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2026 Best Value Value Schools in the New England Region

1 Colleges in the United States
$26,331 Avg Student Debt
$63,200 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Value Badge [Value](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/marketing/digital-marketing/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 10 schools to find the best return on investment for value students.

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2026 Best Value Value Schools in the New England Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in value, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Value Schools

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Thomas College
Waterville, ME

Our analysis ranked Thomas College the best value for a degree in value in the New England Region. Set in the town of Waterville, Thomas College is a small private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $31,824. Value graduates carry a median of $26,530 in student loans. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from Thomas College generally make around $42,732. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Thomas College admits about 96% of applicants.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Suffolk University earned it the #2 place for value. Suffolk University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston. Students from in state pay about $47,550 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for value graduates is $27,000. Soon after graduation, value degree recipients from Suffolk University generally make around $57,261. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 82% of applicants are accepted.

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Nichols College
Dudley, MA

Nichols College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in value, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Dudley, Nichols College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $42,705. Typical student debt for value graduates is $27,000. Value graduates of Nichols College earn a median of $52,388 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 81% of applicants are accepted.

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Champlain College
Burlington, VT

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Champlain College earned it the #4 place for value. Champlain College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Burlington. Students from in state pay about $47,850 in tuition and fees. Value graduates carry a median of $24,125 in student loans. Early-career value graduates make about $58,490. That is a strong return on a $24,125 median debt. Roughly 83% of applicants are accepted.

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Providence College
Providence, RI

A rank of #5 makes Providence College one of the best values for value. Located in the city of Providence, Providence College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $63,550. Typical student debt for value graduates is $27,000. Early-career value graduates make about $58,434. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Roughly 51% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on 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 Major Best Value · 10 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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