2026 Best History Education Schools in Massachusetts

History Education degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 10 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for history education students pursuing a degree.

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• Best History Education Schools in Massachusetts

Best Schools for History Education in Massachusetts

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall history education education in Massachusetts.

Top Schools in History Education

1

Salem State University
Salem, MA

Associate's Degree Highest Degree Type

12 History Education Degrees Awarded

$59,390 Median Starting Salary

Our analysis ranked Salem State University the best school in the country for a degree in history education. Set in the suburb of Salem, Salem State University is a moderately-sized public institution. About 50% of students finish within six years. About 12 history education degrees were awarded at Salem State University in the most recent year. History Education graduates of Salem State University earn a median of $59,390 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the history education program at Salem State University

2

Merrimack College
North Andover, MA

Associate's Degree Highest Degree Type

10 History Education Degrees Awarded

$50,506 Median Starting Salary

Students looking for a strong history education program will find one at Merrimack College, which ranked #2. Set in the suburb of North Andover, Merrimack College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Merrimack College graduates 70% of students within six years. About 10 history education degrees were awarded at Merrimack College in the most recent 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. More information about a degree in history education from Merrimack College

Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 10 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.