by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 8 schools in Massachusetts to determine which ones were the best for bachelor's degree seekers in the field of women's studies. Combined, these schools handed out 146 bachelor's degrees in women's studies to qualified students.
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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 full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for women's studies students working on their bachelor's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Women's Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in Massachusetts ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
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Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for women's studies students seeking a a bachelor's degree.
Every student pursuing a degree 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
It is hard to beat Amherst College if you want 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
Every student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in women's studies has to look into Wheaton College Massachusetts. 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
It's hard to beat Brandeis University if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in women's studies. Located in the small 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 fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in women’s studies from University of Massachusetts Amherst
Located in the fringe town of Williamstown, Williams is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in women’s studies from Williams College
Tufts is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Medford.More information about a bachelor’s in women’s studies from Tufts University
Smith is a small private not-for-profit college located in the large suburb of Northampton.More information about a bachelor’s in women’s studies from Smith College
UMass Boston is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Boston.More information about a bachelor’s in women’s studies from University of Massachusetts - Boston
Explore all the Best Women's Studies Colleges in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 73 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, & Group Studies, Other | 14 |
| Latino Studies | 10 |
| Gay/Lesbian Studies | 4 |
| Folklore Studies | 2 |
| Comparative Group Studies | 2 |
| Native American Studies | 1 |
