2023 Most Popular General Education Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
Finding the Best General Education School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, general education was ranked #12 in the country. In fact 21,189 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Grad Degree Search has developed this Most Popular General Education Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. This report analyzed 83 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which ones were the most popular programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the General Education program at each school on the list.
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2023 Most Popular General Education Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular General Education Colleges.
Top 15% Most Popular General Education Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Johns Hopkins University the most popular school in the Middle Atlantic Region for general education students. Johns Hopkins is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Baltimore.
Out of the 83 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Montclair State University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the large suburb of Montclair, Montclair State is a public college with a very large student population.
Out of the 83 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Pitt is a public school with a very large student population.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Notre Dame of Maryland University is a great place for general education students. Located in the city of Baltimore, NDMU is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Pennsylvania. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular General Education Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.
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La Salle University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for general education students. It came in at #6 on the list. La Salle is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Philadelphia.
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With a ranking of #7, Goucher College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for general education students. Located in the small city of Baltimore, Goucher is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Wilmington University ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular General Education Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Wilmington University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of New Castle.
Towson University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for general education students. It came in at #9 on the list. Towson is a very large public school located in the small city of Towson.
Adelphi University ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular General Education Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list. Located in the large suburb of Garden City, Adelphi is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.
With a ranking of #11, University of Maryland - Baltimore County did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for general education students. UMBC is a large public school located in the suburb of Baltimore.
Georgian Court University landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular general education programs. Located in the small city of Lakewood, Georgian Court is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
Additional Noteworthy Schools
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular General Education Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | California University of Pennsylvania | California, PA |
| 14 | Wilson College | Chambersburg, PA |
| 15 | Frostburg State University | Frostburg, MD |
| 16 | Monmouth University | West Long Branch, NJ |
Best General Education Colleges by State
Explore the best general education colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| New York | 199 |
| Pennsylvania | 861 |
| Maryland | 1,145 |
| New Jersey | 366 |
| District of Columbia | 25 |
| Delaware | 84 |
Majors Related to Education
General Education is one of 14 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Majors Related to Education
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Educational Administration | 45,458 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 34,451 |
| Special Education | 25,158 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 20,616 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 19,784 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 26 schools only.
- 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).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to KOKUYO.
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