by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 13 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Liberal Arts Associate Degree Schools in Alabama ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 916 associate degrees in liberal arts to qualified students.
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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. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
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 school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a combination of various 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 full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for liberal arts students working on their associate degree.
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 Alabama list to help you make the college decision.
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.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in liberal arts.
It's hard to beat Bishop State Community College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in liberal arts. Bishop State Community College is a small public college located in the midsize city of Mobile.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Bishop State Community College
It's difficult to beat Shelton State Community College if you want to pursue an associate degree in liberal arts. Located in the midsize city of Tuscaloosa, Shelton State Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Shelton State Community College
Wallace Community College, Dothan is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in liberal arts. Wallace, Dothan is a small public college located in the small city of Dothan.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Wallace Community College, Dothan
It's hard to beat Lurleen B Wallace Community College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in liberal arts. Located in the rural area of Andalusia, Lurleen B. Wallace Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Lurleen B Wallace Community College
Located in the distant town of Jasper, Bevill State Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Bevill State Community College
GSCC is a small public college located in the city of Gadsden.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Gadsden State Community College
Located in the distant town of Bay Minette, Coastal Alabama Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Coastal Alabama Community College
WCCS is a small public college located in the town of Selma.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Wallace Community College, Selma
LSCC - Birmingham Campus is a small public college located in the city of Birmingham.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Lawson State Community College - Birmingham Campus
Located in the town of Enterprise, Enterprise-Ozark Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Enterprise State Community College
Explore all the Best Liberal Arts Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 272 | 1,518 |
| Florida | 232 | 62,959 |
| North Carolina | 231 | 15,261 |
| Georgia | 217 | 6,322 |
| West Virginia | 180 | 425 |
| Tennessee | 170 | 7,698 |
| Arkansas | 161 | 2,081 |
| Virginia | 158 | 3,795 |
| Kentucky | 129 | 5,435 |
| Louisiana | 124 | 31 |
| South Carolina | 105 | 3,739 |
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 | 4,436 |
| Individualized Studies | 145 |
