by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 5 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Liberal Arts Associate Degree Schools in Maine ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 246 associate degrees in liberal arts to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
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 school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To account for this we consider a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a collection of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
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.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Liberal Arts Associate Degree Schools in Maine list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
Strengthen your communication and critical-thinking skills with this online associate in liberal arts degree from Southern New Hampshire University.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for liberal arts students seeking a an associate degree.
Southern Maine Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting an associate degree in liberal arts. SMCC is a moderately-sized public college located in the small city of South Portland.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Southern Maine Community College
It is hard to beat Central Maine Community College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in liberal arts. Located in the small city of Auburn, Central Maine Technical College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Central Maine Community College
Any student who is interested in an associate degree in liberal arts needs to look into York County Community College. York County Community College is a small public college located in the suburb of Wells.More information about a associate in liberal arts from York County Community College
University of Maine at Augusta is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in liberal arts. Located in the distant town of Augusta, UMA is a public university with a small student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts from University of Maine at Augusta
Located in the small city of Bangor, Eastern Maine Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Eastern Maine Community College
Explore all the Best Liberal Arts Schools in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 257 | 1,723 |
| Connecticut | 156 | 643 |
| New Hampshire | 114 | 189 |
| Rhode Island | 101 | 9 |
| Vermont | 69 | 126 |
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 | 76 |
