Massachusetts Private Biology Universities

Compare 154 programs at 37 universities in Massachusetts — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

Programs 154 Universities 37 Scholarships 2

37 universities · ranked best first

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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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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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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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Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Worcester, Massachusetts · Private University · Est. 1865

US #247 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $43,071/yr
Admission rate: 60%
Earnings (10yr): $103,470
Students: 5,447

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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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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Cambridge, Massachusetts · Private University · Est. 1861

US #413 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $20,111/yr
Admission rate: 5%
Earnings (10yr): $143,372
Students: 4,535

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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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Northeastern University Professional Programs

Boston, Massachusetts · Private University

US #558 ROI A Admissions open

Earnings (10yr): $92,538
Students: 1,802

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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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Lesley University

Cambridge, Massachusetts · Private University · Est. 1909

US #684 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $31,152/yr
Admission rate: 97%
Earnings (10yr): $51,173
Students: 1,122

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American International College

Springfield, Massachusetts · Private University · Est. 1885

US #691 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $23,274/yr
Admission rate: 100%
Earnings (10yr): $53,124
Students: 1,017

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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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Bay Path University

Longmeadow, Massachusetts · Private University · Est. 1897

US #771 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $14,271/yr
Admission rate: 85%
Earnings (10yr): $55,383
Students: 1,108

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Gordon College

Wenham, Massachusetts · Private University · Est. 1889

US #789 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $24,883/yr
Admission rate: 69%
Earnings (10yr): $52,119
Students: 1,278

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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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Lasell University

Newton, Massachusetts · Private University · Est. 1851

US #877 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $27,511/yr
Admission rate: 81%
Earnings (10yr): $49,705
Students: 1,226

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Graduates of Biology programmes report a median $28,960 two years after finishing, across 975 programmes that publish the figure , against median debt of $25,000.

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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities for private Biology 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 private Biology 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 private Biology 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 private Biology universities in Massachusetts

This page lists private Biology 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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