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2023 Best History Bachelor's Degree Schools in Massachusetts

27 Colleges
$29,648 Avg Salary
$23,614 Avg Student Debt

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.

View our full ranking methodology.

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

#1

Williams College

Williamstown, MA

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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#2

Harvard University

Cambridge, MA

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Harvard University is a great place for history students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Cambridge, Harvard is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

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#3

Amherst College

Amherst, MA

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 large suburb of Amherst.

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#4

College of the Holy Cross

Worcester, MA

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means College of the Holy Cross is a great place for history students working on their bachelor’s degree. Holy Cross is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Worcester.

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#5

Tufts University

Medford, MA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Tufts University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts list. Tufts is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Medford.

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#6

Boston College

Chestnut Hill, MA

Boston College ranked #6 on this year’s Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts list. Boston College is a large private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Chestnut Hill.

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#7

Boston University

Boston, MA

Boston University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Located in the large city of Boston, Boston U is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.

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#8

Smith College

Northampton, MA

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 suburb of Northampton, Smith is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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#9

Wellesley College

Wellesley, MA

Wellesley College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Wellesley is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Wellesley.

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#10

Northeastern University

Boston, MA

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 city of Boston.

Read full report on History at Northeastern University

Best History Colleges in the New England Region

Explore all the Best History Schools in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
New Hampshire 672
Maine 148
Rhode Island 234
Connecticut 514
Vermont 190

History Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
History 32,731

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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