by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 15 schools in Maryland to determine which ones were the best for liberal arts / sciences & humanities students pursuing a associate degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 9,005 associate degrees in liberal arts / sciences & humanities during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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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 good 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 full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges 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 Maryland 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.
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Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for liberal arts / sciences & humanities students seeking a an associate degree.
University of Maryland Global Campus is a great option for individuals pursuing an associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. UMGC is a fairly 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
Montgomery College is a good decision for students pursuing an associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Montgomery College is a fairly large public college located in the small city of Rockville.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Montgomery College
Howard Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting an associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Located in the 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
Frederick Community College is a good option for students interested in an associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Located in the small city of Frederick, Frederick Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Frederick Community College
Located in the large 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
CCBC is a fairly large public college located in the large 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 large student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Prince George’s Community College
Located in the rural area of Wye Mills, Chesapeake College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Chesapeake College
HCC is a small public college located in the suburb of Hagerstown.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Hagerstown Community College
CSM is a small public college located in the rural area of La Plata.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from College of Southern Maryland
Explore all the Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 36 | 2,518 |
| New York | 36 | 14,798 |
| New Jersey | 35 | 8,063 |
| Delaware | 21 | 519 |
| District of Columbia | 13 | 72 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 9,005 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 120 |
| Social Sciences | 118 |
| Communication & Journalism | 79 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 15 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 14 |
| English Language & Literature | 1 |
