by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools in Maine 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 322 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 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.
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 Maine 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's hard to beat Southern Maine Community College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Located in the city of South Portland, SMCC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Southern Maine Community College
Central Maine Community College is one of the best schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Central Maine Technical College is a small public college located in the small city of Auburn.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Central Maine Community College
Every student who is interested in an associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities has to look into Kennebec Valley Community College. Located in the remote town of Fairfield, Kennebec Valley Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Kennebec Valley Community College
University of Maine at Augusta is a good choice for students interested in an associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. UMA is a small public university located in the town of Augusta.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from University of Maine at Augusta
Eastern Maine Community College is a small public college located in the city of Bangor.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Eastern Maine Community College
Explore all the Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 35 | 2,503 |
| Connecticut | 33 | 1,478 |
| New Hampshire | 31 | 1,487 |
| Rhode Island | 25 | 1,242 |
| Vermont | 19 | 182 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 322 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 6 |
