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2025 Best Liberal Arts Associate Degree Schools in New Mexico

9 Colleges in New Mexico
904 Associate Degrees
If you pursue a associate degree in liberal arts, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #1 most popular program in the country. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.

College Factual looked at 9 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Liberal Arts Associate Degree Schools in New Mexico ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 904 associate degrees in liberal arts to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Liberal Arts School for Your Associate Degree

Best Liberal Arts Associate Degree Schools in New Mexico Your choice of liberal arts for getting your associate degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.

A Great Overall School

The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.

Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

Our complete 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.

One Size Does Not Fit All

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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 New Mexico.

Best Schools for Associate Students to Study Liberal Arts in New Mexico

Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for liberal arts students seeking a an associate degree.

Top New Mexico Schools for an Associate in Liberal Studies

1
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
338 Annual Graduates

Central New Mexico Community College is a good decision for individuals pursuing an associate degree in liberal arts. Located in the large city of Albuquerque, CNM is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Central New Mexico Community College

2
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
188 Annual Graduates

Eastern New Mexico University - Main Campus is a good choice for individuals pursuing an associate degree in liberal arts. Located in the town of Portales, ENMU - Main Campus is a public university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Eastern New Mexico University - Main Campus

3
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
125 Annual Graduates

Every student who is interested in an associate degree in liberal arts has to check out New Mexico Military Institute. NMMI is a small public school located in the town of Roswell.More information about a associate in liberal arts from New Mexico Military Institute

4
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
79 Annual Graduates

It's difficult to beat Clovis Community College if you want to pursue an associate degree in liberal arts. Clovis Community College is a small public college located in the remote town of Clovis.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Clovis Community College

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San Juan College
Farmington, NM
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
70 Annual Graduates

SJC is a moderately-sized public college located in the rural area of Farmington.More information about a associate in liberal arts from San Juan College

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
34 Annual Graduates

Located in the remote town of Gallup, UNM Gallup is a public university with a small student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts from University of New Mexico - Gallup Campus

7
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
12 Annual Graduates

UNM Los Alamos is a small public university located in the town of Los Alamos.More information about a associate in liberal arts from University of New Mexico - Los Alamos Campus

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
29 Annual Graduates

Located in the rural area of Los Lunas, UNM Valencia is a public university with a small student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts from University of New Mexico - Valencia County Campus

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
5 Annual Graduates

UNM Taos is a fairly small public university located in the rural area of Ranchos de Taos.More information about a associate in liberal arts from University of New Mexico - Taos Campus

Best Liberal Arts Colleges in the Southwest Region

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
Arizona 349 5,243
Oklahoma 222 115

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Liberal Arts is one of 3 different types of Liberal Arts General Studies programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
General Studies 1,678
Individualized Studies 21

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