by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 40 schools in the Southwest Region to determine which ones were the best for liberal arts / sciences & humanities students pursuing a bachelor's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 5,225 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts / sciences & humanities during the 2022-2023 academic year.
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The liberal arts / sciences & humanities bachelor's 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.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. 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 bachelor's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their bachelor's 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 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 bachelor's 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 Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
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Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities.
The University of Texas at Austin is a good option for students interested in a bachelor's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Located in the large city of Austin, UT Austin is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from The University of Texas at Austin
University of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a good choice for individuals interested in a bachelor's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Located in the midsize suburb of Norman, University of Oklahoma is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from University of Oklahoma Norman Campus
Arizona State University - Tempe is a wonderful choice for individuals interested in a bachelor's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. ASU - Tempe is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Tempe.More information about a bachelor’s in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Arizona State University - Tempe
It is hard to beat Southern Methodist University if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Located in the large suburb of Dallas, SMU is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Southern Methodist University
UST is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Houston.More information about a bachelor’s in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from University of St. Thomas
Located in the city of Denton, UNT is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from University of North Texas
Located in the small city of Flagstaff, NAU is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Northern Arizona University
UCO is a large public university located in the suburb of Edmond.More information about a bachelor’s in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from University of Central Oklahoma
Texas Tech is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Lubbock.More information about a bachelor’s in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Texas Tech University
Located in the medium-sized city of Scottsdale, ASU - Skysong is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Arizona State University - Skysong
Explore the best liberal arts / sciences & humanities schools for a specific state in the Southwest Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 35 | 3,412 |
| Arizona | 33 | 984 |
| Oklahoma | 32 | 1,195 |
| New Mexico | 31 | 579 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 5,225 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 10,031 |
| Social Sciences | 10,003 |
| English Language & Literature | 3,187 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 2,853 |
| History | 2,423 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 1,572 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 859 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 725 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 404 |
