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2024 Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Maryland

24 Colleges in Maryland
10,097 Liberal Arts Degrees Awarded
$30,818 Avg Early-Career Salary
Ranked #1 in popularity, liberal arts general studies is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 24 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Maryland ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 10,097 degrees in liberal arts general studies to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Liberal Arts General Studies School

Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Maryland The liberal arts program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Liberal Arts General Studies rankings. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for liberal arts general studies schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each level.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

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Associate Degrees in Liberal Arts
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Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Maryland ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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Best Schools for Liberal Arts General Studies in Maryland

The schools below may not offer all types of liberal arts degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

10 Top Maryland Schools in Liberal Arts

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
43 Liberal Arts Degrees Awarded
9.3% Growth in Graduates

Every student who is interested in liberal arts general studies has to check out Johns Hopkins University. Johns Hopkins is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Baltimore. A Best Colleges rank of #23 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Johns Hopkins is a great university overall.

There were roughly 43 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at Johns Hopkins in the most recent data year. Those liberal arts general studies students who get their degree from Johns Hopkins University make $27,049 more than the average liberal arts grad.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2,567 Liberal Arts Degrees Awarded
20.2% Growth in Graduates

University of Maryland Global Campus is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in liberal arts general studies. UMGC is a very large public university located in the large suburb of Adelphi. A Best Colleges rank of #150 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UMGC is a great university overall.

There were roughly 2567 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at UMGC in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the liberal arts program report average early career income of $30,550.

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Montgomery College
Rockville, MD
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
1,213 Liberal Arts Degrees Awarded
$20,876 Median Starting Salary

It is difficult to beat Montgomery College if you wish to pursue a degree in liberal arts general studies. Montgomery College is a large public college located in the small city of Rockville. A Best Colleges rank of #214 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Montgomery College is a great college overall.

There were roughly 1213 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at Montgomery College in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the liberal arts program report average early career earnings of $20,876.

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St John's College
Annapolis, MD
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
101 Liberal Arts Degrees Awarded
$37,914 Median Starting Salary

It is hard to beat St John's College if you want to pursue a degree in liberal arts general studies. Located in the suburb of Annapolis, St. John's Annapolis is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #201 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means St. John's Annapolis is a great college overall.

There were about 101 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at St. John's Annapolis in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the liberal arts general studies degree program at St John's College earn $7,096 more than the standard college grad in this field when they enter the workforce.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
784 Liberal Arts Degrees Awarded
$25,229 Median Starting Salary

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 approximately 784 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at HCC in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the liberal arts program earn about $25,229 for their early career.

More information about a degree in liberal arts general studies from Howard Community College

6
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
297 Liberal Arts Degrees Awarded
$28,319 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Frederick, Frederick Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #813 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Frederick Community College is a great college overall.

There were approximately 297 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at Frederick Community College in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the liberal arts program report average early career income of $28,319.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
771 Liberal Arts Degrees Awarded
$26,322 Median Starting Salary

Located in the large suburb of Arnold, AACC is a public college with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #525 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means AACC is a great college overall.

There were about 771 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at AACC in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the liberal arts program report average early career income of $26,322.

More information about a degree in liberal arts general studies from Anne Arundel Community College

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Washington College
Chestertown, MD

Washington College is a fairly small private not-for-profit college located in the town of Chestertown. A Best Colleges rank of #776 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Washington College is a great college overall.

There were about 16 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at Washington College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts degree recipients typically earn an average of $30,318 in their early careers.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
854 Liberal Arts Degrees Awarded
9.1% Growth in Graduates

CCBC is a fairly large public college located in the suburb of Baltimore. A Best Colleges rank of #759 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means CCBC is a great college overall.

There were approximately 854 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at CCBC in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the liberal arts program earn around $27,350 in the first couple years of working.

More information about a degree in liberal arts general studies from Community College of Baltimore County

9
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
639 Liberal Arts Degrees Awarded
1.4% Growth in Graduates

Located in the large suburb of Largo, PGCC is a public college with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #737 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means PGCC is a great college overall.

There were about 639 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at PGCC in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the liberal arts program make an average of $30,674 in their early career salary.

More information about a degree in liberal arts general studies from Prince George’s Community College

Best Liberal Arts General Studies Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best Liberal Arts General Studies Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Pennsylvania 334 3,567
New York 333 19,078
New Jersey 273 9,619
District of Columbia 188 145
Delaware 175 649

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Liberal Arts General Studies is one of 0 different types of Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities programs to choose from.

Liberal Arts Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Individualized Studies 7,018
Liberal Arts 2,305
General Studies 762
Humanities 12

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