by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 22 schools in Washington to determine which ones were the best for liberal arts / sciences & humanities students pursuing a associate degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 12,848 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 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.
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 schools for liberal arts / sciences & humanities 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 / Sciences & Humanities Associate Degree Schools in Washington 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.
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The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities.
Bellevue College is a great option for students pursuing an associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. BC is a large public college located in the city of Bellevue.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Bellevue College
Highline College is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Located in the large suburb of Des Moines, Highline is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Highline College
It is hard to beat Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom if you want to pursue an associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Located in the small city of Lakewood, Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom
Spokane Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting an associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Spokane Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the midsize city of Spokane.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Spokane Community College
Tacoma Community College is a moderately-sized public college located in the midsize city of Tacoma.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Tacoma Community College
Shoreline Community College is a small public college located in the suburb of Shoreline.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Shoreline Community College
Located in the city of Wenatchee, WVC is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Wenatchee Valley College
Clark College is a medium-sized public college located in the city of Vancouver.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Clark College
Everett Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the medium-sized city of Everett.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Everett Community College
YVC is a small public college located in the small city of Yakima.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Yakima Valley College
Explore all the Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| California | 38 | 46,600 |
| Oregon | 35 | 8,258 |
| Nevada | 35 | 1,627 |
| Hawaii | 24 | 1,942 |
| Alaska | 22 | 407 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 12,848 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 18 |
| Social Sciences | 17 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 14 |
| Communication & Journalism | 4 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 3 |
