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2023 Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

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$30,635 Avg Salary
$19,425 Avg Student Debt

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.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Colleges.

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

#2

Excelsior College

Albany, NY

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.

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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.

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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

#5

Montgomery College

Rockville, MD

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.

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#6

Nassau Community College

Garden City, NY

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.

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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.

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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.

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#10

Ocean County College

Toms River, NJ

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.

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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.

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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.

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#13

Howard Community College

Columbia, MD

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.

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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

#15

New York University

New York, NY

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

#22

College of Staten Island CUNY

Staten Island, NY

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.

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#23

Union County College

Cranford, NJ

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.

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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

#25

Camden County College

Blackwood, NJ

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

#26

Monroe Community College

Rochester, NY
#27

LaGuardia Community College

Long Island City, NY
#28

Dutchess Community College

Poughkeepsie, NY
#29

Erie Community College

Buffalo, NY
#31

Onondaga Community College

Syracuse, NY
#36

University of Delaware

Newark, DE
#41

Frederick Community College

Frederick, MD
#42

Sarah Lawrence College

Bronxville, NY
#43

Carroll Community College

Westminster, MD
#43

Hagerstown Community College

Hagerstown, MD

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

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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