by our College Data Analytics Team
With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. College Factual has developed its “Most Well Attended Liberal Studies Major in Maryland” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.
With 366,996 degrees handed out in 2020-2021, liberal arts is the 2nd most popular major in the United States.
Across Maryland, there were 2,305 liberal arts graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.
This year’s “Most Well Attended Liberal Studies Major in Maryland” ranking analyzed 26 colleges that offered a degree in liberal arts. This ranking identifies schools that graduate the most students in liberal arts.
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The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Well Attended Liberal Studies Major in Maryland”.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend College of Southern Maryland. The school came in at #1 for the Most Well Attended Liberal Studies Major in Maryland. This medium-sized school is located in La Plata, Maryland, and it awarded 357 ’s liberal studies degrees in 2020-2021.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Carroll Community College. The school came in at #2 for the Most Well Attended Liberal Studies Major in Maryland. Carroll Community College is a small public school situated in Westminster, Maryland. It awarded 273 ’s liberal studies degrees in 2020-2021.
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Out of the 26 schools in the Most Well Attended Liberal Studies Major in Maryland that were part of this year’s ranking, Montgomery College landed the #3 spot on the list. Montgomery College is a fairly large school located in Rockville, Maryland that handed out 264 ’s liberal studies degrees in 2020-2021.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Howard Community College. The school came in at #4 for the Most Well Attended Liberal Studies Major in Maryland. Howard Community College is a medium-sized school located in Columbia, Maryland that handed out 203 ’s liberal studies degrees in 2020-2021.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Hagerstown Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Liberal Studies Major in Maryland list. HCC is a small school located in Hagerstown, Maryland that handed out 191 ’s liberal studies degrees in 2020-2021.
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Harford Community College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Liberal Studies Major in Maryland ranking, coming in at #6. Harford Community College is a public institution located in Bel Air, Maryland. The school has a small population, and it awarded 167 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Anne Arundel Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Liberal Studies Major in Maryland ranking. AACC is a fairly large school located in Arnold, Maryland that handed out 142 ’s liberal studies degrees in 2020-2021.
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Community College of Baltimore County did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Liberal Studies Major in Maryland ranking, coming in at #8. Community College of Baltimore County is a fairly large public school situated in Baltimore, Maryland. It awarded 110 ’s liberal studies degrees in 2020-2021.
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With a ranking of #9, St John’s College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Liberal Studies Major in Maryland list. St John’s College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Annapolis, Maryland. The school has a small population, and it awarded 101 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.9% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Morgan State University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Liberal Studies Major in Maryland ranking, coming in at #10. Located in Baltimore, Maryland, this medium-sized public school awarded 92 diplomas to qualified ’s liberal studies students in 2020-2021.
Frederick Community College ranked #11 on this year’s Most Well Attended Liberal Studies Major in Maryland list. Frederick Community College is located in Frederick, Maryland and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 77 ’s liberal studies degrees to qualified students.
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With a ranking of #12, Frostburg State University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Liberal Studies Major in Maryland list. Frostburg, Maryland is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s liberal studies degrees to 64 students in 2020-2021.
Chesapeake College ranked #13 on this year’s Most Well Attended Liberal Studies Major in Maryland list. Chesapeake College is a small public school situated in Wye Mills, Maryland. It awarded 60 ’s liberal studies degrees in 2020-2021.
Salisbury University ranked #14 on this year’s Most Well Attended Liberal Studies Major in Maryland list. Located in Salisbury, Maryland, this medium-sized public school handed out 51 degrees to qualified ’s liberal studies students in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
With a ranking of #15, Allegany College of Maryland did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Liberal Studies Major in Maryland list. Located in Cumberland, Maryland, this small public school awarded 40 degrees to qualified ’s liberal studies students in 2020-2021.
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With a ranking of #16, Johns Hopkins University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Liberal Studies Major in Maryland list. Baltimore, Maryland is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s liberal studies degrees to 39 students in 2020-2021.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 97%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.3%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
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Garrett College ranked #17 on this year’s Most Well Attended Liberal Studies Major in Maryland list. Garrett College is located in McHenry, Maryland and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 22 ’s liberal studies degrees to qualified students.
Notre Dame of Maryland University landed the #18 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Liberal Studies Major in Maryland ranking. Notre Dame of Maryland University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Baltimore, Maryland. The school has a small population, and it awarded 17 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.4% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
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With a ranking of #19, Washington College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Liberal Studies Major in Maryland list. This small school is located in Chestertown, Maryland, and it awarded 15 ’s liberal studies degrees in 2020-2021.
Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Baltimore City Community College came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Liberal Studies Major in Maryland ranking. Baltimore, Maryland is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s liberal studies degrees to 13 students in 2020-2021.
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With a ranking of #21, Coppin State University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Liberal Studies Major in Maryland list. Coppin State University is a small school located in Baltimore, Maryland that handed out 4 ’s liberal studies degrees in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #22, Cecil College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Liberal Studies Major in Maryland list. Cecil College is a small school located in North East, Maryland that handed out 3 ’s liberal studies degrees in 2020-2021.
Prince George’s Community College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Liberal Studies Major in Maryland ranking, coming in at #23. PGCC is a fairly large school located in Largo, Maryland that handed out 0 ’s liberal studies degrees in 2020-2021.
Loyola University Maryland came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Liberal Studies Major in Maryland ranking. Loyola University Maryland is a medium-sized school located in Baltimore, Maryland that handed out 0 ’s liberal studies degrees in 2020-2021.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 87%. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 1.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Washington Adventist University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Liberal Studies Major in Maryland ranking, coming in at #23. Washington Adventist University is a small school located in Takoma Park, Maryland that handed out 0 ’s liberal studies degrees in 2020-2021.
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University of Maryland - College Park came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Liberal Studies Major in Maryland ranking. University of Maryland - College Park is a large public school situated in College Park, Maryland. It awarded 0 ’s liberal studies degrees in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.8% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 95%.
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