by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 25 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best History Master's Degree Schools in the New England Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 558 master's degrees in history during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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Your choice of history for getting your master's degree school matters. Important measures of a quality history program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
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 for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their master's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their master's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for history students working on their master's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best History Master's Degree Schools in the New England Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in history.
Harvard University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in history. Harvard is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the medium-sized city of Cambridge.More information about a master’s in history from Harvard University
It is difficult to beat Yale University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in history. Located in the medium-sized city of New Haven, Yale is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in history from Yale University
Brown University is a wonderful option for individuals interested in a master's degree in history. Located in the midsize city of Providence, Brown is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in history from Brown University
Tufts University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in history. Tufts is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Medford.More information about a master’s in history from Tufts University
Boston College is a large private not-for-profit college located in the city of Chestnut Hill.More information about a master’s in history from Boston College
Northeastern is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Boston.More information about a master’s in history from Northeastern University
Norwich is a small private not-for-profit university located in the distant town of Northfield.More information about a master’s in history from Norwich University
Boston U is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Boston.More information about a master’s in history from Boston University
Located in the city of Waltham, Brandeis is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in history from Brandeis University
Simmons is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Boston.More information about a master’s in history from Simmons University
Explore the best history schools for a specific state in the New England Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 34 | 152 |
| Rhode Island | 32 | 37 |
| Connecticut | 30 | 71 |
| New Hampshire | 27 | 225 |
| Maine | 27 | 2 |
| Vermont | 25 | 71 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 558 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 1,882 |
| English Language & Literature | 1,266 |
| Communication & Journalism | 1,148 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 890 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 282 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 248 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 171 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 158 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 67 |
