Find Schools

Study Area & Zipcode

Classical & Ancient Studies - Doctor's Degree

Find Schools Near

2022 Best Classical & Ancient Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in the New England Region

2 Colleges in the New England Region
6 Doctor's Degrees
Classical & Ancient Studiesdoctorate programs are on the lower end of the spectrum in terms of popularity. In fact, the major degree program ranks #195 out of the 295 majors we look at each year. While this may limit the number of schools that offer the degree program, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2022 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in the New England Region to determine which ones were the best for classical and ancient studies students pursuing a doctor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 6 doctor's degrees in classical and ancient studies to qualified students.

Jump to one of the following sections: * Our Methodology

Average Early-Career Salaries

Average early-career salary of those graduating with their doctor's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. That is, everyone wants their doctor's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.

Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

  • Major Focus - How much a school focuses on classical and ancient studies students vs. other majors.
  • Major Demand - How many other classical and ancient studies students want to attend this school to pursue a doctor's degree.
  • Educational Resources - The amount of money and other resources allocated to students while they are pursuing their degree. These resources include such things as number of students per instructor and education expenditures per student.
  • Student Debt - How easy is it for classical and ancient studies to pay back their student loans after receiving their doctor's degree.
  • Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized classical and ancient studies related body.

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for classical and ancient studies students working on their doctor's degree.

More Ways to Rank Classical & Ancient Studies Schools

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Classical & Ancient Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in the New England Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.

Best Schools for Doctorate Students to Study Classical & Ancient Studies in the New England Region

The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in classical and ancient studies.

Top New England Region Schools for a Doctorate in Classics

#1

Brown University

Providence, RI
4 Annual Graduates

Brown University is a great choice for individuals interested in a doctor's degree in classical and ancient studies. Located in the medium-sized city of Providence, Brown is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a doctorate in classical and ancient studies from Brown University

#2

Boston University

Boston, MA
1 Annual Graduates

Every student who is interested in a doctor's degree in classical and ancient studies needs to check out Boston University. Boston U is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Boston.More information about a doctorate in classical and ancient studies from Boston University

Best Classical & Ancient Studies Colleges by State

Explore the best classical and ancient studies colleges for a specific state in the New England Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Massachusetts 147 3
Rhode Island 75 5

View All Rankings >

One of 44 majors within the Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies area of study, Classical & Ancient Studies has other similar majors worth exploring.

Classics Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Archaeology & Classical Studies 4
Ancient Studies/Civilization 2

Related Major Annual Graduates
Nutrition Science 24
Biological & Physical Science 22
Gerontology 7
Science, Technology & Society 6
Marine Science 6
Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies 4
Systems Theory 3
International Studies 2
Cognitive Science 2
Behavioral Science 2

Notes and References

  • The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
  • 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 the rest 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Benh LIEU SONG. More about our data sources and methodologies.

Featured History Schools

Find Schools Near You