by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 4 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best General Education Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 175 associate degrees in general education to qualified students.
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The general education associate 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. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. 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.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for general education students working on their associate degree.
The general education 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 Education Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in general education.
San Juan College is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in general education. SJC is a medium-sized public college located in the rural area of Farmington.More information about a associate in general education from San Juan College
Tulsa Community College is a great choice for students interested in an associate degree in general education. Tulsa Community College is a large public college located in the large city of Tulsa.More information about a associate in general education from Tulsa Community College
Every student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in general education has to look into New Mexico State University - Dona Ana. NMSU Dona Ana is a moderately-sized public university located in the midsize city of Las Cruces.More information about a associate in general education from New Mexico State University - Dona Ana
It's hard to beat Connors State College if you want to pursue an associate degree in general education. CSC is a small public college located in the remote area of Warner.More information about a associate in general education from Connors State College
Explore the best general education colleges for a specific state in the Southwest Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 420 | 99 |
| Arizona | 349 | 35 |
| New Mexico | 255 | 53 |
| Oklahoma | 222 | 157 |
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