by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 28 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Liberal Arts Associate Degree Schools in the New England Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 2,383 associate degrees in liberal arts to qualified students.
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Your choice of liberal arts for getting your associate degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
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 schools for liberal arts students working on their associate degree.
The liberal studies 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 Liberal Arts Associate Degree Schools in the New England Region.
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
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Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in liberal arts.
Capital Community College is a good option for individuals interested in an associate degree in liberal arts. Capital Community College is a fairly large public college located in the medium-sized city of Hartford.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Capital Community College
North Shore Community College is a great decision for individuals pursuing an associate degree in liberal arts. North Shore Community College is a small public college located in the suburb of Danvers.More information about a associate in liberal arts from North Shore Community College
Bristol Community College is a wonderful decision for individuals interested in an associate degree in liberal arts. Located in the large suburb of Fall River, Bristol is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Bristol Community College
Every student who is interested in an associate degree in liberal arts has to look into Middlesex Community College. Middlesex Community College is a moderately-sized public college located in the suburb of Bedford.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Middlesex Community College
Charter Oak State College is a small public college located in the large suburb of New Britain.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Charter Oak State College
Located in the city of Nashua, Nashua Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Nashua Community College
UHart is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of West Hartford.More information about a associate in liberal arts from University of Hartford
Located in the city of Springfield, STCC is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Springfield Technical Community College
MassBay Community College is a small public college located in the suburb of Wellesley Hills.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Massachusetts Bay Community College
NHTI is a small public college located in the town of Concord.More information about a associate in liberal arts from NHTI-Concord’s Community College
Explore the best liberal arts colleges for a specific state in the New England Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 257 | 1,723 |
| Connecticut | 156 | 643 |
| New Hampshire | 114 | 189 |
| Rhode Island | 101 | 9 |
| Maine | 94 | 270 |
| Vermont | 69 | 126 |
Liberal Arts is one of 3 different types of Liberal Arts General Studies programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Studies | 2,927 |
| Individualized Studies | 815 |
