2024 Best General Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
48
Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region
8,155
General Studies Degrees Awarded
General Studies is of the hottest degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #5 most popular major in the country. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.
College Factual looked at 48 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best General Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 8,155 degrees in general studies to qualified students.
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Choosing a Great General Studies School
The general studies program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for General Studies rankings. For our Best Overall General Studies School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.
Pick Your General Studies Degree Level
The general studies school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best General Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region.
If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.
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Best Schools for General Studies in the Middle Atlantic Region
The schools below may not offer all types of general studies degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
10 Top Middle Atlantic Region Schools in General Studies
Villanova University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in general studies. Located in the large suburb of Villanova, Villanova is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #70 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Villanova is a great university overall.
There were approximately 8 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Villanova in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general studies from Villanova University
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In NJ
307
General Studies Degrees Awarded
It is difficult to beat Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus if you want to pursue a degree in general studies. Located in the large suburb of Teaneck, FDU is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #844 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means FDU is a great university overall.
There were roughly 307 general studies students who graduated with this degree at FDU in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general studies from Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In MD
581
General Studies Degrees Awarded
It's difficult to beat Howard Community College if you wish to pursue a degree in general studies. Located in the city of Columbia, HCC is a public college with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #319 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means HCC is a great college overall.
There were about 581 general studies students who graduated with this degree at HCC in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general studies from Howard Community College
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In DE
292
General Studies Degrees Awarded
University of Delaware is a wonderful option for students interested in a degree in general studies. UD is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of Newark. A Best Colleges rank of #118 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UD is a great university overall.
There were roughly 292 general studies students who graduated with this degree at UD in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general studies from University of Delaware
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In NJ
35
General Studies Degrees Awarded
Located in the suburb of Glassboro, Rowan is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #329 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Rowan is a great university overall.
There were about 35 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Rowan in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general studies from Rowan University
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In NY
1,405
General Studies Degrees Awarded
Located in the suburb of Selden, Suffolk County Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #945 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Suffolk County Community College is a great college overall.
There were about 1405 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Suffolk County Community College in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general studies from Suffolk County Community College
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In PA
367
General Studies Degrees Awarded
CCAC is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Pittsburgh. A Best Colleges rank of #876 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means CCAC is a great college overall.
There were approximately 367 general studies students who graduated with this degree at CCAC in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general studies from Community College of Allegheny County
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In NJ
484
General Studies Degrees Awarded
Located in the suburb of Toms River, OCC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #1184 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means OCC is a great college overall.
There were about 484 general studies students who graduated with this degree at OCC in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general studies from Ocean County College
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In DE
170
General Studies Degrees Awarded
Delaware Tech is a large public college located in the small city of Dover. A Best Colleges rank of #492 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Delaware Tech is a great college overall.
There were approximately 170 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Delaware Tech in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general studies from Delaware Technical Community College - Terry
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In MD
98
General Studies Degrees Awarded
Baltimore City Community College is a small public college located in the city of Baltimore. A Best Colleges rank of #969 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Baltimore City Community College is a great college overall.
There were approximately 98 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Baltimore City Community College in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general studies from Baltimore City Community College
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