by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 9 schools in the New England Region to determine which ones were the best for doctor's degree seekers in the field of general history. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 52 doctor's degrees in general history during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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The general history doctor'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.
The overall quality of a doctor's degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree 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 general history students working on their doctor's degree.
The general history school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best General History Doctor's Degree Schools in the New England Region.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for general history students seeking a a doctor's degree.
Yale University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a doctor's degree in general history. Located in the city of New Haven, Yale is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a doctorate in general history from Yale University
Any student who is interested in a doctor's degree in general history needs to check out Harvard University. Harvard is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the medium-sized city of Cambridge.More information about a doctorate in general history from Harvard University
It's difficult to beat Brown University if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in general history. Located in the midsize city of Providence, Brown is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a doctorate in general history from Brown University
It is hard to beat Boston College if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in general history. Boston College is a fairly large private not-for-profit college located in the small city of Chestnut Hill.More information about a doctorate in general history from Boston College
Boston U is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Boston.More information about a doctorate in general history from Boston University
Northeastern is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Boston.More information about a doctorate in general history from Northeastern University
Located in the small city of Waltham, Brandeis is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a doctorate in general history from Brandeis University
Located in the small suburb of Durham, UNH is a public university with a large student population.More information about a doctorate in general history from University of New Hampshire - Main Campus
Located in the large suburb of Storrs, UCONN is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in general history from University of Connecticut
Located in the large suburb of Amherst, UMass Amherst is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in general history from University of Massachusetts Amherst
Learn about other programs related to General History that might interest you.
The online Master of Arts in History degree program can deepen your understanding of how history is made.
Explore the best general history colleges for a specific state in the New England Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 284 | 29 |
| Connecticut | 138 | 12 |
| Rhode Island | 119 | 5 |
| New Hampshire | 56 | 3 |
| Maine | 53 | 3 |
One of 8 majors within the History area of study, General History has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History and Philosophy of Science and Technology | 3 |
| American History (United States) | 1 |
