2023 Most Popular Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
Finding the Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities 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.
Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.
The Most Popular Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. 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 / Sciences & Humanities program at each school on the list.
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2023 Most Popular Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
Check out the liberal arts / sciences and humanities 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 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 degree in the Middle Atlantic Region . Located in the large suburb of Adelphi, UMGC is a public school with a fairly large student population.
While working on their degree, liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors at UMGC accumulate an average of around $15,681 in student debt.
Full Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities 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 / sciences and humanities students. Excelsior College is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Albany.
While working on their degree, liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors at Excelsior College accumulate an average of around $10,134 in student debt.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Bergen Community College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Bergen Community College is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Paramus.
The average amount in student loans that liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors at Bergen Community College take out is $11,857. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $94.
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 college with a very large student population.
The average amount in student loans that liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors at Suffolk County Community College take out is $8,000.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Montgomery College is a great place for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students. Montgomery College is a fairly large public school located in the city of Rockville.
On average, liberal arts / sciences and humanities graduates from Montgomery College take out $10,125 in student loans while working on their degree.
Full Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities at Montgomery College Report
With a ranking of #6, Nassau Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students. Located in the large suburb of Garden City, Nassau Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.
The average amount in student loans that liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors at Nassau Community College take out is $9,500.
College of Southern Maryland landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular liberal arts / sciences and humanities programs. Located in the rural area of La Plata, CSM is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
On average, liberal arts / sciences and humanities graduates from CSM take out $11,800 in student loans while working on their degree.
Full Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities at College of Southern Maryland Report
Rowan College at Burlington County landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular liberal arts / sciences and humanities programs. Located in the large suburb of Mount Laurel, RCBC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
After completing their degree, liberal arts / sciences and humanities graduates from RCBC carry an average student debt load of $9,750.
Borough of Manhattan Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students. It came in at #9 on the list. BMCC is a fairly large public school located in the large city of New York.
After completing their degree, liberal arts / sciences and humanities graduates from BMCC carry an average student debt load of $8,125.
Full Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities at Borough of Manhattan Community College Report
Ocean County College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular liberal arts / sciences and humanities programs. Located in the suburb of Toms River, OCC is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
On average, liberal arts / sciences and humanities graduates from OCC take out $10,600 in student loans while working on their degree.
Community College of Baltimore County ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the large suburb of Baltimore, CCBC is a public college with a large student population.
After completing their degree, liberal arts / sciences and humanities graduates from CCBC carry an average student debt load of $13,469.
Full Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities at Community College of Baltimore County Report
With a ranking of #12, Kingsborough Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students. KCC is a large public school located in the large city of Brooklyn.
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities majors at KCC take out an average of $7,650 in student loans while working on their egree.
Howard Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students. It came in at #13 on the list. HCC is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize city of Columbia.
On average, liberal arts / sciences and humanities graduates from HCC take out $11,000 in student loans while working on their degree.
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With a ranking of #14, Anne Arundel Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students. AACC is a large public school located in the large suburb of Arnold.
On average, liberal arts / sciences and humanities graduates from AACC take out $9,250 in student loans while working on their degree.
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New York University landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular liberal arts / sciences and humanities programs. NYU is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York.
The average amount in student loans that liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors at NYU take out is $22,000. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $961, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Full Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities at New York University Report
SUNY Westchester Community College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Liberal Arts & Humanities 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.
The average amount in student loans that liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors at SUNY Westchester Community College take out is $8,955.
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Thomas Edison State University ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. TESU is a moderately-sized public school located in the small city of Trenton.
After completing their degree, liberal arts / sciences and humanities graduates from TESU carry an average student debt load of $15,974.
Full Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities at Thomas Edison State University Report
Queensborough Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students. It came in at #18 on the list. Located in the large city of Bayside, QCC is a public school with a large student population.
After completing their degree, liberal arts / sciences and humanities graduates from QCC carry an average student debt load of $7,544.
Prince George’s Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students. It came in at #19 on the list. Located in the suburb of Largo, PGCC is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities 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 ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the large suburb of Edison, Middlesex County College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
On average, liberal arts / sciences and humanities graduates from Middlesex County College take out $8,502 in student loans while working on their degree.
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With a ranking of #21, Bronx Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students. Located in the large city of Bronx, BCC is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
On average, liberal arts / sciences and humanities graduates from BCC take out $7,000 in student loans while working on their degree.
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College of Staten Island CUNY came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Located in the city of Staten Island, CSI is a public college with a large student population.
On average, liberal arts / sciences and humanities graduates from CSI take out $12,737 in student loans while working on their degree.
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With a ranking of #23, Union County College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students. Union County College is a moderately-sized public school located in the large suburb of Cranford.
The average amount in student loans that liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors at Union County College take out is $9,500.
Full Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities at Union County College Report
With a ranking of #24, Community College of Allegheny County did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students. Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, CCAC is a public college with a fairly large student population.
On average, liberal arts / sciences and humanities graduates from CCAC take out $14,802 in student loans while working on their degree.
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Camden County College landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular liberal arts / sciences and humanities programs. Located in the large suburb of Blackwood, Camden County College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
On average, liberal arts / sciences and humanities graduates from Camden County College take out $11,000 in student loans while working on their degree.
Rest of the Top Most Popular Liberal Arts & Humanities 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 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 / Sciences & Humanities Colleges by State
Explore the best liberal arts / sciences and humanities colleges 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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