2023 Most Popular General Education Associate Degree Schools in New Jersey
Finding the Best General Education Associate Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, 702 degrees and certificates were awarded to general education students who went to a New Jersey college or university. This makes it the #35 most popular major in the state.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular General Education Associate Degree Schools in New Jersey ranking. Our analysis looked at 5 schools in New Jersey to see which associate degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the General Education program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular General Education Associate Degree Schools in New Jersey
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular General Education Associate Degree Colleges.
Most Popular New Jersey Schools for an Associate in General Education
Our 2023 rankings named Brookdale Community College the most popular school in New Jersey for general education students working on their associate degree. Brookdale Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Lincroft.
About 82% of the students majoring in education at the school are women while 18% are male.
After completing their Associate Degree, education graduates from Brookdale Community College carry an average student debt load of $11,073.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Rowan College of South Jersey Gloucester Campus is a great place for general education students working on their associate degree. RCSJ is a medium-sized public school located in the large suburb of Sewell.
Of the 85 students majoring in education at RCSJ, 8% are male and 92% are female.
Education majors at RCSJ take out an average of $10,093 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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Out of the 5 schools in New Jersey that were part of this year’s ranking, Middlesex County College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Edison, Middlesex County College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Women make up 90% of the education majors at the school.
While working on their Associate Degree, education majors at Middlesex County College accumulate an average of around $11,091 in student debt.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Salem Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular General Education Associate Degree Schools in New Jersey list. Salem County College is a small public school located in the suburb of Carneys Point.
Women make up 88% of the education majors at the school.
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The in-demand associate degree programs at Cumberland County College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular general education schools in New Jersey. Located in the rural area of Vineland, Cumberland County College is a public college with a small student population.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 1,014 |
| New York | 604 |
| Maryland | 1,286 |
| District of Columbia | 79 |
| Delaware | 134 |
General Education Related Majors
One of 14 majors within the area of study, general education has other similar majors worth exploring.
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 5 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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