by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 20 schools in Massachusetts to determine which ones were the best for bachelor's degree seekers in the field of history. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,022 bachelor's degrees in history during the 2022-2023 academic year.
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The history bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality history program can vary widely even among the top schools. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
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.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their bachelor's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your bachelor's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
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 history students working on their bachelor's degree.
The history school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best History Bachelor's Degree Schools in Massachusetts.
To further help you make the college decision, we've developed a unique tool called College Combat that allows you to compare schools based on the factors that matter the most to you. Go ahead and give it a try, or bookmark the link so you can check it out later.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for history students seeking a a bachelor's degree.
It's difficult to beat Harvard University if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in history. Harvard is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of Cambridge.More information about a bachelor’s in history from Harvard University
Any student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in history needs to check out Boston College. Boston College is a fairly large private not-for-profit college located in the city of Chestnut Hill.More information about a bachelor’s in history from Boston College
Any student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in history needs to check out Amherst College. Located in the small city of Amherst, Amherst is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in history from Amherst College
It is hard to beat Tufts University if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in history. Tufts is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Medford.More information about a bachelor’s in history from Tufts University
Holy Cross is a small private not-for-profit college located in the midsize city of Worcester.More information about a bachelor’s in history from College of the Holy Cross
Located in the small city of Amherst, UMass Amherst is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in history from University of Massachusetts Amherst
Boston U is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Boston.More information about a bachelor’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 bachelor’s in history from Brandeis University
Located in the suburb of Salem, Salem State is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in history from Salem State University
Bridgewater State is a moderately-sized public university located in the suburb of Bridgewater.More information about a bachelor’s in history from Bridgewater State University
Explore all the Best History Colleges in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 32 | 439 |
| Vermont | 32 | 119 |
| Maine | 32 | 143 |
| Rhode Island | 32 | 192 |
| Connecticut | 31 | 414 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 1,022 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 6,544 |
| Communication & Journalism | 2,407 |
| English Language & Literature | 1,368 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 787 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 625 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 530 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 497 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 273 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 66 |