by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 103 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 69,028 associate degrees in liberal arts / sciences & humanities during the 2022-2023 academic year.
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The liberal arts / sciences & humanities associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
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.
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.
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 / sciences & humanities students working on their associate degree.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list to help you make the college 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.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Only those schools that rank in the top 20% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.
Irvine Valley College is a wonderful choice for individuals interested in an associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Located in the city of Irvine, Irvine Valley College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Irvine Valley College
Modesto Junior College is a wonderful choice for students interested in an associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. MJC is a large public college located in the city of Modesto.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Modesto Junior College
Portland Community College is a great option for individuals pursuing an associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Located in the city of Portland, Portland Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Portland Community College
It's hard to beat Santiago Canyon College if you want to pursue an associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Located in the midsize city of Orange, SCC is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Santiago Canyon College
Located in the suburb of Huntington Beach, Golden West College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Golden West College
Located in the suburb of Mission Viejo, Saddleback College is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Saddleback College
Located in the medium-sized suburb of San Jacinto, MSJC is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Mt. San Jacinto College
Cerritos College is a fairly large public college located in the large suburb of Norwalk.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Cerritos College
CSN is a very large public college located in the city of Las Vegas.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from College of Southern Nevada
Located in the large city of Riverside, Riverside City College is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Riverside City College
Located in the large suburb of Saratoga, West Valley College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from West Valley College
Delta is a fairly large public college located in the city of Stockton.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from San Joaquin Delta College
BC is a fairly large public college located in the medium-sized city of Bellevue.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Bellevue College
Located in the rural area of Imperial, IVC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Imperial Valley College
Located in the city of Woodland Hills, Pierce College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Los Angeles Pierce College
Chemeketa Community College is a moderately-sized public college located in the suburb of Salem.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Chemeketa Community College
Ventura College is a fairly large public college located in the midsize city of Ventura.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Ventura College
Shasta College is a medium-sized public college located in the medium-sized suburb of Redding.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Shasta College
Located in the large city of Los Angeles, Los Angeles City College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Los Angeles City College
College of the Desert is a fairly large public college located in the city of Palm Desert.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from College of the Desert
Here are some additional great schools for Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities students in the Far Western US Region that almost earned our Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | Contra Costa College | San Pablo, CA |
| 22 | Merced College | Merced, CA |
| 23 | Mt. Hood Community College | Gresham, OR |
| 24 | Los Angeles Valley College | Valley Glen, CA |
| 25 | Highline College | Des Moines, WA |
| 26 | Folsom Lake College | Folsom, CA |
| 27 | Lane Community College | Eugene, OR |
| 28 | Santa Ana College | Santa Ana, CA |
| 29 | Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom | Lakewood, WA |
| 30 | College of the Canyons | Santa Clarita, CA |
| 31 | Spokane Community College | Spokane, WA |
| 32 | San Jose City College | San Jose, CA |
| 33 | Antelope Valley College | Lancaster, CA |
| 34 | Gavilan College | Gilroy, CA |
Explore the best liberal arts / sciences & humanities schools for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| California | 38 | 46,600 |
| Oregon | 35 | 8,258 |
| Nevada | 35 | 1,627 |
| Washington | 33 | 16,515 |
| Hawaii | 24 | 1,942 |
| Alaska | 22 | 407 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 69,028 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 18,213 |
| Communication & Journalism | 4,774 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 4,667 |
| English Language & Literature | 2,099 |
| History | 1,864 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 1,646 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 722 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 340 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 40 |
