2023 Best General Education Schools in Massachusetts
Finding the Best General Education School for You
Out of the majors we analyze each year, general education was ranked 10th in Massachusetts. In fact, 1,032 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Grad Degree Search has created its Best General Education Schools in Massachusetts ranking. This report analyzed 17 schools in Massachusetts to see which ones offered the best programs for students.
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2023 Best General Education Schools in Massachusetts
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Top 10 Best General Education Schools
Our analysis found Harvard University to be the best school for general education students who want to pursue a degree in Massachusetts. Located in the city of Cambridge, Harvard is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network is a great place for general education students. Northeastern University Professional Advancement Network is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Boston.
Out of the 17 schools in Massachusetts that were part of this year’s ranking, Tufts University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Tufts is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Medford.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Emmanuel College Massachusetts. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best General Education Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the large city of Boston, Emmanuel Boston is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Boston University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best General Education Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the large city of Boston, Boston U is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.
Worcester State University ranked #6 on this year’s Best General Education Schools in Massachusetts list. Worcester State is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize city of Worcester.
Cambridge College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for general education students. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the city of Boston, Cambridge College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Clark University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for general education students. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the city of Worcester, Clark is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Lesley University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best General Education Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Located in the city of Cambridge, Lesley is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Springfield College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best General Education Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Located in the medium-sized city of Springfield, Springfield College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
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Best General Education Colleges in the New England Region
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Connecticut | 348 |
| Rhode Island | 34 |
| New Hampshire | 231 |
| Maine | 69 |
| Vermont | 96 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Education
General Education is one of 14 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Majors Related to Education
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 45,458 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 34,451 |
| Special Education | 25,158 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 20,616 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 19,784 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 17 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- 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).
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