by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 12 schools in Arizona to determine which ones were the best for liberal arts students pursuing a associate degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 3,597 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. 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 include 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 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 Arizona 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.
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Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for liberal arts students seeking a an associate degree.
Any student who is interested in an associate degree in liberal arts needs to check out Pima Community College. Pima County Community College District is a large public college located in the city of Tucson.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Pima Community College
Mesa Community College is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in liberal arts. Mesa Community College is a large public college located in the city of Mesa.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Mesa Community College
Estrella Mountain Community College is a good option for students interested in an associate degree in liberal arts. Estrella Mountain Community College is a fairly large public college located in the suburb of Avondale.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Estrella Mountain Community College
It's hard to beat Phoenix College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in liberal arts. Phoenix College is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Phoenix.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Phoenix College
Glendale Community College is a fairly large public college located in the suburb of Glendale.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Glendale Community College
Scottsdale Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the rural area of Scottsdale.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Scottsdale Community College
Located in the large city of Chandler, Chandler-Gilbert Community College is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Chandler-Gilbert Community College
Located in the rural area of Coolidge, Pinal County Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Central Arizona College
Rio Salado College is a large public college located in the city of Tempe.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Rio Salado College
Located in the large city of Phoenix, Paradise Valley Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Paradise Valley Community College
Explore all the Best Liberal Arts Schools in the Southwest Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 420 | 12,905 |
| New Mexico | 255 | 1,366 |
| Oklahoma | 222 | 115 |
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 | 1,820 |
| Humanities | 2 |
