2025 Best Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in Oklahoma

Ranked #1 in popularity, liberal arts general studies is one of the most sought-after associate degree programs in the nation. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

College Factual reviewed 16 schools in Oklahoma to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of liberal arts general studies. Combined, these schools handed out 2,126 associate degrees in liberal arts general studies to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Liberal Arts General Studies School for Your Associate Degree

The liberal arts associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality liberal arts program can vary widely even among the top schools. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:

Overall Quality Is a Must

The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a quality 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.

Average Early-Career Salaries

To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their associate degree from the school. After all, your associate degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.

Other Factors We Consider

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

• Major Focus - How much a school focuses on liberal arts general studies students vs. other majors.
• Major Demand - The number of liberal arts general studies students who choose to seek a associate degree at the school.
• Educational Resources - The amount of money and other resources allocated to students while they are pursuing their degree. These resources include such things as number of students per instructor and education expenditures per student.
• Student Debt - How easy is it for liberal arts general studies to pay back their student loans after receiving their associate degree.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized liberal arts general studies related body.

Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for liberal arts general studies students working on their associate degree.

One Size Does Not Fit All

The liberal arts 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 General Studies Associate Degree Schools in Oklahoma.

Best Schools for Associate Students to Study Liberal Arts General Studies in Oklahoma

Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in liberal arts general studies.

10 Top Oklahoma Schools for an Associate in Liberal Arts

1

Oklahoma City Community College
Oklahoma City, OK

577 Annual Graduates

$34,626 Median Starting Salary

Oklahoma City Community College is a wonderful option for students pursuing an associate degree in liberal arts general studies. Located in the large city of Oklahoma City, OCCC is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Liberal Arts General Studies associate degree recipients from Oklahoma City Community College receive an earnings boost of about $4,260 over the average earnings of liberal arts general studies graduates.

More information about a associate in liberal arts general studies from Oklahoma City Community College

2

Oklahoma Wesleyan University
Bartlesville, OK

11 Annual Graduates

Oklahoma Wesleyan University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting an associate degree in liberal arts general studies. OKWU or OWU is a fairly small private not-for-profit university located in the distant town of Bartlesville.More information about a associate in liberal arts general studies from Oklahoma Wesleyan University

3

Oklahoma Christian University
Edmond, OK

45 Annual Graduates

It is hard to beat Oklahoma Christian University if you want to pursue an associate degree in liberal arts general studies. Located in the city of Edmond, OC is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts general studies from Oklahoma Christian University

4

Oklahoma Panhandle State University
Goodwell, OK

38 Annual Graduates

$57,445 Median Starting Salary

Oklahoma Panhandle State University is a great option for individuals interested in an associate degree in liberal arts general studies. Located in the rural area of Goodwell, OPSU is a public university with a small student population.

Liberal Arts General Studies associate degree recipients from Oklahoma Panhandle State University earn a boost of about $27,079 over the average income of liberal arts general studies majors.

More information about a associate in liberal arts general studies from Oklahoma Panhandle State University

5

Murray State College
Tishomingo, OK

75 Annual Graduates

$23,913 Median Starting Salary

Located in the remote area of Tishomingo, Murray State College is a public college with a small student population.

Students who graduate with their associate from the liberal arts program state that they receive average early career income of $23,913.

More information about a associate in liberal arts general studies from Murray State College

6

Northern Oklahoma College
Tonkawa, OK

133 Annual Graduates

Located in the rural area of Tonkawa, Northern Oklahoma College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts general studies from Northern Oklahoma College

7

Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College
Miami, OK

79 Annual Graduates

Located in the town of Miami, NEO A&M College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts general studies from Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College

8

Tulsa Community College
Tulsa, OK

376 Annual Graduates

$30,847 Median Starting Salary

Tulsa Community College is a large public college located in the large city of Tulsa.

Associate students who receive their degree from the liberal arts program earn about $30,847 for their early career.

More information about a associate in liberal arts general studies from Tulsa Community College

9

Mid-America Christian University
Oklahoma City, OK

41 Annual Graduates

Located in the city of Oklahoma City, MACU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts general studies from Mid-America Christian University

10

Langston University
Langston, OK

76 Annual Graduates

Located in the rural area of Langston, Langston University is a public university with a small student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts general studies from Langston University

Best Liberal Arts General Studies Colleges in the Southwest Region

Explore all the Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in the Southwest Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Texas	200	52,238
Arizona	169	7,052
New Mexico	140	3,389

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Rankings in Majors Related to Liberal Arts

One of 0 majors within the Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities area of study, Liberal Arts General Studies has other similar majors worth exploring.

Liberal Arts Focus Areas

Major	Annual Graduates
General Studies	1,364
Liberal Arts	758
Humanities	4

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard). More about our data sources and methodologies.