by our College Data Analytics TeamBest programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their best programs.
College Factual analyzed 35 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best best schools.
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If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the best degrees they offer, see the list below.
Leading the list is University Of Connecticut, our #1 school for best. Located in the town of Storrs, University Of Connecticut is a very large public university. About 83% of students finish within six years. About 52 best degrees were awarded at University Of Connecticut in the most recent year. Graduates of the best program make about $65,364 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,637. Get the full best details for University Of Connecticut
A rank of #2 makes Harvard University one of the top schools for best. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Cambridge. The six-year graduation rate is 98%. There were roughly 263 best students who graduated with this degree at Harvard University in the most recent data year. Best graduates of Harvard University earn a median of $133,307 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $16,616 to complete this degree. Get the full best details for Harvard University
Northeastern University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in best, landing the #3 spot this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Boston. Northeastern University graduates 90% of students within six years. About 84 best degrees were awarded at Northeastern University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, best degree recipients from Northeastern University generally make around $66,436. Typical student debt for the program is $25,611. Get the full best details for Northeastern University
Suffolk University came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best best schools. Located in the city of Boston, Suffolk University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Suffolk University graduates 61% of students within six years. Suffolk University awarded about 48 best degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, best degree recipients from Suffolk University generally make around $78,504. Suffolk University graduates carry a median of $26,670 in student loans. Read more about the best program at Suffolk University
University Of Rhode Island came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best best schools. Located in the suburb of Kingston, University Of Rhode Island is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 72%. About 51 best degrees were awarded at University Of Rhode Island in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, best degree recipients from University Of Rhode Island generally make around $74,864. Typical student debt for the program is $23,432. More information about a degree in best from University Of Rhode Island
University Of New Hampshire Main Campus placed #6 among the best best schools. Set in the town of Durham, University Of New Hampshire Main Campus is a large public institution. Roughly 76% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 18 best students who graduated with this degree at University Of New Hampshire Main Campus in the most recent data year. Students who receive their best degree from University Of New Hampshire Main Campus earn around $52,064 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $26,368 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in best from University Of New Hampshire Main Campus
Sacred Heart University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best best schools. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Fairfield. The six-year graduation rate is 74%. Sacred Heart University awarded about 14 best degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their best degree from Sacred Heart University earn around $62,864 in the first couple years of their career. Sacred Heart University graduates carry a median of $25,831 in student loans. See the full best program report for Sacred Heart University
University Of New Haven earned the #8 position for best this year. Located in the suburb of West Haven, University Of New Haven is a large private not-for-profit university. University Of New Haven graduates 63% of students within six years. There were roughly 38 best students who graduated with this degree at University Of New Haven in the most recent data year. Graduates of the best program make about $73,170 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,244. Read more about the best program at University Of New Haven
University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth placed #9 among the best best schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of North Dartmouth. About 52% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 11 best students who graduated with this degree at University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth in the most recent data year. Best graduates of University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth earn a median of $54,669 early in their careers. University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth graduates carry a median of $27,106 in student loans. Read more about the best program at University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth
Anna Maria College came in at #10 for best this year. Located in the rural area of Paxton, Anna Maria College is a small private not-for-profit university. Roughly 46% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 72 best degrees were awarded at Anna Maria College in the most recent year. Graduates of the best program make about $110,456 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $26,734 to complete this degree. See the full best program report for Anna Maria College
Westfield State University ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best best schools. Located in the suburb of Westfield, Westfield State University is a moderately-sized public university. Westfield State University graduates 54% of students within six years. There were roughly 19 best students who graduated with this degree at Westfield State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their best degree from Westfield State University earn around $46,645 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,910 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in best from Westfield State University
University Of Massachusetts Boston landed the #12 spot for best this year. University Of Massachusetts Boston is a large public school located in the city of Boston. University Of Massachusetts Boston graduates 49% of students within six years. About 11 best degrees were awarded at University Of Massachusetts Boston in the most recent year. Best graduates of University Of Massachusetts Boston earn a median of $67,584 early in their careers. University Of Massachusetts Boston graduates carry a median of $26,236 in student loans. See the full best program report for University Of Massachusetts Boston
University Of Vermont came in at #13 for best this year. University Of Vermont is a large public school located in the city of Burlington. The six-year graduation rate is 79%. There were roughly 10 best students who graduated with this degree at University Of Vermont in the most recent data year. Best graduates of University Of Vermont earn a median of $44,588 early in their careers. University Of Vermont graduates carry a median of $22,607 in student loans. Read more about the best program at University Of Vermont
Clark University came in at #14 for best this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Worcester. The six-year graduation rate is 77%. There were roughly 45 best students who graduated with this degree at Clark University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, best degree recipients from Clark University generally make around $61,207. Students borrow a median of $26,153 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in best from Clark University
Norwich University earned the #15 position for best this year. Set in the rural area of Northfield, Norwich University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 60% of students complete a degree within six years here. Norwich University awarded about 17 best degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, best degree recipients from Norwich University generally make around $58,394. Norwich University graduates carry a median of $24,103 in student loans. Read more about the best program at Norwich University
Post University placed #16 among the best best schools. Post University is a very large private for-profit school located in the city of Waterbury. Post University graduates 24% of students within six years. There were roughly 28 best students who graduated with this degree at Post University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the best program make about $68,873 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $35,364 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in best from Post University
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 35 schools evaluated.
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