by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2025, College Factual analyzed 15 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Associate Degree Schools in Arizona ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 5,419 associate degrees in liberal arts / sciences & humanities to qualified students.
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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. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a good 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.
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.
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.
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 Arizona.
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.
Eastern Arizona College is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Eastern Arizona College is a medium-sized public college located in the town of Thatcher.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Eastern Arizona College
Pima Community College is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Located in the large city of Tucson, Pima County Community College District is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Pima Community College
Any student who is interested in an associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities needs to look into Mesa Community College. Located in the city of Mesa, Mesa Community College is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Mesa Community College
Estrella Mountain Community College is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Located in the large suburb of Avondale, Estrella Mountain Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Estrella Mountain Community College
Located in the city of Phoenix, Phoenix College is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Phoenix College
Located in the large suburb of Glendale, Glendale Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Glendale Community College
Located in the rural area of Scottsdale, Scottsdale Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Scottsdale Community College
Chandler-Gilbert Community College is a fairly large public college located in the city of Chandler.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Chandler-Gilbert Community College
Pinal County Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the rural area of Coolidge.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Central Arizona College
Located in the medium-sized city of Tempe, Rio Salado College is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Rio Salado College
Explore all the Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools in the Southwest Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 38 | 52,238 |
| Oklahoma | 37 | 1,908 |
| New Mexico | 35 | 3,389 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 5,419 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 244 |
| Communication & Journalism | 118 |
| English Language & Literature | 62 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 43 |
| History | 35 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 26 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 11 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 5 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 3 |
