2025 Best General Studies Associate Degree Schools in New Jersey

College Factual reviewed 2 schools in New Jersey to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of general studies. Combined, these schools handed out 513 associate degrees in general studies to qualified students.

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Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

• Major Focus - How many resources a school devotes to general studies students as compared to other majors.
• Major Demand - The number of general studies students who choose to seek a associate degree at the school.
• Educational Resources - The amount of money and other resources allocated to students while they are pursuing their degree. These resources include such things as number of students per instructor and education expenditures per student.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized general studies related body.

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for general studies students working on their associate degree.

More Ways to Rank General Studies Schools

The general 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 General Studies Associate Degree Schools in New Jersey.

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Best Schools for Associate Students to Study General Studies in New Jersey

Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in general studies.

Top New Jersey Schools for an Associate in General Studies

1

Ocean County College
Toms River, NJ

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

387 Annual Graduates

It's hard to beat Ocean County College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in general studies. Located in the large suburb of Toms River, OCC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in general studies from Ocean County College

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Atlantic Cape Community College
Mays Landing, NJ

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

87 Annual Graduates

Any student who is interested in an associate degree in general studies has to look into Atlantic Cape Community College. Atlantic Cape Community College is a small public college located in the rural area of Mays Landing.More information about a associate in general studies from Atlantic Cape Community College

Best General Studies Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best General Studies Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

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General Studies Related Rankings by Major

General Studies is one of 3 different types of Liberal Arts General Studies programs to choose from.

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Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard). More about our data sources and methodologies.