by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 50 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Liberal Arts Associate Degree Schools in North Carolina ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 14,554 associate degrees in liberal arts during the 2022-2023 academic year.
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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 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 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.
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 North Carolina.
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. Only those schools that rank in the top 20% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.
Mitchell Community College is a good choice for students pursuing an associate degree in liberal arts. Located in the town of Statesville, Mitchell Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Mitchell Community College
Alamance Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting an associate degree in liberal arts. Located in the midsize suburb of Graham, ACC is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Alamance Community College
Surry Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting an associate degree in liberal arts. Surry Community College is a small public college located in the rural area of Dobson.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Surry Community College
It is difficult to beat Wake Technical Community College if you want to pursue an associate degree in liberal arts. Wake Technical Community College is a fairly large public college located in the suburb of Raleigh.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Wake Technical Community College
Located in the city of Charlotte, Central Piedmont Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Central Piedmont Community College
Located in the suburb of Dallas, Gaston College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Gaston College
Located in the rural area of Wentworth, RCC is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Rockingham Community College
Randolph Community College is a small public college located in the distant town of Asheboro.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Randolph Community College
Located in the suburb of Jamestown, Guilford Technical Community College is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Guilford Technical Community College
A-B Tech is a medium-sized public college located in the small city of Asheville.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Liberal Arts Associate Degree Schools in North Carolina award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Lenoir Community College | Kinston, NC |
| 12 | Catawba Valley Community College | Hickory, NC |
| 13 | Brunswick Community College | Bolivia, NC |
| 14 | Cleveland Community College | Shelby, NC |
| 15 | Richmond Community College | Hamlet, NC |
| 16 | Sandhills Community College | Pinehurst, NC |
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 |
| 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 |
| Alabama | 109 | 762 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Individualized Studies | 1,948 |
| General Studies | 85 |
