Best History Schools in Massachusetts

Massachusetts has 30 colleges offering History programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 908 recent graduates. Graduates in Massachusetts earn $35,245 on average within two years — 17% above the national average of $30,243, making the state one of the stronger markets for this field.

School choice matters significantly: Amherst College graduates earn $74,576 while Suffolk University graduates earn $23,649 — a $50,927 gap. Research each program's curriculum, employer connections, and career services before deciding.

Schools in MA

$35,245

MA Avg. Earnings

$30,243

National Avg.

607

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: History in Massachusetts

Public Schools (11)

$29,864

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (18)

$38,121

avg. 2yr earnings

Private schools produce $8,257 more in early earnings on average, but typically cost more. Compare net price to determine which offers better ROI.

History Schools in Massachusetts, Ranked by Earnings

Amherst College

Amherst, MA · Private

$74,576

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $43,271

Graduates: 17

Acceptance: 9.8%

Boston College

Chestnut Hill, MA · Private

$37,748

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $45,345

Graduates: 58

Acceptance: 15.7%

College of the Holy Cross

Worcester, MA · Private

$42,363

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $43,146

Graduates: 47

Acceptance: 21.1%

Harvard University

Cambridge, MA · Private

$49,644

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $50,411

Graduates: 47

Acceptance: 3.5%

Tufts University

Medford, MA · Private

$39,369

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $47,243

Graduates: 24

Acceptance: 10.1%

Boston University

Boston, MA · Private

$29,995

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $37,151

Graduates: 44

Acceptance: 10.8%

Williams College

Williamstown, MA · Private

$49,464

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $40,036

Graduates: 28

Acceptance: 10.0%

Brandeis University

Waltham, MA · Private

$37,208

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $30,142

Graduates: 27

Acceptance: 35.3%

University of Massachusetts-Boston

Boston, MA · Public

$28,598

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $33,843

Graduates: 40

Acceptance: 83.0%

#10

University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Amherst, MA · Public

$30,499

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $23,848

Graduates: 74

Acceptance: 57.8%

#11

University of Massachusetts-Lowell

Lowell, MA · Public

$22,087

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $32,894

Graduates: 32

Acceptance: 85.2%

#12

Clark University

Worcester, MA · Private

Worcester State University

Worcester, MA · Public

$31,314

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $30,249

Graduates: 18

Acceptance: 89.9%

#14

Bridgewater State University

Bridgewater, MA · Public

$33,993

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $33,257

Graduates: 140

Acceptance: 89.2%

#15

Westfield State University

Westfield, MA · Public

$29,250

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $34,405

Graduates: 44

Acceptance: 80.7%

#16

Framingham State University

Framingham, MA · Public

$28,019

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $31,411

Graduates: 27

Acceptance: 84.9%

#17

Salem State University

Salem, MA · Public

$32,925

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $29,902

Graduates: 40

Acceptance: 95.6%

#18

Assumption University

Worcester, MA · Private

$39,369

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $30,545

Graduates: 22

Acceptance: 86.5%

#19

Wheaton College (Massachusetts)

Norton, MA · Private

$36,134

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $22,450

Graduates: 25

Acceptance: 71.3%

#20

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth

North Dartmouth, MA · Public

$26,353

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $30,596

Graduates: 23

Acceptance: 92.2%

#21

Smith College

Northampton, MA · Private

$26,353

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $32,447

Graduates: 17

Acceptance: 19.7%

#22

Northeastern University

Boston, MA · Private

$42,682

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $35,067

Graduates: 17

Acceptance: 5.7%

#23

Northeastern University Professional Programs

Boston, MA ·

$42,682

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $35,067

Graduates: 17

Acceptance: N/A

#24

Stonehill College

Easton, MA · Private

Wellesley College

Wellesley, MA · Private

$41,937

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $29,442

Graduates: 17

Acceptance: 13.9%

#26

Fitchburg State University

Fitchburg, MA · Public

$35,060

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $28,223

Graduates: 22

Acceptance: 89.9%

#27

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts

North Adams, MA · Public

Gordon College

Wenham, MA · Private

$27,439

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $21,587

Graduates: 23

Acceptance: 58.8%

#29

Mount Holyoke College

South Hadley, MA · Private

Suffolk University

Boston, MA · Private

$23,649

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $34,828

Graduates: 18

Acceptance: 84.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for History in Massachusetts?

Amherst College ranks #1 for History in Massachusetts with median graduate earnings of $74,576 within two years of graduation. There are 30 schools offering History programs in the state.

How much do History graduates earn in Massachusetts?

History graduates in Massachusetts earn an average of $35,245 within two years of graduation. This is 17% above the national average of $30,243 for this major.

What is the hardest History school to get into in Massachusetts?

Harvard University is the most selective History program in Massachusetts with an acceptance rate of 3.5%. The average acceptance rate across History programs in the state is 53.5%.

Should I attend a public or private school for History in Massachusetts?

In Massachusetts, private History programs produce average earnings of $38,121 vs $29,864 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 11 public and 18 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in Massachusetts

Computer Science $83,997 Computer Engineering $80,525 Applied Mathematics $79,258 Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering $77,562 Chemical Engineering $70,218 Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other $66,917 Computer and Information Sciences, General $65,613 Biomedical/Medical Engineering $61,172

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.