by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in Massachusetts to review for the 2025 Best Humanities Schools in Massachusetts ranking.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
The humanities 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 Humanities Schools in Massachusetts. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
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.
If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the humanities degrees they offer, see the list below.
It's hard to beat Harvard University if you wish to pursue a degree in humanities. Located in the medium-sized city of Cambridge, Harvard is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a degree in humanities from Harvard University
Explore all the Best Humanities Colleges in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 2,062 |
| General Studies | 690 |
| Individualized Studies | 296 |
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