2027 Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools in the New England Region
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
College Factual analyzed 79 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best liberal arts / sciences & humanities schools.
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Best Schools for Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities in the New England Region
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Top Schools in Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities
Our analysis ranked Yale University the best school in the country for a degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Located in the city of New Haven, Yale University is a large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. Yale University awarded about 24 liberal arts / sciences & humanities degrees in the most recent data year. Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities graduates of Yale University earn a median of $61,133 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $15,750 to complete this degree.
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Boston College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities, ranking #2. Set in the city of Chestnut Hill, Boston College is a large private not-for-profit institution. Boston College graduates 91% of students within six years. There were roughly 11 liberal arts / sciences & humanities students who graduated with this degree at Boston College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their liberal arts / sciences & humanities degree from Boston College earn around $66,132 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $18,101.
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Students looking for a strong liberal arts / sciences & humanities program will find one at Harvard University, which ranked #3. 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 / sciences & humanities students who graduated with this degree at Harvard University in the most recent data year. Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities graduates of Harvard University earn a median of $54,555 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $20,126.
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Wesleyan University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities, ranking #4. Wesleyan University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Middletown. Roughly 93% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 25 liberal arts / sciences & humanities students who graduated with this degree at Wesleyan University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the liberal arts / sciences & humanities program make about $39,764 in their early career. Wesleyan University graduates carry a median of $16,125 in student loans.
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University Of Connecticut came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best liberal arts / sciences & humanities schools. Set in the town of Storrs, University Of Connecticut is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 83%. There were roughly 120 liberal arts / sciences & humanities students who graduated with this degree at University Of Connecticut in the most recent data year. Graduates of the liberal arts / sciences & humanities program make about $44,240 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,000.
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Dartmouth College came in at #6 for liberal arts / sciences & humanities this year. Set in the town of Hanover, Dartmouth College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. Dartmouth College awarded about 23 liberal arts / sciences & humanities degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their liberal arts / sciences & humanities degree from Dartmouth College earn around $81,992 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,989.
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Sacred Heart University came in at #7 for liberal arts / sciences & humanities this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Fairfield. The six-year graduation rate is 74%. Sacred Heart University awarded about 19 liberal arts / sciences & humanities degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the liberal arts / sciences & humanities program make about $62,864 in their early career. Sacred Heart University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans.
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Merrimack College placed #8 among the best liberal arts / sciences & humanities schools. Merrimack College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of North Andover. Merrimack College graduates 70% of students within six years. There were roughly 37 liberal arts / sciences & humanities students who graduated with this degree at Merrimack College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts / sciences & humanities degree recipients from Merrimack College generally make around $50,506. Students borrow a median of $26,913 to complete this degree.
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Champlain College landed the #9 spot for liberal arts / sciences & humanities this year. Located in the city of Burlington, Champlain College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 18 liberal arts / sciences & humanities students who graduated with this degree at Champlain College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts / sciences & humanities degree recipients from Champlain College generally make around $71,207. Champlain College graduates carry a median of $23,949 in student loans.
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Worcester State University landed the #10 spot for liberal arts / sciences & humanities this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Worcester. The six-year graduation rate is 62%. Worcester State University awarded about 25 liberal arts / sciences & humanities degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their liberal arts / sciences & humanities degree from Worcester State University earn around $43,996 in the first couple years of their career. Worcester State University graduates carry a median of $23,907 in student loans.
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Endicott College ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best liberal arts / sciences & humanities schools. Endicott College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Beverly. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 19 liberal arts / sciences & humanities students who graduated with this degree at Endicott College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their liberal arts / sciences & humanities degree from Endicott College earn around $45,277 in the first couple years of their career. Endicott College graduates carry a median of $15,456 in student loans.
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Salve Regina University ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best liberal arts / sciences & humanities schools. Set in the suburb of Newport, Salve Regina University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Salve Regina University graduates 77% of students within six years. About 14 liberal arts / sciences & humanities degrees were awarded at Salve Regina University in the most recent year. Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities graduates of Salve Regina University earn a median of $56,636 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000.
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University Of Massachusetts Amherst landed the #13 spot for liberal arts / sciences & humanities this year. Set in the city of Amherst, University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 83%. University Of Massachusetts Amherst awarded about 71 liberal arts / sciences & humanities degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts / sciences & humanities degree recipients from University Of Massachusetts Amherst generally make around $36,362. Typical student debt for the program is $25,742.
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Central Connecticut State University ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best liberal arts / sciences & humanities schools. Located in the suburb of New Britain, Central Connecticut State University is a large public university. Roughly 48% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 61 liberal arts / sciences & humanities students who graduated with this degree at Central Connecticut State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the liberal arts / sciences & humanities program make about $60,151 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $24,340 to complete this degree.
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Southern Connecticut State University placed #15 among the best liberal arts / sciences & humanities schools. Located in the city of New Haven, Southern Connecticut State University is a large public university. Roughly 50% of students complete a degree within six years here. Southern Connecticut State University awarded about 121 liberal arts / sciences & humanities degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their liberal arts / sciences & humanities degree from Southern Connecticut State University earn around $36,168 in the first couple years of their career. Southern Connecticut State University graduates carry a median of $26,625 in student loans.
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Roger Williams University landed the #16 spot for liberal arts / sciences & humanities this year. Located in the suburb of Bristol, Roger Williams University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. Roger Williams University awarded about 11 liberal arts / sciences & humanities degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts / sciences & humanities degree recipients from Roger Williams University generally make around $48,664. Typical student debt for the program is $25,676.
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University Of New Haven earned the #17 position for liberal arts / sciences & humanities this year. Set in the suburb of West Haven, University Of New Haven is a large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 63% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 14 liberal arts / sciences & humanities degrees were awarded at University Of New Haven in the most recent year. Graduates of the liberal arts / sciences & humanities program make about $49,615 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $26,244 to complete this degree.
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Middlesex Community College Bedford earned the #18 position for liberal arts / sciences & humanities this year. Set in the suburb of Bedford, Middlesex Community College Bedford is a large public institution. Middlesex Community College Bedford awarded about 188 liberal arts / sciences & humanities degrees in the most recent data year. Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities graduates of Middlesex Community College Bedford earn a median of $31,451 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $7,928.
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Southern New Hampshire University came in at #19 for liberal arts / sciences & humanities this year. Located in the suburb of Manchester, Southern New Hampshire University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Southern New Hampshire University graduates 44% of students within six years. About 2,923 liberal arts / sciences & humanities degrees were awarded at Southern New Hampshire University in the most recent year. Graduates of the liberal arts / sciences & humanities program make about $49,573 in their early career. Southern New Hampshire University graduates carry a median of $24,338 in student loans.
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University Of Maine At Presque Isle ranked #20 on our 2027 list of the best liberal arts / sciences & humanities schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the rural area of Presque Isle. Roughly 24% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Maine At Presque Isle awarded about 439 liberal arts / sciences & humanities degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the liberal arts / sciences & humanities program make about $38,395 in their early career. University Of Maine At Presque Isle graduates carry a median of $24,750 in student loans.
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Northeastern University Global Network earned the #21 position for liberal arts / sciences & humanities this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Boston. Northeastern University Global Network awarded about 19 liberal arts / sciences & humanities degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the liberal arts / sciences & humanities program make about $74,710 in their early career. Northeastern University Global Network graduates carry a median of $26,331 in student loans.
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Capital Community College landed the #22 spot for liberal arts / sciences & humanities this year. Located in the city of New Britain, Capital Community College is a very large public university. Capital Community College awarded about 1,056 liberal arts / sciences & humanities degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their liberal arts / sciences & humanities degree from Capital Community College earn around $25,072 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $6,050.
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Westfield State University placed #23 among the best liberal arts / sciences & humanities schools. Set in the suburb of Westfield, Westfield State University is a moderately-sized public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. About 42 liberal arts / sciences & humanities degrees were awarded at Westfield State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts / sciences & humanities degree recipients from Westfield State University generally make around $35,004. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000.
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North Shore Community College landed the #24 spot for liberal arts / sciences & humanities this year. Set in the suburb of Danvers, North Shore Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. North Shore Community College awarded about 171 liberal arts / sciences & humanities degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their liberal arts / sciences & humanities degree from North Shore Community College earn around $33,353 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $9,000 to complete this degree.
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Bunker Hill Community College ranked #25 on our 2027 list of the best liberal arts / sciences & humanities schools. Located in the city of Boston, Bunker Hill Community College is a large public university. Bunker Hill Community College awarded about 134 liberal arts / sciences & humanities degrees in the most recent data year. Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities graduates of Bunker Hill Community College earn a median of $38,564 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $9,585.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 79 schools evaluated.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
More about our data sources and methodologies.