by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 22 schools in Minnesota to determine which ones were the best for liberal arts / sciences & humanities students pursuing a associate degree. Combined, these schools handed out 5,665 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. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
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.
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.
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.
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 Minnesota 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.
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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.
It's hard to beat Central Lakes College - Brainerd if you wish to pursue an associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Located in the town of Brainerd, Central Lakes College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Central Lakes College - Brainerd
It's hard to beat Normandale Community College if you want to pursue an associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Normandale Community College is a moderately-sized public college located in the small city of Bloomington.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Normandale Community College
Every student who is interested in an associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities needs to take a look at St Cloud Technical and Community College. Located in the city of Saint Cloud, St Cloud Technical and Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from St Cloud Technical and Community College
Century College is a great choice for individuals pursuing an associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Located in the large suburb of White Bear Lake, Century College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Century College
IHCC is a small public college located in the suburb of Inver Grove Heights.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Inver Hills Community College
Anoka-Ramsey Community College-Coon Rapids Campus is a medium-sized public college located in the large suburb of Coon Rapids.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Anoka-Ramsey Community College
LSC is a small public college located in the city of Duluth.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Lake Superior College
M State is a moderately-sized public college located in the rural area of Fergus Falls.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Minnesota State Community and Technical College
Ridgewater College is a small public college located in the town of Willmar.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Ridgewater College
Located in the town of Thief River Falls, Northland Community and Technical College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Northland Community and Technical College
Explore all the Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 35 | 5,695 |
| Nebraska | 34 | 1,161 |
| Iowa | 33 | 5,487 |
| South Dakota | 32 | 101 |
| Missouri | 32 | 6,940 |
| North Dakota | 26 | 778 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 5,665 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 78 |
| Communication & Journalism | 24 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 20 |
| English Language & Literature | 15 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 11 |
| Social Sciences | 3 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 2 |
