2023 Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
Finding the Best Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree 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.
The Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies 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 179 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which ones were the most popular associate degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Liberal Arts General Studies program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
Check out the liberal arts associate degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Middle Atlantic Region .
Top 25 Most Popular Middle Atlantic Region Schools for an Associate in Liberal Arts General Studies
Our analysis found University of Maryland Global Campus to be the most popular school for liberal arts general studies students who want to pursue a associate degree in the Middle Atlantic Region . Located in the suburb of Adelphi, UMGC is a public college with a very large student population.
Women make up 39% of the liberal arts majors at the school.
On average, liberal arts graduates from UMGC take out $13,959 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
Read full report on Liberal Arts General Studies at University of Maryland Global Campus
Request Information
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Bergen Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Bergen Community College is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Paramus.
About 53% of the students majoring in liberal arts at the school are women while 47% are male.
On average, liberal arts graduates from Bergen Community College take out $13,269 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $94.
Read full report on Liberal Arts General Studies at Bergen Community College
Request Information
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Suffolk County Community College is a great place for liberal arts general studies students working on their associate degree. Located in the suburb of Selden, Suffolk County Community College is a public school with a very large student population.
Of the 1,784 students majoring in liberal arts at Suffolk County Community College, 38% are male and 62% are female.
Liberal Arts majors at Suffolk County Community College take out an average of $9,450 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
Full Liberal Arts General Studies at Suffolk County Community College Report
Request Information
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Montgomery College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Montgomery College is a large public school located in the small city of Rockville.
About 69% of the students majoring in liberal arts at the school are women while 31% are male.
The average amount in student loans that liberal arts majors at Montgomery College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $11,622.
Full Liberal Arts General Studies at Montgomery College Report
Request Information
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Nassau Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the large suburb of Garden City, Nassau Community College is a public school with a large student population.
Of the 1,139 students majoring in liberal arts at Nassau Community College, 39% are male and 61% are female.
The average amount in student loans that liberal arts majors at Nassau Community College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $11,917.
Request Information
Rowan College at Burlington County ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the suburb of Mount Laurel, RCBC is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
About 68% of the students majoring in liberal arts at the school are women while 32% are male.
While working on their Associate Degree, liberal arts majors at RCBC accumulate an average of around $13,132 in student debt.
Request Information
Borough of Manhattan Community College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. BMCC is a large public school located in the city of New York.
Of the 963 students majoring in liberal arts at BMCC, 27% are male and 73% are female.
After completing their Associate Degree, liberal arts graduates from BMCC carry an average student debt load of $10,988.
Request Information
With a ranking of #8, Ocean County College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for liberal arts general studies students working on their associate degree. Located in the large suburb of Toms River, OCC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Of the 960 students majoring in liberal arts at OCC, 37% are male and 63% are female.
While working on their Associate Degree, liberal arts majors at OCC accumulate an average of around $12,534 in student debt.
Read full report on Liberal Arts General Studies at Ocean County College
Request Information
With a ranking of #9, Community College of Baltimore County did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for liberal arts general studies students working on their associate degree. Located in the suburb of Baltimore, CCBC is a public college with a fairly large student population.
About 68% of the students majoring in liberal arts at the school are women while 32% are male.
The average amount in student loans that liberal arts majors at CCBC take out while working on their Associate Degree is $16,761.
Full Liberal Arts General Studies at Community College of Baltimore County Report
Request Information
With a ranking of #10, Kingsborough Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for liberal arts general studies students working on their associate degree. KCC is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Brooklyn.
About 67% of the students majoring in liberal arts at the school are women while 33% are male.
After completing their Associate Degree, liberal arts graduates from KCC carry an average student debt load of $9,958.
Read full report on Liberal Arts General Studies at Kingsborough Community College
Request Information
Howard Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for liberal arts general studies students to get a associate degree. It came in at #11 on the list. HCC is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Columbia.
Women make up 60% of the liberal arts majors at the school.
Liberal Arts majors at HCC take out an average of $14,635 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
Request Information
Anne Arundel Community College landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree liberal arts general studies programs. AACC is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Arnold.
About 65% of the students majoring in liberal arts at the school are women while 35% are male.
The average amount in student loans that liberal arts majors at AACC take out while working on their Associate Degree is $12,188.
Read full report on Liberal Arts General Studies at Anne Arundel Community College
Request Information
SUNY Westchester Community College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the suburb of Valhalla, SUNY Westchester Community College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
About 66% of the students majoring in liberal arts at the school are women while 34% are male.
After completing their Associate Degree, liberal arts graduates from SUNY Westchester Community College carry an average student debt load of $12,474.
Full Liberal Arts General Studies at SUNY Westchester Community College Report
Request Information
With a ranking of #14, Queensborough Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for liberal arts general studies students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Bayside, QCC is a public college with a large student population.
Women make up 71% of the liberal arts majors at the school.
While working on their Associate Degree, liberal arts majors at QCC accumulate an average of around $10,627 in student debt.
Read full report on Liberal Arts General Studies at Queensborough Community College
Request Information
Prince George’s Community College ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the large suburb of Largo, PGCC is a public college with a large student population.
About 72% of the students majoring in liberal arts at the school are women while 28% are male.
On average, liberal arts graduates from PGCC take out $15,118 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
Request Information
Middlesex County College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the large suburb of Edison, Middlesex County College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Of the 601 students majoring in liberal arts at Middlesex County College, 38% are male and 62% are female.
While working on their Associate Degree, liberal arts majors at Middlesex County College accumulate an average of around $10,142 in student debt.
Request Information
Bronx Community College ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the large city of Bronx, BCC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
About 74% of the students majoring in liberal arts at the school are women while 26% are male.
The average amount in student loans that liberal arts majors at BCC take out while working on their Associate Degree is $9,335.
Full Liberal Arts General Studies at Bronx Community College Report
Request Information
Union County College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for liberal arts general studies students to get a associate degree. It came in at #18 on the list. Union County College is a moderately-sized public school located in the large suburb of Cranford.
About 68% of the students majoring in liberal arts at the school are women while 32% are male.
The average amount in student loans that liberal arts majors at Union County College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $12,173.
Request Information
College of Southern Maryland did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for liberal arts general studies students to get a associate degree. It came in at #19 on the list. Located in the rural area of La Plata, CSM is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Of the 489 students majoring in liberal arts at CSM, 27% are male and 73% are female.
While working on their Associate Degree, liberal arts majors at CSM accumulate an average of around $15,060 in student debt.
Read full report on Liberal Arts General Studies at College of Southern Maryland
Request Information
College of Staten Island CUNY did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for liberal arts general studies students to get a associate degree. It came in at #20 on the list. Located in the city of Staten Island, CSI is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Of the 485 students majoring in liberal arts at CSI, 31% are male and 69% are female.
While working on their Associate Degree, liberal arts majors at CSI accumulate an average of around $12,702 in student debt.
Read full report on Liberal Arts General Studies at College of Staten Island CUNY
Request Information
Camden County College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for liberal arts general studies students to get a associate degree. It came in at #21 on the list. Located in the suburb of Blackwood, Camden County College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Of the 483 students majoring in liberal arts at Camden County College, 27% are male and 73% are female.
Liberal Arts majors at Camden County College take out an average of $13,055 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
Full Liberal Arts General Studies at Camden County College Report
Request Information
Community College of Allegheny County landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree liberal arts general studies programs. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, CCAC is a public college with a large student population.
Of the 483 students majoring in liberal arts at CCAC, 42% are male and 58% are female.
On average, liberal arts graduates from CCAC take out $17,420 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
Request Information
With a ranking of #23, Monroe Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for liberal arts general studies students working on their associate degree. Monroe Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the large suburb of Rochester.
About 64% of the students majoring in liberal arts at the school are women while 36% are male.
Liberal Arts majors at Monroe Community College take out an average of $13,219 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $117.
Read full report on Liberal Arts General Studies at Monroe Community College
Request Information
With a ranking of #24, LaGuardia Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for liberal arts general studies students working on their associate degree. LaGuardia is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Long Island City.
Women make up 71% of the liberal arts majors at the school.
While working on their Associate Degree, liberal arts majors at LaGuardia accumulate an average of around $9,351 in student debt.
Request Information
Dutchess Community College ranked #25 on this year’s Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the suburb of Poughkeepsie, DCC is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Of the 408 students majoring in liberal arts at DCC, 29% are male and 71% are female.
The average amount in student loans that liberal arts majors at DCC take out while working on their Associate Degree is $11,507.
Full Liberal Arts General Studies at Dutchess Community College Report
Request InformationRest of the Top Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
Honorable Mentions
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 27 | Onondaga Community College | Syracuse, NY |
| 27 | Harford Community College | Bel Air, MD |
| 29 | Hostos Community College | Bronx, NY |
| 29 | Rockland Community College | Suffern, NY |
| 31 | Hudson Valley Community College | Troy, NY |
| 32 | Montgomery County Community College | Blue Bell, PA |
| 33 | Orange County Community College | Middletown, NY |
| 34 | Mohawk Valley Community College | Utica, NY |
| 35 | Rowan College of South Jersey Gloucester Campus | Sewell, NJ |
Best Liberal Arts General Studies Colleges by State
Explore the best liberal arts general studies colleges 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 |
Liberal Arts General Studies Related Majors
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 25 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
Course Advisor provides higher-education, college and university, degree, program, career, salary, and other helpful information to students, faculty, institutions, and other internet audiences. Presented information and data are subject to change. Inclusion on this website does not imply or represent a direct relationship with the company, school, or brand. Information, though believed correct at time of publication, may not be correct, and no warranty is provided. Contact the schools to verify any information before relying on it. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. The displayed options may include sponsored or recommended results, not necessarily based on your preferences.
© Course Advisor – All Rights Reserved.