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2026 Best History Education Schools in the New England Region

5 Colleges in the United States
22 History Education Degrees Awarded
$54,948 Avg Early-Career Salary

History Education degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their history education programs.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 15 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for history education students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for History Education in the New England Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall history education education in the New England Region.

Top Schools in History Education

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Salem State University tops our 2026 ranking of the best history education schools. Salem State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Salem. The six-year graduation rate is 50%. Salem State University awarded about 12 history education degrees in the most recent data year. History Education graduates of Salem State University earn a median of $59,390 early in their careers. Salem State University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in history education from Salem State University

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Merrimack College crest
Merrimack College
North Andover, MA

Merrimack College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in history education, landing the #2 spot this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of North Andover. Merrimack College graduates 70% of students within six years. There were roughly 10 history education students who graduated with this degree at Merrimack College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, history education degree recipients from Merrimack College generally make around $50,506. Typical student debt for the program is $26,913. See the full history education program report for Merrimack College

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 15 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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