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#5 Most Popular State/Terr. for Grad Students
74 Colleges
$108,795 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)

In terms of graduate completions, Massachusetts is ranked #5 in the nation with 55,149 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. Graduate students from Massachusetts can take advantage of in-state tuition, which averages about $27,199 per year. Out-of-state graduate tuition averages $28,321. Depending on the school you go to, you may have to pay quite a bit more - or quite a bit less.

Learn more about the most popular graduate schools in the state below:

#1

Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusetts
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$53,760 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Harvard handed out 7,983 graduate degrees. This makes it the #1 most popular school in the state in this category. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Harvard University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $52,456 $52,456
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,304 $1,304
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $1,639 $1,639

#2

Boston University

Boston, Massachusetts
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$61,924 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Boston U handed out 6,431 graduate degrees. This makes it the #2 most popular school in the state in this category. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Boston University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $61,050 $61,050
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $874 $874
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $1,908 $1,908

#3

Northeastern University

Boston, Massachusetts
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$27,009 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 74 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Northeastern ranked #3 in terms of popularity with 3,799 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Northeastern University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $26,715 $26,715
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $294 $294
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $1,670 $1,670

Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$24,335 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network handed out 2,787 graduate degrees. This makes it the #4 most popular school in the state in this category. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $23,691 $23,691
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $644 $644
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $1,079 $1,079

#5

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Cambridge, Massachusetts
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$61,075 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Massachusetts Institute of Technology was ranked the #5 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 2,371 graduate degrees were handed out that year. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Massachusetts Institute of Technology

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $57,590 $57,590
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $3,485 $3,485
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $890 $890

#6

Tufts University

Medford, Massachusetts
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$55,280 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Tufts University was ranked the #6 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 2,312 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Tufts University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $54,196 $54,196
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,084 $1,084
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $1,799 $1,799

#7

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Amherst, Massachusetts
Public Public vs. Private
$16,625 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, UMass Amherst handed out 2,173 graduate degrees. This makes it the #7 most popular school in the state in this category. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Massachusetts Amherst

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $14,364 $31,489
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $2,261 $2,261
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $798 $1,749

#8

Simmons University

Boston, Massachusetts
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$27,314 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Simmons handed out 1,941 graduate degrees. This makes it the #8 most popular school in the state in this category. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Simmons University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $27,152 $27,152
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $162 $162
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $1,224 $1,224

#9

Boston College

Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$34,028 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Boston College handed out 1,793 graduate degrees. This makes it the #9 most popular school in the state in this category. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Boston College

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $33,912 $33,912
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $116 $116
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $1,884 $1,884

#10

University of Massachusetts - Lowell

Lowell, Massachusetts
Public Public vs. Private
$15,676 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

UMass Lowell handed out 1,592 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #10 most popular graduate school in the state. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Massachusetts - Lowell

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $14,956 $27,030
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $720 $720
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $831 $1,502

Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$25,020 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences was ranked the #11 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 1,349 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $23,850 $23,850
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,170 $1,170
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $1,325 $1,325

#12

Hult International Business School

Cambridge, Massachusetts
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$44,311 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Hult International Business School handed out 1,159 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #12 most popular graduate school in the state. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Hult International Business School

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $43,741 $43,741
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $570 $570
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $1,000 $1,000

#13

University of Massachusetts - Boston

Boston, Massachusetts
Public Public vs. Private
$19,499 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 74 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, UMass Boston ranked #13 in terms of popularity with 1,117 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Massachusetts - Boston

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $18,894 $36,879
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $605 $605
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $787 $1,536

#14

Suffolk University

Boston, Massachusetts
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$40,078 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 74 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Suffolk ranked #14 in terms of popularity with 976 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Suffolk University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $39,622 $39,622
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $456 $456
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $1,506 $1,506

#15

Fitchburg State University

Fitchburg, Massachusetts
Public Public vs. Private
$6,246 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 74 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Fitchburg State ranked #15 in terms of popularity with 950 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Fitchburg State University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $3,510 $3,510
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $2,736 $2,736
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $195 $195

#16

Brandeis University

Waltham, Massachusetts
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$55,224 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 74 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Brandeis ranked #16 in terms of popularity with 935 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Brandeis University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $55,104 $55,104
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $120 $120
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $1,722 $1,722

#17

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Worcester, Massachusetts
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$29,040 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

WPI handed out 900 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #17 most popular graduate school in the state. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Worcester Polytechnic Institute

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $28,980 $28,980
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $60 $60
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $1,610 $1,610

#18

Clark University

Worcester, Massachusetts
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$47,730 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Clark University was ranked the #18 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 740 graduate degrees were handed out that year. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Clark University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $47,650 $47,650
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $80 $80
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $1,588 $1,588

#19

Lesley University

Cambridge, Massachusetts
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$19,050 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Lesley handed out 681 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #19 most popular graduate school in the state. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Lesley University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $18,900 $18,900
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $150 $150
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $1,050 $1,050

#20

American International College

Springfield, Massachusetts
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$13,097 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

AIC handed out 670 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #20 most popular graduate school in the state. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for American International College

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $13,037 $13,037
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $60 $60
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $531 $531

#21

Merrimack College

North Andover, Massachusetts
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$33,948 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Merrimack College was ranked the #21 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 668 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Merrimack College

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $32,896 $32,896
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,052 $1,052
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $1,028 $1,028

#22

Cambridge College

Boston, Massachusetts
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$16,923 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Cambridge College handed out 653 graduate degrees. This makes it the #22 most popular school in the state in this category. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Cambridge College

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $16,923 $16,923
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $627 $627

#23

Regis College

Weston, Massachusetts
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$25,548 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Regis College was ranked the #23 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 639 graduate degrees were handed out that year. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Regis College

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $24,968 $24,968
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $580 $580
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $937 $937

#24

University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth

North Dartmouth, Massachusetts
Public Public vs. Private
$17,065 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

UMass Dartmouth handed out 629 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #24 most popular graduate school in the state. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $16,390 $29,578
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $675 $675
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $683 $1,232

#25

Endicott College

Beverly, Massachusetts
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$13,084 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Endicott handed out 617 graduate degrees. This makes it the #25 most popular school in the state in this category. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Endicott College

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $13,084 $13,084
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $727 $727

Other Massachusetts Colleges

Rank School Yearly Graduations
26 Bay Path University 594
27 Salem State University 563
28 Bentley University 528
29 Bridgewater State University 492
30 Babson College 464
31 Emerson College 458
32 Framingham State University 457
33 MGH Institute of Health Professions 395
34 Worcester State University 375
35 Springfield College 372
36 Western New England University 365
37 Gordon - Conwell Theological Seminary 362
38 University of Massachusetts Medical School Worcester 326
39 Berklee College of Music 314
40 William James College 258
41 Lasell University 240
41 Westfield State University 240
43 Anna Maria College 193
44 Assumption University 185
45 Nichols College 162
46 Smith College 161
47 New England Law - Boston 154
48 The New England Conservatory of Music 146
49 New England College of Optometry 141
50 Gordon College 132
51 Elms College 123
52 Boston Architectural College 115
53 Wentworth Institute of Technology 99
54 Curry College 95
55 Longy School of Music of Bard College 83
56 Eastern Nazarene College 72
56 Springfield College - School of Professional and Continuing Studies 72
58 Massachusetts College of Art and Design 70
59 Mount Holyoke College 58
59 Emmanuel College Massachusetts 58
61 Massachusetts Maritime Academy 50
62 Massachusetts School of Law 48
63 Fisher College 46
64 Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts 38
65 Hebrew College 33
65 Boston Graduate School of Psychoanalysis Inc 33
67 Saint John’s Seminary 24
68 Hellenic College - Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology 23
69 Pope St John XXIII National Seminary 17
70 Stonehill College 15
71 Williams College 14
72 Pine Manor College 12
73 Northpoint Bible College 9
74 Conway School of Landscape Design 0

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