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2023 Best General Education Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

4 Colleges
$21,881 Avg Salary
$12,730 Avg Student Debt

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

#1

Lehigh Carbon Community College

Schnecksville, PA

Our analysis found Lehigh Carbon Community College to be the best school for general education students who want to pursue a associate degree in the Middle Atlantic Region . LCCC is a medium-sized public school located in the large 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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The excellent associate degree programs at Rowan College of South Jersey Gloucester Campus helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best general education schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . Located in the large suburb of Sewell, RCSJ is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

On average, education graduates from RCSJ take out $10,093 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

Full General Education at Rowan College of South Jersey Gloucester Campus Report

Out of the 4 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Brookdale Community College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the rural area of Lincroft, Brookdale Community College is a public school with a medium-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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#4

SUNY Empire State College

Saratoga Springs, NY

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means SUNY Empire State College is a great place for general education students working on their associate degree. SUNY Empire is a medium-sized public school located in the small suburb of Saratoga Springs.

Full General Education at SUNY Empire State College Report

Best General Education Colleges by State

Explore the best general education colleges 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

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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to KOKUYO.

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