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2027 Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Massachusetts

33 Colleges in the United States
2,225 Liberal Arts General Studies Degrees Awarded
$41,284 Avg Early-Career Salary

Liberal Arts General Studies is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their liberal arts general studies programs.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 33 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for liberal arts general studies students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Liberal Arts General Studies in Massachusetts

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the liberal arts general studies degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Liberal Arts General Studies

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Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA

Leading the list is Boston College, our #1 school for liberal arts general studies. Boston College is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chestnut Hill. Boston College graduates 91% of students within six years. There were roughly 11 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at Boston College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the liberal arts general studies program make about $66,132 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $18,101. Get the full liberal arts general studies details for Boston College

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Harvard University
Cambridge, MA

Students looking for a strong liberal arts general studies program will find one at Harvard University, which ranked #2. Harvard University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Cambridge. About 98% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 26 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at Harvard University in the most recent data year. Liberal Arts General Studies 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 liberal arts general studies program at Harvard University

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Merrimack College
North Andover, MA

Merrimack College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in liberal arts general studies, ranking #3. Located in the suburb of North Andover, Merrimack College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Merrimack College graduates 70% of students within six years. Merrimack College awarded about 37 liberal arts general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their liberal arts general studies degree from Merrimack College earn around $50,506 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,913. Get the full liberal arts general studies details for Merrimack College

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Students looking for a strong liberal arts general studies program will find one at Worcester State University, which ranked #4. Worcester State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Worcester. About 62% of students finish within six years. About 25 liberal arts general studies degrees were awarded at Worcester State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their liberal arts general studies degree from Worcester State University earn around $43,996 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,907. See the full liberal arts general studies program report for Worcester State University

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Endicott College
Beverly, MA

Students looking for a strong liberal arts general studies program will find one at Endicott College, which ranked #5. Set in the suburb of Beverly, Endicott College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 75% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 19 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at Endicott College in the most recent data year. Liberal Arts General Studies graduates of Endicott College earn a median of $45,277 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $15,456. See the full liberal arts general studies program report for Endicott College

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University Of Massachusetts Amherst came in at #6 for liberal arts general studies this year. Located in the city of Amherst, University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 83%. There were roughly 71 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Massachusetts Amherst in the most recent data year. Students who receive their liberal arts general studies degree from University Of Massachusetts Amherst earn around $36,362 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,742. Get the full liberal arts general studies details for University Of Massachusetts Amherst

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Middlesex Community College Bedford placed #7 among the best liberal arts general studies schools. Located in the suburb of Bedford, Middlesex Community College Bedford is a large public university. About 188 liberal arts general studies degrees were awarded at Middlesex Community College Bedford in the most recent year. Liberal Arts General Studies graduates of Middlesex Community College Bedford earn a median of $31,451 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $7,928 to complete this degree. See the full liberal arts general studies program report for Middlesex Community College Bedford

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Northeastern University Global Network ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best liberal arts general studies schools. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Boston. There were roughly 19 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at Northeastern University Global Network in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts general studies degree recipients from Northeastern University Global Network generally make around $74,710. Students borrow a median of $26,331 to complete this degree. See the full liberal arts general studies program report for Northeastern University Global Network

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Westfield State University placed #9 among the best liberal arts general studies schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of Westfield. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. Westfield State University awarded about 42 liberal arts general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the liberal arts general studies program make about $35,004 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. More information about a degree in liberal arts general studies from Westfield State University

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North Shore Community College earned the #10 position for liberal arts general studies this year. Located in the suburb of Danvers, North Shore Community College is a moderately-sized public university. About 171 liberal arts general studies degrees were awarded at North Shore Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the liberal arts general studies program make about $33,353 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $9,000 to complete this degree. Get the full liberal arts general studies details for North Shore Community College

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Bunker Hill Community College placed #11 among the best liberal arts general studies schools. This large public university is located in the city of Boston. Bunker Hill Community College awarded about 134 liberal arts general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their liberal arts general studies degree from Bunker Hill Community College earn around $38,564 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $9,585. More information about a degree in liberal arts general studies from Bunker Hill Community College

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Framingham State University earned the #12 position for liberal arts general studies this year. Set in the city of Framingham, Framingham State University is a moderately-sized public institution. Framingham State University graduates 48% of students within six years. Framingham State University awarded about 13 liberal arts general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their liberal arts general studies degree from Framingham State University earn around $31,613 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,250. Read more about the liberal arts general studies program at Framingham State University

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Springfield College
Springfield, MA

Springfield College earned the #13 position for liberal arts general studies this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Springfield. The six-year graduation rate is 74%. About 14 liberal arts general studies degrees were awarded at Springfield College in the most recent year. Liberal Arts General Studies graduates of Springfield College earn a median of $49,880 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,500 to complete this degree. See the full liberal arts general studies program report for Springfield College

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University Of Massachusetts Lowell landed the #14 spot for liberal arts general studies this year. Set in the suburb of Lowell, University Of Massachusetts Lowell is a very large public institution. About 65% of students finish within six years. About 82 liberal arts general studies degrees were awarded at University Of Massachusetts Lowell in the most recent year. Graduates of the liberal arts general studies program make about $37,140 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. See the full liberal arts general studies program report for University Of Massachusetts Lowell

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Salem State University landed the #15 spot for liberal arts general studies this year. Salem State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Salem. Salem State University graduates 50% of students within six years. Salem State University awarded about 11 liberal arts general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Liberal Arts General Studies graduates of Salem State University earn a median of $49,656 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,176 to complete this degree. Get the full liberal arts general studies details for Salem State University

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University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth earned the #16 position for liberal arts general studies this year. University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of North Dartmouth. The six-year graduation rate is 52%. There were roughly 16 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth in the most recent data year. Graduates of the liberal arts general studies program make about $54,669 in their early career. University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth graduates carry a median of $30,875 in student loans. More information about a degree in liberal arts general studies from University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth

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Springfield Technical Community College ranked #17 on our 2027 list of the best liberal arts general studies schools. Springfield Technical Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Springfield. About 130 liberal arts general studies degrees were awarded at Springfield Technical Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their liberal arts general studies degree from Springfield Technical Community College earn around $30,413 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $8,734 to complete this degree. Read more about the liberal arts general studies program at Springfield Technical Community College

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Northern Essex Community College ranked #18 on our 2027 list of the best liberal arts general studies schools. Set in the suburb of Haverhill, Northern Essex Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Northern Essex Community College awarded about 109 liberal arts general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts general studies degree recipients from Northern Essex Community College generally make around $31,549. Typical student debt for the program is $9,969. Get the full liberal arts general studies details for Northern Essex Community College

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Springfield College School Of Professional And Continuing Studies ranked #19 on our 2027 list of the best liberal arts general studies schools. Located in the city of Springfield, Springfield College School Of Professional And Continuing Studies is a small private not-for-profit university. Springfield College School Of Professional And Continuing Studies awarded about 12 liberal arts general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the liberal arts general studies program make about $41,693 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,729 to complete this degree. Read more about the liberal arts general studies program at Springfield College School Of Professional And Continuing Studies

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Bristol Community College came in at #20 for liberal arts general studies this year. This large public university is located in the suburb of Fall River. Bristol Community College awarded about 277 liberal arts general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts general studies degree recipients from Bristol Community College generally make around $31,206. Students borrow a median of $8,250 to complete this degree. Get the full liberal arts general studies details for Bristol Community College

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Massasoit Community College ranked #21 on our 2027 list of the best liberal arts general studies schools. Massasoit Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Brockton. Massasoit Community College awarded about 165 liberal arts general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts general studies degree recipients from Massasoit Community College generally make around $28,529. Massasoit Community College graduates carry a median of $9,375 in student loans. See the full liberal arts general studies program report for Massasoit Community College

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Massachusetts Bay Community College came in at #22 for liberal arts general studies this year. Located in the suburb of Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts Bay Community College is a moderately-sized public university. About 88 liberal arts general studies degrees were awarded at Massachusetts Bay Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the liberal arts general studies program make about $37,790 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $8,750 to complete this degree. See the full liberal arts general studies program report for Massachusetts Bay Community College

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Fisher College
Boston, MA

Fisher College ranked #23 on our 2027 list of the best liberal arts general studies schools. Located in the city of Boston, Fisher College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 25% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 20 liberal arts general studies degrees were awarded at Fisher College in the most recent year. Graduates of the liberal arts general studies program make about $44,872 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $28,590 to complete this degree. Get the full liberal arts general studies details for Fisher College

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Quinsigamond Community College placed #24 among the best liberal arts general studies schools. Located in the city of Worcester, Quinsigamond Community College is a large public university. Quinsigamond Community College awarded about 77 liberal arts general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Liberal Arts General Studies graduates of Quinsigamond Community College earn a median of $33,524 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $14,250 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in liberal arts general studies from Quinsigamond Community College

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Lesley University
Cambridge, MA

Lesley University came in at #25 for liberal arts general studies this year. Lesley University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Cambridge. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. About 44 liberal arts general studies degrees were awarded at Lesley University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts general studies degree recipients from Lesley University generally make around $35,658. Typical student debt for the program is $30,057. Get the full liberal arts general studies details for Lesley University

Rest of the Top 33 Liberal Arts General Studies Schools

These schools rounded out the top of this year’s liberal arts general studies ranking:

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Cape Cod Community College
West Barnstable, MA
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Roxbury Community College
Roxbury Crossing, MA
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Bay Path College
Longmeadow, MA
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Quincy College
Quincy, MA
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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 33 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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