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2023 Most Popular Colleges for Liberal Arts in the New England Region

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Most Well Attended Liberal Studies Major in the New England Region

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. College Factual has developed its “Most Well Attended Liberal Studies Major in the New England Region” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

With 366,996 degrees handed out in 2020-2021, liberal arts is the 2nd most popular major in the United States.

Across the New England region, there were 4,296 liberal arts graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

For this year’s “Most Well Attended Liberal Studies Major in the New England Region” ranking, we looked at 110 colleges that offer a degree in liberal arts. To top this list, a school must have a successful liberal arts program that graduates more students in the field than other colleges that offer the same major.

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Most Well Attended Liberal Studies Major in the New England Region

The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Well Attended Liberal Studies Major in the New England Region”.

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Charter Oak State College
New Britain, Connecticut

Out of the 110 schools in the Most Well Attended Liberal Studies Major in the New England Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Charter Oak State College landed the #1 spot on the list. This small school is located in New Britain, Connecticut, and it awarded 222 ’s liberal studies degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.4% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full Charter Oak State College Liberal Arts Report

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Bunker Hill Community College
Boston, Massachusetts

Out of the 110 schools in the Most Well Attended Liberal Studies Major in the New England Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Bunker Hill Community College landed the #2 spot on the list. BHCC is a medium-sized school located in Boston, Massachusetts that handed out 217 ’s liberal studies degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Liberal Arts at Bunker Hill Community College

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Holyoke Community College
Holyoke, Massachusetts

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Holyoke Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Liberal Studies Major in the New England Region list. Holyoke Community College is a small school located in Holyoke, Massachusetts that handed out 217 ’s liberal studies degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Liberal Arts at Holyoke Community College

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Bristol Community College
Fall River, Massachusetts

Out of the 110 schools in the Most Well Attended Liberal Studies Major in the New England Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Bristol Community College landed the #4 spot on the list. Bristol Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Fall River, Massachusetts. It awarded 198 ’s liberal studies degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Bristol Liberal Arts Report

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Springfield Technical Community College
Springfield, Massachusetts

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Springfield Technical Community College. The school came in at #5 for the Most Well Attended Liberal Studies Major in the New England Region. STCC is a small public school situated in Springfield, Massachusetts. It awarded 190 ’s liberal studies degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Liberal Arts at STCC

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Middlesex Community College
Bedford, Massachusetts

With a ranking of #6, Middlesex Community College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Liberal Studies Major in the New England Region list. Middlesex Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Bedford, Massachusetts. It awarded 187 ’s liberal studies degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Liberal Arts at Middlesex Community College

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Gateway Community College
New Haven, Connecticut

With a ranking of #7, Gateway Community College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Liberal Studies Major in the New England Region list. New Haven, Connecticut is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s liberal studies degrees to 182 students in 2020-2021.

Full Gateway Community College Liberal Arts Report

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Southern Maine Community College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Liberal Studies Major in the New England Region ranking. Located in South Portland, Maine, this medium-sized public school awarded 144 degrees to qualified ’s liberal studies students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Liberal Arts at Southern Maine Community College

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University of Maine at Augusta landed the #9 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Liberal Studies Major in the New England Region ranking. This small school is located in Augusta, Maine, and it awarded 143 ’s liberal studies degrees in 2020-2021.

Full University of Maine at Augusta Liberal Arts Report

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Westfield State University
Westfield, Massachusetts

With a ranking of #10, Westfield State University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Liberal Studies Major in the New England Region list. Westfield State University is a medium-sized public school situated in Westfield, Massachusetts. It awarded 133 ’s liberal studies degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.8%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Westfield Liberal Arts Report

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With a ranking of #11, Southern Connecticut State University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Liberal Studies Major in the New England Region list. Located in New Haven, Connecticut, this medium-sized public school handed out 130 degrees to qualified ’s liberal studies students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Liberal Arts at SCSU

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North Shore Community College
Danvers, Massachusetts

North Shore Community College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Liberal Studies Major in the New England Region ranking. Danvers, Massachusetts is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s liberal studies degrees to 126 students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Liberal Arts at North Shore Community College

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Community College of Vermont
Montpelier, Vermont

Community College of Vermont landed the #12 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Liberal Studies Major in the New England Region ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Montpelier, Vermont, and it awarded 126 ’s liberal studies degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Community College of Vermont Liberal Arts Report

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Bentley University
Waltham, Massachusetts

Bentley University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Liberal Studies Major in the New England Region ranking, coming in at #14. Waltham, Massachusetts is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s liberal studies degrees to 120 students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 92%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Read more about Liberal Arts at Bentley

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University of Massachusetts - Lowell ranked #15 on this year’s Most Well Attended Liberal Studies Major in the New England Region list. UMass Lowell is located in Lowell, Massachusetts and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 103 ’s liberal studies degrees to qualified students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.5% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on Liberal Arts at University of Massachusetts - Lowell

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Massasoit Community College
Brockton, Massachusetts

Massasoit Community College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Liberal Studies Major in the New England Region ranking. Massasoit Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Brockton, Massachusetts. It awarded 98 ’s liberal studies degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Liberal Arts at Massasoit Community College

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Bard College at Simon's Rock
Great Barrington, Massachusetts

Bard College at Simon’s Rock came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Liberal Studies Major in the New England Region ranking. This small school is located in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, and it awarded 90 ’s liberal studies degrees in 2020-2021.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Liberal Arts at Bard College at Simon’s Rock

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Quincy College
Quincy, Massachusetts

With a ranking of #18, Quincy College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Liberal Studies Major in the New England Region list. This small school is located in Quincy, Massachusetts, and it awarded 76 ’s liberal studies degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Quincy College Liberal Arts Report

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Manchester Community College
Manchester, New Hampshire

With a ranking of #18, Manchester Community College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Liberal Studies Major in the New England Region list. Located in Manchester, New Hampshire, this small public school handed out 76 diplomas to qualified ’s liberal studies students in 2020-2021.

Full Manchester Community College Liberal Arts Report

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Greenfield Community College
Greenfield, Massachusetts

Greenfield Community College came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Liberal Studies Major in the New England Region ranking. Greenfield Community College is a public institution located in Greenfield, Massachusetts. The school has a small population, and it awarded 75 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Liberal Arts at Greenfield Community College

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Norwalk Community College
Norwalk, Connecticut

Norwalk Community College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Liberal Studies Major in the New England Region ranking, coming in at #21. NCC is a small school located in Norwalk, Connecticut that handed out 64 ’s liberal studies degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Liberal Arts at NCC

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Northern Essex Community College
Haverhill, Massachusetts

Northern Essex Community College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Liberal Studies Major in the New England Region ranking, coming in at #22. NECC is a small school located in Haverhill, Massachusetts that handed out 61 ’s liberal studies degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Liberal Arts at NECC

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University of Hartford
West Hartford, Connecticut

University of Hartford landed the #23 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Liberal Studies Major in the New England Region ranking. This medium-sized school is located in West Hartford, Connecticut, and it awarded 58 ’s liberal studies degrees in 2020-2021.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Read full report on Liberal Arts at UHart

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Bay Path University
Longmeadow, Massachusetts

Bay Path University ranked #24 on this year’s Most Well Attended Liberal Studies Major in the New England Region list. Bay Path is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Longmeadow, Massachusetts. It awarded 56 ’s liberal studies degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Liberal Arts at Bay Path

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Framingham State University
Framingham, Massachusetts

With a ranking of #25, Framingham State University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Liberal Studies Major in the New England Region list. Framingham State is a small school located in Framingham, Massachusetts that handed out 52 ’s liberal studies degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.8%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Liberal Arts at Framingham State

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