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2025 Best Liberal Arts Associate Degree Schools in Oregon

14 Colleges in Oregon
4,220 Associate Degrees
If you pursue a associate degree in liberal arts, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #1 most popular program in the country. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.

College Factual reviewed 14 schools in Oregon to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of liberal arts. Combined, these schools handed out 4,220 associate degrees in liberal arts to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Liberal Arts School for Your Associate Degree

Best Liberal Arts Associate Degree Schools in Oregon The liberal studies associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality liberal studies program can vary widely even among the top schools. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.

A Great Overall School

A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To take this into account we consider a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a combination of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.

Other Factors We Consider

The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.

Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for liberal arts students working on their associate degree.

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When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Liberal Arts Associate Degree Schools in Oregon list to help you make the college decision.

Best Schools for Associate Students to Study Liberal Arts in Oregon

Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for liberal arts students seeking a an associate degree.

10 Top Oregon Schools for an Associate in Liberal Studies

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
1,177 Annual Graduates

Portland Community College is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in liberal arts. Portland Community College is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Portland.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Portland Community College

2
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
513 Annual Graduates

Chemeketa Community College is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in liberal arts. Located in the large suburb of Salem, Chemeketa Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Chemeketa Community College

3
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
376 Annual Graduates

Every student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in liberal arts has to look into Mt. Hood Community College. Located in the suburb of Gresham, MHCC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Mt. Hood Community College

4
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
489 Annual Graduates

It is difficult to beat Lane Community College if you want to pursue an associate degree in liberal arts. Lane Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the suburb of Eugene.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Lane Community College

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Rogue Community College
Grants Pass, OR
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
112 Annual Graduates

Located in the suburb of Grants Pass, Rogue Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Rogue Community College

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
164 Annual Graduates

Located in the town of Roseburg, Umpqua Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Umpqua Community College

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
116 Annual Graduates

BMCC is a small public college located in the town of Pendleton.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Blue Mountain Community College

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
134 Annual Graduates

SWOCC is a small public college located in the town of Coos Bay.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Southwestern Oregon Community College

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
326 Annual Graduates

COCC is a small public college located in the medium-sized city of Bend.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Central Oregon Community College

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
44 Annual Graduates

Columbia Gorge Community College is a small public college located in the remote town of The Dalles.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Columbia Gorge Community College

Best Liberal Arts Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Best Liberal Arts Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
California 405 30,793
Washington 288 16,452
Nevada 185 1,257
Hawaii 79 1,835
Alaska 71 402

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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.

Related Major Annual Graduates
General Studies 2,384
Individualized Studies 135

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