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2022 Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Liberal Arts

1,065 Colleges in the United States
262,184 Associate Degrees
Liberal Arts is of the hottest associate degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #1 most popular major in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

College Factual looked at 1,065 colleges and universities when compiling its 2022 Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Liberal Arts ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 262,184 associate degrees in liberal arts during the 2019-2020 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Liberal Arts School for Your Associate Degree

Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Liberal Arts Your choice of school for getting your associate degree in liberal studies matters. We created our Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Liberal Arts ranking to make it a little easier to choose the right one for you.

While being high in popularity does not always mean a school has a quality liberal arts program, it is a sign that a large number of students choose the school. Sometimes this is because the school offers a great educational experience, it is a good value, or it is highly focused on the program.

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This ranking is just one of the many we have created. First of all, if you are interested in other degree levels, you may want to take a look at one of the rankings highlighted above. Also, if you are interested in attending school in a specific part of the country, see our rankings by location. On top of that, you can visit our other rankings for liberal arts.

Below you'll see a list of the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in liberal arts. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

25 Most Well Attended Schools for Liberal Studies Students Working on Their Associate

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9,082 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In FL
#12 Best Quality In FL

Miami Dade College is a popular option for students interested in an associate degree in liberal arts. Located in the large city of Miami, MDC is a public college with a very large student population.

There were about 9,082 liberal arts individuals who graduated with this degree at MDC in the most recent data year.

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Valencia College
Orlando, FL
7,122 Annual Associate Degrees
#2 Most Popular In FL
#4 Best Quality In FL

Every student who is interested in an associate degree in liberal arts has to look into Valencia College. Located in the large city of Orlando, Valencia College is a public college with a very large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #4 in quality for associate degrees in liberal arts in Florida.

There were roughly 7,122 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at Valencia College in the most recent data year.

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Lone Star College System
The Woodlands, TX
5,833 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In TX
#2 Best Quality In TX

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at Lone Star College System if you want to pursue an associate degree in liberal arts. Located in the small city of The Woodlands, North Harris Montgomery is a public college with a fairly large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for associate degrees in liberal arts in Texas.

There were approximately 5,833 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at North Harris Montgomery in the most recent year we have data available.

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Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL
5,077 Annual Associate Degrees
#3 Most Popular In FL
#1 Best Quality In FL

Broward College is a popular option for individuals pursuing an associate degree in liberal arts. BC is a very large public college located in the medium-sized city of Fort Lauderdale. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for associate degrees in liberal arts in Florida.

There were roughly 5,077 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at BC in the most recent data year.

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3,907 Annual Associate Degrees
#4 Most Popular In FL
#2 Best Quality In FL

Located in the suburb of Lake Worth, Palm Beach State College is a public college with a very large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #2 in quality for associate degrees in liberal arts in Florida.

There were about 3,907 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at Palm Beach State College in the most recent data year.

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3,253 Annual Associate Degrees
#5 Most Popular In FL
#3 Best Quality In FL

HCC is a large public college located in the city of Tampa. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for associate degrees in liberal arts in Florida.

There were roughly 3,253 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at HCC in the most recent year we have data available.

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St Petersburg College
Clearwater, FL
3,098 Annual Associate Degrees
#6 Most Popular In FL
#14 Best Quality In FL

SPC is a very large public college located in the small city of Clearwater.

There were approximately 3,098 liberal arts individuals who graduated with this degree at SPC in the most recent data year.

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2,554 Annual Associate Degrees
#7 Most Popular In FL
#7 Best Quality In FL

Tallahassee Community College is a large public college located in the midsize city of Tallahassee. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #7 in quality for associate degrees in liberal arts in Florida.

There were approximately 2,554 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at Tallahassee Community College in the most recent year we have data available.

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2,280 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In GA
#1 Best Quality In GA

Located in the large city of Atlanta, Georgia State University-Perimeter College is a public university with a fairly large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for associate degrees in liberal arts in Georgia.

There were approximately 2,280 liberal arts individuals who graduated with this degree at Georgia State University-Perimeter College in the most recent data year.

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2,275 Annual Associate Degrees
#8 Most Popular In FL
#15 Best Quality In FL

EFSC is a fairly large public college located in the large suburb of Cocoa.

There were roughly 2,275 liberal arts individuals who graduated with this degree at EFSC in the most recent data year.

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Santa Fe College
Gainesville, FL
2,160 Annual Associate Degrees
#9 Most Popular In FL
#10 Best Quality In FL

Santa Fe College is a large public college located in the suburb of Gainesville.

There were about 2,160 liberal arts individuals who graduated with this degree at Santa Fe College in the most recent data year.

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2,032 Annual Associate Degrees
#10 Most Popular In FL
#8 Best Quality In FL

Indian River State College is a fairly large public college located in the suburb of Fort Pierce. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #8 in quality for associate degrees in liberal arts in Florida.

There were about 2,032 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at Indian River State College in the most recent year we have data available.

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2,004 Annual Associate Degrees
#11 Most Popular In FL
#5 Best Quality In FL

FSW is a fairly large public college located in the suburb of Fort Myers. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #5 in quality for associate degrees in liberal arts in Florida.

There were roughly 2,004 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at FSW in the most recent year we have data available.

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1,957 Annual Associate Degrees
#12 Most Popular In FL
#6 Best Quality In FL

Located in the small city of Sanford, Seminole State is a public college with a large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #6 in quality for associate degrees in liberal arts in Florida.

There were about 1,957 liberal arts individuals who graduated with this degree at Seminole State in the most recent year we have data available.

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Daytona State College
Daytona Beach, FL
1,846 Annual Associate Degrees
#13 Most Popular In FL
#16 Best Quality In FL

Located in the small city of Daytona Beach, Daytona State College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

There were about 1,846 liberal arts individuals who graduated with this degree at Daytona State College in the most recent data year.

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Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA
1,823 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Bakersfield College is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Bakersfield.

There were approximately 1,823 liberal arts individuals who graduated with this degree at Bakersfield College in the most recent year we have data available.

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1,804 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In OH
#1 Best Quality In OH

Cuyahoga Community College District is a large public college located in the large city of Cleveland. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for associate degrees in liberal arts in Ohio.

There were approximately 1,804 liberal arts individuals who graduated with this degree at Cuyahoga Community College District in the most recent year we have data available.

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1,714 Annual Associate Degrees
#2 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the city of Irvine, Irvine Valley College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

There were roughly 1,714 liberal arts individuals who graduated with this degree at Irvine Valley College in the most recent data year.

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1,691 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NJ
#1 Best Quality In NJ

Located in the large suburb of Paramus, Bergen Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for associate degrees in liberal arts in New Jersey.

There were about 1,691 liberal arts individuals who graduated with this degree at Bergen Community College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Golden West College
Huntington Beach, CA
1,672 Annual Associate Degrees
#3 Most Popular In CA
#5 Best Quality In CA

Located in the suburb of Huntington Beach, Golden West College is a public college with a large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #5 in quality for associate degrees in liberal arts in California.

There were about 1,672 liberal arts individuals who graduated with this degree at Golden West College in the most recent data year.

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1,640 Annual Associate Degrees
#2 Most Popular In TX
#1 Best Quality In TX

Collin County Community College District is a very large public college located in the midsize suburb of McKinney. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for associate degrees in liberal arts in Texas.

There were approximately 1,640 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at Collin County Community College District in the most recent year we have data available.

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1,615 Annual Associate Degrees
#4 Most Popular In CA
#1 Best Quality In CA

Pasadena City College is a very large public college located in the medium-sized city of Pasadena. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for associate degrees in liberal arts in California.

There were about 1,615 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at Pasadena City College in the most recent data year.

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1,589 Annual Associate Degrees
#2 Most Popular In NJ
#2 Best Quality In NJ

Located in the suburb of Mount Laurel, RCBC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for associate degrees in liberal arts in New Jersey.

There were approximately 1,589 liberal arts individuals who graduated with this degree at RCBC in the most recent data year.

More information about a associate in liberal arts from Rowan College at Burlington County

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1,579 Annual Associate Degrees
#14 Most Popular In FL
#11 Best Quality In FL

Located in the large city of Jacksonville, FSCJ is a public college with a fairly large student population.

There were approximately 1,579 liberal arts individuals who graduated with this degree at FSCJ in the most recent data year.

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1,502 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NC
#2 Best Quality In NC

Located in the suburb of Raleigh, Wake Technical Community College is a public college with a very large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for associate degrees in liberal arts in North Carolina.

There were approximately 1,502 liberal arts individuals who graduated with this degree at Wake Technical Community College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Pasco-Hernando State College
New Port Richey, FL
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Los Angeles Pierce College
Woodland Hills, CA
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Bellevue College
Bellevue, WA

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Polk State College
Winter Haven, FL
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Moorpark College
Moorpark, CA
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Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, CA
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Clark College
Vancouver, WA

Remaining Award Winners

This section represents the remainder of the schools awarded a Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Liberal Arts badge. Showing in this list means the school was ranked in the top 15% of the 1065 different United States liberal arts schools we analyzed.

Rank College Location
50 Lorain County Community College Elyria, OH
51 Santa Monica College Santa Monica, CA
52 Motlow State Community College Tullahoma, TN
53 Everett Community College Everett, WA
54 William Rainey Harper College Palatine, IL
55 College of Central Florida Ocala, FL
56 Jefferson Community and Technical College Louisville, KY
57 College of the Sequoias Visalia, CA
58 Columbia Basin College Pasco, WA
59 The University of West Florida Pensacola, FL
60 Pima Community College Tucson, AZ
61 Volunteer State Community College Gallatin, TN
62 Cape Fear Community College Wilmington, NC
63 College of Lake County Grayslake, IL
64 Northwest Florida State College Niceville, FL
65 Queensborough Community College Bayside, NY
66 University of North Georgia Dahlonega, GA
67 Central New Mexico Community College Albuquerque, NM
68 Ventura College Ventura, CA
69 Lake-Sumter State College Leesburg, FL
70 Allan Hancock College Santa Maria, CA
71 Front Range Community College Westminster, CO
72 Illinois Central College East Peoria, IL
73 South Puget Sound Community College Olympia, WA
74 Georgia Highlands College Rome, GA
75 McLennan Community College Waco, TX
76 Kirkwood Community College Cedar Rapids, IA
77 Los Angeles Harbor College Wilmington, CA
78 City Colleges of Chicago - Harold Washington College Chicago, IL
79 Spokane Falls Community College Spokane, WA
80 Bluegrass Community and Technical College Lexington, KY
81 Normandale Community College Bloomington, MN
82 El Camino College Torrance, CA
83 Germanna Community College Locust Grove, VA
83 Moraine Valley Community College Palos Hills, IL
85 Grossmont College El Cajon, CA
86 Southwest Tennessee Community College Memphis, TN
87 Olympic College Bremerton, WA
88 Saint Johns River State College Palatka, FL
89 Anoka-Ramsey Community College Coon Rapids, MN
90 Chandler-Gilbert Community College Chandler, AZ
91 Walters State Community College Morristown, TN
92 Chemeketa Community College Salem, OR
93 Nashville State Community College Nashville, TN
93 Columbia State Community College Columbia, TN
95 College of DuPage Glen Ellyn, IL
96 Highline College Des Moines, WA
97 Trinity Valley Community College Athens, TX
98 Elgin Community College Elgin, IL
99 Shoreline Community College Shoreline, WA
99 Grand Rapids Community College Grand Rapids, MI
101 Butler Community College El Dorado, KS
101 Roane State Community College Harriman, TN
103 MiraCosta College Oceanside, CA
104 Jones County Junior College Ellisville, MS
105 Middlesex County College Edison, NJ
106 Hartnell College Salinas, CA
107 Bronx Community College Bronx, NY
108 Ocean County College Toms River, NJ
109 Joliet Junior College Joliet, IL
110 Northeast State Community College Blountville, TN
111 Midlands Technical College West Columbia, SC
111 Lane Community College Eugene, OR
113 Hutchinson Community College Hutchinson, KS
114 Wayne County Community College District Detroit, MI
115 NorthWest Arkansas Community College Bentonville, AR
116 Santa Barbara City College Santa Barbara, CA
117 College of Staten Island CUNY Staten Island, NY
118 College of Southern Nevada Las Vegas, NV
118 St Clair County Community College Port Huron, MI
118 Heartland Community College Normal, IL
121 Rock Valley College Rockford, IL
122 Tacoma Community College Tacoma, WA
123 Whatcom Community College Bellingham, WA
123 Los Angeles Valley College Valley Glen, CA
125 Estrella Mountain Community College Avondale, AZ
126 LaGuardia Community College Long Island City, NY
127 Los Angeles Southwest College Los Angeles, CA
128 Hostos Community College Bronx, NY
128 Chattanooga State Community College Chattanooga, TN
130 Pearl River Community College Poplarville, MS
131 Vincennes University Vincennes, IN
132 Leeward Community College Pearl City, HI
133 Lansing Community College Lansing, MI
134 Moberly Area Community College Moberly, MO
135 St Charles Community College Cottleville, MO
136 Forsyth Technical Community College Winston-Salem, NC
137 Oakton Community College Des Plaines, IL
138 Wenatchee Valley College Wenatchee, WA
139 Guilford Technical Community College Jamestown, NC
140 Lakeland Community College Kirtland, OH
141 Oxford College of Emory University Oxford, GA
142 Eastern Iowa Community College District Davenport, IA
143 Yakima Valley College Yakima, WA
143 Riverside City College Riverside, CA
145 Union County College Cranford, NJ
145 West Los Angeles College Culver City, CA
147 Los Angeles Mission College Sylmar, CA
148 Lord Fairfax Community College Middletown, VA
149 Rio Hondo College Whittier, CA
150 Camden County College Blackwood, NJ
151 Cabrillo College Aptos, CA
152 Seattle Central College Seattle, WA
153 Orange Coast College Costa Mesa, CA
154 Gulf Coast State College Panama City, FL
155 Kapiolani Community College Honolulu, HI
156 Sacramento City College Sacramento, CA
157 Waubonsee Community College Sugar Grove, IL
158 Southwestern Illinois College Belleville, IL
158 Oakland Community College Bloomfield Hills, MI

Additional Noteworthy Schools

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Liberal Arts award.

Rank College Location
160 Pikes Peak Community College Colorado Springs, CO
160 Elizabethtown Community and Technical College Elizabethtown, KY
162 Lincoln Land Community College Springfield, IL
163 Trident Technical College Charleston, SC
164 Edmonds Community College Lynnwood, WA
165 Paradise Valley Community College Phoenix, AZ
165 Rowan-Cabarrus Community College Salisbury, NC
167 Lake Land College Mattoon, IL
168 Horry-Georgetown Technical College Conway, SC
169 Iowa Western Community College Council Bluffs, IA
170 Skagit Valley College Mount Vernon, WA
171 Iowa Central Community College Fort Dodge, IA
172 Phoenix College Phoenix, AZ
173 Owensboro Community and Technical College Owensboro, KY
174 City Colleges of Chicago - Wilbur Wright College Chicago, IL
175 Jefferson College Hillsboro, MO
175 Coastal Carolina Community College Jacksonville, NC
177 State Fair Community College Sedalia, MO
178 Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College Bowling Green, KY
178 Solano Community College Fairfield, CA
180 Chabot College Hayward, CA
181 Central Oregon Community College Bend, OR
182 Bismarck State College Bismarck, ND
182 North Iowa Area Community College Mason City, IA
184 Catawba Valley Community College Hickory, NC
185 Century College White Bear Lake, MN
186 San Bernardino Valley College San Bernardino, CA
187 Pitt Community College Winterville, NC
188 Saint Leo University Saint Leo, FL
189 Montgomery County Community College Blue Bell, PA
190 Florida Gateway College Lake City, FL
191 McHenry County College Crystal Lake, IL
191 Aims Community College Greeley, CO
193 University of Alaska Anchorage Anchorage, AK
194 University of Central Florida Orlando, FL
194 Barton County Community College Great Bend, KS
196 University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College North Little Rock, AR
196 Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute Hudson, NC
198 Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College Asheville, NC
199 Greenville Technical College Greenville, SC
200 Madison Area Technical College Madison, WI
201 Gaston College Dallas, NC
201 Rowan College of South Jersey Gloucester Campus Sewell, NJ
201 College of Southern Maryland La Plata, MD
204 Southside Virginia Community College Alberta, VA
204 Somerset Community College Somerset, KY
206 Scottsdale Community College Scottsdale, AZ
207 Coastline Community College Fountain Valley, CA
207 Indian Hills Community College Ottumwa, IA
209 Cascadia College Bothell, WA
210 Las Positas College Livermore, CA
211 Arkansas State University - Main Campus Jonesboro, AR
212 Jackson State Community College Jackson, TN
213 Triton College River Grove, IL

Liberal Arts by Region

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One of 3 majors within the Liberal Arts General Studies area of study, Liberal Arts has other similar majors worth exploring.

Majors Similar to Liberal Studies

Related Major Annual Graduates
General Studies 101,847
Humanities 21,210
Individualized Studies 18,124

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