by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 20 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Liberal Arts Associate Degree Schools in New Jersey ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 6,040 associate degrees in liberal arts during the 2022-2023 academic year.
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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 consider a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a collection of various 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 colleges for liberal arts students working on their associate degree.
The liberal studies school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Liberal Arts Associate Degree Schools in New Jersey.
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
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Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in liberal arts.
Any student who is interested in an associate degree in liberal arts needs to check out Bergen Community 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
Ocean County College is a great option for students pursuing an associate degree in liberal arts. OCC is a moderately-sized public college located in the suburb of Toms River.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Ocean County College
It's difficult to beat Rowan College at Burlington County if you wish to pursue an associate degree in liberal arts. RCBC is a moderately-sized public college located in the suburb of Mount Laurel.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Rowan College at Burlington County
It's hard to beat Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus if you wish to pursue an associate degree in liberal arts. FDU is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Teaneck.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus
Middlesex County College is a fairly large public college located in the suburb of Edison.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Middlesex County College
Essex is a moderately-sized public college located in the large city of Newark.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Essex County College
Union County College is a moderately-sized public college located in the large suburb of Cranford.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Union County College
Located in the rural area of Newton, Sussex County Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Sussex County Community College
Camden County College is a moderately-sized public college located in the suburb of Blackwood.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Camden County College
Located in the rural area of Mays Landing, Atlantic Cape Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Atlantic Cape Community College
Explore all the Best Liberal Arts Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 429 | 6,380 |
| Pennsylvania | 379 | 1,252 |
| 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 | 513 |
