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2022 Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Liberal Arts in the Far Western US Region

182 Colleges in the Far Western US Region
55,570 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.

In 2022, College Factual analyzed 182 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Liberal Arts in the Far Western US Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 55,570 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 in the Far Western US Region The liberal studies associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. One of the reasons we created our Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Liberal Arts in the Far Western US Region ranking is to help you make that choice.

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. This may be due to it being a great value, it offering a stellar educational experience, or the subject is a major focus of the school.

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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. Plus, you can view 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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Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA
1,823 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In CA
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Bakersfield College is a popular decision for individuals pursuing an associate degree in liberal arts. Located in the city of Bakersfield, Bakersfield College is a public college with a very large student population.

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

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1,714 Annual Associate Degrees
#2 Most Popular In CA
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Irvine Valley College is one of the most popular schools in the country for getting an associate degree in liberal arts. Irvine Valley College is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Irvine.

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

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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

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at Golden West College if you want to pursue an associate degree in liberal arts. Golden West College is a large public college located in the suburb of Huntington Beach. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #5 in quality for associate degrees in liberal arts in California.

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

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

Every student who is interested in an associate degree in liberal arts has to look into Pasadena City College. Located in the midsize city of Pasadena, Pasadena City College is a public college with a very large student population. 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 approximately 1,615 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at Pasadena City College in the most recent data year.

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1,473 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In OR
#1 Best Quality In OR

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

There were about 1,473 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at Portland Community College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Los Angeles Pierce College
Woodland Hills, CA
1,400 Annual Associate Degrees
#5 Most Popular In CA
#2 Best Quality In CA

Pierce College is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Woodland Hills. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #2 in quality for associate degrees in liberal arts in California.

There were roughly 1,400 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at Pierce College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Bellevue College
Bellevue, WA
1,350 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In WA
#1 Best Quality In WA

Located in the medium-sized city of Bellevue, BC is a public college with a 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 Washington.

There were about 1,350 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at BC in the most recent data year.

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1,310 Annual Associate Degrees
#2 Most Popular In WA
#5 Best Quality In WA

Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom is a moderately-sized public college located in the small city of Lakewood. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #5 in quality for associate degrees in liberal arts in Washington.

There were roughly 1,310 liberal arts individuals who graduated with this degree at Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom in the most recent year we have data available.

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1,051 Annual Associate Degrees
#3 Most Popular In WA
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GRC is a medium-sized public college located in the small city of Auburn.

There were approximately 1,051 liberal arts individuals who graduated with this degree at GRC in the most recent year we have data available.

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Moorpark College
Moorpark, CA
1,038 Annual Associate Degrees
#6 Most Popular In CA
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Located in the suburb of Moorpark, Moorpark College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

There were approximately 1,038 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at Moorpark College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, CA
959 Annual Associate Degrees
#7 Most Popular In CA
#25 Best Quality In CA

Saddleback College is a fairly large public college located in the suburb of Mission Viejo.

There were about 959 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at Saddleback College in the most recent data year.

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Clark College
Vancouver, WA
953 Annual Associate Degrees
#4 Most Popular In WA
#12 Best Quality In WA

Located in the midsize city of Vancouver, Clark College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

There were about 953 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at Clark College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA
935 Annual Associate Degrees
#8 Most Popular In CA
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Located in the small city of Santa Monica, SMC is a public college with a very large student population.

There were about 935 liberal arts individuals who graduated with this degree at SMC in the most recent year we have data available.

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920 Annual Associate Degrees
#5 Most Popular In WA
#10 Best Quality In WA

Located in the medium-sized city of Everett, Everett Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

There were approximately 920 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at Everett Community College in the most recent data year.

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879 Annual Associate Degrees
#9 Most Popular In CA
#30 Best Quality In CA

College of the Sequoias is a large public college located in the medium-sized city of Visalia.

There were approximately 879 liberal arts individuals who graduated with this degree at College of the Sequoias in the most recent year we have data available.

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872 Annual Associate Degrees
#6 Most Popular In WA
#6 Best Quality In WA

CBC is a medium-sized public college located in the medium-sized suburb of Pasco. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #6 in quality for associate degrees in liberal arts in Washington.

There were about 872 liberal arts individuals who graduated with this degree at CBC in the most recent data year.

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Ventura College
Ventura, CA
773 Annual Associate Degrees
#10 Most Popular In CA
#19 Best Quality In CA

Located in the midsize city of Ventura, Ventura College is a public college with a large student population.

There were approximately 773 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at Ventura College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Allan Hancock College
Santa Maria, CA
753 Annual Associate Degrees
#11 Most Popular In CA
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Allan Hancock College is a large public college located in the medium-sized city of Santa Maria.

There were about 753 liberal arts individuals who graduated with this degree at Allan Hancock College in the most recent year we have data available.

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742 Annual Associate Degrees
#7 Most Popular In WA
#13 Best Quality In WA

Located in the city of Olympia, South Puget Sound Community College is a public college with a small student population.

There were about 742 liberal arts individuals who graduated with this degree at South Puget Sound Community College in the most recent year we have data available.

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720 Annual Associate Degrees
#12 Most Popular In CA
#9 Best Quality In CA

Located in the large city of Wilmington, LAHC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #9 in quality for associate degrees in liberal arts in California.

There were roughly 720 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at LAHC in the most recent data year.

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697 Annual Associate Degrees
#8 Most Popular In WA
#18 Best Quality In WA

Spokane Falls Community College is a small public college located in the midsize city of Spokane.

There were approximately 697 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at Spokane Falls Community College in the most recent data year.

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El Camino College
Torrance, CA
685 Annual Associate Degrees
#13 Most Popular In CA
#6 Best Quality In CA

El Camino College is a fairly large public college located in the large suburb of Torrance. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #6 in quality for associate degrees in liberal arts in California.

There were approximately 685 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at El Camino College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Grossmont College
El Cajon, CA
655 Annual Associate Degrees
#14 Most Popular In CA
#14 Best Quality In CA

Located in the suburb of El Cajon, Grossmont College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

There were roughly 655 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at Grossmont College in the most recent data year.

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Olympic College
Bremerton, WA
646 Annual Associate Degrees
#9 Most Popular In WA
#15 Best Quality In WA

OC is a medium-sized public college located in the city of Bremerton.

There were roughly 646 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at OC in the most recent data year.

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630 Annual Associate Degrees
#2 Most Popular In OR
#2 Best Quality In OR

Located in the midsize suburb of Salem, Chemeketa Community College 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 Oregon.

There were roughly 630 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at Chemeketa Community College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Highline College
Des Moines, WA
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Honorable Mentions

Here are some additional great schools for Liberal Arts students in the Far Western US Region that almost earned our Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Liberal Arts in the Far Western US Region award.

Rank College Location
28 MiraCosta College Oceanside, CA
29 Hartnell College Salinas, CA
30 Lane Community College Eugene, OR
31 Santa Barbara City College Santa Barbara, CA
32 College of Southern Nevada Las Vegas, NV
33 Tacoma Community College Tacoma, WA
34 Los Angeles Valley College Valley Glen, CA
34 Whatcom Community College Bellingham, WA
36 Los Angeles Southwest College Los Angeles, CA

Best Liberal Arts Colleges by State

Explore the most popular liberal arts colleges for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
California 382 30,701
Washington 277 16,980
Oregon 265 5,112
Nevada 188 1,243
Hawaii 77 1,898
Alaska 74 417

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Liberal Arts is one of 3 different types of Liberal Arts General Studies programs to choose from.

Majors Similar to Liberal Studies

Related Major Annual Graduates
Humanities 16,433
General Studies 4,447
Individualized Studies 269

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