by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 79 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to determine which ones were the best for liberal arts students pursuing a associate degree. Combined, these schools handed out 13,071 associate degrees in liberal arts to qualified students.
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The liberal studies associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality liberal studies program can vary widely even among the top schools. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To take this into account we include a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a combination of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for liberal arts 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 Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region 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.
Strengthen your communication and critical-thinking skills with this online associate in liberal arts degree from Southern New Hampshire University.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in liberal arts. Only those schools that rank in the top 20% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.
Every student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in liberal arts needs to look into New York University. NYU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of New York.More information about a associate in liberal arts from New York University
It is hard to beat Chesapeake College if you want to pursue an associate degree in liberal arts. Chesapeake College is a small public college located in the rural area of Wye Mills.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Chesapeake College
It is difficult to beat Suffolk County Community College if you want to pursue an associate degree in liberal arts. Suffolk County Community College is a fairly large public college located in the large suburb of Selden.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Suffolk County Community College
SUNY Westchester Community College is a wonderful choice for students interested in an associate degree in liberal arts. SUNY Westchester Community College is a moderately-sized public college located in the large suburb of Valhalla.More information about a associate in liberal arts from SUNY Westchester Community College
Located in the small city of Rockville, Montgomery College is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Montgomery College
Bergen Community College is a fairly large public college located in the suburb of Paramus.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Bergen Community College
AACC is a large public college located in the suburb of Arnold.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Anne Arundel Community College
Located in the large suburb of Baltimore, CCBC is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Community College of Baltimore County
Located in the suburb of Rochester, RIT is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Rochester Institute of Technology
Nassau Community College is a large public college located in the large suburb of Garden City.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Nassau Community College
Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Community College of Philadelphia is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Community College of Philadelphia
Located in the suburb of Hagerstown, HCC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Hagerstown Community College
Frederick Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the city of Frederick.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Frederick Community College
Corning Community College is a small public college located in the rural area of Corning.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Corning Community College
Located in the suburb of Poughkeepsie, DCC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Dutchess Community College
Here are some additional great schools for Liberal Arts students in the Middle Atlantic Region that almost earned our Best Liberal Arts Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Borough of Manhattan Community College | New York, NY |
| 17 | Howard Community College | Columbia, MD |
| 18 | Genesee Community College | Batavia, NY |
| 19 | Tompkins Cortland Community College | Dryden, NY |
| 20 | Ocean County College | Toms River, NJ |
| 21 | Baltimore City Community College | Baltimore, MD |
| 22 | Rowan College at Burlington County | Mount Laurel, NJ |
| 23 | Community College of Allegheny County | Pittsburgh, PA |
| 24 | Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus | Teaneck, NJ |
| 25 | Jamestown Community College | Jamestown, NY |
| 26 | College of Southern Maryland | La Plata, MD |
Explore the best liberal arts schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 429 | 6,380 |
| Pennsylvania | 379 | 1,252 |
| New Jersey | 249 | 7,399 |
| Maryland | 221 | 1,920 |
| Delaware | 96 | 45 |
| District of Columbia | 46 | 56 |
One of 3 majors within the Liberal Arts General Studies area of study, Liberal Arts has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Studies | 6,109 |
| Individualized Studies | 5,996 |
| Humanities | 2,360 |
