2023 Best Value General Education Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
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 Value 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. This report analyzed 4 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which ones offered the best value associate degree programs for education students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
Best Middle Atlantic Region Schools for Affordable Quality for an Associate in General Education
Our analysis found Rowan College of South Jersey Gloucester Campus to be the best value school for general education students who want to pursue a associate degree in the Middle Atlantic Region . Located in the suburb of Sewell, RCSJ is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
RCSJ undergraduate students pay an average of $5,550 in tuition and fees each year. On average, education graduates from RCSJ take out $10,093 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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The excellent associate degree programs at Lehigh Carbon Community College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best value general education schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . LCCC is a moderately-sized public school located in the large suburb of Schnecksville.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at LCCC are $12,060 per year. On average, education graduates from LCCC take out $12,214 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Brookdale Community College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value General Education Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the rural area of Lincroft, Brookdale Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Brookdale Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $9,554 in tuition and fees each year. 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 be in good company if you decide to attend SUNY Empire State College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value General Education Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. SUNY Empire is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Saratoga Springs.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at SUNY Empire are $17,540 per year.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, SUNY Empire also is in the top 15% of our Best General Education Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking.
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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General Education Related Majors for 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.
- 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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