by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2025, College Factual analyzed 2 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Humanities Schools in the New England Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 105 degrees in humanities annually.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Humanities Schools in the New England Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
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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 humanities degree levels they offer.
Yale University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in humanities. Yale is a large private not-for-profit university located in the medium-sized city of New Haven.More information about a degree in humanities from Yale University
Harvard University is a wonderful decision for students interested in a degree in humanities. Located in the midsize city of Cambridge, Harvard is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a degree in humanities from Harvard University
Explore the best humanities colleges for a specific state in the New England Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 854 | 39 |
| Connecticut | 538 | 28 |
| Rhode Island | 436 | 8 |
| Maine | 396 | 9 |
| New Hampshire | 395 | 6 |
| Vermont | 352 | 0 |
Humanities is one of 3 different types of Liberal Arts General Studies programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Studies | 4,799 |
| Liberal Arts | 4,003 |
| Individualized Studies | 1,005 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.