by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 107 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 27,536 associate degrees in liberal arts / sciences & humanities during the 2022-2023 academic year.
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The liberal arts / sciences & humanities associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of associate graduates during the early years of their career. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their associate degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for liberal arts / sciences & humanities 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 / Sciences & Humanities 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.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for liberal arts / sciences & humanities students seeking a an associate degree. Only those schools that rank in the top 20% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.
New York University is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Located in the city of New York, NYU is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from New York University
Chesapeake College is a good option for students pursuing an associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Located in the rural area of Wye Mills, Chesapeake College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Chesapeake College
Suffolk County Community College is a good choice for students pursuing an associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Located in the suburb of Selden, Suffolk County Community College is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Suffolk County Community College
SUNY Westchester Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting an associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Located in the large suburb of Valhalla, SUNY Westchester Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from SUNY Westchester Community College
Montgomery College is a large public college located in the small city of Rockville.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Montgomery College
Located in the suburb of Paramus, Bergen Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Bergen Community College
Monroe Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the suburb of Rochester.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Monroe Community College
Located in the large suburb of Arnold, AACC is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Anne Arundel Community College
Located in the suburb of Largo, PGCC is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Prince George’s Community College
CCBC is a large public college located in the large suburb of Baltimore.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Community College of Baltimore County
UD is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Newark.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from University of Delaware
RIT is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Rochester.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Rochester Institute of Technology
Located in the large suburb of Garden City, Nassau Community College is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Nassau Community College
UMGC is a very large public university located in the suburb of Adelphi.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from University of Maryland Global Campus
Community College of Philadelphia is a large public college located in the large city of Philadelphia.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Community College of Philadelphia
HCC is a moderately-sized public college located in the midsize suburb of Hagerstown.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Hagerstown Community College
Located in the city of Frederick, Frederick Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Frederick Community College
Located in the rural area of Corning, Corning Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Corning Community College
DCC is a medium-sized public college located in the large suburb of Poughkeepsie.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Dutchess Community College
BMCC is a fairly large public college located in the large city of New York.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Borough of Manhattan Community College
Located in the city of Columbia, HCC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Howard Community College
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | Genesee Community College | Batavia, NY |
| 23 | Tompkins Cortland Community College | Dryden, NY |
| 24 | Ocean County College | Toms River, NJ |
| 25 | Baltimore City Community College | Baltimore, MD |
| 26 | Hudson Valley Community College | Troy, NY |
| 27 | Rowan College at Burlington County | Mount Laurel, NJ |
| 28 | Community College of Allegheny County | Pittsburgh, PA |
| 29 | Erie Community College | Buffalo, NY |
| 30 | Niagara County Community College | Sanborn, NY |
| 31 | Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus | Teaneck, NJ |
| 32 | Jamestown Community College | Jamestown, NY |
| 33 | College of Southern Maryland | La Plata, MD |
| 34 | Mohawk Valley Community College | Utica, NY |
| 35 | Middlesex County College | Edison, NJ |
Explore the best liberal arts / sciences & humanities schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 36 | 2,518 |
| New York | 36 | 14,798 |
| New Jersey | 35 | 8,063 |
| Maryland | 33 | 9,005 |
| Delaware | 21 | 519 |
| District of Columbia | 13 | 72 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 27,536 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 1,191 |
| Communication & Journalism | 1,165 |
| Social Sciences | 807 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 584 |
| English Language & Literature | 215 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 108 |
| History | 59 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 50 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 49 |
