by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 243 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Combined, these schools handed out 132,695 associate degrees in liberal arts / sciences & humanities to qualified students.
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 account for this we consider a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a collection 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 colleges 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 Southeast 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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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.
Every student who is interested in an associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities needs to check out American Public University System. American Military University is a fairly large private for-profit university located in the fringe town of Charles Town.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from American Public University System
Northern Virginia Community College is a wonderful option for individuals interested in an associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Northern Virginia Community College is a very large public college located in the large suburb of Annandale.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Northern Virginia Community College
Any student who is interested in an associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities needs to look into University of South Florida - Main Campus. Located in the large city of Tampa, USF Tampa is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from University of South Florida - Main Campus
University of Central Florida is a good option for individuals pursuing an associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Located in the suburb of Orlando, UCF is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from University of Central Florida
Florida State is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Tallahassee.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Florida State University
Georgia State University-Perimeter College is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Atlanta.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Georgia State University-Perimeter College
Located in the small city of Jackson, Union is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Union University
Beaufort County Community College is a small public college located in the rural area of Washington.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Beaufort County Community College
Located in the small city of Jonesboro, A-State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Arkansas State University - Main Campus
Valencia College is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Orlando.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Valencia College
Located in the city of Hickory, CVCC is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Catawba Valley Community College
NWACC is a medium-sized public college located in the city of Bentonville.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from NorthWest Arkansas Community College
UNG is a fairly large public university located in the town of Dahlonega.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from University of North Georgia
Cleveland Community College is a small public college located in the town of Shelby.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Cleveland Community College
Located in the medium-sized city of Fort Lauderdale, BC is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Broward College
Located in the suburb of Dallas, Gaston College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Gaston College
FSCJ is a very large public college located in the large city of Jacksonville.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Florida State College at Jacksonville
Located in the midsize suburb of Jamestown, Guilford Technical Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Guilford Technical Community College
JSCC is a small public college located in the small city of Jackson.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Jackson State Community College
Palm Beach State College is a fairly large public college located in the suburb of Lake Worth.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Palm Beach State College
Located in the large suburb of Miami, FIU is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Florida International University
Shorter is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Rome.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Shorter University
Located in the city of Tampa, HCC is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Hillsborough Community College
Lee University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Cleveland.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Lee University
Located in the midsize city of Tallahassee, Tallahassee Community College is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Tallahassee Community College
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 37 | Mitchell Community College | Statesville, NC |
| 38 | Indian River State College | Fort Pierce, FL |
| 39 | Southside Virginia Community College | Alberta, VA |
| 40 | Fayetteville Technical Community College | Fayetteville, NC |
| 41 | John C Calhoun State Community College | Tanner, AL |
| 42 | Northwestern State University of Louisiana | Natchitoches, LA |
| 43 | Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College | Asheville, NC |
| 44 | Seminole State College of Florida | Sanford, FL |
| 45 | Central Piedmont Community College | Charlotte, NC |
| 46 | Miami Dade College | Miami, FL |
| 47 | University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College | North Little Rock, AR |
| 48 | Surry Community College | Dobson, NC |
Explore the best liberal arts / sciences & humanities schools for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 37 | 5,107 |
| Georgia | 34 | 7,085 |
| Virginia | 34 | 6,800 |
| Arkansas | 33 | 4,615 |
| Florida | 32 | 63,334 |
| North Carolina | 30 | 17,285 |
| Kentucky | 30 | 5,565 |
| Tennessee | 30 | 9,311 |
| West Virginia | 29 | 2,520 |
| Louisiana | 26 | 1,766 |
| South Carolina | 26 | 3,767 |
| Alabama | 24 | 5,517 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 132,695 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 1,601 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 1,588 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 349 |
| Communication & Journalism | 260 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 155 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 114 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 110 |
| English Language & Literature | 106 |
| History | 102 |
