by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 10 schools in the New England Region to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of women's studies. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 289 degrees in women's studies annually.
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Your choice of women's studies school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. We derive our Best Overall Women's Studies School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Women's Studies Schools in the New England Region list, to help you choose the best school for you. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
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Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the women's studies degree levels they offer.
Yale University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in women's studies. Yale is a large private not-for-profit university located in the medium-sized city of New Haven. A Best Colleges rank of #20 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Yale is a great university overall.More information about a degree in women’s studies from Yale University
Dartmouth College is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in women's studies. Located in the remote town of Hanover, Dartmouth is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #12 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Dartmouth is a great college overall.
There were roughly 4 women's studies students who graduated with this degree at Dartmouth in the most recent data year.
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Every student who is interested in women's studies needs to look into Wellesley College. Wellesley is a small private not-for-profit college located in the suburb of Wellesley. A Best Colleges rank of #94 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Wellesley is a great college overall.
There were roughly 13 women's studies students who graduated with this degree at Wellesley in the most recent year we have data available.
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It is difficult to beat Brandeis University if you want to pursue a degree in women's studies. Brandeis is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Waltham. This university ranks 15th out of 63 schools for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.
There were approximately 14 women's studies students who graduated with this degree at Brandeis in the most recent data year.
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Middlebury is a small private not-for-profit college located in the town of Middlebury. A Best Colleges rank of #93 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Middlebury is a great college overall.
There were about 9 women's studies students who graduated with this degree at Middlebury in the most recent data year.
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Smith is a small private not-for-profit college located in the small city of Northampton. This college ranks 21st out of 63 colleges for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.
There were roughly 15 women's studies students who graduated with this degree at Smith in the most recent year we have data available.
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UCONN is a fairly large public university located in the fringe town of Storrs. A Best Colleges rank of #57 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UCONN is a great university overall.
There were about 21 women's studies students who graduated with this degree at UCONN in the most recent data year.
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Located in the fringe town of Durham, UNH is a public university with a large student population. This university ranks 2nd out of 17 colleges for overall quality in the state of New Hampshire.
There were about 19 women's studies students who graduated with this degree at UNH in the most recent year we have data available.
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URI is a large public university located in the large suburb of Kingston. This university ranks 5th out of 9 schools for overall quality in the state of Rhode Island.
There were roughly 20 women's studies students who graduated with this degree at URI in the most recent data year.
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Located in the city of Boston, UMass Boston is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 25th out of 63 colleges for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.
There were roughly 13 women's studies students who graduated with this degree at UMass Boston in the most recent data year.
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| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 854 | 148 |
| Connecticut | 538 | 26 |
| Rhode Island | 436 | 28 |
| Maine | 396 | 19 |
| New Hampshire | 395 | 27 |
| Vermont | 352 | 11 |
Women's Studies is one of 11 different types of Ethnic Studies programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| African American Studies | 141 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, & Group Studies, Other | 72 |
| Ethnic Studies | 14 |
| Deaf Studies | 13 |
| Latino Studies | 10 |
| Disability Studies | 6 |
| Folklore Studies | 5 |
| Native American Studies | 4 |
| Gay/Lesbian Studies | 1 |
| Comparative Group Studies | 1 |
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