by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 12 schools in Massachusetts to determine which ones were the best for history students pursuing a master's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 152 master's degrees in history during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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Your choice of history for getting your master's degree school matters. Important measures of a quality history program can vary widely even among the top schools. 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 for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of master's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their master's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
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 colleges for history students working on their master's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best History Master's Degree Schools in Massachusetts list, to help you choose the best school for you.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in history.
Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in history needs to take a look at Harvard University. Harvard is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of Cambridge.More information about a master’s in history from Harvard University
Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in history needs to take a look at Tufts University. Tufts is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Medford.More information about a master’s in history from Tufts University
It's hard to beat Boston College if you want to pursue a master's degree in history. Boston College is a large private not-for-profit college located in the small city of Chestnut Hill.More information about a master’s in history from Boston College
Northeastern University is a great option for students pursuing a master's degree in history. Northeastern is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Boston.More information about a master’s in history from Northeastern University
Boston U is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Boston.More information about a master’s in history from Boston University
Located in the city of Waltham, Brandeis is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in history from Brandeis University
Simmons is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Boston.More information about a master’s in history from Simmons University
Located in the suburb of Amherst, UMass Amherst is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in history from University of Massachusetts Amherst
UMass Boston is a fairly large public university located in the city of Boston.More information about a master’s in history from University of Massachusetts - Boston
Located in the large suburb of Westfield, Westfield is a public university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in history from Westfield State University
Explore all the Best History Schools in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 32 | 37 |
| Connecticut | 30 | 71 |
| New Hampshire | 27 | 225 |
| Maine | 27 | 2 |
| Vermont | 25 | 71 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 152 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 1,419 |
| Communication & Journalism | 765 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 627 |
| English Language & Literature | 368 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 137 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 92 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 90 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 71 |
