by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 99 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Combined, these schools handed out 34,975 associate degrees in liberal arts / sciences & humanities to qualified students.
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The liberal arts / sciences & humanities associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of associate graduates during the early years of their career. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their associate degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for liberal arts / sciences & humanities students working on their associate degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
Strengthen your communication and critical-thinking skills with this online associate in liberal arts degree from Southern New Hampshire University.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for liberal arts / sciences & humanities students seeking a an associate degree. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.
It's hard to beat University of Maryland Global Campus if you want to pursue an associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. UMGC is a very large public university located in the large suburb of Adelphi.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from University of Maryland Global Campus
New York University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Located in the large city of New York, NYU is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from New York University
It's hard to beat Montgomery College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Montgomery College is a fairly large public college located in the city of Rockville.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Montgomery College
Any student who is interested in an associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities has to take a look at Howard Community College. Located in the medium-sized city of Columbia, HCC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Howard Community College
UD is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of Newark.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from University of Delaware
Located in the city of Frederick, Frederick Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Frederick Community College
Located in the suburb of Paramus, Bergen Community College is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Bergen Community College
Located in the suburb of Arnold, AACC is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Anne Arundel Community College
RIT is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Rochester.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Rochester Institute of Technology
Located in the suburb of Selden, Suffolk County Community College is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Suffolk County Community College
BMCC is a fairly large public college located in the city of New York.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Borough of Manhattan Community College
CCBC is a fairly large public college located in the suburb of Baltimore.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Community College of Baltimore County
Located in the large suburb of Largo, PGCC is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Prince George’s Community College
Located in the small city of Albany, Excelsior University is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Excelsior University
Located in the city of New York, Touro is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Touro College
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Chesapeake College | Wye Mills, MD |
| 16 | Nassau Community College | Garden City, NY |
| 17 | Community College of Allegheny County | Pittsburgh, PA |
| 18 | Hagerstown Community College | Hagerstown, MD |
| 19 | College of Southern Maryland | La Plata, MD |
| 20 | Rowan College at Burlington County | Mount Laurel, NJ |
| 21 | Ocean County College | Toms River, NJ |
| 22 | Delaware Technical Community College - Terry | Dover, DE |
| 23 | La Salle University | Philadelphia, PA |
| 24 | Thomas Edison State University | Trenton, NJ |
Explore the best liberal arts / sciences & humanities colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 36 | 2,518 |
| New York | 36 | 14,798 |
| New Jersey | 35 | 8,063 |
| Maryland | 33 | 9,005 |
| Delaware | 21 | 519 |
| District of Columbia | 13 | 72 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 34,975 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 1,360 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 989 |
| Social Sciences | 926 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 748 |
| English Language & Literature | 250 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 111 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 84 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 55 |
| History | 40 |
