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2027 Best General Education Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

59 Colleges in the United States
2,952 General Education Degrees Awarded
$51,498 Avg Early-Career Salary

General Education degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 59 schools to find the best for general education students.

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Best Schools for General Education in the Middle Atlantic Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall general education education in the Middle Atlantic Region.

Top Schools in General Education

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Leading the list is Johns Hopkins University, our #1 school for general education. Johns Hopkins University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Baltimore. About 94% of students finish within six years. Johns Hopkins University awarded about 295 general education degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general education degree recipients from Johns Hopkins University generally make around $63,838. Typical student debt for the program is $13,426. Get the full general education details for Johns Hopkins University

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University Of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Students looking for a strong general education program will find one at University Of Pennsylvania, which ranked #2. Located in the city of Philadelphia, University Of Pennsylvania is a very large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 96% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 140 general education students who graduated with this degree at University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general education degree recipients from University Of Pennsylvania generally make around $80,997. University Of Pennsylvania graduates carry a median of $16,155 in student loans. Get the full general education details for University Of Pennsylvania

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New York University
New York, NY

New York University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in general education, landing the #3 spot this year. New York University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. The six-year graduation rate is 88%. About 29 general education degrees were awarded at New York University in the most recent year. General Education graduates of New York University earn a median of $60,354 early in their careers. New York University graduates carry a median of $21,375 in student loans. Get the full general education details for New York University

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Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Syracuse University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in general education, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the city of Syracuse, Syracuse University is a very large private not-for-profit university. About 84% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 21 general education students who graduated with this degree at Syracuse University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general education degree recipients from Syracuse University generally make around $54,785. Syracuse University graduates carry a median of $23,250 in student loans. Get the full general education details for Syracuse University

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Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA

A rank of #5 makes Bucknell University one of the top schools for general education. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Lewisburg. About 86% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 14 general education students who graduated with this degree at Bucknell University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general education degree recipients from Bucknell University generally make around $64,331. Bucknell University graduates carry a median of $25,951 in student loans. More information about a degree in general education from Bucknell University

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Colgate University
Hamilton, NY

Colgate University placed #6 among the best general education schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the rural area of Hamilton. About 91% of students finish within six years. Colgate University awarded about 13 general education degrees in the most recent data year. General Education graduates of Colgate University earn a median of $52,924 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $16,286. Get the full general education details for Colgate University

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College Of Mount Saint Vincent placed #7 among the best general education schools. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Bronx. About 57% of students finish within six years. About 102 general education degrees were awarded at College Of Mount Saint Vincent in the most recent year. Students who receive their general education degree from College Of Mount Saint Vincent earn around $58,239 in the first couple years of their career. College Of Mount Saint Vincent graduates carry a median of $26,385 in student loans. Read more about the general education program at College Of Mount Saint Vincent

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Barnard College
New York, NY

Barnard College came in at #8 for general education this year. Set in the city of New York, Barnard College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 93% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 15 general education students who graduated with this degree at Barnard College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general education program make about $50,790 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,609. See the full general education program report for Barnard College

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Montclair State University placed #9 among the best general education schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Montclair. The six-year graduation rate is 65%. Montclair State University awarded about 116 general education degrees in the most recent data year. General Education graduates of Montclair State University earn a median of $61,225 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,286. More information about a degree in general education from Montclair State University

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La Salle University
Philadelphia, PA

La Salle University ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best general education schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Philadelphia. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. There were roughly 75 general education students who graduated with this degree at La Salle University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general education degree recipients from La Salle University generally make around $63,073. La Salle University graduates carry a median of $25,462 in student loans. Read more about the general education program at La Salle University

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Adelphi University
Garden City, NY

Adelphi University ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best general education schools. Set in the suburb of Garden City, Adelphi University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. About 59 general education degrees were awarded at Adelphi University in the most recent year. General Education graduates of Adelphi University earn a median of $26,228 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,487 to complete this degree. Read more about the general education program at Adelphi University

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York College Pennsylvania came in at #12 for general education this year. York College Pennsylvania is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of York. About 64% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 52 general education students who graduated with this degree at York College Pennsylvania in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general education program make about $63,072 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,537. See the full general education program report for York College Pennsylvania

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Niagara University
Niagara University, NY

Niagara University ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best general education schools. Niagara University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Niagara University. Niagara University graduates 74% of students within six years. About 181 general education degrees were awarded at Niagara University in the most recent year. General Education graduates of Niagara University earn a median of $51,918 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,208 to complete this degree. Read more about the general education program at Niagara University

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Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Vassar College came in at #14 for general education this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Poughkeepsie. Vassar College graduates 91% of students within six years. There were roughly 12 general education students who graduated with this degree at Vassar College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general education program make about $37,412 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $18,486 to complete this degree. See the full general education program report for Vassar College

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Moravian College And Moravian Theological Seminary came in at #15 for general education this year. Moravian College And Moravian Theological Seminary is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Bethlehem. About 72% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 20 general education students who graduated with this degree at Moravian College And Moravian Theological Seminary in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general education degree recipients from Moravian College And Moravian Theological Seminary generally make around $48,472. Moravian College And Moravian Theological Seminary graduates carry a median of $26,857 in student loans. More information about a degree in general education from Moravian College And Moravian Theological Seminary

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Monmouth University
West Long Branch, NJ

Monmouth University earned the #16 position for general education this year. Monmouth University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of West Long Branch. Roughly 72% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 29 general education degrees were awarded at Monmouth University in the most recent year. General Education graduates of Monmouth University earn a median of $59,382 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. See the full general education program report for Monmouth University

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Rutgers University New Brunswick came in at #17 for general education this year. This very large public university is located in the city of New Brunswick. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. There were roughly 12 general education students who graduated with this degree at Rutgers University New Brunswick in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general education degree recipients from Rutgers University New Brunswick generally make around $58,402. Students borrow a median of $25,120 to complete this degree. Get the full general education details for Rutgers University New Brunswick

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College Of Notre Dame Of Maryland landed the #18 spot for general education this year. Located in the city of Baltimore, College Of Notre Dame Of Maryland is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. About 50% of students finish within six years. College Of Notre Dame Of Maryland awarded about 81 general education degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general education degree from College Of Notre Dame Of Maryland earn around $63,279 in the first couple years of their career. College Of Notre Dame Of Maryland graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Get the full general education details for College Of Notre Dame Of Maryland

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Goucher College
Baltimore, MD

Goucher College came in at #19 for general education this year. Set in the city of Baltimore, Goucher College is a small private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 57%. Goucher College awarded about 121 general education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general education program make about $63,622 in their early career. Goucher College graduates carry a median of $25,406 in student loans. Get the full general education details for Goucher College

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Georgetown University
Washington, DC

Georgetown University placed #20 among the best general education schools. Georgetown University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington. About 95% of students finish within six years. Georgetown University awarded about 14 general education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general education program make about $62,647 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $16,483 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general education from Georgetown University

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Millersville University Of Pennsylvania placed #21 among the best general education schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of Millersville. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. About 27 general education degrees were awarded at Millersville University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general education degree recipients from Millersville University Of Pennsylvania generally make around $47,049. Millersville University Of Pennsylvania graduates carry a median of $26,486 in student loans. Read more about the general education program at Millersville University Of Pennsylvania

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Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Rowan University placed #22 among the best general education schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Glassboro. Rowan University graduates 67% of students within six years. There were roughly 41 general education students who graduated with this degree at Rowan University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general education degree from Rowan University earn around $61,640 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,488. More information about a degree in general education from Rowan University

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Towson University
Towson, MD

Towson University landed the #23 spot for general education this year. Located in the city of Towson, Towson University is a very large public university. Roughly 70% of students complete a degree within six years here. Towson University awarded about 80 general education degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general education program make about $55,722 in their early career. Towson University graduates carry a median of $21,241 in student loans. See the full general education program report for Towson University

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St Marys College Of Maryland
St. Mary's City, MD

St Marys College Of Maryland placed #24 among the best general education schools. This small public university is located in the rural area of St. Mary's City. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. There were roughly 12 general education students who graduated with this degree at St Marys College Of Maryland in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general education degree from St Marys College Of Maryland earn around $41,665 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,655. Get the full general education details for St Marys College Of Maryland

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Felician College placed #25 among the best general education schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Lodi. Roughly 47% of students complete a degree within six years here. Felician College awarded about 34 general education degrees in the most recent data year. General Education graduates of Felician College earn a median of $56,976 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $28,500 to complete this degree. Read more about the general education program at Felician College

Rest of the Top 50 General Education Schools

Not far behind, these schools also delivered a strong general education education:

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Holy Family University
Philadelphia, PA
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Messiah College
Mechanicsburg, PA
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Suny Empire State College
Saratoga Springs, NY
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Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD
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Albright College
Reading, PA
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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
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Mercy College
Dobbs Ferry, NY
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Cedar Crest College
Allentown, PA
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Wilmington University
New Castle, DE
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Wilson College
Chambersburg, PA
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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 59 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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