by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools in Connecticut to determine which ones were the best for liberal arts / sciences & humanities students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 623 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts / sciences & humanities to qualified students.
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The liberal arts / sciences & humanities bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of bachelor's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their bachelor's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for liberal arts / sciences & humanities students working on their bachelor's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Bachelor's Degree Schools in Connecticut list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities.
Yale University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Located in the midsize city of New Haven, Yale is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Yale University
University of Connecticut is one of the best schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Located in the fringe town of Storrs, UCONN is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from University of Connecticut
It is hard to beat Charter Oak State College if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Charter Oak State College is a small public college located in the large suburb of New Britain.More information about a bachelor’s in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Charter Oak State College
Eastern Connecticut State University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. ECSU is a small public university located in the fringe town of Willimantic.More information about a bachelor’s in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Eastern Connecticut State University
Located in the medium-sized city of Bridgeport, UBridgeport is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from University of Bridgeport
UHart is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of West Hartford.More information about a bachelor’s in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from University of Hartford
Explore all the Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Colleges in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 33 | 869 |
| New Hampshire | 32 | 1,141 |
| Vermont | 32 | 116 |
| Maine | 32 | 237 |
| Rhode Island | 32 | 26 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 623 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 2,659 |
| Communication & Journalism | 1,042 |
| English Language & Literature | 501 |
| History | 376 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 303 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 266 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 217 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 134 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 32 |
