2023 Most Popular Liberal Arts & Humanities Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
Finding the Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Associate Degree School for You
With 556,813 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, liberal arts / sciences and humanities is the #3 most popular major in the United States.
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The Most Popular Liberal Arts & Humanities 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 / Sciences & Humanities program at each school on the list.
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2023 Most Popular Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Associate Degree Colleges.
Top 25 Most Popular Middle Atlantic Region Schools for an Associate in Liberal Arts & Humanities
Our analysis found University of Maryland Global Campus to be the most popular school for liberal arts / sciences and humanities 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 / sciences and humanities majors at the school.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Bergen Community College is a great place for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students working on their associate degree. Bergen Community College is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Paramus.
Of the 1,876 students majoring in liberal arts / sciences and humanities at Bergen Community College, 47% are male and 53% are female.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Suffolk County Community College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Liberal Arts & Humanities Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the suburb of Selden, Suffolk County Community College is a public college with a very large student population.
Women make up 62% of the liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors at the school.
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The in-demand associate degree programs at Montgomery College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular liberal arts / sciences and humanities schools in the Middle Atlantic Region . Montgomery College is a large public school located in the city of Rockville.
Women make up 69% of the liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors at the school.
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Out of the 179 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Nassau Community College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Garden City, Nassau Community College is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 61% of the liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors at the school.
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Rowan College at Burlington County ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Liberal Arts & Humanities 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 / sciences and humanities at the school are women while 32% are male.
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Borough of Manhattan Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Liberal Arts & Humanities Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. BMCC is a fairly large public school located in the city of New York.
About 73% of the students majoring in liberal arts / sciences and humanities at the school are women while 27% are male.
With a ranking of #8, Ocean County College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for liberal arts / sciences and humanities 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.
About 63% of the students majoring in liberal arts / sciences and humanities at the school are women while 37% are male.
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Community College of Baltimore County did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students to get a associate degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Baltimore, CCBC is a public school with a fairly large student population.
About 68% of the students majoring in liberal arts / sciences and humanities at the school are women while 32% are male.
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Kingsborough Community College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Liberal Arts & Humanities Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. KCC is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Brooklyn.
Of the 795 students majoring in liberal arts / sciences and humanities at KCC, 33% are male and 67% are female.
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Howard Community College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Liberal Arts & Humanities Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. HCC is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Columbia.
Of the 784 students majoring in liberal arts / sciences and humanities at HCC, 40% are male and 60% are female.
With a ranking of #12, Anne Arundel Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students working on their associate degree. AACC is a large public school located in the large suburb of Arnold.
Women make up 65% of the liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors at the school.
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SUNY Westchester Community College came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Liberal Arts & Humanities Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the large suburb of Valhalla, SUNY Westchester Community College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
Women make up 66% of the liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors at the school.
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Queensborough Community College ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Liberal Arts & Humanities Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the large city of Bayside, QCC is a public college with a large student population.
Women make up 71% of the liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors at the school.
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Prince George’s Community College ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Liberal Arts & Humanities Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the suburb of Largo, PGCC is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Of the 637 students majoring in liberal arts / sciences and humanities at PGCC, 28% are male and 72% are female.
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Middlesex County College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students to get a associate degree. It came in at #16 on the list. Located in the suburb of Edison, Middlesex County College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Of the 601 students majoring in liberal arts / sciences and humanities at Middlesex County College, 38% are male and 62% are female.
Bronx Community College landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree liberal arts / sciences and humanities programs. Located in the large city of Bronx, BCC is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Women make up 74% of the liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors at the school.
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Union County College landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree liberal arts / sciences and humanities programs. Union County College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Cranford.
Of the 497 students majoring in liberal arts / sciences and humanities at Union County College, 32% are male and 68% are female.
College of Southern Maryland came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Liberal Arts & Humanities Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the rural area of La Plata, CSM is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Women make up 73% of the liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors at the school.
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College of Staten Island CUNY landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree liberal arts / sciences and humanities programs. Located in the city of Staten Island, CSI is a public school with a fairly large student population.
About 69% of the students majoring in liberal arts / sciences and humanities at the school are women while 31% are male.
With a ranking of #21, Community College of Allegheny County did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students working on their associate degree. Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, CCAC is a public school with a large student population.
About 58% of the students majoring in liberal arts / sciences and humanities at the school are women while 42% are male.
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With a ranking of #21, Camden County College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students working on their associate degree. Located in the large suburb of Blackwood, Camden County College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Women make up 73% of the liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors at the school.
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Monroe Community College came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Liberal Arts & Humanities Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Monroe Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Rochester.
About 64% of the students majoring in liberal arts / sciences and humanities at the school are women while 36% are male.
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LaGuardia Community College landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree liberal arts / sciences and humanities programs. LaGuardia is a large public school located in the large city of Long Island City.
Of the 410 students majoring in liberal arts / sciences and humanities at LaGuardia, 29% are male and 71% are female.
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Dutchess Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students to get a associate degree. It came in at #25 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Poughkeepsie, DCC is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
Women make up 71% of the liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors at the school.
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Rest of the Top Most Popular Liberal Arts & Humanities Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
Honorable Mentions
Here are some additional popular schools for Liberal Arts & Humanities students in the Middle Atlantic Region that almost earned our Most Popular Liberal Arts & Humanities Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 27 | Harford Community College | Bel Air, MD |
| 27 | Onondaga Community College | Syracuse, NY |
| 29 | Rockland Community College | Suffern, NY |
| 29 | Hostos Community College | Bronx, 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 / Sciences & Humanities Colleges by State
Explore the best liberal arts / sciences and humanities schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 9,619 |
| Pennsylvania | 3,589 |
| New York | 19,150 |
| Maryland | 9,515 |
| Delaware | 649 |
| District of Columbia | 145 |
Majors Related to Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 556,813 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Visual & Performing Arts | 149,215 |
| English Language & Literature | 54,635 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 33,333 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 27,459 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 19,993 |
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).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Jacques Sablet (Switzerland, Morges, 1749-1803).
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