2023 Best General Education Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
Finding the Best General Education Associate Degree School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, general education was ranked #39 in the country. In fact 29,810 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
The Best General Education Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 4 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which associate degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.
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2023 Best General Education Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
The following schools top our list of the Best General Education Associate Degree Colleges.
Top Middle Atlantic Region Schools for an Associate in General Education
Our 2023 rankings named Lehigh Carbon Community College the best school in the Middle Atlantic Region for general education students working on their associate degree. LCCC is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Schnecksville.
On average, education graduates from LCCC take out $12,214 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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Out of the 4 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Rowan College of South Jersey Gloucester Campus landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Sewell, RCSJ is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
On average, education graduates from RCSJ take out $10,093 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Brookdale Community College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best General Education Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the rural area of Lincroft, Brookdale Community College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
On average, education graduates from Brookdale Community College take out $11,073 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend SUNY Empire State College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best General Education Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. SUNY Empire is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Saratoga Springs.
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Request InformationBest General Education Colleges by State
Explore the best general education schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 1,014 |
| New York | 604 |
| Maryland | 1,286 |
| New Jersey | 702 |
| District of Columbia | 79 |
| Delaware | 134 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Education
General Education is one of 14 different types of programs to choose from.
Majors Similar to Education
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 110,226 |
| Educational Administration | 46,469 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 43,297 |
| Special Education | 36,792 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 19,832 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 4 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- 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 the rest 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).
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