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$12,237 Avg Tuition & Fees*

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. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools and bootcamps that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Business Degree Central has developed this <nil> ranking.

Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.

In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.

Top Value Business Master's Degree Schools in the New England Region of the U.S.

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

#1

Gordon College

Wenham, Massachusetts
16 Total Awards
$6,400 Average Tuition & Fees

Our analysis found Gordon College to be the best value school for business students who want to pursue a master’s degree in the New England Region . Located in Wenham, Massachusetts, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 16 diplomas to qualifed master’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Gordon College graduate students pay an average of $6,400 in tuition and fees each year.

One thing to take note of is that Gordon College does offer online graduate classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 80% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#2

Maine Maritime Academy

Castine, Maine
8 Total Awards
$7,500 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 87 schools in the New England Region that were part of this year’s value ranking, Maine Maritime Academy landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in Castine, Maine, the very small public school awarded 8 diplomas to qualifed master’s degree students in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at Maine Maritime are $7,500 a year.

If you are interested in distance education, Maine Maritime is an excellent choice, since graduate classes are offered online.

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#3

Fitchburg State University

Fitchburg, Massachusetts
439 Total Awards
$6,012 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Fitchburg State University is a great place for business students working on their master’s degree who want the most bang for their educational buck. Fitchburg State University is a medium-sized public school located in Fitchburg, Massachusetts that handed out 439 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Fitchburg State graduate students pay an average of $6,012 in tuition and fees each year.

Fitchburg State does have options available for those who want to take online graduate classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2019-2020 about 89% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Fitchburg State University Report

#4

Charter Oak State College

New Britain, Connecticut
29 Total Awards
#21 in Quality in the New England Region
$10,536 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 87 schools in the New England Region that were part of this year’s value ranking, Charter Oak State College landed the # 4 spot on the list. New Britain, Connecticut is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out master’s degrees to 29 students in 2020-2021.

Charter Oak State College graduate students pay an average of $10,536 in tuition and fees each year.

Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out Charter Oak State College. Every graduate student at the school took at least one class online.

Full Charter Oak State College Report

#5

Providence College

Providence, Rhode Island
104 Total Awards
$9,750 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Providence College is a great place for business students working on their master’s degree who want the most bang for their educational buck. Located in Providence, Rhode Island, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 104 diplomas to qualifed master’s degree students in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at Providence are $9,750 a year.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at Providence. In 2019-2020 about 75% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#6

Westfield State University

Westfield, Massachusetts
9 Total Awards
$6,696 Average Tuition & Fees

Westfield State University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the ranking. Westfield is located in Westfield, Massachusetts and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 9 master’s degrees to qualified students.

Westfield graduate students pay an average of $6,696 in tuition and fees each year.

Westfield does offer online graduate classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 88% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Westfield State University Report

#7

Worcester State University

Worcester, Massachusetts
20 Total Awards
$5,796 Average Tuition & Fees

Worcester State University landed the #7 spot in the rankings for the best value master’s degree business programs. Worcester State University is a medium-sized public school located in Worcester, Massachusetts that handed out 20 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at Worcester State are $5,796 per year.

Online graduate courses are available at Worcester State, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 62% took at least some of their classes online.

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#8

New England Institute of Technology

East Greenwich, Rhode Island
11 Total Awards
#13 in Quality in the New England Region
$15,015 Average Tuition & Fees

New England Institute of Technology ranked #8 on this year’s list. Located in East Greenwich, Rhode Island, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 11 diplomas to qualifed master’s degree students in 2020-2021.

New England Tech graduate students pay an average of $15,015 in tuition and fees each year.

Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at New England Tech. During the 2019-2020 year, about 52% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, New England Tech also is in the top 15% of our ranking.

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#9

Eastern Nazarene College

Quincy, Massachusetts
24 Total Awards
$10,815 Average Tuition & Fees

Eastern Nazarene College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for business students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. ENC is located in Quincy, Massachusetts and has a very small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 24 master’s degrees to qualified students.

Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at ENC are $10,815 per year.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at ENC. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 34% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full Eastern Nazarene College Report

#10

Endicott College

Beverly, Massachusetts
106 Total Awards
#24 in Quality in the New England Region
$12,746 Average Tuition & Fees

Endicott College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for business students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Endicott is a private not-for-profit institution located in Beverly, Massachusetts. The school has a small population, and it awarded 106 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Endicott graduate students pay an average of $12,746 in tuition and fees each year.

One thing to take note of is that Endicott does offer online graduate classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 84% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

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#11

Fairfield University

Fairfield, Connecticut
134 Total Awards
#6 in Quality in the New England Region
$19,498 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #11, Fairfield University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for business students working on their master’s degree. Located in Fairfield, Connecticut, the medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 134 master’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at Fairfield U are $19,498 per year.

Fairfield U does have options available for those who want to take online graduate classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2019-2020 about 78% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Fairfield U also is in the top 10% of our ranking.

Full Fairfield University Report

#12

Post University

Waterbury, Connecticut
236 Total Awards
$7,700 Average Tuition & Fees

Post University landed the #12 spot in the rankings for the best value master’s degree business programs. Post University is located in Waterbury, Connecticut and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 236 master’s degrees to qualified students.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at Post University are $7,700 a year.

Post University does have options available for those who want to take online graduate classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In fact, around 96% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Post University Report

40 Total Awards
$9,766 Average Tuition & Fees

Saint Joseph’s College of Maine did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for business students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #13 on the list. Saint Joseph’s Maine is located in Standish, Maine and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 40 master’s degrees to qualified students.

Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at Saint Joseph’s Maine are $9,766 per year.

If you are interested in distance education, Saint Joseph’s Maine is an excellent choice, since graduate classes are offered online.

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#14

Rivier University

Nashua, New Hampshire
24 Total Awards
$12,195 Average Tuition & Fees

Rivier University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for business students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #14 on the list. Rivier is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Nashua, New Hampshire. It awarded 24 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at Rivier are $12,195 per year.

Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at Rivier. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 75% took at least some of their classes online.

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#15

University of Hartford

West Hartford, Connecticut
412 Total Awards
$15,202 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Hartford came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the ranking. This medium-sized private not-for-profit school is located in West Hartford, Connecticut, and it awarded 412 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at UHart are $15,202 a year.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at UHart. In 2019-2020 about 67% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#16

Bridgewater State University

Bridgewater, Massachusetts
46 Total Awards
$11,397 Average Tuition & Fees

Bridgewater State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for business students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #16 on the list. Bridgewater State is located in Bridgewater, Massachusetts and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 46 master’s degrees to qualified students.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at Bridgewater State are $11,397 a year.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Bridgewater State does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 26% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Bridgewater State University Report

#17

Champlain College

Burlington, Vermont
190 Total Awards
$14,310 Average Tuition & Fees

Champlain College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the ranking. Burlington, Vermont is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out master’s degrees to 190 students in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at Champlain are $14,310 a year.

Online graduate courses are available at Champlain, 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 99% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

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#18

Salve Regina University

Newport, Rhode Island
69 Total Awards
$11,730 Average Tuition & Fees

Salve Regina University ranked #18 on this year’s list. Newport, Rhode Island is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out master’s degrees to 69 students in 2020-2021.

Salve Regina graduate students pay an average of $11,730 in tuition and fees each year.

Online graduate courses are available at Salve Regina, 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 91% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

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#19

Massachusetts Maritime Academy

Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts
9 Total Awards
#15 in Quality in the New England Region
$19,984 Average Tuition & Fees

Massachusetts Maritime Academy ranked #19 on this year’s list. Maritime is a public institution located in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts. The school has a small population, and it awarded 9 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at Maritime are $19,984 a year.

If you are interested in distance education, Maritime is an excellent choice, since graduate classes are offered online.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Maritime also is in the top 20% of our ranking.

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#20

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts

North Adams, Massachusetts
8 Total Awards
$7,347 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #20, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts did quite well on this year’s best value schools for business students working on their master’s degree. MCLA is a public institution located in North Adams, Massachusetts. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 8 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at MCLA are $7,347 a year.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since MCLA does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 58% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Report

#21

Quinnipiac University

Hamden, Connecticut
404 Total Awards
#18 in Quality in the New England Region
$20,340 Average Tuition & Fees

Quinnipiac University ranked #21 on this year’s list. This medium-sized private not-for-profit school is located in Hamden, Connecticut, and it awarded 404 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Quinnipiac graduate students pay an average of $20,340 in tuition and fees each year.

Quinnipiac does have options available for those who want to take online graduate 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 52% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

On top of its placing in our value ranking, Quinnipiac also did well on our list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.

Full Quinnipiac University Report

#22

Yale University

New Haven, Connecticut
529 Total Awards
#3 in Quality in the New England Region
$45,700 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #22, Yale University did quite well on this year’s best value schools for business students working on their master’s degree. Yale University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in New Haven, Connecticut that handed out 529 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at Yale are $45,700 a year.

Yale does offer online graduate classes for certain degree levels. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 98% took at least some of their classes online.

Yale also made our list, coming in at #3.

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#23

Granite State College

Concord, New Hampshire
30 Total Awards
$10,620 Average Tuition & Fees

Granite State College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for business students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #23 on the list. GSC is a small public school situated in Concord, New Hampshire. It awarded 30 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at GSC are $10,620 a year.

One thing to take note of is that GSC does offer online graduate classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 92% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#24

Anna Maria College

Paxton, Massachusetts
12 Total Awards
$10,530 Average Tuition & Fees

Anna Maria College came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the ranking. Paxton, Massachusetts is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out master’s degrees to 12 students in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at Anna Maria are $10,530 per year.

Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at Anna Maria. During the 2019-2020 year, about 45% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

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#25

Northeastern University

Boston, Massachusetts
313 Total Awards
#12 in Quality in the New England Region
$26,095 Average Tuition & Fees

Northeastern University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for business students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #25 on the list. Northeastern University is a large private not-for-profit school located in Boston, Massachusetts that handed out 313 master’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at Northeastern are $26,095 a year.

Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at Northeastern. In 2019-2020 about 29% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Northeastern excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our list.

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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%.

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