by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools in Massachusetts to determine which ones were the best for history education students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 25 master's degrees in history education to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
Your choice of history education for getting your master's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
The overall quality of a master's degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To take this into account we include a school's overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking which itself looks at a combination of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for history education students working on their master's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best History Education Master's Degree Schools in Massachusetts list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
The online Master of Arts in History degree program can deepen your understanding of how history is made.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in history education.
It's hard to beat Boston College if you wish to pursue a master's degree in history education. Located in the small city of Chestnut Hill, Boston College is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in history education from Boston College
It's difficult to beat Lesley University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in history education. Lesley is a small private not-for-profit university located in the medium-sized city of Cambridge.More information about a master’s in history education from Lesley University
It's difficult to beat Bridgewater State University if you want to pursue a master's degree in history education. Located in the large suburb of Bridgewater, Bridgewater State is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a master’s in history education from Bridgewater State University
Any student who is interested in a master's degree in history education needs to take a look at Salem State University. Salem State is a moderately-sized public university located in the suburb of Salem.More information about a master’s in history education from Salem State University
Gordon College is a small private not-for-profit college located in the large suburb of Wenham.More information about a master’s in history education from Gordon College
Merrimack is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit college located in the suburb of North Andover.More information about a master’s in history education from Merrimack College
Explore all the Best History Education Schools in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.
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One of 37 majors within the Teacher Education Subject Specific area of study, History Education has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Reading Teacher Education | 162 |
| Mathematics Education | 145 |
| Art Education | 98 |
| Music Education | 88 |
| English & Language Arts Education | 76 |
| Drama & Dance Education | 54 |
| Science Education | 42 |
| Physical Education Teaching & Coaching | 34 |
| Other Teacher Education & Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 15 |
| Modern Language Education | 12 |
