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2023 Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Liberal Arts in the New England Region

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Most Well Attended Liberal Studies Major in the New England Region for an Associate

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Most Well Attended Liberal Studies Major in the New England Region for an Associate” ranking.

With 366,996 degrees handed out in 2020-2021, liberal arts is the 2nd most popular major in the United States.

Across the New England region, there were 4,296 liberal arts graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the associate degree level specifically, there were 2,960 liberal arts graduates with average earnings and debt of $38,618 and $16,599 respectively.

This year’s “Most Well Attended Liberal Studies Major in the New England Region for an Associate” ranking looked at 73 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in liberal arts. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have one of the most popular liberal arts programs in the United States.

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Most Well Attended Liberal Studies Major in the New England Region for an Associate

The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Well Attended Liberal Studies Major in the New England Region for an Associate”.

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Bunker Hill Community College
Boston, Massachusetts

Out of the 73 schools in the Most Well Attended Liberal Studies Major in the New England Region for an Associate that were part of this year’s ranking, Bunker Hill Community College landed the #1 spot on the list. This medium-sized school is located in Boston, Massachusetts, and it awarded 217 associates’s liberal studies degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Bunker Hill Community College Liberal Arts Report

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Holyoke Community College
Holyoke, Massachusetts

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Holyoke Community College. The school came in at #1 for the Most Well Attended Liberal Studies Major in the New England Region for an Associate. Located in Holyoke, Massachusetts, this small public school handed out 217 degrees to qualified associates’s liberal studies students in 2020-2021.

Full Holyoke Community College Liberal Arts Report

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Bristol Community College
Fall River, Massachusetts

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Bristol Community College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Liberal Studies Major in the New England Region for an Associate list. Located in Fall River, Massachusetts, this medium-sized public school handed out 198 diplomas to qualified associates’s liberal studies students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Liberal Arts at Bristol

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Springfield Technical Community College
Springfield, Massachusetts

Out of the 73 schools in the Most Well Attended Liberal Studies Major in the New England Region for an Associate that were part of this year’s ranking, Springfield Technical Community College landed the #4 spot on the list. STCC is located in Springfield, Massachusetts and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 190 associates’s liberal studies degrees to qualified students.

Read more about Liberal Arts at Springfield Technical Community College

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Middlesex Community College
Bedford, Massachusetts

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Middlesex Community College. The school came in at #5 for the Most Well Attended Liberal Studies Major in the New England Region for an Associate. Middlesex Community College is a public institution located in Bedford, Massachusetts. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 187 associates’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Liberal Arts at Middlesex Community College

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Gateway Community College
New Haven, Connecticut

With a ranking of #6, Gateway Community College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Liberal Studies Major in the New England Region for an Associate list. Gateway Community College is a medium-sized school located in New Haven, Connecticut that handed out 182 associates’s liberal studies degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Liberal Arts at Gateway Community College

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Southern Maine Community College landed the #7 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Liberal Studies Major in the New England Region for an Associate ranking. Located in South Portland, Maine, this medium-sized public school awarded 144 degrees to qualified associates’s liberal studies students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Liberal Arts at SMCC

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Community College of Vermont
Montpelier, Vermont

Community College of Vermont ranked #8 on this year’s Most Well Attended Liberal Studies Major in the New England Region for an Associate list. Community College of Vermont is a medium-sized school located in Montpelier, Vermont that handed out 126 associates’s liberal studies degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Community College of Vermont Liberal Arts Report

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North Shore Community College
Danvers, Massachusetts

North Shore Community College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Liberal Studies Major in the New England Region for an Associate ranking, coming in at #8. North Shore Community College is a public institution located in Danvers, Massachusetts. The school has a small population, and it awarded 126 associates’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full North Shore Community College Liberal Arts Report

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Massasoit Community College
Brockton, Massachusetts

With a ranking of #10, Massasoit Community College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Liberal Studies Major in the New England Region for an Associate list. Massasoit Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Brockton, Massachusetts. It awarded 98 associates’s liberal studies degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Massasoit Community College Liberal Arts Report

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Bard College at Simon's Rock
Great Barrington, Massachusetts

Bard College at Simon’s Rock came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Liberal Studies Major in the New England Region for an Associate ranking. Located in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 90 diplomas to qualified associates’s liberal studies students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Read more about Liberal Arts at Bard College at Simon’s Rock

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Manchester Community College
Manchester, New Hampshire

Manchester Community College landed the #12 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Liberal Studies Major in the New England Region for an Associate ranking. MCC is a public institution located in Manchester, New Hampshire. The school has a small population, and it awarded 76 associates’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Liberal Arts at MCC

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Quincy College
Quincy, Massachusetts

Quincy College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Liberal Studies Major in the New England Region for an Associate ranking. Quincy College is a small public school situated in Quincy, Massachusetts. It awarded 76 associates’s liberal studies degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Quincy College Liberal Arts Report

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Greenfield Community College
Greenfield, Massachusetts

With a ranking of #14, Greenfield Community College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Liberal Studies Major in the New England Region for an Associate list. Located in Greenfield, Massachusetts, this small public school handed out 75 diplomas to qualified associates’s liberal studies students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Liberal Arts at Greenfield Community College

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Norwalk Community College
Norwalk, Connecticut

Norwalk Community College ranked #15 on this year’s Most Well Attended Liberal Studies Major in the New England Region for an Associate list. Norwalk Community College is a public institution located in Norwalk, Connecticut. The school has a small population, and it awarded 64 associates’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full NCC Liberal Arts Report

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Northern Essex Community College
Haverhill, Massachusetts

With a ranking of #16, Northern Essex Community College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Liberal Studies Major in the New England Region for an Associate list. Located in Haverhill, Massachusetts, this small public school awarded 61 diplomas to qualified associates’s liberal studies students in 2020-2021.

Full Northern Essex Community College Liberal Arts Report

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University of Hartford
West Hartford, Connecticut

University of Hartford landed the #17 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Liberal Studies Major in the New England Region for an Associate ranking. West Hartford, Connecticut is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out associates’s liberal studies degrees to 58 students in 2020-2021.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Full University of Hartford Liberal Arts Report

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Berkshire Community College
Pittsfield, Massachusetts

Berkshire Community College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Liberal Studies Major in the New England Region for an Associate ranking. Berkshire Community College is a public institution located in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. The school has a small population, and it awarded 50 associates’s degrees in 2020-2021.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Read more about Liberal Arts at Berkshire Community College

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Charter Oak State College
New Britain, Connecticut

Charter Oak State College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Liberal Studies Major in the New England Region for an Associate ranking. Located in New Britain, Connecticut, this small public school awarded 48 diplomas to qualified associates’s liberal studies students in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.4%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full Charter Oak State College Liberal Arts Report

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Mount Wachusett Community College
Gardner, Massachusetts

Mount Wachusett Community College ranked #20 on this year’s Most Well Attended Liberal Studies Major in the New England Region for an Associate list. Mount Wachusett Community College is a public institution located in Gardner, Massachusetts. The school has a small population, and it awarded 43 associates’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

Full Mount Wachusett Community College Liberal Arts Report

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Three Rivers Community College
Norwich, Connecticut

Three Rivers Community College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Liberal Studies Major in the New England Region for an Associate ranking, coming in at #21. This small school is located in Norwich, Connecticut, and it awarded 39 associates’s liberal studies degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Three Rivers Community College Liberal Arts Report

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Massachusetts Bay Community College
Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts

Massachusetts Bay Community College ranked #22 on this year’s Most Well Attended Liberal Studies Major in the New England Region for an Associate list. This small school is located in Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts, and it awarded 34 associates’s liberal studies degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Liberal Arts at MassBay Community College

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Manchester Community College
Manchester, Connecticut

Manchester Community College came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Liberal Studies Major in the New England Region for an Associate ranking. This small school is located in Manchester, Connecticut, and it awarded 32 associates’s liberal studies degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Liberal Arts at Manchester Community College

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Tunxis Community College
Farmington, Connecticut

Tunxis Community College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Liberal Studies Major in the New England Region for an Associate ranking, coming in at #24. Tunxis Community College is located in Farmington, Connecticut and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 30 associates’s liberal studies degrees to qualified students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.0% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Liberal Arts at Tunxis Community College

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Great Bay Community College
Portsmouth, New Hampshire

With a ranking of #24, Great Bay Community College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Liberal Studies Major in the New England Region for an Associate list. This small school is located in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and it awarded 30 associates’s liberal studies degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Great Bay Community College Liberal Arts Report

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Eastern Maine Community College landed the #24 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Liberal Studies Major in the New England Region for an Associate ranking. Eastern Maine Community College is a small public school situated in Bangor, Maine. It awarded 30 associates’s liberal studies degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Eastern Maine Community College Liberal Arts Report

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