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2024 Best General Classics & Classical Languages, Literatures, & Linguistics Schools in the New England Region

12 Colleges in the New England Region
168 Classical Languages Degrees Awarded
General Classics & Classical Languages, Literatures, & Linguistics is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #376 most popular degree program in the country. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 12 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best General Classics & Classical Languages, Literatures, & Linguistics Schools in the New England Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 168 degrees in general classics & classical languages, literatures, & linguistics to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great General Classics & Classical Languages, Literatures, & Linguistics School

Best General Classics & Classical Languages, Literatures, & Linguistics Schools in the New England Region The classical languages program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for General Classics & Classical Languages, Literatures, & Linguistics rankings. For our Best Overall General Classics & Classical Languages, Literatures, & Linguistics School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

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General Classics & Classical Languages, Literatures, & Linguistics Rankings by Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Classical Languages
Master's Degrees in Classical Languages
Doctor's Degrees in Classical Languages

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best General Classics & Classical Languages, Literatures, & Linguistics Schools in the New England Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for General Classics & Classical Languages, Literatures, & Linguistics in the New England Region

If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the classical languages degrees they offer, see the list below.

10 Top New England Region Schools in Classical Languages

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Brown University
Providence, RI
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In RI

It is difficult to beat Brown University if you wish to pursue a degree in general classics & classical languages, literatures, & linguistics. Located in the midsize city of Providence, Brown is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #21 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Brown is a great university overall.

There were roughly 16 general classics & classical languages, literatures, & linguistics students who graduated with this degree at Brown in the most recent year we have data available.

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Tufts University
Medford, MA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In MA
14.3% Growth in Graduates

Tufts University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in general classics & classical languages, literatures, & linguistics. Tufts is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Medford. A Best Colleges rank of #40 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Tufts is a great university overall.

There were approximately 7 general classics & classical languages, literatures, & linguistics students who graduated with this degree at Tufts in the most recent year we have data available.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In MA
20.0% Growth in Graduates

Every student pursuing a degree in general classics & classical languages, literatures, & linguistics needs to take a look at Brandeis University. Located in the small city of Waltham, Brandeis is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. This university ranks 14th out of 63 colleges for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.

There were roughly 10 general classics & classical languages, literatures, & linguistics students who graduated with this degree at Brandeis in the most recent year we have data available.

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Middlebury College
Middlebury, VT
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In VT

Any student who is interested in general classics & classical languages, literatures, & linguistics has to look into Middlebury College. Located in the town of Middlebury, Middlebury is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #76 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Middlebury is a great college overall.

There were about 5 general classics & classical languages, literatures, & linguistics students who graduated with this degree at Middlebury in the most recent data year.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In MA

Holy Cross is a small private not-for-profit college located in the city of Worcester. This college ranks 15th out of 63 schools for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.

There were about 15 general classics & classical languages, literatures, & linguistics students who graduated with this degree at Holy Cross in the most recent year we have data available.

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Colby College
Waterville, ME
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In ME
75.0% Growth in Graduates

Located in the remote town of Waterville, Colby is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #82 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Colby is a great college overall.

There were approximately 4 general classics & classical languages, literatures, & linguistics students who graduated with this degree at Colby in the most recent year we have data available.

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Smith College
Northampton, MA
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In MA

Smith is a small private not-for-profit college located in the suburb of Northampton. This college ranks 19th out of 63 schools for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.

There were about 7 general classics & classical languages, literatures, & linguistics students who graduated with this degree at Smith in the most recent data year.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In CT

Located in the large suburb of Storrs, UCONN is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #86 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UCONN is a great university overall.

There were roughly 1 general classics & classical languages, literatures, & linguistics students who graduated with this degree at UCONN in the most recent data year.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In RI

Located in the large suburb of Kingston, URI is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 4th out of 9 colleges for overall quality in the state of Rhode Island.

There were about 2 general classics & classical languages, literatures, & linguistics students who graduated with this degree at URI in the most recent data year.

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Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
10th Most Popular In MA

Mt. Holyoke is a small private not-for-profit college located in the large suburb of South Hadley. This college ranks 20th out of 63 colleges for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.

There were roughly 3 general classics & classical languages, literatures, & linguistics students who graduated with this degree at Mt. Holyoke in the most recent year we have data available.

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Best General Classics & Classical Languages, Literatures, & Linguistics Colleges by State

Explore the best general classics & classical languages, literatures, & linguistics schools for a specific state in the New England Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Massachusetts 854 90
Connecticut 538 24
Rhode Island 436 19
Maine 396 10
New Hampshire 395 11
Vermont 352 13

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One of 3 majors within the Classical Languages & Literature area of study, General Classics & Classical Languages, Literatures, & Linguistics has other similar majors worth exploring.

Majors Similar to Classical Languages

Related Major Annual Graduates
Latin Language & Literature 7
Classics & Classical Languages, Literatures, & Linguistics, Other 6
Ancient/Classical Greek Language & Literature 3

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