by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 10 schools in the New England Region to determine which ones were the best for women's studies students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 275 bachelor's degrees in women's studies to qualified students.
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The women's studies bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for women's studies students working on their bachelor's degree.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Women's Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in the New England Region list to help you make the college decision.
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Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for women's studies students seeking a a bachelor's degree.
Yale University is a wonderful decision for individuals interested in a bachelor's degree in women's studies. Located in the city of New Haven, Yale is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in women’s studies from Yale University
Dartmouth College is a wonderful decision for individuals interested in a bachelor's degree in women's studies. Dartmouth is a medium-sized private not-for-profit college located in the town of Hanover.More information about a bachelor’s in women’s studies from Dartmouth College
Every student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in women's studies needs to check out Wellesley College. Located in the large suburb of Wellesley, Wellesley is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in women’s studies from Wellesley College
It's difficult to beat Brandeis University if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in women's studies. Located in the city of Waltham, Brandeis is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in women’s studies from Brandeis University
Located in the distant town of Middlebury, Middlebury is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in women’s studies from Middlebury College
Located in the small city of Northampton, Smith is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in women’s studies from Smith College
Located in the town of Storrs, UCONN is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in women’s studies from University of Connecticut
UNH is a fairly large public university located in the town of Durham.More information about a bachelor’s in women’s studies from University of New Hampshire - Main Campus
Located in the large suburb of Kingston, URI is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in women’s studies from University of Rhode Island
UMass Boston is a large public university located in the large city of Boston.More information about a bachelor’s in women’s studies from University of Massachusetts - Boston
Explore the best women's studies colleges for a specific state in the New England Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 581 | 146 |
| Connecticut | 341 | 24 |
| Rhode Island | 307 | 28 |
| Vermont | 289 | 11 |
| Maine | 281 | 19 |
| New Hampshire | 276 | 27 |
One of 11 majors within the Ethnic Studies area of study, Women's Studies has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| African American Studies | 93 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, & Group Studies, Other | 76 |
| Native American Studies | 13 |
| Ethnic Studies | 11 |
| Latino Studies | 10 |
| Folklore Studies | 6 |
| Gay/Lesbian Studies | 1 |