by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to determine which ones were the best for general social sciences students pursuing a associate degree. Combined, these schools handed out 669 associate degrees in general social sciences to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
Your choice of general social sciences for getting your associate degree school matters. Important measures of a quality general social sciences program can vary widely even among the top schools. 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 take this into account we consider a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a collection 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 complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for general social sciences students working on their associate degree.
The general social sciences 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 General Social Sciences Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in general social sciences.
Essex County College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting an associate degree in general social sciences. Essex is a medium-sized public college located in the city of Newark.More information about a associate in general social sciences from Essex County College
It's difficult to beat Brookdale Community College if you want to pursue an associate degree in general social sciences. Brookdale Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the large suburb of Lincroft.More information about a associate in general social sciences from Brookdale Community College
Frederick Community College is a wonderful choice for students interested in an associate degree in general social sciences. Frederick Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the city of Frederick.More information about a associate in general social sciences from Frederick Community College
Harrisburg Area Community College is a wonderful choice for students interested in an associate degree in general social sciences. Located in the small city of Harrisburg, HACC is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in general social sciences from Harrisburg Area Community College
Explore the best general social sciences schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 429 | 138 |
| Pennsylvania | 379 | 100 |
| New Jersey | 249 | 459 |
| Maryland | 221 | 116 |
General Social Sciences is one of 3 different types of General Social Sciences programs to choose from.
