by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2024, College Factual analyzed 15 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Women's Studies Schools in the New England Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 286 degrees in women's studies during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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Your choice of women's studies school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. We derive our Best Overall Women's Studies School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.
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.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Women's Studies Schools in the New England Region list, to help you choose the best school for you. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
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Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the women's studies degree levels they offer.
Yale University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in women's studies. Yale is a large private not-for-profit university located in the medium-sized city of New Haven. A Best Colleges rank of #8 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Yale is a great university overall.More information about a degree in women’s studies from Yale University
Every student pursuing a degree in women's studies has to check out Wellesley College. Wellesley is a small private not-for-profit college located in the large suburb of Wellesley. A Best Colleges rank of #88 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Wellesley is a great college overall.
There were about 21 women's studies students who graduated with this degree at Wellesley in the most recent year we have data available.
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Dartmouth College is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in women's studies. Located in the town of Hanover, Dartmouth is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #25 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Dartmouth is a great college overall.
There were approximately 3 women's studies students who graduated with this degree at Dartmouth in the most recent year we have data available.
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It is difficult to beat Middlebury College if you wish to pursue a degree in women's studies. Middlebury is a small private not-for-profit college located in the town of Middlebury. A Best Colleges rank of #76 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Middlebury is a great college overall.
There were approximately 6 women's studies students who graduated with this degree at Middlebury in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in women’s studies from Middlebury College
Every student who is interested in women's studies needs to take a look at Amherst College. Located in the suburb of Amherst, Amherst is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #65 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Amherst is a great college overall.
There were about 2 women's studies students who graduated with this degree at Amherst in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in women’s studies from Amherst College
Wheaton College Massachusetts is a small private not-for-profit college located in the suburb of Norton. This college ranks 36th out of 63 schools for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.
There were roughly 10 women's studies students who graduated with this degree at Wheaton College Massachusetts in the most recent year we have data available.
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Brandeis is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Waltham. This university ranks 14th out of 63 schools for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.
There were approximately 12 women's studies students who graduated with this degree at Brandeis in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in women’s studies from Brandeis University
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 22 women's studies students who graduated with this degree at UMass Amherst in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in women’s studies from University of Massachusetts Amherst
UCONN is a very large public university located in the suburb of Storrs. A Best Colleges rank of #86 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UCONN is a great university overall.
There were roughly 20 women's studies students who graduated with this degree at UCONN in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in women’s studies from University of Connecticut
Located in the large suburb of Medford, Tufts is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #40 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Tufts is a great university overall.
There were roughly 3 women's studies students who graduated with this degree at Tufts in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in women’s studies from Tufts UniversityLearn about other programs related to Women's Studies that might interest you.
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Explore the best women's studies colleges for a specific state in the New England Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 854 | 148 |
| Connecticut | 538 | 26 |
| Rhode Island | 436 | 28 |
| Maine | 396 | 19 |
| New Hampshire | 395 | 27 |
| Vermont | 352 | 11 |
Women's Studies is one of 11 different types of Ethnic Studies programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| African American Studies | 141 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, & Group Studies, Other | 75 |
| Native American Studies | 20 |
| Ethnic Studies | 14 |
| Latino Studies | 12 |
| Disability Studies | 11 |
| Deaf Studies | 10 |
| Gay/Lesbian Studies | 4 |
| Folklore Studies | 2 |
| Comparative Group Studies | 2 |
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