total Awards
$10,702 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,041 Avg Student Debt

Rhode Island College landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree programs. RIC is a medium-sized public school situated in Providence, Rhode Island. It awarded 1,463 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Rhode Island pay an average of $10,702 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend RIC. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $25,900. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,041 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 69% of those degree recipients were women.

One thing to take note of is that RIC does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 100% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Rhode Island College Report

#21

Yale University

New Haven, Connecticut
1,431 Total Awards
$15,684 Avg Student Debt

Yale University ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region list. Yale is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in New Haven, Connecticut. It awarded 1,431 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,684 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 51% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Yale does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 100% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#22

Salem State University

Salem, Massachusetts
1,409 Total Awards
$11,675 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,367 Avg Student Debt

Salem State University ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region list. Located in Salem, Massachusetts, the medium-sized public school handed out 1,409 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Salem State is $11,675. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $18,480. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $26,367 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 65% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Salem State does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 99% took at least some of their classes online.

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#23

Sacred Heart University

Fairfield, Connecticut
1,407 Total Awards
$45,230 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,032 Avg Student Debt

Sacred Heart University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #23 on the list. Located in Fairfield, Connecticut, the medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 1,407 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend Sacred Heart, expect to pay an average of $45,230 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,032 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 67% were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Sacred Heart. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 70% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#24

Brandeis University

Waltham, Massachusetts
1,396 Total Awards
$60,006 Average Tuition & Fees

Brandeis University came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region ranking. Located in Waltham, Massachusetts, the medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 1,396 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at Brandeis is $60,006. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Of those students who received their degree, 62% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Brandeis does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 100% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#25

Dartmouth College

Hanover, New Hampshire
1,384 Total Awards
$60,648 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,163 Avg Student Debt

Dartmouth College ranked #25 on this year’s Most Popular Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region list. Hanover, New Hampshire is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 1,384 students in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $60,648 to cover tuition and fees at Dartmouth. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,163 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 49% were women.

Dartmouth does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. During the 2019-2020 year, about 100% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Dartmouth College Report

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Honorable Mentions

These schools also performed well in our most popular schools ranking:

Rank School Location
26 University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth North Dartmouth, MA
27 Berklee College of Music Boston, MA
28 University of Southern Maine Portland, ME
29 Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA
30 Westfield State University Westfield, MA
31 Providence College Providence, RI
32 Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Boston, MA
33 Suffolk University Boston, MA

Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

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%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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