by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 102 schools in the Southwest 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 56,574 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. 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 school'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 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 the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
Strengthen your communication and critical-thinking skills with this online associate in liberal arts degree from Southern New Hampshire University.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for liberal arts / sciences & humanities students seeking a an associate degree. Only those schools that rank in the top 20% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.
It is hard to beat Eastern Arizona College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Located in the town of Thatcher, Eastern Arizona College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Eastern Arizona College
El Centro College is one of the best schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Located in the large city of Dallas, El Centro College is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from El Centro College
Tarrant County College District is a wonderful decision for students interested in an associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Located in the large city of Fort Worth, Tarrant County College is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Tarrant County College District
Every student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities has to look into Oklahoma City Community College. OCCC is a fairly large public college located in the city of Oklahoma City.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Oklahoma City Community College
Pima County Community College District is a fairly large public college located in the city of Tucson.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Pima Community College
Located in the city of Austin, Austin Community College District is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Austin Community College District
Located in the suburb of McKinney, Collin County Community College District is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Collin County Community College District
Houston Community College is a very large public college located in the large city of Houston.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Houston Community College
MCC is a medium-sized public college located in the midsize city of Waco.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from McLennan Community College
Located in the midsize city of The Woodlands, North Harris Montgomery is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Lone Star College System
CNM is a large public college located in the city of Albuquerque.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Central New Mexico Community College
Located in the rural area of Holbrook, NPC is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Northland Pioneer College
Mesa Community College is a large public college located in the large city of Mesa.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Mesa Community College
Located in the midsize city of McAllen, South Texas College is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from South Texas College
Estrella Mountain Community College is a large public college located in the large suburb of Avondale.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Estrella Mountain Community College
Located in the town of Plainview, Wayland Baptist University is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Wayland Baptist University
Located in the distant town of Bartlesville, OKWU or OWU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Oklahoma Wesleyan University
Located in the city of San Antonio, Northwest Vista College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Northwest Vista College
Phoenix College is a large public college located in the city of Phoenix.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Phoenix College
Located in the medium-sized city of Las Cruces, NMSU Dona Ana is a public university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from New Mexico State University - Dona Ana
Here are some additional great schools for Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities students in the Southwest Region that almost earned our Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | Central Texas College | Killeen, TX |
| 22 | Oklahoma Christian University | Edmond, OK |
| 23 | Glendale Community College | Glendale, AZ |
| 24 | Brazosport College | Lake Jackson, TX |
| 25 | Cisco College | Cisco, TX |
| 26 | Scottsdale Community College | Scottsdale, AZ |
| 27 | Chandler-Gilbert Community College | Chandler, AZ |
| 28 | Eastern New Mexico University - Main Campus | Portales, NM |
| 29 | Central Arizona College | Coolidge, AZ |
| 30 | Rio Salado College | Tempe, AZ |
| 31 | Odessa College | Odessa, TX |
| 32 | Lee College | Baytown, TX |
| 33 | New Mexico Military Institute | Roswell, NM |
| 34 | Grayson College | Denison, TX |
Explore the best liberal arts / sciences & humanities colleges for a specific state in the Southwest Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 38 | 52,238 |
| Oklahoma | 37 | 1,908 |
| Arizona | 36 | 7,052 |
| New Mexico | 35 | 3,389 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 56,574 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 1,404 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 743 |
| Communication & Journalism | 591 |
| English Language & Literature | 435 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 318 |
| History | 166 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 142 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 95 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 15 |
