by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2024, College Factual analyzed 39 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best General Education Master's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 2,451 master's degrees in general education to qualified students.
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The general education master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for general education students working on their master's degree.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best General Education Master's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list to help you make the college decision.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for general education students seeking a a master's degree.
Every student who is interested in a master's degree in general education has to check out Johns Hopkins University. Johns Hopkins is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Baltimore.More information about a master’s in general education from Johns Hopkins University
It is difficult to beat University of Pennsylvania if you want to pursue a master's degree in general education. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in general education from University of Pennsylvania
It is hard to beat University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus if you want to pursue a master's degree in general education. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Pitt is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in general education from University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus
University of Delaware is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in general education. UD is a very large public university located in the large suburb of Newark.More information about a master’s in general education from University of Delaware
Located in the large suburb of West Long Branch, Monmouth is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a master’s in general education from Monmouth University
Montclair State is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of Montclair.More information about a master’s in general education from Montclair State University
NDMU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Baltimore.More information about a master’s in general education from Notre Dame of Maryland University
Located in the large suburb of Baltimore, UMBC is a public university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in general education from University of Maryland - Baltimore County
Goucher is a small private not-for-profit college located in the city of Baltimore.More information about a master’s in general education from Goucher College
Located in the city of New York, Bank Street College of Education is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.More information about a master’s in general education from Bank Street College of Education
Explore the best general education colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 695 | 171 |
| Pennsylvania | 607 | 763 |
| Maryland | 363 | 1,062 |
| New Jersey | 346 | 359 |
| District of Columbia | 334 | 19 |
| Delaware | 151 | 77 |
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