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2023 Most Popular Colleges for Liberal Arts General Studies in the Middle Atlantic Region

299 Ranked Colleges
43,359 Degrees Awarded
$39,400 Avg Cost*
Most Well Attended Liberal Arts Major in the Middle Atlantic Region

Students have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. College Factual has developed its “Most Well Attended Liberal Arts Major in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

With 556,813 degrees handed out in 2020-2021, liberal arts general studies is the 1st most popular major in the United States. In 2019-2020, liberal arts general studies graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $28,337 and had an average of $17,430 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Middle Atlantic region, there were 43,359 liberal arts general studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $30,635 and $19,425 respectively.

This year’s “Most Well Attended Liberal Arts Major in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking looked at 299 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in liberal arts general studies. This ranking identifies schools that graduate the most students in liberal arts general studies.

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Most Well Attended Liberal Arts Major in the Middle Atlantic Region

The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Well Attended Liberal Arts Major in the Middle Atlantic Region”.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Maryland Global Campus. The school came in at #1 for the Most Well Attended Liberal Arts Major in the Middle Atlantic Region. Located in Adelphi, Maryland, this large public school handed out 2,567 diplomas to qualified ’s liberal arts students in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.4% 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 General Studies at UMGC

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Excelsior College
Albany, New York

Out of the 299 schools in the Most Well Attended Liberal Arts Major in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Excelsior College landed the #2 spot on the list. Excelsior College is located in Albany, New York and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1,878 ’s liberal arts degrees to qualified students.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Liberal Arts General Studies at Excelsior College

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Bergen Community College
Paramus, New Jersey

Out of the 299 schools in the Most Well Attended Liberal Arts Major in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Bergen Community College landed the #3 spot on the list. Paramus, New Jersey is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s liberal arts degrees to 1,876 students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Liberal Arts General Studies at Bergen Community College

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Suffolk County Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Liberal Arts Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Suffolk County Community College is a public institution located in Selden, New York. The school has a large population, and it awarded 1,784 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Liberal Arts General Studies at Suffolk County Community College

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Montgomery College
Rockville, Maryland

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Montgomery College. The school came in at #5 for the Most Well Attended Liberal Arts Major in the Middle Atlantic Region. Montgomery College is a fairly large school located in Rockville, Maryland that handed out 1,213 ’s liberal arts degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Liberal Arts General Studies at Montgomery College

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Nassau Community College
Garden City, New York

Nassau Community College landed the #6 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Liberal Arts Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Nassau Community College is a fairly large school located in Garden City, New York that handed out 1,139 ’s liberal arts degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Liberal Arts General Studies at Nassau Community College

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Rowan College at Burlington County
Mount Laurel, New Jersey

Rowan College at Burlington County ranked #7 on this year’s Most Well Attended Liberal Arts Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. RCBC is a medium-sized public school situated in Mount Laurel, New Jersey. It awarded 970 ’s liberal arts degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Liberal Arts General Studies at RCBC

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Borough of Manhattan Community College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Liberal Arts Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #8. BMCC is a fairly large public school situated in New York, New York. It awarded 963 ’s liberal arts degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Liberal Arts General Studies at Borough of Manhattan Community College

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Ocean County College
Toms River, New Jersey

Ocean County College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Liberal Arts Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Ocean County College is a medium-sized school located in Toms River, New Jersey that handed out 960 ’s liberal arts degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Ocean County College Liberal Arts General Studies Report

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Community College of Baltimore County landed the #10 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Liberal Arts Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Community College of Baltimore County is a fairly large school located in Baltimore, Maryland that handed out 854 ’s liberal arts degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Liberal Arts General Studies at Community College of Baltimore County

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Kingsborough Community College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Liberal Arts Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #11. Kingsborough Community College is a fairly large school located in Brooklyn, New York that handed out 795 ’s liberal arts degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Kingsborough Community College Liberal Arts General Studies Report

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Howard Community College
Columbia, Maryland

Howard Community College ranked #12 on this year’s Most Well Attended Liberal Arts Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Howard Community College is a public institution located in Columbia, Maryland. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 784 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Liberal Arts General Studies at Howard Community College

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Anne Arundel Community College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Liberal Arts Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #13. AACC is located in Arnold, Maryland and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 771 ’s liberal arts degrees to qualified students.

Full AACC Liberal Arts General Studies Report

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New York University
New York, New York

New York University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Liberal Arts Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #14. New York University is a large private not-for-profit school situated in New York, New York. It awarded 690 ’s liberal arts degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 1.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 90%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. 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 NYU Liberal Arts General Studies Report

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With a ranking of #15, SUNY Westchester Community College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Liberal Arts Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. SUNY Westchester Community College is a public institution located in Valhalla, New York. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 667 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full SUNY Westchester Community College Liberal Arts General Studies Report

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Thomas Edison State University
Trenton, New Jersey

Thomas Edison State University ranked #16 on this year’s Most Well Attended Liberal Arts Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Thomas Edison State University is a public institution located in Trenton, New Jersey. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 660 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Liberal Arts General Studies at Thomas Edison State University

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With a ranking of #17, Queensborough Community College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Liberal Arts Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. This fairly large school is located in Bayside, New York, and it awarded 644 ’s liberal arts degrees in 2020-2021.

Full QCC Liberal Arts General Studies Report

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Prince George’s Community College landed the #18 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Liberal Arts Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. This fairly large school is located in Largo, Maryland, and it awarded 639 ’s liberal arts degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Liberal Arts General Studies at PGCC

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Middlesex County College
Edison, New Jersey

Middlesex County College ranked #19 on this year’s Most Well Attended Liberal Arts Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in Edison, New Jersey, this medium-sized public school handed out 601 diplomas to qualified ’s liberal arts students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Liberal Arts General Studies at Middlesex County College

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Bronx Community College
Bronx, New York

Bronx Community College ranked #20 on this year’s Most Well Attended Liberal Arts Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Bronx Community College is a medium-sized school located in Bronx, New York that handed out 560 ’s liberal arts degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Liberal Arts General Studies at BCC

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College of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island, New York

With a ranking of #21, College of Staten Island CUNY did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Liberal Arts Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Staten Island, New York is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s liberal arts degrees to 523 students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Liberal Arts General Studies at CSI

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Union County College
Cranford, New Jersey

Union County College ranked #22 on this year’s Most Well Attended Liberal Arts Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Cranford, New Jersey is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s liberal arts degrees to 500 students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Liberal Arts General Studies at Union County College

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College of Southern Maryland
La Plata, Maryland

College of Southern Maryland ranked #23 on this year’s Most Well Attended Liberal Arts Major in the Middle Atlantic Region list. CSM is a medium-sized public school situated in La Plata, Maryland. It awarded 1,004 ’s liberal arts degrees in 2020-2021.

Full College of Southern Maryland Liberal Arts General Studies Report

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Community College of Allegheny County
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Community College of Allegheny County landed the #24 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Liberal Arts Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. CCAC is a fairly large public school situated in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It awarded 487 ’s liberal arts degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Liberal Arts General Studies at Community College of Allegheny County

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Camden County College
Blackwood, New Jersey

Camden County College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Liberal Arts Major in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, coming in at #24. Camden County College is located in Blackwood, New Jersey and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 483 ’s liberal arts degrees to qualified students.

Full Camden County College Liberal Arts General Studies Report

Rest of the Best 45 in Most Well Attended Liberal Arts Major in the Middle Atlantic Region

Not only did these schools make the top 45 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:

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Monroe Community College
Rochester, New York
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LaGuardia Community College
Long Island City, New York
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Dutchess Community College
Poughkeepsie, New York
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Erie Community College
Buffalo, New York
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Onondaga Community College
Syracuse, New York
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Harford Community College
Bel Air, Maryland
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Rockland Community College
Suffern, New York
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Hostos Community College
Bronx, New York
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University of Delaware
Newark, Delaware
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Montgomery County Community College
Blue Bell, Pennsylvania
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Orange County Community College
Middletown, New York
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Frederick Community College
Frederick, Maryland
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Sarah Lawrence College
Bronxville, New York
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Hagerstown Community College
Hagerstown, Maryland
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Carroll Community College
Westminster, Maryland
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Hudson County Community College
Jersey City, New Jersey

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