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$47,275 Average Earnings
$21,999 Avg Student Debt

Today's business students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. Or you may find the programs at a trade school or bootcamp to be a better alternative for you.

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Top Business Schools in the New England Region of the U.S.

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

#1

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Cambridge, Massachusetts
$94,282 Average Earnings
$12,518 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found Massachusetts Institute of Technology to be the best school for business students in the New England Region .

Degree recipients from MIT accumulate an average of $12,518 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $627, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, MIT graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $94,282 during the early year of their career.

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#2

Yale University

New Haven, Connecticut
$64,868 Average Earnings
$15,684 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 108 schools in the New England Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Yale University landed the # 2 spot on the list.

On average, students take out $15,684 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Yale, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $64,868 during the early years of their career.

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#3

Brown University

Providence, Rhode Island
$50,925 Average Earnings
$14,769 Avg Student Debt

The excellent programs at Brown University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best business schools in the New England Region .

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,769 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $507 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Brown graduates make an average of $50,925 annually.

Full Brown University Report

#4

Boston College

Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
$57,535 Average Earnings
$15,477 Avg Student Debt

The excellent programs at Boston College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best business schools in the New England Region .

Degree recipients from Boston College accumulate an average of $15,477 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $639 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Boston College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $57,535 during the early year of their career.

Full Boston College Report

#5

North Shore Community College

Danvers, Massachusetts
$42,262 Average Earnings
$14,976 Avg Student Debt

The excellent programs at North Shore Community College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best business schools in the New England Region .

Degree recipients from North Shore Community College accumulate an average of $14,976 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, North Shore Community College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $42,262 during the early year of their career.

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#6

Bunker Hill Community College

Boston, Massachusetts
$39,456 Average Earnings
$12,931 Avg Student Debt

Bunker Hill Community College landed the #6 spot in the rankings for the best business programs.

Degree recipients from BHCC accumulate an average of $12,931 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, BHCC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $39,456 during the early year of their career.

Full Bunker Hill Community College Report

#7

Massasoit Community College

Brockton, Massachusetts
$36,161 Average Earnings
$12,443 Avg Student Debt

Massasoit Community College landed the #7 spot in the rankings for the best business programs.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,443 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, Massasoit Community College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $36,161 during the early year of their career.

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#8

Tufts University

Medford, Massachusetts
$58,524 Average Earnings
$15,823 Avg Student Debt

Tufts University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the ranking.

On average, students take out $15,823 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $704 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Tufts graduates make an average of $58,524 annually.

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#9

Bentley University

Waltham, Massachusetts
$70,654 Average Earnings
$22,628 Avg Student Debt

Bentley University landed the #9 spot in the rankings for the best business programs.

Degree recipients from Bentley accumulate an average of $22,628 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $529. During the early years of their career, Bentley graduates make an average of $70,654 annually.

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#10

Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusetts
$78,371 Average Earnings
$26,098 Avg Student Debt

Harvard University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the ranking.

Degree recipients from Harvard accumulate an average of $26,098 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, Harvard graduates make an average of $78,371 annually.

Full Harvard University Report

#11

Northeastern University

Boston, Massachusetts
$63,894 Average Earnings
$25,731 Avg Student Debt

Northeastern University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the ranking.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,731 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $462, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Northeastern graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $63,894 during the early year of their career.

Full Northeastern University Report

#12

Fairfield University

Fairfield, Connecticut
$59,065 Average Earnings
$24,662 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #12, Fairfield University did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working.

Degree recipients from Fairfield U accumulate an average of $24,662 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $598, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Fairfield U graduates make an average of $59,065 annually.

Full Fairfield University Report

#13

Boston University

Boston, Massachusetts
$55,473 Average Earnings
$22,561 Avg Student Debt

Boston University landed the #13 spot in the rankings for the best business programs.

Degree recipients from Boston U accumulate an average of $22,561 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $630 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Boston U graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $55,473 during the early year of their career.

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#14

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Worcester, Massachusetts
$74,666 Average Earnings
$23,356 Avg Student Debt

Worcester Polytechnic Institute landed the #14 spot in the rankings for the best business programs.

Degree recipients from WPI accumulate an average of $23,356 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $532. Once they receive their degree, WPI graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $74,666 during the early year of their career.

Full Worcester Polytechnic Institute Report

#15

Mount Wachusett Community College

Gardner, Massachusetts
$39,608 Average Earnings
$12,036 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #15, Mount Wachusett Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working.

Degree recipients from MWCC accumulate an average of $12,036 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from MWCC, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $39,608 during the early years of their career.

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#16

Providence College

Providence, Rhode Island
$46,437 Average Earnings
$24,489 Avg Student Debt

Providence College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students. It came in at #16 on the list.

Degree recipients from Providence accumulate an average of $24,489 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $680 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Providence, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $46,437 during the early years of their career.

Full Providence College Report

#17

NHTI-Concord's Community College

Concord, New Hampshire
$39,871 Average Earnings
$19,564 Avg Student Debt

NHTI-Concord’s Community College landed the #17 spot in the rankings for the best business programs.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,564 in student loans.After graduating from NHTI, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $39,871 during the early years of their career.

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#18

Northern Essex Community College

Haverhill, Massachusetts
$39,221 Average Earnings
$14,951 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #18, Northern Essex Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working.

On average, students take out $14,951 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from NECC, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $39,221 during the early years of their career.

Full Northern Essex Community College Report

#19

New England Institute of Technology

East Greenwich, Rhode Island
$46,207 Average Earnings
$23,471 Avg Student Debt

New England Institute of Technology did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students. It came in at #19 on the list.

Degree recipients from New England Tech accumulate an average of $23,471 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $274, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from New England Tech, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $46,207 during the early years of their career.

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#20

Stonehill College

Easton, Massachusetts
$43,092 Average Earnings
$23,549 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #20, Stonehill College did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working.

On average, students take out $23,549 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $619. During the early years of their career, Stonehill graduates make an average of $43,092 annually.

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#21

Wentworth Institute of Technology

Boston, Massachusetts
$67,892 Average Earnings
$25,513 Avg Student Debt

Wentworth Institute of Technology ranked #21 on this year’s list.

On average, students take out $25,513 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $578 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, WIT graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $67,892 during the early year of their career.

Full Wentworth Institute of Technology Report

#21

Massachusetts Bay Community College

Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts
$42,725 Average Earnings
$12,881 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #21, Massachusetts Bay Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working.

On average, students take out $12,881 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from MassBay Community College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $42,725 during the early years of their career.

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#23

Charter Oak State College

New Britain, Connecticut
$51,252 Average Earnings
$27,866 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #23, Charter Oak State College did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working.

On average, students take out $27,866 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Charter Oak State College graduates make an average of $51,252 annually.

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#24

Bryant University

Smithfield, Rhode Island
$62,466 Average Earnings
$22,185 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #24, Bryant University did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,185 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $757 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Bryant, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $62,466 during the early years of their career.

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#25

Bristol Community College

Fall River, Massachusetts
$34,963 Average Earnings
$11,288 Avg Student Debt

Bristol Community College ranked #25 on this year’s list.

Degree recipients from Bristol accumulate an average of $11,288 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, Bristol graduates make an average of $34,963 annually.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

References

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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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