by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2024, College Factual analyzed 8 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Women's Studies Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 156 degrees in women's studies to qualified students.
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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. For our Best Overall Women's 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.
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The schools below may not offer all types of women's studies degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
Wellesley College is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in women's studies. Wellesley is a small private not-for-profit college located in the large suburb of Wellesley. This college ranks 12th out of 63 schools for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.
There were about 21 women's studies students who graduated with this degree at Wellesley in the most recent data year.
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Amherst College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in women's studies. 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 roughly 2 women's studies students who graduated with this degree at Amherst in the most recent year we have data available.
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Wheaton College Massachusetts is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in women's studies. Wheaton College Massachusetts is a small private not-for-profit college located in the large suburb of Norton. This college ranks 36th out of 63 colleges for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.
There were approximately 10 women's studies students who graduated with this degree at Wheaton College Massachusetts in the most recent data year.
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Brandeis University is a wonderful decision for students pursuing a degree in women's studies. Brandeis is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Waltham. This university ranks 14th out of 63 colleges 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.
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UMass Amherst is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Amherst. A Best Colleges rank of #81 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UMass Amherst is a great university overall.
There were about 22 women's studies students who graduated with this degree at UMass Amherst in the most recent year we have data available.
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Located in the suburb of Medford, Tufts is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #40 out of 2,217 colleges 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 year we have data available.
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Williams is a small private not-for-profit college located in the fringe town of Williamstown. A Best Colleges rank of #68 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Williams is a great college overall.
There were about 7 women's studies students who graduated with this degree at Williams in the most recent data year.
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Located in the suburb of Northampton, Smith is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. This college ranks 19th out of 63 schools for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.
There were roughly 22 women's studies students who graduated with this degree at Smith in the most recent year we have data available.
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Located in the city of Boston, UMass Boston is a public university with a large student population. This university ranks 24th out of 63 schools for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.
There were about 14 women's studies students who graduated with this degree at UMass Boston in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in women’s studies from University of Massachusetts - BostonLearn about other programs related to Women's Studies that might interest you.
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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 | 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 | 84 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, & Group Studies, Other | 27 |
| Latino Studies | 10 |
| Deaf Studies | 6 |
| Ethnic Studies | 5 |
| Gay/Lesbian Studies | 4 |
| Native American Studies | 3 |
| Folklore Studies | 2 |
| Comparative Group Studies | 2 |
| Disability Studies | 1 |
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