2023 Most Popular 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 help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 302 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which programs were the most popular 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.
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2023 Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Colleges.
Top 25 Most Popular Middle Atlantic Region Schools 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 degree in the Middle Atlantic Region . Located in the large suburb of Adelphi, UMGC is a public school with a fairly large student population.
After completing their degree, liberal arts graduates from UMGC carry an average student debt load of $15,681.
Full Liberal Arts General Studies at University of Maryland Global Campus Report
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Excelsior College is a great place for liberal arts general studies students. Excelsior College is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Albany.
On average, liberal arts graduates from Excelsior College take out $10,134 in student loans while working on their degree.
The excellent programs at Bergen Community College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best liberal arts general studies schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . Bergen Community College is a large public school located in the suburb of Paramus.
After completing their degree, liberal arts graduates from Bergen Community College carry an average student debt load of $11,857. 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
Out of the 302 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Suffolk County Community College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Selden, Suffolk County Community College is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Liberal Arts majors at Suffolk County Community College take out an average of $8,000 in student loans while working on their egree.
Full Liberal Arts General Studies at Suffolk County Community College Report
Out of the 302 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Montgomery College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Montgomery College is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Rockville.
Liberal Arts majors at Montgomery College take out an average of $10,125 in student loans while working on their egree.
Read full report on Liberal Arts General Studies at Montgomery College
Nassau Community College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies 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.
Liberal Arts majors at Nassau Community College take out an average of $9,500 in student loans while working on their egree.
College of Southern Maryland did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for liberal arts general studies students. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the rural area of La Plata, CSM is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Liberal Arts majors at CSM take out an average of $11,800 in student loans while working on their egree.
Full Liberal Arts General Studies at College of Southern Maryland Report
Rowan College at Burlington County ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the suburb of Mount Laurel, RCBC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
While working on their degree, liberal arts majors at RCBC accumulate an average of around $9,750 in student debt.
Borough of Manhattan Community College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. BMCC is a large public school located in the city of New York.
Liberal Arts majors at BMCC take out an average of $8,125 in student loans while working on their egree.
Ocean County College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the suburb of Toms River, OCC is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
The average amount in student loans that liberal arts majors at OCC take out is $10,600.
Community College of Baltimore County ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the suburb of Baltimore, CCBC is a public school with a large student population.
After completing their degree, liberal arts graduates from CCBC carry an average student debt load of $13,469.
Full Liberal Arts General Studies at Community College of Baltimore County Report
Kingsborough Community College landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular liberal arts general studies programs. KCC is a large public school located in the large city of Brooklyn.
After completing their degree, liberal arts graduates from KCC carry an average student debt load of $7,650.
Howard Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for liberal arts general studies students. It came in at #13 on the list. HCC is a medium-sized public school located in the medium-sized city of Columbia.
The average amount in student loans that liberal arts majors at HCC take out is $11,000.
Read full report on Liberal Arts General Studies at Howard Community College
Anne Arundel Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for liberal arts general studies students. It came in at #14 on the list. AACC is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Arnold.
While working on their degree, liberal arts majors at AACC accumulate an average of around $9,250 in student debt.
Full Liberal Arts General Studies at Anne Arundel Community College Report
With a ranking of #15, New York University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for liberal arts general studies students. NYU is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York.
After completing their degree, liberal arts graduates from NYU carry an average student debt load of $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.
SUNY Westchester Community College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the large suburb of Valhalla, SUNY Westchester Community College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Liberal Arts majors at SUNY Westchester Community College take out an average of $8,955 in student loans while working on their egree.
Read full report on Liberal Arts General Studies at SUNY Westchester Community College
Thomas Edison State University ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. TESU is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Trenton.
On average, liberal arts graduates from TESU take out $15,974 in student loans while working on their degree.
Read full report on Liberal Arts General Studies at Thomas Edison State University
Queensborough Community College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the large city of Bayside, QCC is a public college with a fairly large student population.
While working on their degree, liberal arts majors at QCC accumulate an average of around $7,544 in student debt.
Full Liberal Arts General Studies at Queensborough Community College Report
Prince George’s Community College ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the suburb of Largo, PGCC is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Liberal Arts majors at PGCC take out an average of $12,187 in student loans while working on their egree.
Read full report on Liberal Arts General Studies at Prince George’s Community College
Middlesex County College came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the suburb of Edison, Middlesex County College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
On average, liberal arts graduates from Middlesex County College take out $8,502 in student loans while working on their degree.
Full Liberal Arts General Studies at Middlesex County College Report
Bronx Community College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the city of Bronx, BCC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Liberal Arts majors at BCC take out an average of $7,000 in student loans while working on their egree.
Full Liberal Arts General Studies at Bronx Community College Report
College of Staten Island CUNY ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the large city of Staten Island, CSI is a public college with a fairly large student population.
While working on their degree, liberal arts majors at CSI accumulate an average of around $12,737 in student debt.
Read full report on Liberal Arts General Studies at College of Staten Island CUNY
With a ranking of #23, Union County College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for liberal arts general studies students. Union County College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Cranford.
After completing their degree, liberal arts graduates from Union County College carry an average student debt load of $9,500.
Read full report on Liberal Arts General Studies at Union County College
With a ranking of #24, Community College of Allegheny County did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for liberal arts general studies students. Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, CCAC is a public school with a fairly large student population.
While working on their degree, liberal arts majors at CCAC accumulate an average of around $14,802 in student debt.
Full Liberal Arts General Studies at Community College of Allegheny County Report
Camden County College came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the large suburb of Blackwood, Camden County College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
The average amount in student loans that liberal arts majors at Camden County College take out is $11,000.
Full Liberal Arts General Studies at Camden County College Report
Rest of the Top Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies 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 Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 46 | Harrisburg Area Community College | Harrisburg, PA |
| 47 | Mercer County Community College | West Windsor, NJ |
| 48 | Farmingdale State College | Farmingdale, NY |
| 49 | County College of Morris | Randolph, NJ |
| 50 | Atlantic Cape Community College | Mays Landing, NJ |
| 51 | Community College of Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA |
| 52 | SUNY Broome | Binghamton, NY |
| 53 | Raritan Valley Community College | Branchburg, NJ |
| 54 | Corning Community College | Corning, NY |
| 55 | Touro College | New York, NY |
| 56 | Adirondack Community College | Queensbury, NY |
| 57 | Genesee Community College | Batavia, NY |
| 58 | Passaic County Community College | Paterson, NJ |
| 59 | Brookdale Community College | Lincroft, NJ |
| 60 | Sussex County Community College | Newton, NJ |
| 60 | Delaware County Community College | Media, PA |
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 |
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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.
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