2023 Best History Bachelor's Degree Schools in Massachusetts
Finding the Best History Bachelor's Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, 1,281 degrees and certificates were awarded to history students who went to a Massachusetts college or university. This makes it the #19 most popular major in the state.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best History Bachelor's Degree Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Our analysis looked at 27 schools in Massachusetts to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.
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2023 Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts
Check out the history bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top 10 Best History Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our analysis found Williams College to be the best school for history students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Massachusetts. Williams is a small private not-for-profit school located in the fringe town of Williamstown.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Harvard University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the midsize city of Cambridge, Harvard is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Amherst College is a great place for history students working on their bachelor’s degree. Amherst is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Amherst.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend College of the Holy Cross. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts list. Holy Cross is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Worcester.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Tufts University is a great place for history students working on their bachelor’s degree. Tufts is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Medford.
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Boston College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Boston College is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chestnut Hill.
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Boston University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for history students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the city of Boston, Boston U is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
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With a ranking of #8, Smith College did quite well on this year’s best schools for history students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the large suburb of Northampton, Smith is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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With a ranking of #9, Wellesley College did quite well on this year’s best schools for history students working on their bachelor’s degree. Wellesley is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Wellesley.
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Northeastern University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for history students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Northeastern is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Boston.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 672 |
| Maine | 148 |
| Rhode Island | 234 |
| Connecticut | 514 |
| Vermont | 190 |
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History Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 32,731 |
Most Popular Majors Related to History
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Education | 327,871 |
| Social Sciences | 205,984 |
| Psychology | 195,678 |
| Communication & Journalism | 120,571 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 55,820 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
- 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 the rest 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).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Abraham Ortelius.
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