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2027 Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Maryland

24 Colleges in the United States
9,816 Liberal Arts General Studies Degrees Awarded
$31,502 Avg Early-Career Salary

Liberal Arts General Studies is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. 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 24 schools to find the best for liberal arts general studies students.

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Best Schools for Liberal Arts General Studies in Maryland

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall liberal arts general studies education in Maryland.

Top Schools in Liberal Arts General Studies

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Our analysis ranked Johns Hopkins University the best school in the country for a degree in liberal arts general studies. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Baltimore. Johns Hopkins University graduates 94% of students within six years. About 47 liberal arts general studies degrees were awarded at Johns Hopkins University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts general studies degree recipients from Johns Hopkins University generally make around $45,147. Students borrow a median of $13,426 to complete this degree. Get the full liberal arts general studies details for Johns Hopkins University

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Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD

Students looking for a strong liberal arts general studies program will find one at Salisbury University, which ranked #2. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of Salisbury. Salisbury University graduates 68% of students within six years. About 42 liberal arts general studies degrees were awarded at Salisbury University in the most recent year. Graduates of the liberal arts general studies program make about $38,478 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000. More information about a degree in liberal arts general studies from Salisbury University

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College Of Notre Dame Of Maryland came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best liberal arts general studies schools. Located in the city of Baltimore, College Of Notre Dame Of Maryland is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. College Of Notre Dame Of Maryland graduates 50% of students within six years. There were roughly 51 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at College Of Notre Dame Of Maryland in the most recent data year. Liberal Arts General Studies graduates of College Of Notre Dame Of Maryland earn a median of $48,819 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $28,000 to complete this degree. See the full liberal arts general studies program report for College Of Notre Dame Of Maryland

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University Of Maryland University College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in liberal arts general studies, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Adelphi, University Of Maryland University College is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 20%. University Of Maryland University College awarded about 3,039 liberal arts general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their liberal arts general studies degree from University Of Maryland University College earn around $37,634 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Maryland University College graduates carry a median of $14,375 in student loans. Read more about the liberal arts general studies program at University Of Maryland University College

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Students looking for a strong liberal arts general studies program will find one at Anne Arundel Community College, which ranked #5. This large public university is located in the suburb of Arnold. About 472 liberal arts general studies degrees were awarded at Anne Arundel Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts general studies degree recipients from Anne Arundel Community College generally make around $25,826. Students borrow a median of $9,500 to complete this degree. Get the full liberal arts general studies details for Anne Arundel Community College

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Baltimore City Community College came in at #6 for liberal arts general studies this year. Baltimore City Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Baltimore. Baltimore City Community College awarded about 72 liberal arts general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the liberal arts general studies program make about $41,120 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $8,850. Read more about the liberal arts general studies program at Baltimore City Community College

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College Of Southern Maryland placed #7 among the best liberal arts general studies schools. Set in the rural area of La Plata, College Of Southern Maryland is a moderately-sized public institution. About 1,518 liberal arts general studies degrees were awarded at College Of Southern Maryland in the most recent year. Graduates of the liberal arts general studies program make about $29,862 in their early career. College Of Southern Maryland graduates carry a median of $9,456 in student loans. More information about a degree in liberal arts general studies from College Of Southern Maryland

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Prince Georges Community College earned the #8 position for liberal arts general studies this year. Prince Georges Community College is a large public school located in the suburb of Largo. There were roughly 406 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at Prince Georges Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their liberal arts general studies degree from Prince Georges Community College earn around $31,322 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $13,499 to complete this degree. See the full liberal arts general studies program report for Prince Georges Community College

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The Community College Of Baltimore County placed #9 among the best liberal arts general studies schools. Located in the suburb of Baltimore, The Community College Of Baltimore County is a very large public university. The Community College Of Baltimore County awarded about 593 liberal arts general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their liberal arts general studies degree from The Community College Of Baltimore County earn around $27,852 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,469. See the full liberal arts general studies program report for The Community College Of Baltimore County

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Montgomery College
Rockville, MD

Montgomery College ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best liberal arts general studies schools. Located in the city of Rockville, Montgomery College is a very large public university. About 1,035 liberal arts general studies degrees were awarded at Montgomery College in the most recent year. Students who receive their liberal arts general studies degree from Montgomery College earn around $20,217 in the first couple years of their career. Montgomery College graduates carry a median of $9,500 in student loans. See the full liberal arts general studies program report for Montgomery College

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Morgan State University placed #11 among the best liberal arts general studies schools. Morgan State University is a large public school located in the city of Baltimore. Morgan State University graduates 41% of students within six years. About 98 liberal arts general studies degrees were awarded at Morgan State University in the most recent year. Liberal Arts General Studies graduates of Morgan State University earn a median of $39,699 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $32,512 to complete this degree. Read more about the liberal arts general studies program at Morgan State University

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Chesapeake College
Wye Mills, MD

Chesapeake College ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best liberal arts general studies schools. Chesapeake College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Wye Mills. About 87 liberal arts general studies degrees were awarded at Chesapeake College in the most recent year. Graduates of the liberal arts general studies program make about $29,611 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $5,500 to complete this degree. See the full liberal arts general studies program report for Chesapeake College

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Harford Community College came in at #13 for liberal arts general studies this year. Located in the rural area of Bel Air, Harford Community College is a moderately-sized public university. Harford Community College awarded about 373 liberal arts general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Liberal Arts General Studies graduates of Harford Community College earn a median of $26,448 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $10,227. See the full liberal arts general studies program report for Harford Community College

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Frostburg State University earned the #14 position for liberal arts general studies this year. Located in the town of Frostburg, Frostburg State University is a mid-sized public university. Frostburg State University graduates 50% of students within six years. About 33 liberal arts general studies degrees were awarded at Frostburg State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the liberal arts general studies program make about $32,889 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $28,750. Get the full liberal arts general studies details for Frostburg State University

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Frederick Community College earned the #15 position for liberal arts general studies this year. Set in the city of Frederick, Frederick Community College is a large public institution. Frederick Community College awarded about 217 liberal arts general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the liberal arts general studies program make about $22,067 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $8,935 to complete this degree. See the full liberal arts general studies program report for Frederick Community College

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Carroll Community College earned the #16 position for liberal arts general studies this year. Carroll Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Westminster. Carroll Community College awarded about 219 liberal arts general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the liberal arts general studies program make about $23,320 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $8,750 to complete this degree. Get the full liberal arts general studies details for Carroll Community College

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Howard Community College landed the #17 spot for liberal arts general studies this year. Located in the city of Columbia, Howard Community College is a large public university. Howard Community College awarded about 738 liberal arts general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the liberal arts general studies program make about $22,042 in their early career. Howard Community College graduates carry a median of $10,200 in student loans. See the full liberal arts general studies program report for Howard Community College

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Cecil College
North East, MD

Cecil College landed the #18 spot for liberal arts general studies this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the rural area of North East. There were roughly 91 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at Cecil College in the most recent data year. Get the full liberal arts general studies details for Cecil College

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Wor Wic Community College placed #19 among the best liberal arts general studies schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the rural area of Salisbury. Wor Wic Community College awarded about 113 liberal arts general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their liberal arts general studies degree from Wor Wic Community College earn around $30,763 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $6,500. More information about a degree in liberal arts general studies from Wor Wic Community College

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Hagerstown Community College landed the #20 spot for liberal arts general studies this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of Hagerstown. Hagerstown Community College awarded about 242 liberal arts general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Liberal Arts General Studies graduates of Hagerstown Community College earn a median of $25,177 early in their careers. Hagerstown Community College graduates carry a median of $11,548 in student loans. Read more about the liberal arts general studies program at Hagerstown Community College

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Coppin State University placed #21 among the best liberal arts general studies schools. Set in the city of Baltimore, Coppin State University is a mid-sized public institution. Coppin State University graduates 26% of students within six years. About 28 liberal arts general studies degrees were awarded at Coppin State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the liberal arts general studies program make about $50,062 in their early career. Coppin State University graduates carry a median of $41,868 in student loans. Get the full liberal arts general studies details for Coppin State University

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St Johns College Maryland placed #22 among the best liberal arts general studies schools. Set in the suburb of Annapolis, St Johns College Maryland is a small private not-for-profit institution. St Johns College Maryland graduates 71% of students within six years. St Johns College Maryland awarded about 157 liberal arts general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their liberal arts general studies degree from St Johns College Maryland earn around $34,603 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in liberal arts general studies from St Johns College Maryland

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Allegany College Of Maryland earned the #23 position for liberal arts general studies this year. Set in the town of Cumberland, Allegany College Of Maryland is a mid-sized public institution. About 102 liberal arts general studies degrees were awarded at Allegany College Of Maryland in the most recent year. Liberal Arts General Studies graduates of Allegany College Of Maryland earn a median of $27,637 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $15,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in liberal arts general studies from Allegany College Of Maryland

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Garrett College
McHenry, MD

Garrett College ranked #24 on our 2027 list of the best liberal arts general studies schools. Located in the rural area of McHenry, Garrett College is a small public university. Garrett College awarded about 43 liberal arts general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the liberal arts general studies program make about $13,943 in their early career. Garrett College graduates carry a median of $13,352 in student loans. Read more about the liberal arts general studies program at Garrett College

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 24 schools evaluated.

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