2024 Best Liberal Arts Schools in Massachusetts
23
Colleges in Massachusetts
2,302
Liberal Studies Degrees Awarded
Ranked #2 in popularity,
liberal arts is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.
College Factual reviewed 23 schools in Massachusetts to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of liberal arts. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 2,302 degrees in liberal arts during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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Choosing a Great Liberal Arts School
The liberal studies program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Liberal Arts rankings. For our Best Overall Liberal Arts School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.
Liberal Arts Rankings by Degree Level
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Liberal Arts Schools in Massachusetts list to help you make the college decision.
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Best Schools for Liberal Arts in Massachusetts
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 liberal studies degrees they offer, see the list below.
10 Top Massachusetts Schools in Liberal Studies
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
8th
Most Popular In MA
120
Liberal Studies Degrees Awarded
Bentley University is a great decision for students interested in a degree in liberal arts. Bentley is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Waltham. A Best Colleges rank of #32 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Bentley is a great university overall.
There were approximately 120 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at Bentley in the most recent data year.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
26th
Most Popular In MA
Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a good decision for students pursuing a degree in liberal arts. Located in the medium-sized city of Cambridge, MIT is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #1 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means MIT is a great school overall.
There were roughly 9 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at MIT in the most recent year we have data available.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
6th
Most Popular In MA
133
Liberal Studies Degrees Awarded
Westfield State University is a great option for students pursuing a degree in liberal arts. Located in the suburb of Westfield, Westfield is a public university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #714 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Westfield is a great university overall.
There were roughly 133 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at Westfield in the most recent data year.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
20th
Most Popular In MA
Endicott College is a wonderful option for students pursuing a degree in liberal arts. Endicott is a small private not-for-profit college located in the large suburb of Beverly. A Best Colleges rank of #499 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Endicott is a great college overall.
There were approximately 27 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at Endicott in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in liberal arts from Endicott College
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In MA
187
Liberal Studies Degrees Awarded
Middlesex Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the large suburb of Bedford. This college ranks 51st out of 63 colleges for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.
There were approximately 187 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at Middlesex Community College in the most recent data year.
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Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
7th
Most Popular In MA
126
Liberal Studies Degrees Awarded
North Shore Community College is a small public college located in the suburb of Danvers. A Best Colleges rank of #632 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means North Shore Community College is a great college overall.
There were approximately 126 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at North Shore Community College in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in liberal arts from North Shore Community College
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
19th
Most Popular In MA
34
Liberal Studies Degrees Awarded
MassBay Community College is a small public college located in the suburb of Wellesley Hills. This college ranks 55th out of 63 colleges for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.
There were approximately 34 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at MassBay Community College in the most recent data year.
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Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In MA
190
Liberal Studies Degrees Awarded
Located in the medium-sized city of Springfield, STCC is a public college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #912 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means STCC is a great college overall.
There were roughly 190 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at STCC in the most recent data year.
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Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In MA
198
Liberal Studies Degrees Awarded
Located in the suburb of Fall River, Bristol is a public college with a moderately-sized student population. This college ranks 56th out of 63 schools for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.
There were roughly 198 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at Bristol in the most recent year we have data available.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
9th
Most Popular In MA
103
Liberal Studies Degrees Awarded
Located in the large suburb of Lowell, UMass Lowell is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #288 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UMass Lowell is a great university overall.
There were approximately 103 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at UMass Lowell in the most recent data year.
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