2025 Best General Education Schools in New Jersey
6
Colleges in New Jersey
720
General Education Degrees Awarded
General Education is of the hottest degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #31 most popular major in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.
College Factual reviewed 6 schools in New Jersey to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of general education. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 720 degrees in general education annually.
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Choosing a Great General Education School
The general education program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for General Education rankings. For our Best Overall General Education School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.
Pick Your General Education Degree Level
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best General Education Schools in New Jersey list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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Best Schools for General Education in New Jersey
If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the general education degrees they offer, see the list below.
Top New Jersey Schools in General Education
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In NJ
108
General Education Degrees Awarded
Monmouth University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in general education. Monmouth is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of West Long Branch. A Best Colleges rank of #392 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Monmouth is a great university overall.
There were about 108 general education students who graduated with this degree at Monmouth in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general education from Monmouth University
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In NJ
148
General Education Degrees Awarded
It is difficult to beat Montclair State University if you wish to pursue a degree in general education. Montclair State is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Montclair. A Best Colleges rank of #290 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Montclair State is a great university overall.
There were approximately 148 general education students who graduated with this degree at Montclair State in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general education from Montclair State University
Masters
Degree Type
MEd in Curriculum & Instruction
Program Name
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Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In NJ
60
General Education Degrees Awarded
Middlesex County College is a good decision for students pursuing a degree in general education. Located in the large suburb of Edison, Middlesex County College is a public college with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #771 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Middlesex County College is a great college overall.
There were about 60 general education students who graduated with this degree at Middlesex County College in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general education from Middlesex County College
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
8th
Most Popular In NJ
Saint Peter's University is a good option for students interested in a degree in general education. Located in the city of Jersey City, Saint Peter's College is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 40th out of 45 schools for overall quality in the state of New Jersey.
There were roughly 13 general education students who graduated with this degree at Saint Peter's College in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general education from Saint Peter’s University
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In NJ
113
General Education Degrees Awarded
Located in the large suburb of Lincroft, Brookdale Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population. This college ranks 31st out of 45 schools for overall quality in the state of New Jersey.
There were roughly 113 general education students who graduated with this degree at Brookdale Community College in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general education from Brookdale Community College
