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2024 Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Massachusetts

25 Colleges in Massachusetts
3,383 Liberal Arts Degrees Awarded
$32,152 Avg Early-Career Salary
Liberal Arts General Studies is of the hottest degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #1 most popular major in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

College Factual looked at 25 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 3,383 degrees in liberal arts general studies to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Liberal Arts General Studies School

Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Massachusetts Your choice of liberal arts general studies school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Liberal Arts General Studies School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Liberal Arts General Studies Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Liberal Arts
Bachelor's Degrees in Liberal Arts
Master's Degrees in Liberal Arts

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Best Schools for Liberal Arts General Studies in Massachusetts

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the liberal arts degree levels they offer.

10 Top Massachusetts Schools in Liberal Arts

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Bentley University
Waltham, MA
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
120 Liberal Arts Degrees Awarded
$62,629 Median Starting Salary

It's hard to beat Bentley University if you want to pursue a degree in liberal arts general studies. Located in the city of Waltham, Bentley is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #32 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Bentley is a great university overall.

There were approximately 120 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at Bentley in the most recent year we have data available. Those liberal arts general studies students who get their degree from Bentley University earn $30,477 more than the typical liberal arts grad.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$85,273 Median Starting Salary
$12,000 Median Student Debt

It's hard to beat Massachusetts Institute of Technology if you wish to pursue a degree in liberal arts general studies. MIT is a large private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Cambridge. A Best Colleges rank of #1 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means MIT is a great school overall.

There were roughly 9 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at MIT in the most recent year we have data available. Those liberal arts general studies students who get their degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology receive $53,121 more than the standard liberal arts student.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
93 Liberal Arts Degrees Awarded
$32,552 Median Starting Salary

University of Massachusetts Amherst is a wonderful choice for students pursuing a degree in liberal arts general studies. UMass Amherst is a very large public university located in the suburb of Amherst. A Best Colleges rank of #81 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UMass Amherst is a great university overall.

There were roughly 93 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at UMass Amherst in the most recent year we have data available. After graduating, liberal arts degree recipients generally earn an average of $32,552 in their early careers.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
135 Liberal Arts Degrees Awarded
$34,152 Median Starting Salary

It is difficult to beat Westfield State University if you wish to pursue a degree in liberal arts general studies. Westfield is a small public university located in the large suburb of Westfield. A Best Colleges rank of #714 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Westfield is a great university overall.

There were roughly 135 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at Westfield in the most recent year we have data available. Liberal Arts General Studies degree recipients from Westfield State University earn a boost of around $2,000 over the typical income of liberal arts general studies majors.

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Lesley University
Cambridge, MA
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
87 Liberal Arts Degrees Awarded
13.8% Growth in Graduates

Lesley is a small private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of Cambridge. A Best Colleges rank of #559 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Lesley is a great university overall.

There were about 87 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at Lesley in the most recent year we have data available. Liberal Arts General Studies degree recipients from Lesley University receive an earnings boost of about $4,695 over the average earnings of liberal arts general studies graduates.

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Endicott College
Beverly, MA
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$35,832 Median Starting Salary
$15,091 Median Student Debt

Located in the suburb of Beverly, Endicott is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #499 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Endicott is a great college overall.

There were approximately 27 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at Endicott in the most recent data year. Liberal Arts General Studies degree recipients from Endicott College get an earnings boost of around $3,680 over the average income of liberal arts general studies graduates.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
256 Liberal Arts Degrees Awarded
$27,421 Median Starting Salary

Located in the suburb of Bedford, Middlesex Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population. This college ranks 51st out of 63 colleges for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.

There were roughly 256 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at Middlesex Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the liberal arts program make around $27,421 for their early career.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
219 Liberal Arts Degrees Awarded
$26,205 Median Starting Salary

Located in the suburb of Danvers, North Shore Community College is a public college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #632 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means North Shore Community College is a great college overall.

There were approximately 219 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at North Shore Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the liberal arts program make about $26,205 in the first couple years of working.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
125 Liberal Arts Degrees Awarded
$30,996 Median Starting Salary

Located in the large suburb of Wellesley Hills, MassBay Community College is a public college with a small student population. This college ranks 55th out of 63 schools for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.

There were about 125 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at MassBay Community College in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the liberal arts program report average early career income of $30,996.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
190 Liberal Arts Degrees Awarded
$26,913 Median Starting Salary

STCC is a small public college located in the city of Springfield. This college ranks 46th out of 63 colleges for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.

There were roughly 190 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at STCC in the most recent data year. After graduation, liberal arts degree recipients generally make an average of $26,913 at the beginning of their careers.

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Best Liberal Arts General Studies Colleges in the New England Region

Explore all the Best Liberal Arts General Studies Colleges in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Connecticut 241 2,206
New Hampshire 210 2,654
Maine 202 621
Rhode Island 200 1,275
Vermont 194 305

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One of 0 majors within the Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities area of study, Liberal Arts General Studies has other similar majors worth exploring.

Liberal Arts Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Liberal Arts 2,302
General Studies 714
Individualized Studies 328
Humanities 39

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