2023 Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
Finding the Best Liberal Arts General Studies School for You
Liberal Arts General Studies is the most popular major in the United States with 43,359 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021.
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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 155 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.
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2023 Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
The following schools top our list of the Best Liberal Arts General Studies Colleges.
Top 15% Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools
Our analysis found Excelsior College to be the best school for liberal arts general studies students who want to pursue a degree in the Middle Atlantic Region . Excelsior College is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Albany.
After completing their degree, liberal arts graduates from Excelsior College carry an average student debtload of $10,134.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Georgetown University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the large city of Washington, Georgetown is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.
On average, liberal arts graduates from Georgetown take out $23,250 in student loans while working on their degree.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Maryland Global Campus. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the large suburb of Adelphi, UMGC is a public school with a fairly large student population.
The average amount in student loans that liberal arts majors at UMGC take out is $15,681.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Johns Hopkins University is a great place for liberal arts general studies students. Located in the city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.
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Out of the 155 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Drexel University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Drexel is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
On average, liberal arts graduates from Drexel take out $29,666 in student loans while working on their degree.
Thomas Edison State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for liberal arts general studies students. It came in at #6 on the list. TESU is a medium-sized public school located in the small city of Trenton.
On average, liberal arts graduates from TESU take out $15,974 in student loans while working on their degree.
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With a ranking of #7, The King’s College did quite well on this year’s best schools for liberal arts general studies students. Located in the city of New York, TKC is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
While working on their degree, liberal arts majors at TKC accumulate an average of around $22,625 in student debt. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $379.
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Saint Joseph’s University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best liberal arts general studies programs. St. Joe's is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Philadelphia.
Liberal Arts majors at St. Joe's take out an average of $42,974 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Union College New York landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best liberal arts general studies programs. Union College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Schenectady.
Liberal Arts majors at Union College take out an average of $27,000 in student loans while working on their egree.
With a ranking of #10, Rider University did quite well on this year’s best schools for liberal arts general studies students. Rider is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Lawrenceville.
The average amount in student loans that liberal arts majors at Rider take out is $31,375.
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Baltimore City Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for liberal arts general studies students. It came in at #11 on the list. Located in the large city of Baltimore, Baltimore City Community College is a public college with a small student population.
While working on their degree, liberal arts majors at Baltimore City Community College accumulate an average of around $7,112 in student debt.
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Stony Brook University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for liberal arts general studies students. It came in at #12 on the list. SUNY Stony Brook is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Stony Brook.
University of Pennsylvania landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best liberal arts general studies programs. UPenn is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Philadelphia.
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Villanova University ranked #14 on this year’s Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Villanova is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Villanova.
On average, liberal arts graduates from Villanova take out $23,250 in student loans while working on their degree.
University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best liberal arts general studies programs. Pitt is a fairly large public school located in the city of Pittsburgh.
Liberal Arts majors at Pitt take out an average of $28,750 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Morgan State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for liberal arts general studies students. It came in at #16 on the list. Located in the large city of Baltimore, Morgan State is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
On average, liberal arts graduates from Morgan State take out $31,625 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $359, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Rochester Institute of Technology came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. RIT is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Rochester.
While working on their degree, liberal arts majors at RIT accumulate an average of around $29,000 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $557.
Chesapeake College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Chesapeake College is a small public school located in the rural area of Wye Mills.
On average, liberal arts graduates from Chesapeake College take out $5,500 in student loans while working on their degree.
Rutgers University - Camden ranked #19 on this year’s Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the city of Camden, Rutgers Camden is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Liberal Arts majors at Rutgers Camden take out an average of $25,250 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $250.
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Delaware Technical Community College - Terry landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best liberal arts general studies programs. Delaware Tech is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Dover.
While working on their degree, liberal arts majors at Delaware Tech accumulate an average of around $9,500 in student debt.
New York University landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best liberal arts general studies programs. NYU is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York.
The average amount in student loans that liberal arts majors at NYU take out is $22,000. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $961, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for liberal arts general studies students. It came in at #22 on the list. FDU is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Teaneck.
The average amount in student loans that liberal arts majors at FDU take out is $18,000. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $179.
With a ranking of #23, Anne Arundel Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for liberal arts general studies students. AACC is a large public school located in the large suburb of Arnold.
On average, liberal arts graduates from AACC take out $9,250 in student loans while working on their degree.
Honorable Mentions
Here are some additional great schools for Liberal Arts General Studies students in the Middle Atlantic Region that almost earned our Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | College of Southern Maryland | La Plata, MD |
| 25 | Stockton University | Galloway, NJ |
| 26 | West Chester University of Pennsylvania | West Chester, PA |
| 27 | University of Pittsburgh - Johnstown | Johnstown, PA |
| 28 | Hobart and William Smith Colleges | Geneva, NY |
| 29 | Community College of Baltimore County | Baltimore, MD |
| 30 | Prince George’s Community College | Largo, MD |
| 31 | Harrisburg Area Community College | Harrisburg, PA |
Best Liberal Arts General Studies Colleges by State
Explore the best liberal arts general studies schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 3,589 |
| New York | 19,150 |
| Maryland | 9,515 |
| New Jersey | 9,619 |
| District of Columbia | 145 |
| Delaware | 649 |
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Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 25 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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