Artists and history buffs may find themselves side-by-side in Massachusetts–a region rich in American history and populated with fine art, dance, theater, music, and even an artists’ colony. Not only is Massachusetts the home to such important historical sites as the Plymouth Colony, the Boston Tea Party, and the beginning of the American Revolution, it is also the birthplace to four presidents of the United States. Massachusetts also claims the beauty of Cape Cod, a popular tourist destination.
Cape Cod is also home to the second largest cranberry-growing region in the United States, an important contributor to the economy of Massachusetts. Cranberries aren’t the only export from the state–dairy, poultry, greenhouse products, and various other fruits and vegetables are also important agricultural elements. Also helping support the state’s economy is an important electronics and communications industry. According to Labor and Workforce Development, the fastest growing industries in Massachusetts include software publishing, management and technical consulting, child and health care services, and professional, technical, scientific, and computer research and development.
With the abundance of fine universities and colleges in Massachusetts, getting an education to compete in the up-and-coming industries is not difficult. If you are specifically looking for a school with a Christian perspective, then you can also find something to fit your needs. Smaller schools, such as Boston Baptist College, provide students the ability to focus specifically on a theological degree program within a Christ-centered environment. Boston University and Gordon College are two well-known and top-quality schools that also offer a religious setting and classes, but additionally offer the opportunity to earn a traditional degree. The Christian schools in Massachusetts allow students to select their level of degree attainment they wish with offerings reaching from Bachelor’s degrees to PhDs.
