by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 15 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Women's Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in the New England Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 255 bachelor's degrees in women's studies during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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The women's studies bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for women's studies students working on their bachelor's degree.
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Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for women's studies students seeking a a bachelor's degree.
Yale University is a good option for individuals interested in a bachelor's degree in women's studies. Located in the city of New Haven, Yale is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in women’s studies from Yale University
Dartmouth College is a wonderful option for students interested in a bachelor's degree in women's studies. Dartmouth is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit college located in the town of Hanover.More information about a bachelor’s in women’s studies from Dartmouth College
Every student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in women's studies needs to look into Wellesley College. Located in the large suburb of Wellesley, Wellesley is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in women’s studies from Wellesley College
Middlebury College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in women's studies. Located in the distant town of Middlebury, Middlebury is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in women’s studies from Middlebury College
It is difficult to beat Amherst College if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in women's studies. Amherst is a small private not-for-profit college located in the suburb of Amherst.More information about a bachelor’s in women’s studies from Amherst College
Located in the large suburb of Norton, Wheaton College Massachusetts is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in women’s studies from Wheaton College Massachusetts
Located in the city of Waltham, Brandeis is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in women’s studies from Brandeis University
Located in the suburb of Amherst, UMass Amherst is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in women’s studies from University of Massachusetts Amherst
Located in the large suburb of Storrs, UCONN is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in women’s studies from University of Connecticut
Tufts is a large private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Medford.More information about a bachelor’s in women’s studies from Tufts University
Explore the best women's studies schools for a specific state in the New England Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 581 | 146 |
| Connecticut | 341 | 24 |
| Rhode Island | 307 | 28 |
| Vermont | 289 | 11 |
| Maine | 281 | 19 |
| New Hampshire | 276 | 27 |
One of 11 majors within the Ethnic Studies area of study, Women's Studies has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| African American Studies | 116 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, & Group Studies, Other | 62 |
| Native American Studies | 18 |
| Latino Studies | 10 |
| Ethnic Studies | 9 |
| Gay/Lesbian Studies | 4 |
| Folklore Studies | 2 |
| Comparative Group Studies | 2 |
