by our College Data Analytics TeamHumanities is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their humanities programs.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 3 schools to find the best for humanities students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall humanities education in the New England Region.
Yale University tops our 2027 ranking of the best humanities schools. Set in the city of New Haven, Yale University is a large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. About 24 humanities degrees were awarded at Yale University in the most recent year. Graduates of the humanities program make about $61,133 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $15,750 to complete this degree. Read more about the humanities program at Yale University
Harvard University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best humanities schools. Located in the city of Cambridge, Harvard University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Harvard University graduates 98% of students within six years. Harvard University awarded about 22 humanities degrees in the most recent data year. Humanities graduates of Harvard University earn a median of $54,555 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $20,126. Read more about the humanities program at Harvard University
Salve Regina University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best humanities schools. Located in the suburb of Newport, Salve Regina University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Salve Regina University graduates 77% of students within six years. There were roughly 13 humanities students who graduated with this degree at Salve Regina University in the most recent data year. Humanities graduates of Salve Regina University earn a median of $56,636 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in humanities from Salve Regina University
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 3 schools evaluated.
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