2024 Best Liberal Arts Schools in New Jersey
24
Colleges in New Jersey
8,055
Liberal Studies Degrees Awarded
Ranked #2 in popularity,
liberal arts is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. 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 24 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Liberal Arts Schools in New Jersey ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 8,055 degrees in liberal arts during the 2021-2022 academic year.
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Choosing a Great Liberal Arts School
The liberal studies program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Liberal Arts rankings. For our Best Overall Liberal Arts 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.
Liberal Arts Rankings by 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 Liberal Arts Schools in New Jersey list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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Featured Liberal Arts Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
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Best Schools for Liberal Arts 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 liberal studies degrees they offer, see the list below.
10 Top New Jersey Schools in Liberal Studies
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
27th
Most Popular In NJ
Seton Hall University is a wonderful decision for students pursuing a degree in liberal arts. Seton Hall is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of South Orange. A Best Colleges rank of #404 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Seton Hall is a great university overall.
There were roughly 10 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at Seton Hall in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in liberal arts from Seton Hall UniversityBachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In NJ
449
Liberal Studies Degrees Awarded
Every student who is interested in liberal arts has to look into Thomas Edison State University. Located in the small city of Trenton, TESU is a public university with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #394 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means TESU is a great university overall.
There were approximately 449 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at TESU in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in liberal arts from Thomas Edison State UniversityBachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
18th
Most Popular In NJ
100
Liberal Studies Degrees Awarded
Every student pursuing a degree in liberal arts has to check out Rowan University. Located in the large suburb of Glassboro, Rowan is a public university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #329 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Rowan is a great university overall.
There were about 100 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at Rowan in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in liberal arts from Rowan UniversityAssociate Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In NJ
1,609
Liberal Studies Degrees Awarded
Bergen Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in liberal arts. Located in the suburb of Paramus, Bergen Community College is a public college with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #477 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Bergen Community College is a great college overall.
There were about 1609 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at Bergen Community College in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in liberal arts from Bergen Community CollegeBachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
25th
Most Popular In NJ
Rider is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Lawrenceville. A Best Colleges rank of #482 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Rider is a great university overall.
There were approximately 15 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at Rider in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in liberal arts from Rider UniversityMaster's Degree
Highest Degree Type
24th
Most Popular In NJ
41
Liberal Studies Degrees Awarded
Rutgers Camden is a moderately-sized public university located in the small city of Camden. A Best Colleges rank of #658 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Rutgers Camden is a great university overall.
There were approximately 41 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at Rutgers Camden in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in liberal arts from Rutgers University - CamdenBachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
19th
Most Popular In NJ
135
Liberal Studies Degrees Awarded
Stockton State is a moderately-sized public university located in the midsize suburb of Galloway. A Best Colleges rank of #628 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Stockton State is a great university overall.
There were roughly 135 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at Stockton State in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in liberal arts from Stockton UniversityAssociate Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In NJ
1,107
Liberal Studies Degrees Awarded
Located in the suburb of Mount Laurel, RCBC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #1078 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means RCBC is a great college overall.
There were roughly 1107 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at RCBC in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in liberal arts from Rowan College at Burlington CountyBachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
22nd
Most Popular In NJ
68
Liberal Studies Degrees Awarded
William Paterson University is a moderately-sized public university located in the suburb of Wayne. A Best Colleges rank of #739 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means William Paterson University is a great university overall.
There were approximately 68 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at William Paterson University in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in liberal arts from William Paterson University of New JerseyAssociate Degree
Highest Degree Type
7th
Most Popular In NJ
461
Liberal Studies Degrees Awarded
Located in the suburb of Toms River, OCC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population. This college ranks 27th out of 44 schools for overall quality in the state of New Jersey.
There were about 461 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at OCC in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in liberal arts from Ocean County College
