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2022 Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Liberal Arts in the Middle Atlantic Region

149 Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region
18,996 Associate Degrees
Liberal Arts is of the hottest associate degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #1 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 looked at 149 colleges and universities when compiling its 2022 Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Liberal Arts in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 18,996 associate degrees in liberal arts during the 2019-2020 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Liberal Arts School for Your Associate Degree

Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Liberal Arts in the Middle Atlantic Region The liberal studies associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. We created our Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Liberal Arts in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking to make it a little easier to choose the right one for you.

While being high in popularity does not always mean a school has a quality liberal arts program, it is a sign that a large number of students choose the school. This may be due to it being a great value, it offering a stellar educational experience, or the subject is a major focus of the school.

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This ranking is just one of the many we have created. First of all, if you are interested in other degree levels, you may want to take a look at one of the rankings highlighted above. Also, if you are interested in attending school in a specific part of the country, see our rankings by location. Plus, you can view our other rankings for liberal arts.

Below you'll see a list of the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in liberal arts. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

22 Most Well Attended Schools for Liberal Studies Students Working on Their Associate

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1,691 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NJ
#1 Best Quality In NJ

Bergen Community College is a popular decision for individuals pursuing an associate degree in liberal arts. Bergen Community College is a large public college located in the suburb of Paramus. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for associate degrees in liberal arts in New Jersey.

There were approximately 1,691 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at Bergen Community College in the most recent data year.

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1,589 Annual Associate Degrees
#2 Most Popular In NJ
#2 Best Quality In NJ

Rowan College at Burlington County is a popular decision for students pursuing an associate degree in liberal arts. RCBC is a medium-sized public college located in the large suburb of Mount Laurel. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for associate degrees in liberal arts in New Jersey.

There were roughly 1,589 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at RCBC in the most recent data year.

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1,155 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NY
#6 Best Quality In NY

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at Borough of Manhattan Community College if you want to pursue an associate degree in liberal arts. BMCC is a fairly large public college located in the large city of New York. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #6 in quality for associate degrees in liberal arts in New York.

There were approximately 1,155 liberal arts individuals who graduated with this degree at BMCC in the most recent data year.

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989 Annual Associate Degrees
#2 Most Popular In NY
#5 Best Quality In NY

Kingsborough Community College is one of the most popular schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in liberal arts. Located in the city of Brooklyn, KCC is a public college with a fairly large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #5 in quality for associate degrees in liberal arts in New York.

There were roughly 989 liberal arts individuals who graduated with this degree at KCC in the most recent data year.

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799 Annual Associate Degrees
#3 Most Popular In NY
#8 Best Quality In NY

Located in the large city of Bayside, QCC is a public college with a large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #8 in quality for associate degrees in liberal arts in New York.

There were about 799 liberal arts individuals who graduated with this degree at QCC in the most recent data year.

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590 Annual Associate Degrees
#3 Most Popular In NJ
#3 Best Quality In NJ

Middlesex County College is a large public college located in the suburb of Edison. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for associate degrees in liberal arts in New Jersey.

There were about 590 liberal arts individuals who graduated with this degree at Middlesex County College in the most recent year we have data available.

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588 Annual Associate Degrees
#4 Most Popular In NY
#16 Best Quality In NY

BCC is a moderately-sized public college located in the large city of Bronx.

There were approximately 588 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at BCC in the most recent data year.

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Ocean County College
Toms River, NJ
586 Annual Associate Degrees
#4 Most Popular In NJ
#4 Best Quality In NJ

OCC is a medium-sized public college located in the large suburb of Toms River. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #4 in quality for associate degrees in liberal arts in New Jersey.

There were roughly 586 liberal arts individuals who graduated with this degree at OCC in the most recent year we have data available.

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564 Annual Associate Degrees
#5 Most Popular In NY
#17 Best Quality In NY

Located in the large city of Staten Island, CSI is a public college with a large student population.

There were roughly 564 liberal arts individuals who graduated with this degree at CSI in the most recent data year.

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LaGuardia Community College
Long Island City, NY
547 Annual Associate Degrees
#6 Most Popular In NY
#13 Best Quality In NY

LaGuardia is a large public college located in the large city of Long Island City.

There were roughly 547 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at LaGuardia in the most recent data year.

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539 Annual Associate Degrees
#7 Most Popular In NY
#12 Best Quality In NY

Located in the large city of Bronx, Hostos is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

There were about 539 liberal arts individuals who graduated with this degree at Hostos in the most recent year we have data available.

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Union County College
Cranford, NJ
498 Annual Associate Degrees
#5 Most Popular In NJ
#5 Best Quality In NJ

Union County College is a moderately-sized public college located in the large suburb of Cranford. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #5 in quality for associate degrees in liberal arts in New Jersey.

There were about 498 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at Union County College in the most recent data year.

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Camden County College
Blackwood, NJ
488 Annual Associate Degrees
#6 Most Popular In NJ
#8 Best Quality In NJ

Camden County College is a moderately-sized public college located in the large suburb of Blackwood. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #8 in quality for associate degrees in liberal arts in New Jersey.

There were roughly 488 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at Camden County College in the most recent data year.

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380 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In PA
#3 Best Quality In PA

Montco is a medium-sized public college located in the large suburb of Blue Bell. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for associate degrees in liberal arts in Pennsylvania.

There were approximately 380 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at Montco in the most recent year we have data available.

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358 Annual Associate Degrees
#7 Most Popular In NJ
#14 Best Quality In NJ

Located in the large suburb of Sewell, RCSJ is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

There were roughly 358 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at RCSJ in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a associate in liberal arts from Rowan College of South Jersey Gloucester Campus

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358 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In MD
#5 Best Quality In MD

CSM is a medium-sized public college located in the rural area of La Plata. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #5 in quality for associate degrees in liberal arts in Maryland.

There were about 358 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at CSM in the most recent data year.

More information about a associate in liberal arts from College of Southern Maryland

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262 Annual Associate Degrees
#8 Most Popular In NJ
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Mercer County Community College is a moderately-sized public college located in the rural area of West Windsor.

There were roughly 262 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at Mercer County Community College in the most recent year we have data available.

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262 Annual Associate Degrees
#8 Most Popular In NJ
#11 Best Quality In NJ

HCCC is a moderately-sized public college located in the city of Jersey City.

There were about 262 liberal arts individuals who graduated with this degree at HCCC in the most recent data year.

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258 Annual Associate Degrees
#10 Most Popular In NJ
#10 Best Quality In NJ

Located in the large suburb of Paterson, PCCC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

There were approximately 258 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at PCCC in the most recent year we have data available.

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255 Annual Associate Degrees
#11 Most Popular In NJ
#7 Best Quality In NJ

RVCC is a moderately-sized public college located in the rural area of Branchburg. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #7 in quality for associate degrees in liberal arts in New Jersey.

There were roughly 255 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at RVCC in the most recent year we have data available.

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254 Annual Associate Degrees
#2 Most Popular In PA
#4 Best Quality In PA

Located in the city of Philadelphia, Community College of Philadelphia is a public college with a large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #4 in quality for associate degrees in liberal arts in Pennsylvania.

There were approximately 254 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at Community College of Philadelphia in the most recent year we have data available.

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Montgomery College
Rockville, MD
253 Annual Associate Degrees
#2 Most Popular In MD
#1 Best Quality In MD

Located in the small city of Rockville, Montgomery College is a public college with a fairly large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for associate degrees in liberal arts in Maryland.

There were about 253 liberal arts individuals who graduated with this degree at Montgomery College in the most recent data year.

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Honorable Mentions

Here are some additional great schools for Liberal Arts students in the Middle Atlantic Region that almost earned our Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Liberal Arts in the Middle Atlantic Region award.

Rank College Location
25 Howard Community College Columbia, MD
26 Brookdale Community College Lincroft, NJ
27 Touro College New York, NY
28 Excelsior College Albany, NY
29 Hagerstown Community College Hagerstown, MD
23 Carroll Community College Westminster, MD
24 County College of Morris Randolph, NJ
25 Howard Community College Columbia, MD

Best Liberal Arts Colleges by State

Explore the most popular liberal arts schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
New York 417 8,096
Pennsylvania 393 2,137
New Jersey 230 7,847
Maryland 222 2,037
Delaware 99 91
District of Columbia 44 37

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Liberal Arts is one of 3 different types of Liberal Arts General Studies programs to choose from.

Majors Similar to Liberal Studies

Related Major Annual Graduates
General Studies 7,846
Individualized Studies 6,521
Humanities 3,779

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