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Renowned for academic excellence and bookish students, the Ivy Leagues, small liberal arts colleges and technical schools of the northeast can certainly deliver a top-notch education. But, what about delivering opportunities to earn a solid paycheck after graduation? See PayScale's lineup of northeast colleges by salary potential.
 

Best Northeast Colleges
and Universities in the US
By Salary Potential
Best Northeastern Colleges

Best Northeast Transfer Colleges

University of Massachusetts-Boston

University of Maine

University of New Hampshire

Plymouth State University

Salem State University

University of Rhode Island

University of Connecticut

Keene State College

Rhode Island College

University of Vermont

 Castleton State College

Best Northeastern Colleges
Methodology
Annual pay for Bachelors graduates without higher degrees. Typical starting graduates have 2 years of experience; mid-career have 15 years. See full methodology for more.

 

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