by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 18 schools in New Jersey to determine which ones were the best for liberal arts / sciences & humanities students pursuing a associate degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 6,553 associate degrees in liberal arts / sciences & humanities during the 2022-2023 academic year.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
Your choice of liberal arts / sciences & humanities for getting your associate degree school matters. Important measures of a quality liberal arts / sciences & humanities 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 school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a combination of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
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.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
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 associate degree.
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 / Sciences & Humanities Associate Degree Schools in New Jersey list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
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Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for liberal arts / sciences & humanities students seeking a an associate degree.
It's hard to beat Bergen Community College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Bergen Community College is a fairly large public college located in the suburb of Paramus.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Bergen Community College
Every student who is interested in an associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities has to take a look at Ocean County College. OCC is a medium-sized public college located in the large suburb of Toms River.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Ocean County College
Every student who is interested in an associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities has to check out Rowan College at Burlington County. RCBC is a moderately-sized public college located in the suburb of Mount Laurel.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Rowan College at Burlington County
Middlesex County College is a great option for students interested in an associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Middlesex County College is a fairly large public college located in the large suburb of Edison.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Middlesex County College
Essex is a medium-sized public college located in the large city of Newark.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Essex County College
Union County College is a moderately-sized public college located in the suburb of Cranford.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Union County College
Located in the rural area of Newton, Sussex County Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Sussex County Community College
Camden County College is a moderately-sized public college located in the suburb of Blackwood.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Camden County College
Located in the rural area of Mays Landing, Atlantic Cape Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Atlantic Cape Community College
County College of Morris is a moderately-sized public college located in the large suburb of Randolph.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from County College of Morris
Explore all the Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 36 | 2,518 |
| New York | 36 | 14,798 |
| Maryland | 33 | 9,005 |
| Delaware | 21 | 519 |
| District of Columbia | 13 | 72 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 6,553 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 419 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 273 |
| Communication & Journalism | 111 |
| English Language & Literature | 24 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 16 |
| History | 4 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 3 |
