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$50,086 Average Earnings
$20,665 Avg Student Debt

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Top Business Schools in Massachusetts

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#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 Massachusetts.

Degree recipients from MIT accumulate an average of $12,518 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 $627. During the early years of their career, MIT graduates make an average of $94,282 annually.

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#2

Boston College

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

Out of the 55 schools in Massachusetts that were part of this year’s ranking, Boston College landed the # 2 spot on the list.

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. During the early years of their career, Boston College graduates make an average of $57,535 annually.

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#3

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 #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best business schools in Massachusetts.

On average, students take out $14,976 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from North Shore Community College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $42,262 during the early years of their career.

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#4

Bunker Hill Community College

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

The excellent programs at Bunker Hill Community College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best business schools in Massachusetts.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,931 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, BHCC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $39,456 during the early year of their career.

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#5

Massasoit Community College

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

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Massasoit Community College. It ranked #5 on our list.

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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#6

Tufts University

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

Tufts University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students. It came in at #6 on the list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,823 in student loans. 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.After graduating from Tufts, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $58,524 during the early years of their career.

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#7

Bentley University

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

Bentley University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students. It came in at #7 on the list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,628 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $529, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Bentley graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $70,654 during the early year of their career.

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#8

Harvard University

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

With a ranking of #8, Harvard University did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working.

Degree recipients from Harvard accumulate an average of $26,098 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Harvard, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $78,371 during the early years of their career.

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#9

Northeastern University

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

With a ranking of #9, Northeastern University did quite well on this year’s best schools for business students working.

On average, students take out $25,731 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $462, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Northeastern graduates make an average of $63,894 annually.

Full Northeastern University Report

#10

Boston University

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

Boston University landed the #10 spot in the rankings for the best business programs.

On average, students take out $22,561 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $630. 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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#11

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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

Worcester Polytechnic Institute ranked #11 on this year’s list.

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. During the early years of their career, WPI graduates make an average of $74,666 annually.

Full Worcester Polytechnic Institute Report

#12

Mount Wachusett Community College

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

Mount Wachusett Community College ranked #12 on this year’s list.

On average, students take out $12,036 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, MWCC graduates make an average of $39,608 annually.

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#13

Northern Essex Community College

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

Northern Essex Community College ranked #13 on this year’s list.

Degree recipients from NECC accumulate an average of $14,951 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, NECC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $39,221 during the early year of their career.

Full Northern Essex Community College Report

#14

Stonehill College

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

With a ranking of #14, 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. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $619, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Stonehill, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $43,092 during the early years of their career.

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#15

Wentworth Institute of Technology

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

Wentworth Institute of Technology did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students. It came in at #15 on the list.

Degree recipients from WIT accumulate an average of $25,513 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 $578 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, WIT graduates make an average of $67,892 annually.

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#15

Massachusetts Bay Community College

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

Massachusetts Bay Community College landed the #15 spot in the rankings for the best business programs.

Degree recipients from MassBay Community College accumulate an average of $12,881 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, MassBay Community College graduates make an average of $42,725 annually.

Full Massachusetts Bay Community College Report

#17

Bristol Community College

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

Bristol Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students. It came in at #17 on the list.

On average, students take out $11,288 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Bristol, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $34,963 during the early years of their career.

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#18

Emerson College

Boston, Massachusetts
$38,901 Average Earnings
$22,863 Avg Student Debt

Emerson College landed the #18 spot in the rankings for the best business programs.

Degree recipients from Emerson accumulate an average of $22,863 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 $882.After graduating from Emerson, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $38,901 during the early years of their career.

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#19

Quincy College

Quincy, Massachusetts
$39,670 Average Earnings
$18,537 Avg Student Debt

Quincy College landed the #19 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 $18,537 in student loans.After graduating from Quincy College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $39,670 during the early years of their career.

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#20

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Amherst, Massachusetts
$47,385 Average Earnings
$23,018 Avg Student Debt

University of Massachusetts Amherst came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the ranking.

Degree recipients from UMass Amherst accumulate an average of $23,018 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 $288 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, UMass Amherst graduates make an average of $47,385 annually.

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#21

Springfield Technical Community College

Springfield, Massachusetts
$37,255 Average Earnings
$10,871 Avg Student Debt

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

Degree recipients from STCC accumulate an average of $10,871 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, STCC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $37,255 during the early year of their career.

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#22

Brandeis University

Waltham, Massachusetts
$45,920 Average Earnings

Brandeis University ranked #22 on this year’s list.

For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $731. Once they receive their degree, Brandeis graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $45,920 during the early year of their career.

Full Brandeis University Report

#23

Middlesex Community College

Bedford, Massachusetts
$42,511 Average Earnings
$12,965 Avg Student Debt

Middlesex Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for business students. It came in at #23 on the list.

Degree recipients from Middlesex Community College accumulate an average of $12,965 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Middlesex Community College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $42,511 during the early years of their career.

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#24

Endicott College

Beverly, Massachusetts
$52,248 Average Earnings
$21,255 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #24, Endicott College 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 $21,255 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $470 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Endicott graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $52,248 during the early year of their career.

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$63,021 Average Earnings
$26,193 Avg Student Debt

Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network ranked #25 on this year’s list.

Degree recipients from Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network accumulate an average of $26,193 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $476, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $63,021 during the early years of their career.

Full Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network Report

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%.

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