by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 51 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to determine which ones were the best for bachelor's degree seekers in the field of liberal arts / sciences & humanities. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 5,798 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts / sciences & humanities during the 2022-2023 academic year.
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The liberal arts / sciences & humanities bachelor's 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:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. 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.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their bachelor's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their bachelor's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full 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 bachelor's degree.
The liberal arts / sciences & humanities 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 / Sciences & Humanities Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region.
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Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for liberal arts / sciences & humanities students seeking a a bachelor's degree. Only those schools that rank in the top 20% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.
Any student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities needs to look into New York University. Located in the large city of New York, NYU is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from New York University
It is difficult to beat Georgetown University if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Located in the city of Washington, Georgetown is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Georgetown University
Villanova University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Located in the large suburb of Villanova, Villanova is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Villanova University
Drexel University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Drexel is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Drexel University
Seton Hall is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of South Orange.More information about a bachelor’s in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Seton Hall University
RIT is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Rochester.More information about a bachelor’s in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Rochester Institute of Technology
Located in the large suburb of Teaneck, FDU is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus
Molloy is a small private not-for-profit college located in the suburb of Rockville Centre.More information about a bachelor’s in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Molloy College
UD is a very large public university located in the large suburb of Newark.More information about a bachelor’s in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from University of Delaware
Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Carnegie Mellon University
Here are some additional great schools for Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities students in the Middle Atlantic Region that almost earned our Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Saint Joseph’s University | Philadelphia, PA |
| 12 | University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus | Pittsburgh, PA |
| 13 | St John’s College | Annapolis, MD |
| 14 | Union College New York | Schenectady, NY |
| 15 | Stockton University | Galloway, NJ |
| 16 | Sarah Lawrence College | Bronxville, NY |
| 17 | Thomas Edison State University | Trenton, NJ |
Explore the best liberal arts / sciences & humanities colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 37 | 1,002 |
| New York | 37 | 3,957 |
| New Jersey | 34 | 1,544 |
| Maryland | 33 | 412 |
| Delaware | 30 | 129 |
| District of Columbia | 28 | 52 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 5,798 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 27,861 |
| Communication & Journalism | 13,707 |
| English Language & Literature | 6,150 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 4,622 |
| History | 4,391 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 2,950 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 1,583 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 1,477 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 467 |
