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2027 Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

187 Colleges in the United States
34,713 Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Degrees Awarded
$35,228 Avg Early-Career Salary

Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. 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 187 schools to find the best for liberal arts / sciences & humanities students.

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Best Schools for Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities in the Middle Atlantic Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall liberal arts / sciences & humanities education in the Middle Atlantic Region.

Top Schools in Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities

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Leading the list is Cornell University, our #1 school for liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Located in the city of Ithaca, Cornell University is a very large private not-for-profit university. About 95% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 13 liberal arts / sciences & humanities students who graduated with this degree at Cornell University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the liberal arts / sciences & humanities program make about $46,072 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $15,005 to complete this degree. See the full liberal arts / sciences & humanities program report for Cornell University

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Georgetown University
Washington, DC

Georgetown University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities, landing the #2 spot this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Washington. Georgetown University graduates 95% of students within six years. Georgetown University awarded about 69 liberal arts / sciences & humanities degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their liberal arts / sciences & humanities degree from Georgetown University earn around $66,719 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000. See the full liberal arts / sciences & humanities program report for Georgetown University

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Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Stony Brook University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best liberal arts / sciences & humanities schools. Stony Brook University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Stony Brook. Stony Brook University graduates 76% of students within six years. Stony Brook University awarded about 33 liberal arts / sciences & humanities degrees in the most recent data year. Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities graduates of Stony Brook University earn a median of $74,387 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $20,537. Read more about the liberal arts / sciences & humanities program at Stony Brook University

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New York University
New York, NY

Students looking for a strong liberal arts / sciences & humanities program will find one at New York University, which ranked #4. Set in the city of New York, New York University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 88% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 727 liberal arts / sciences & humanities degrees were awarded at New York University in the most recent year. Students who receive their liberal arts / sciences & humanities degree from New York University earn around $39,652 in the first couple years of their career. New York University graduates carry a median of $21,787 in student loans. More information about a degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from New York University

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Johns Hopkins University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities, ranking #5. Johns Hopkins University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Baltimore. Roughly 94% of students complete a degree within six years here. Johns Hopkins University awarded about 47 liberal arts / sciences & humanities degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their liberal arts / sciences & humanities degree from Johns Hopkins University earn around $45,147 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $13,426 to complete this degree. Get the full liberal arts / sciences & humanities details for Johns Hopkins University

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George Washington University earned the #6 position for liberal arts / sciences & humanities this year. Located in the city of Washington, George Washington University is a very large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. About 12 liberal arts / sciences & humanities degrees were awarded at George Washington University in the most recent year. Students who receive their liberal arts / sciences & humanities degree from George Washington University earn around $73,749 in the first couple years of their career. George Washington University graduates carry a median of $22,910 in student loans. More information about a degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from George Washington University

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Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Syracuse University ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best liberal arts / sciences & humanities schools. Set in the city of Syracuse, Syracuse University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. Syracuse University awarded about 16 liberal arts / sciences & humanities degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts / sciences & humanities degree recipients from Syracuse University generally make around $54,785. Syracuse University graduates carry a median of $26,130 in student loans. Read more about the liberal arts / sciences & humanities program at Syracuse University

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Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Rowan University landed the #8 spot for liberal arts / sciences & humanities this year. Rowan University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Glassboro. About 67% of students finish within six years. About 161 liberal arts / sciences & humanities degrees were awarded at Rowan University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts / sciences & humanities degree recipients from Rowan University generally make around $43,486. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. See the full liberal arts / sciences & humanities program report for Rowan University

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University Of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

University Of Pennsylvania ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best liberal arts / sciences & humanities schools. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Philadelphia. University Of Pennsylvania graduates 96% of students within six years. University Of Pennsylvania awarded about 153 liberal arts / sciences & humanities degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the liberal arts / sciences & humanities program make about $68,293 in their early career. University Of Pennsylvania graduates carry a median of $16,155 in student loans. See the full liberal arts / sciences & humanities program report for University Of Pennsylvania

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Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA

Wilkes University ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best liberal arts / sciences & humanities schools. Located in the city of Wilkes-Barre, Wilkes University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 63% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 46 liberal arts / sciences & humanities degrees were awarded at Wilkes University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts / sciences & humanities degree recipients from Wilkes University generally make around $64,004. Wilkes University graduates carry a median of $26,601 in student loans. Read more about the liberal arts / sciences & humanities program at Wilkes University

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Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ

Seton Hall University landed the #11 spot for liberal arts / sciences & humanities this year. Set in the suburb of South Orange, Seton Hall University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Seton Hall University graduates 70% of students within six years. There were roughly 81 liberal arts / sciences & humanities students who graduated with this degree at Seton Hall University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts / sciences & humanities degree recipients from Seton Hall University generally make around $36,993. Seton Hall University graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Read more about the liberal arts / sciences & humanities program at Seton Hall University

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Carnegie Mellon University placed #12 among the best liberal arts / sciences & humanities schools. Carnegie Mellon University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Pittsburgh. Roughly 94% of students complete a degree within six years here. Carnegie Mellon University awarded about 50 liberal arts / sciences & humanities degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts / sciences & humanities degree recipients from Carnegie Mellon University generally make around $89,327. Carnegie Mellon University graduates carry a median of $25,515 in student loans. Get the full liberal arts / sciences & humanities details for Carnegie Mellon University

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University Of Scranton landed the #13 spot for liberal arts / sciences & humanities this year. University Of Scranton is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Scranton. The six-year graduation rate is 80%. There were roughly 28 liberal arts / sciences & humanities students who graduated with this degree at University Of Scranton in the most recent data year. Graduates of the liberal arts / sciences & humanities program make about $56,861 in their early career. University Of Scranton graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Get the full liberal arts / sciences & humanities details for University Of Scranton

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West Chester University Of Pennsylvania ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best liberal arts / sciences & humanities schools. This large public university is located in the suburb of West Chester. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. There were roughly 109 liberal arts / sciences & humanities students who graduated with this degree at West Chester University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent data year. More information about a degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from West Chester University Of Pennsylvania

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University Of Delaware placed #15 among the best liberal arts / sciences & humanities schools. Set in the suburb of Newark, University Of Delaware is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 82%. There were roughly 234 liberal arts / sciences & humanities students who graduated with this degree at University Of Delaware in the most recent data year. Students who receive their liberal arts / sciences & humanities degree from University Of Delaware earn around $13,833 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $6,500. Get the full liberal arts / sciences & humanities details for University Of Delaware

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Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ

Rider University earned the #16 position for liberal arts / sciences & humanities this year. Rider University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Lawrenceville. Roughly 61% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 21 liberal arts / sciences & humanities students who graduated with this degree at Rider University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts / sciences & humanities degree recipients from Rider University generally make around $41,315. Students borrow a median of $22,233 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Rider University

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Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Drexel University earned the #17 position for liberal arts / sciences & humanities this year. Drexel University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. Drexel University graduates 78% of students within six years. There were roughly 47 liberal arts / sciences & humanities students who graduated with this degree at Drexel University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the liberal arts / sciences & humanities program make about $62,470 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,154. Read more about the liberal arts / sciences & humanities program at Drexel University

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Cuny City College
New York, NY

Cuny City College earned the #18 position for liberal arts / sciences & humanities this year. Cuny City College is a large public school located in the city of New York. The six-year graduation rate is 57%. Cuny City College awarded about 76 liberal arts / sciences & humanities degrees in the most recent data year. Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities graduates of Cuny City College earn a median of $43,059 early in their careers. Cuny City College graduates carry a median of $12,985 in student loans. More information about a degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Cuny City College

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Adelphi University
Garden City, NY

Adelphi University ranked #19 on our 2027 list of the best liberal arts / sciences & humanities schools. Adelphi University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Garden City. About 67% of students finish within six years. Adelphi University awarded about 46 liberal arts / sciences & humanities degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their liberal arts / sciences & humanities degree from Adelphi University earn around $51,037 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,487 to complete this degree. Get the full liberal arts / sciences & humanities details for Adelphi University

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Saint John Fisher College landed the #20 spot for liberal arts / sciences & humanities this year. Saint John Fisher College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Rochester. The six-year graduation rate is 74%. Saint John Fisher College awarded about 13 liberal arts / sciences & humanities degrees in the most recent data year. Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities graduates of Saint John Fisher College earn a median of $55,630 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,086 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Saint John Fisher College

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Daemen College
Amherst, NY

Daemen College came in at #21 for liberal arts / sciences & humanities this year. Located in the suburb of Amherst, Daemen College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Daemen College graduates 59% of students within six years. There were roughly 79 liberal arts / sciences & humanities students who graduated with this degree at Daemen College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their liberal arts / sciences & humanities degree from Daemen College earn around $63,542 in the first couple years of their career. Daemen College graduates carry a median of $28,358 in student loans. Read more about the liberal arts / sciences & humanities program at Daemen College

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Villanova University
Villanova, PA

Villanova University placed #22 among the best liberal arts / sciences & humanities schools. Set in the suburb of Villanova, Villanova University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 92% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 29 liberal arts / sciences & humanities degrees were awarded at Villanova University in the most recent year. Graduates of the liberal arts / sciences & humanities program make about $52,183 in their early career. Villanova University graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Read more about the liberal arts / sciences & humanities program at Villanova University

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The Richard Stockton College Of New Jersey placed #23 among the best liberal arts / sciences & humanities schools. The Richard Stockton College Of New Jersey is a large public school located in the rural area of Galloway. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 150 liberal arts / sciences & humanities degrees were awarded at The Richard Stockton College Of New Jersey in the most recent year. Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities graduates of The Richard Stockton College Of New Jersey earn a median of $42,209 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. See the full liberal arts / sciences & humanities program report for The Richard Stockton College Of New Jersey

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Union College New York
Schenectady, NY

Union College New York earned the #24 position for liberal arts / sciences & humanities this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Schenectady. About 80% of students finish within six years. About 41 liberal arts / sciences & humanities degrees were awarded at Union College New York in the most recent year. Graduates of the liberal arts / sciences & humanities program make about $45,516 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $24,500 to complete this degree. Read more about the liberal arts / sciences & humanities program at Union College New York

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State University Of New York At New Paltz placed #25 among the best liberal arts / sciences & humanities schools. Set in the town of New Paltz, State University Of New York At New Paltz is a moderately-sized public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 72%. About 46 liberal arts / sciences & humanities degrees were awarded at State University Of New York At New Paltz in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts / sciences & humanities degree recipients from State University Of New York At New Paltz generally make around $41,000. State University Of New York At New Paltz graduates carry a median of $21,530 in student loans. More information about a degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from State University Of New York At New Paltz

Rest of the Top 50 Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools

These schools also placed among the best for liberal arts / sciences & humanities this year:

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Manhattan College
Riverdale, NY
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Excelsior College
Albany, NY
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Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD
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Dyouville College
Buffalo, NY
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Niagara University
Niagara University, NY
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Kean University
Union, NJ
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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 187 schools evaluated.

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