Massachusetts Bachelor's Area Studies Universities

Compare 27 programs at 26 universities in Massachusetts — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

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Tufts University

Medford, Massachusetts · Private University · Est. 1852

US #9 QS World #251 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $39,998/yr
Admission rate: 11%
Earnings (10yr): $83,214
Students: 7,061

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Brandeis University

Waltham, Massachusetts · Private University · Est. 1948

US #20 QS World #511 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $35,736/yr
Admission rate: 41%
Earnings (10yr): $77,231
Students: 3,618

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Boston University

Boston, Massachusetts · Private University · Est. 1869

US #68 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $24,402/yr
Admission rate: 11%
Earnings (10yr): $83,238
Students: 18,248

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Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusetts · Private University · Est. 1636

US #74 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $19,066/yr
Admission rate: 4%
Earnings (10yr): $101,817
Students: 7,601

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University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Amherst, Massachusetts · Public University · Est. 1863

US #80 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $22,383/yr
Admission rate: 60%
Earnings (10yr): $71,631
Students: 23,671

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Northeastern University

Boston, Massachusetts · Private University · Est. 1898

US #136 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $30,915/yr
Admission rate: 5%
Earnings (10yr): $92,538
Students: 17,326

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University of Massachusetts-Lowell

Lowell, Massachusetts · Public University · Est. 1975

US #156 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $17,163/yr
Admission rate: 83%
Earnings (10yr): $64,874
Students: 11,434

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Western New England University

Springfield, Massachusetts · Private University · Est. 1919

US #188 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $27,290/yr
Admission rate: 83%
Earnings (10yr): $73,157
Students: 2,603

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University of Massachusetts-Boston

Boston, Massachusetts · Public University · Est. 1964

US #258 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $17,707/yr
Admission rate: 84%
Earnings (10yr): $65,865
Students: 11,512

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Boston College

Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts · Private University · Est. 1863

US #338 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $41,704/yr
Admission rate: 16%
Earnings (10yr): $103,937
Students: 10,085

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Merrimack College

North Andover, Massachusetts · Private University · Est. 1947

US #347 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $37,927/yr
Admission rate: 70%
Earnings (10yr): $75,584
Students: 3,916

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Suffolk University

Boston, Massachusetts · Private University · Est. 1906

US #391 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $29,618/yr
Admission rate: 82%
Earnings (10yr): $67,506
Students: 4,268

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Simmons University

Boston, Massachusetts · Private University · Est. 1899

US #447 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $25,265/yr
Admission rate: 70%
Earnings (10yr): $63,494
Students: 1,670

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Clark University

Worcester, Massachusetts · Private University · Est. 1887

US #546 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $28,714/yr
Admission rate: 40%
Earnings (10yr): $62,381
Students: 2,214

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Wellesley College

Wellesley, Massachusetts · Private University · Est. 1870

US #550 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $25,496/yr
Admission rate: 14%
Earnings (10yr): $84,803
Students: 2,300

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Williams College

Williamstown, Massachusetts · Private University · Est. 1793

US #579 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $17,716/yr
Admission rate: 8%
Earnings (10yr): $88,665
Students: 2,076

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Springfield College

Springfield, Massachusetts · Private University · Est. 1885

US #701 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $30,587/yr
Admission rate: 72%
Earnings (10yr): $48,036
Students: 1,751

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Assumption University

Worcester, Massachusetts · Private University · Est. 1904

US #748 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $29,498/yr
Admission rate: 83%
Earnings (10yr): $74,895
Students: 1,669

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Hampshire College

Amherst, Massachusetts · Private University · Est. 1965

US #820 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $24,034/yr
Admission rate: 75%
Earnings (10yr): $46,938
Students: 839

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Smith College

Northampton, Massachusetts · Private University · Est. 1871

US #903 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $27,579/yr
Admission rate: 21%
Earnings (10yr): $64,027
Students: 2,544

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Emmanuel College

Boston, Massachusetts · Private University · Est. 1919

US #916 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $26,706/yr
Admission rate: 76%
Earnings (10yr): $68,245
Students: 1,854

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Stonehill College

Easton, Massachusetts · Private University · Est. 1948

US #980 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $33,016/yr
Admission rate: 66%
Earnings (10yr): $77,745
Students: 2,528

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College of the Holy Cross

Worcester, Massachusetts · Private University · Est. 1843

US #1113 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $38,782/yr
Admission rate: 18%
Earnings (10yr): $90,543
Students: 3,106

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Mount Holyoke College

South Hadley, Massachusetts · Private University · Est. 1837

US #1120 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $26,441/yr
Admission rate: 36%
Earnings (10yr): $58,418
Students: 2,169

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What this subject pays

Graduates of Area Studies programmes report a median $33,325 two years after finishing, across 118 programmes that publish the figure , against median debt of $21,220.

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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities for bachelor's Area Studies universities in Massachusetts?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include Tufts University, Brandeis University, Boston University. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

How much does it cost to study bachelor's Area Studies universities in Massachusetts?

Costs vary widely by university: public institutions charge in-state residents far less than out-of-state and international students, and private universities set one price for everyone. Every listing above shows the published tuition and net price we hold from the federal College Scorecard, so you can compare like with like.

Can international students work while studying bachelor's Area Studies universities in Massachusetts?

Yes, within the rules of the F-1 student visa: on-campus work during term, Curricular Practical Training tied to the program, and Optional Practical Training (OPT) after graduating — with a longer extension for eligible STEM degrees.

Why study in Massachusetts?

Filtering by Massachusetts keeps living costs, in-state tuition eligibility and part-time work in one place — the results above are limited to institutions located there.

About bachelor's Area Studies universities in Massachusetts

This page lists bachelor's Area Studies universities in Massachusetts held in our database, ordered by a composite score that combines QS World positions, our editorial star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. Program and cost figures come from the US Department of Education's College Scorecard. Use the filters to narrow by subject, level, university type or location; every combination has its own address you can bookmark or share.

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