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2023 Best Teaching Schools in Massachusetts

37 Schools Ranked
$50,086 Average Earnings
$20,665 Avg Student Debt

With all the teaching programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Also there are many trade schools and bpptcamp that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.

The Best Teaching Schools in Massachusetts ranking is one of many tools that Teaching Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 37 schools in Massachusetts to see which ones offered the best programs for teaching students.

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Top Teaching Schools in Massachusetts

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#1

Middlesex Community College

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

Our analysis found Middlesex Community College to be the best school for teaching students in Massachusetts.

On average, students take out $12,965 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, Middlesex Community College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $42,511 during the early year of their career.

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#2

Harvard University

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

Out of the 37 schools in Massachusetts that were part of this year’s ranking, Harvard University landed the # 2 spot on the list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,098 in student loans.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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#3

Boston University

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

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Boston University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Teaching Schools in Massachusetts list.

On average, students take out $22,561 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $630, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Boston U graduates make an average of $55,473 annually.

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

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Teaching Schools in Massachusetts 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. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $476. During the early years of their career, Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network graduates make an average of $63,021 annually.

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#5

Tufts University

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

Out of the 37 schools in Massachusetts that were part of this year’s ranking, Tufts University landed the # 5 spot on the list.

Degree recipients from Tufts accumulate an average of $15,823 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 $704 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Tufts graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $58,524 during the early year of their career.

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#6

Springfield Technical Community College

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

Springfield Technical Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teaching students. It came in at #6 on the list.

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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#7

Boston College

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

Boston College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teaching 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 $15,477 in student loans. 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.

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#8

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 teaching students. It came in at #8 on the list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,288 in student loans.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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#9

Stonehill College

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

Stonehill College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teaching students. It came in at #9 on the list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,549 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $619, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Stonehill graduates make an average of $43,092 annually.

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#10

Brandeis University

Waltham, Massachusetts
$45,920 Average Earnings

Brandeis University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Teaching Schools in Massachusetts list.

For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $731.After graduating from Brandeis, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $45,920 during the early years of their career.

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#11

Emmanuel College Massachusetts

Boston, Massachusetts
$42,282 Average Earnings
$23,029 Avg Student Debt

Emmanuel College Massachusetts came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Schools in Massachusetts ranking.

On average, students take out $23,029 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $478, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Emmanuel Boston, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $42,282 during the early years of their career.

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#12

Quinsigamond Community College

Worcester, Massachusetts
$38,219 Average Earnings
$19,647 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #12, Quinsigamond Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for teaching students working.

On average, students take out $19,647 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Quinsigamond Community College graduates make an average of $38,219 annually.

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#13

Endicott College

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

With a ranking of #13, Endicott College did quite well on this year’s best schools for teaching students working.

Degree recipients from Endicott accumulate an average of $21,255 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 $470. During the early years of their career, Endicott graduates make an average of $52,248 annually.

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#14

Assumption University

Worcester, Massachusetts
$42,838 Average Earnings
$25,068 Avg Student Debt

Assumption University landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best teaching programs.

On average, students take out $25,068 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $745.After graduating from Assumption, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $42,838 during the early years of their career.

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#15

Framingham State University

Framingham, Massachusetts
$43,153 Average Earnings
$24,607 Avg Student Debt

Framingham State University landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best teaching programs.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,607 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $253, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Framingham State graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $43,153 during the early year of their career.

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#16

Simmons University

Boston, Massachusetts
$55,531 Average Earnings
$24,691 Avg Student Debt

Simmons University landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best teaching programs.

Degree recipients from Simmons accumulate an average of $24,691 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 $733 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Simmons graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $55,531 during the early year of their career.

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#17

Worcester State University

Worcester, Massachusetts
$43,546 Average Earnings
$22,154 Avg Student Debt

Worcester State University landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best teaching programs.

Degree recipients from Worcester State accumulate an average of $22,154 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 $143 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Worcester State graduates make an average of $43,546 annually.

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#18

Gordon College

Wenham, Massachusetts
$35,219 Average Earnings
$23,507 Avg Student Debt

Gordon College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Schools in Massachusetts ranking.

Degree recipients from Gordon College accumulate an average of $23,507 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, Gordon College graduates make an average of $35,219 annually.

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#19

Fitchburg State University

Fitchburg, Massachusetts
$41,148 Average Earnings
$25,315 Avg Student Debt

Fitchburg State University ranked #19 on this year’s Best Teaching Schools in Massachusetts list.

Degree recipients from Fitchburg State accumulate an average of $25,315 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 $130.After graduating from Fitchburg State, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $41,148 during the early years of their career.

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#20

Western New England University

Springfield, Massachusetts
$60,227 Average Earnings
$23,926 Avg Student Debt

Western New England University came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Schools in Massachusetts ranking.

On average, students take out $23,926 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $443, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Western New England graduates make an average of $60,227 annually.

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#21

American International College

Springfield, Massachusetts
$58,956 Average Earnings
$30,987 Avg Student Debt

American International College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Schools in Massachusetts ranking.

On average, students take out $30,987 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $210, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from AIC, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $58,956 during the early years of their career.

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#22

University of Massachusetts - Boston

Boston, Massachusetts
$48,855 Average Earnings
$26,776 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #22, University of Massachusetts - Boston did quite well on this year’s best schools for teaching students working.

On average, students take out $26,776 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $77, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, UMass Boston graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $48,855 during the early year of their career.

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#23

University of Massachusetts - Lowell

Lowell, Massachusetts
$56,705 Average Earnings
$26,600 Avg Student Debt

University of Massachusetts - Lowell did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teaching students. It came in at #23 on the list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,600 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $171, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, UMass Lowell graduates make an average of $56,705 annually.

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#24

Springfield College

Springfield, Massachusetts
$45,997 Average Earnings
$27,731 Avg Student Debt

Springfield College ranked #24 on this year’s Best Teaching Schools in Massachusetts list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $27,731 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $353. Once they receive their degree, Springfield College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $45,997 during the early year of their career.

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#25

Lesley University

Cambridge, Massachusetts
$42,647 Average Earnings
$24,750 Avg Student Debt

Lesley University came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Schools in Massachusetts ranking.

Degree recipients from Lesley accumulate an average of $24,750 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 $378 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Lesley graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $42,647 during the early year of their career.

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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%.

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