2023 Best General Studies Associate Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Southwest Region
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It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for veterans. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for General Studies for an Associate” ranking.
General Studies is one of the most popular majors in the nation, ranking 5th of all the majors we analyze. In 2020-2021, 129,869 degrees were awarded to students with this major.
Across the Southwest region, there were 51,191 general studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the associate degree level specifically, there were 45,040 general studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $35,810 and $18,681 respectively.
For this year’s “Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for General Studies for an Associate” ranking, we looked at 72 colleges that offer a degree in general studies. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great general studies programs and a strong support system for veterans and active service members.
When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the general studies program at the school, veteran affordability, and veteran satisfaction. See our ranking methodology to learn more.
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Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for General Studies for an Associate
The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for General Studies for an Associate”.
Top 25 Best General Studies Associate Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Southwest Region
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Central Texas College. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for General Studies for an Associate list. Central Texas College is a medium-sized public school situated in Killeen, Texas. It awarded 826 associates’s general studies degrees in 2020-2021.
Central Texas College not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best General Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list.Our most recent data shows that 3 of the 10,173 students enrolled at Central Texas College were GI Bill® students, of which 3 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $2,142. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Central Texas College does offer credit for military training for eligible students.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend San Antonio College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for General Studies for an Associate list. This fairly large school is located in San Antonio, Texas, and it awarded 2,530 associates’s general studies degrees in 2020-2021.
San Antonio College not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best General Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list.Of the 19,231 students enrolled at San Antonio College, 2,054 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 1,362 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $1,249. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.
[Read full report on veteran student life at San Antonio College]](/colleges/san-antonio-college/student-life/veterans/)
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Northwest Vista College. The school came in at #3 for the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for General Studies for an Associate. Northwest Vista College is located in San Antonio, Texas and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 2,322 associates’s general studies degrees to qualified students.
Northwest Vista College also took the #3 spot in our “Best General Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking.According to our most recent data, Northwest Vista College supports 18,542 students, and 1,638 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 1,093 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $1,264. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.
[Read full report on veteran student life at Northwest Vista College]](/colleges/northwest-vista-college/student-life/veterans/)
Out of the 72 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for General Studies for an Associate that were part of this year’s ranking, Collin County Community College District landed the #4 spot on the list. Located in McKinney, Texas, this large public school handed out 1,244 diplomas to qualified associates’s general studies students in 2020-2021.
Collin County Community College District also took the #4 spot in our “Best General Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking.Among the 35,390 students enrolled at Collin County Community College District, 994 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 606 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $1,042. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Pima Community College. The school came in at #5 for the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for General Studies for an Associate. Pima Community College is located in Tucson, Arizona and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 53 associates’s general studies degrees to qualified students.
Pima County Community College District not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best General Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list.Among the 15,544 students enrolled at Pima County Community College District, 853 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 426 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $1,036. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.
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Oklahoma City Community College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for General Studies for an Associate list. Located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, this fairly large public school awarded 647 degrees to qualified associates’s general studies students in 2020-2021.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at OCCC, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best General Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking.According to our most recent data, Oklahoma City Community College supports 12,227 students, and 754 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 327 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $2,090. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.
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Austin Community College District came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for General Studies for an Associate ranking. Austin Community College District is located in Austin, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1,654 associates’s general studies degrees to qualified students.
Austin Community College District not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best General Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list.Our most recent data shows that 2,473 of the 39,896 students enrolled at Austin Community College District were GI Bill® students, of which 59 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $735. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.
Full Austin Community College District Veteran Student Life Report
With a ranking of #8, Houston Community College did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for General Studies for an Associate list. Houston Community College is located in Houston, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 2,293 associates’s general studies degrees to qualified students.
Houston Community College did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #15 on our “Best General Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list.Among the 48,329 students enrolled at Houston Community College, 1,421 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 783 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $1,632. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Houston Community College offers credit for military training for eligible students.
Full Houston Community College Veteran Student Life Report
Mesa Community College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for General Studies for an Associate ranking. Located in Mesa, Arizona, this fairly large public school awarded 74 degrees to qualified associates’s general studies students in 2020-2021.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at Mesa Community College, the school also landed the #16 spot in our “Best General Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking.Among the 16,948 students enrolled at Mesa Community College, 658 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 474 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $1,107. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.
[Read full report on veteran student life at Mesa Community College]](/colleges/mesa-community-college/student-life/veterans/)
Central New Mexico Community College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for General Studies for an Associate list. Located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, this fairly large public school handed out 1,046 degrees to qualified associates’s general studies students in 2020-2021.
CNM did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best General Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list.Our most recent data shows that 839 of the 21,398 students enrolled at CNM were GI Bill® students, of which 390 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $1,171. During this same period, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. CNM offers credit for military training for eligible students.
[Read full report on veteran student life at Central New Mexico Community College]](/colleges/central-new-mexico-community-college/student-life/veterans/)
St Philip’s College landed the #11 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for General Studies for an Associate ranking. San Antonio, Texas is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s general studies degrees to 710 students in 2020-2021.
According to our most recent data, St Philip’s College supports 12,696 students, and 1,363 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 1,105 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $1,089. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. St Philip’s College offers credit for military training for eligible students.
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South Texas College ranked #12 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for General Studies for an Associate list. South Texas College is a large school located in McAllen, Texas that handed out 969 associates’s general studies degrees in 2020-2021.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at South Texas College, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best General Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 532 of the 28,233 students enrolled at South Texas College were GI Bill® students, of which 193 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $1,731. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.
[Read full report on veteran student life at South Texas College]](/colleges/south-texas-college/student-life/veterans/)
Tarrant County College District landed the #13 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for General Studies for an Associate ranking. Tarrant County College is a public institution located in Fort Worth, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 4,817 associates’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Tarrant County College did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best General Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list.Our most recent data shows that 1,862 of the 43,000 students enrolled at Tarrant County College were GI Bill® students, of which 1,172 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $1,319. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Tarrant County College does offer credit for military training for eligible students.
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Chandler-Gilbert Community College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for General Studies for an Associate ranking. Chandler, Arizona is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s general studies degrees to 25 students in 2020-2021.
As a testament to the quality of education offered at Chandler-Gilbert Community College, the school also landed the #17 spot in our “Best General Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking.Among the 13,395 students enrolled at Chandler-Gilbert Community College, 391 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 244 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $1,174. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Chandler-Gilbert Community College does offer credit for military training for eligible students.
[Read full report on veteran student life at Chandler-Gilbert Community College]](/colleges/chandler-gilbert-community-college/student-life/veterans/)
Phoenix College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for General Studies for an Associate ranking. Phoenix College is a public institution located in Phoenix, Arizona. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 12 associates’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Phoenix College not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #18 on our “Best General Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list.Our most recent data shows that 228 of the 9,538 students enrolled at Phoenix College were GI Bill® students, of which 155 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $1,104. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.
Full Phoenix College Veteran Student Life Report
Oklahoma Wesleyan University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for General Studies for an Associate ranking. This small school is located in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, and it awarded 10 associates’s general studies degrees in 2020-2021.
OKWU or OWU also took the #23 spot in our “Best General Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking.Among the 934 students enrolled at OKWU or OWU, 48 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 36 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $9,731. On top of their other funding sources, 5 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.
With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.
Full OKWU or OWU Veteran Student Life Report
El Paso Community College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for General Studies for an Associate ranking. El Paso Community College is a public institution located in El Paso, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 139 associates’s degrees in 2020-2021.
El Paso Community College also made our “Best General Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #25.Among the 26,034 students enrolled at El Paso Community College, 1,324 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 511 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $1,459. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. El Paso Community College does offer credit for military training for eligible students.
[Read full report on veteran student life at El Paso Community College]](/colleges/el-paso-community-college/student-life/veterans/)
Yavapai College did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for General Studies for an Associate ranking, coming in at #18. Yavapai College is located in Prescott, Arizona and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 389 associates’s general studies degrees to qualified students.
Our most recent data shows that 257 of the 6,009 students enrolled at Yavapai College were GI Bill® students, of which 166 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $6,293. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.
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Estrella Mountain Community College ranked #19 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for General Studies for an Associate list. Avondale, Arizona is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s general studies degrees to 59 students in 2020-2021.
According to our most recent data, Estrella Mountain Community College supports 8,768 students, and 465 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 281 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $972. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.
Full Estrella Mountain Community College Veteran Student Life Report
Glendale Community College did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for General Studies for an Associate ranking, coming in at #20. Glendale, Arizona is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s general studies degrees to 69 students in 2020-2021.
Our most recent data shows that 637 of the 14,374 students enrolled at Glendale Community College were GI Bill® students, of which 418 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $1,071. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Glendale Community College does offer credit for military training for eligible students.
[Read full report on veteran student life at Glendale Community College]](/colleges/glendale-community-college-glendale-az/student-life/veterans/)
With a ranking of #21, Scottsdale Community College did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for General Studies for an Associate list. This medium-sized school is located in Scottsdale, Arizona, and it awarded 14 associates’s general studies degrees in 2020-2021.
Of the 7,634 students enrolled at Scottsdale Community College, 178 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 133 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $1,006. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Scottsdale Community College offers credit for military training for eligible students.
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New Mexico State University - Alamogordo ranked #22 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for General Studies for an Associate list. New Mexico State University - Alamogordo is a small school located in Alamogordo, New Mexico that handed out 31 associates’s general studies degrees in 2020-2021.
Our most recent data shows that 104 of the 941 students enrolled at NMSU Alamogordo were GI Bill® students, of which 58 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $889. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.
Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.
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With a ranking of #23, Vernon College did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for General Studies for an Associate list. Located in Vernon, Texas, this small public school handed out 172 degrees to qualified associates’s general studies students in 2020-2021.
According to our most recent data, Vernon Regional Junior College supports 2,773 students, and 179 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 86 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $2,971. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Vernon Regional Junior College offers credit for military training for eligible students.
Full Vernon Regional Junior College Veteran Student Life Report
San Jacinto Community College landed the #24 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for General Studies for an Associate ranking. San Jacinto College is located in Pasadena, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1,087 associates’s general studies degrees to qualified students.
Among the 31,110 students enrolled at San Jacinto College, 862 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 635 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $1,772. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.
Full San Jacinto College Veteran Student Life Report
Mohave Community College ranked #25 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Southwest Region for General Studies for an Associate list. Kingman, Arizona is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s general studies degrees to 17 students in 2020-2021.
According to our most recent data, MCC supports 3,654 students, and 180 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 83 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $1,090. To help with additional expenses, 2 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.
[Read full report on veteran student life at Mohave Community College]](/colleges/mohave-community-college/student-life/veterans/)
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