by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 14 schools in Tennessee to determine which ones were the best for liberal arts students pursuing a associate degree. Combined, these schools handed out 6,731 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 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.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Liberal Arts Associate Degree Schools in Tennessee ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that 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.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for liberal arts students seeking a an associate degree.
Chattanooga State Community College is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in liberal arts. Located in the city of Chattanooga, Chattanooga State Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Chattanooga State Community College
It's difficult to beat Southwest Tennessee Community College if you want to pursue an associate degree in liberal arts. Located in the city of Memphis, Southwest is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Southwest Tennessee Community College
Jackson State Community College is a good decision for students pursuing an associate degree in liberal arts. JSCC is a small public college located in the city of Jackson.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Jackson State Community College
It's hard to beat Lee University if you wish to pursue an associate degree in liberal arts. Lee University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Cleveland.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Lee University
Pellissippi State Community College is a moderately-sized public college located in the suburb of Knoxville.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Pellissippi State Community College
Located in the suburb of Gallatin, VSCC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Volunteer State Community College
Nashville State Community College is a moderately-sized public college located in the large city of Nashville.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Nashville State Community College
Located in the fringe town of Columbia, Columbia State Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Columbia State Community College
Cleveland State Community College is a small public college located in the city of Cleveland.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Cleveland State Community College
Located in the rural area of Tullahoma, Motlow is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Motlow 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 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| General Studies | 1,276 |
| Individualized Studies | 157 |
