by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 44 schools in the Rocky Mountains 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 17,327 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 combination of different 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 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 the Rocky Mountains Region 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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Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for liberal arts / sciences & humanities students seeking a an associate degree.
It is difficult to beat Utah State University if you wish to pursue an associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. USU is a very large public university located in the small city of Logan.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Utah State University
Weber State University is a good option for individuals pursuing an associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Located in the city of Ogden, WSU is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Weber State University
Utah Valley University is a great decision for individuals interested in an associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. UVU is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Orem.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Utah Valley University
Any student who is interested in an associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities needs to check out Salt Lake Community College. Salt Lake Community College is a very large public college located in the suburb of Salt Lake City.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Salt Lake Community College
Located in the large suburb of Westminster, FRCC is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Front Range Community College
Located in the city of Greeley, Aims Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Aims Community College
Located in the large city of Denver, CCD is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Community College of Denver
CCA is a medium-sized public college located in the city of Aurora.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Community College of Aurora
Located in the remote town of Glenwood Springs, Colorado Mountain College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Colorado Mountain College
UM is a large public university located in the city of Missoula.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from The University of Montana
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| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 17,327 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 265 |
| Social Sciences | 247 |
| Communication & Journalism | 184 |
| History | 158 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 141 |
| English Language & Literature | 112 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 56 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 17 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 9 |
