by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 37 schools in Ohio 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 8,993 associate degrees in liberal arts / sciences & humanities during the 2022-2023 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. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To account for this we include a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a host of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of associate graduates during the early years of their career. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their associate degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
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 colleges for liberal arts / sciences & humanities students working on their associate degree.
The liberal arts / sciences & humanities 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 / Sciences & Humanities Associate Degree Schools in Ohio.
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
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Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for liberal arts / sciences & humanities students seeking a an associate degree.
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. 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
University of Akron Main Campus is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Located in the 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
Cuyahoga Community College District is one of the finest schools in the country for getting an associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Located in the city of Cleveland, Cuyahoga Community College District is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Cuyahoga Community College District
Kent State University at Stark is a great decision for students pursuing an associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. 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
Kent State University at Geauga is a small public university located in the rural area of Burton.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Kent State University at Geauga
Columbus State is a very large public college located in the city of Columbus.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Columbus State Community College
Located in the distant town of Athens, OHIO Athens is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Ohio University - Athens Campus
Sinclair Community College is a large public college located in the medium-sized city of Dayton.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Sinclair Community College
Located in the small suburb of Newark, Ohio State University - Newark Campus is a public university with a small student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Ohio State University - Newark Campus
Kent State University at Trumbull is a small public university located in the rural area of Warren.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Kent State University at Trumbull
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| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 8,993 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 99 |
| Communication & Journalism | 96 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 75 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 50 |
| English Language & Literature | 46 |
| Social Sciences | 36 |
| History | 21 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 14 |
