2023 Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Bachelor's Degree Schools in the New England Region
Finding the Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Bachelor's Degree School for You
With 556,813 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, liberal arts / sciences and humanities is the #3 most popular major in the United States.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Bachelor's Degree Schools in the New England Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 29 schools in the New England Region 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 Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region
The colleges and universities below are the best for liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.
Top 10 Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our analysis found Massachusetts Institute of Technology to be the best school for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the New England Region . Located in the city of Cambridge, MIT is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Bentley University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region list. Bentley is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Waltham.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Champlain College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region list. Champlain is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Burlington.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Wesleyan University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region list. Located in the small city of Middletown, Wesleyan U is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Charter Oak State College is a great place for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the suburb of New Britain, Charter Oak State College is a public college with a small student population.
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With a ranking of #6, Southern New Hampshire University did quite well on this year’s best schools for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the midsize suburb of Manchester, SNHU is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.
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Providence College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Providence, Providence is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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Sacred Heart University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region ranking. Sacred Heart is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Fairfield.
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Thomas More College of Liberal Arts ranked #9 on this year’s Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region list. Located in the suburb of Merrimack, Thomas More College of Liberal Arts is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.
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University of Maine at Augusta ranked #10 on this year’s Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region list. UMA is a small public school located in the distant town of Augusta.
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Request InformationBest Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Colleges by State
Explore the best liberal arts / sciences and humanities schools for a specific state in the New England region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 2,654 |
| Maine | 630 |
| Rhode Island | 1,275 |
| Massachusetts | 3,382 |
| Connecticut | 2,207 |
| Vermont | 305 |
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Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Related Rankings by Major
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 556,813 |
Majors Similar to Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Visual & Performing Arts | 149,215 |
| English Language & Literature | 54,635 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 33,333 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 27,459 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 19,993 |
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 Jacques Sablet (Switzerland, Morges, 1749-1803).
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