2023 Most Popular Liberal Arts & Humanities Bachelor's Degree Schools in Massachusetts
Finding the Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Bachelor's Degree School for You
With 3,382 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, liberal arts / sciences and humanities is the #12 most popular major in Massachusetts.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
The Most Popular Liberal Arts & Humanities Bachelor's Degree Schools in Massachusetts ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 37 schools in Massachusetts to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts
Check out the liberal arts / sciences and humanities bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Massachusetts.
Top 10 Most Popular Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our analysis found Westfield State University to be the most popular school for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Massachusetts. Westfield is a moderately-sized public school located in the large suburb of Westfield.
About 78% of the students majoring in liberal arts / sciences and humanities at the school are women while 22% are male.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Bentley University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Liberal Arts & Humanities Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts list. Bentley is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Waltham.
About 64% of the students majoring in liberal arts / sciences and humanities at the school are women while 36% are male.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Massachusetts - Lowell. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Liberal Arts & Humanities Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts list. UMass Lowell is a large public school located in the large suburb of Lowell.
Of the 103 students majoring in liberal arts / sciences and humanities at UMass Lowell, 26% are male and 74% are female.
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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at University of Massachusetts Amherst helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular liberal arts / sciences and humanities schools in Massachusetts. UMass Amherst is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Amherst.
Women make up 70% of the liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors at the school.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Lesley University is a great place for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students working on their bachelor’s degree. Lesley is a small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Cambridge.
Of the 86 students majoring in liberal arts / sciences and humanities at Lesley, 15% are male and 85% are female.
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Bay Path University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Liberal Arts & Humanities Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts list. Bay Path is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Longmeadow.
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Framingham State University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Liberal Arts & Humanities Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts list. Framingham State is a small public school located in the city of Framingham.
Women make up 75% of the liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors at the school.
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Worcester State University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree liberal arts / sciences and humanities programs. Located in the medium-sized city of Worcester, Worcester State is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
About 73% of the students majoring in liberal arts / sciences and humanities at the school are women while 27% are male.
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Harvard University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Liberal Arts & Humanities Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Harvard is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Cambridge.
About 63% of the students majoring in liberal arts / sciences and humanities at the school are women while 38% are male.
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Endicott College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree liberal arts / sciences and humanities programs. Endicott is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Beverly.
About 78% of the students majoring in liberal arts / sciences and humanities at the school are women while 22% are male.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 2,654 |
| Maine | 630 |
| Rhode Island | 1,275 |
| Connecticut | 2,207 |
| Vermont | 305 |
Majors Related to Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities
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.
- 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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