by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 19 schools in Alabama 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 5,497 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 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 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 Alabama.
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.
It's difficult to beat Bishop State Community College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Bishop State Community College is a small public college located in the medium-sized city of Mobile.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Bishop State Community College
Any student who is interested in an associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities has to take a look at Shelton State Community College. Located in the medium-sized city of Tuscaloosa, Shelton State Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Shelton State Community College
Wallace Community College, Dothan is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Wallace, Dothan is a small public college located in the small city of Dothan.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Wallace Community College, Dothan
Any student who is interested in an associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities has to look into Lurleen B Wallace Community College. Located in the rural area of Andalusia, Lurleen B. Wallace Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Lurleen B Wallace Community College
Located in the small city of Tanner, Calhoun Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from John C Calhoun State Community College
Located in the town of Jasper, Bevill State Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Bevill State Community College
GSCC is a small public college located in the city of Gadsden.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Gadsden State Community College
Located in the distant town of Bay Minette, Coastal Alabama Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Coastal Alabama Community College
WCCS is a small public college located in the town of Selma.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Wallace Community College, Selma
LSCC - Birmingham Campus is a small public college located in the city of Birmingham.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Lawson State Community College - Birmingham Campus
Explore all the Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that 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 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 5,497 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 149 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 7 |
