by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 124 schools in the Great Lakes Region 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 41,009 associate degrees in liberal arts / sciences & humanities during the 2020-2021 academic year.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
Your choice of liberal arts / sciences & humanities for getting your associate degree school matters. Important measures of a quality liberal arts / sciences & humanities 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 take this into account we consider a college'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.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their associate degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. That is, everyone wants their associate degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
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 / sciences & humanities 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 / Sciences & Humanities Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region 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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Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.
Vincennes University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting an associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Located in the town of Vincennes, Vincennes University is a public university with a large student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Vincennes University
It is difficult to beat College of Lake County if you wish to pursue an associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Located in the large suburb of Grayslake, College of Lake County is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from College of Lake County
Any student who is interested in an associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities has to take a look at Macomb Community College. Macomb Community College is a large public college located in the city of Warren.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Macomb Community College
University of Wisconsin - Green Bay is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. UW - Green Bay is a medium-sized public university located in the midsize city of Green Bay.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from University of Wisconsin - Green Bay
Located in the large suburb of Palatine, Harper College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from William Rainey Harper College
Kent State University at Stark is a small public university located in the large suburb of North Canton.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Kent State University at Stark
UWM is a fairly large public university located in the city of Milwaukee.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Cincinnati State is a moderately-sized public college located in the city of Cincinnati.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Cincinnati State Technical and Community College
Harold Washington College is a medium-sized public college located in the city of Chicago.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from City Colleges of Chicago - Harold Washington College
IWU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the rural area of Marion.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global
ECC is a moderately-sized public college located in the city of Elgin.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Elgin Community College
Located in the medium-sized city of Akron, University of Akron Main Campus is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from University of Akron Main Campus
Waubonsee is a medium-sized public college located in the rural area of Sugar Grove.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Waubonsee Community College
Olive-Harvey College is a small public college located in the large city of Chicago.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from City Colleges of Chicago - Olive-Harvey College
Located in the suburb of Auburn Hills, Oakland Community College is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Oakland Community College
UW Oshkosh is a fairly large public university located in the city of Oshkosh.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh
Ivy Tech Community College is a fairly large public college located in the city of Indianapolis.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Ivy Tech Community College
Located in the rural area of Crystal Lake, MCC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from McHenry County College
Here are some additional great schools for Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities students in the Great Lakes Region that almost earned our Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | College of DuPage | Glen Ellyn, IL |
| 20 | City Colleges of Chicago - Wilbur Wright College | Chicago, IL |
| 21 | Oakton Community College | Des Plaines, IL |
| 22 | Ball State University | Muncie, IN |
| 23 | Moraine Valley Community College | Palos Hills, IL |
| 24 | Lincoln Land Community College | Springfield, IL |
| 25 | Indiana Wesleyan University | Marion, IN |
Explore the best liberal arts / sciences & humanities schools for a specific state in the Great Lakes Region .
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 41,009 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 597 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 306 |
| Communication & Journalism | 246 |
| Social Sciences | 195 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 162 |
| English Language & Literature | 70 |
| History | 31 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 8 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 6 |
