by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 45 schools in New York to determine which ones were the best for liberal arts / sciences & humanities students pursuing a associate degree. Combined, these schools handed out 10,499 associate degrees in liberal arts / sciences & humanities to qualified students.
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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 New York 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.
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The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities.
It is difficult to beat Suffolk County Community College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Located in the large suburb of Selden, Suffolk County Community College is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Suffolk County Community College
Every student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities needs to look into SUNY Westchester Community College. Located in the large suburb of Valhalla, SUNY Westchester Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from SUNY Westchester Community College
It is hard to beat Monroe Community College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Monroe Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the suburb of Rochester.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Monroe Community College
Nassau Community College is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Located in the suburb of Garden City, Nassau Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Nassau Community College
Located in the rural area of Corning, Corning Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Corning Community College
DCC is a medium-sized public college located in the large suburb of Poughkeepsie.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Dutchess Community College
BMCC is a fairly large public college located in the city of New York.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Borough of Manhattan Community College
GCC is a small public college located in the distant town of Batavia.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Genesee Community College
Tompkins Cortland is a small public college located in the rural area of Dryden.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Tompkins Cortland Community College
HVCC is a moderately-sized public college located in the small city of Troy.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Hudson Valley Community College
Here are some additional great schools for Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities students in the state of New York that almost earned our Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Associate Degree Schools in New York award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Erie Community College | Buffalo, NY |
| 12 | Niagara County Community College | Sanborn, NY |
| 13 | Jamestown Community College | Jamestown, NY |
| 14 | Mohawk Valley Community College | Utica, NY |
| 15 | Adirondack Community College | Queensbury, NY |
Explore all the Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 36 | 2,518 |
| New Jersey | 35 | 8,063 |
| Maryland | 33 | 9,005 |
| Delaware | 21 | 519 |
| District of Columbia | 13 | 72 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 10,499 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 906 |
| Communication & Journalism | 733 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 293 |
| Social Sciences | 183 |
| English Language & Literature | 127 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 63 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 42 |
| History | 29 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 12 |
