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2022 Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for History

223 Colleges in the United States
2,502 Associate Degrees
An associate degree in history is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #50 out of 312 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

College Factual looked at 223 colleges and universities when compiling its 2022 Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for History ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 2,502 associate degrees in history to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great History School for Your Associate Degree

Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for History The history associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. As an aid in helping you pick the right school for you, we created our Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for History ranking.

While being high in popularity does not always mean a school has a quality history program, it is a sign that a large number of students choose the school. Sometimes this is because the school offers a great educational experience, it is a good value, or it is highly focused on the program.

One Size Does Not Fit All

Bachelor's Degrees in History
Master's Degrees in History
Doctor's Degrees in History
Overall Popularity in History

We have also developed a number of other rankings to help guide you in your decision-making process. To begin with, if this is not the degree level you are most interested in, you may want to check out one of the others noted above. If you would prefer to limit your search to a specific state or region of the county, see our rankings by location. On top of that, you can visit our other rankings for history.

The following list ranks the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in history. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

25 Most Well Attended Schools for History Students Working on Their Associate

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Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA
72 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Bakersfield College is one of the most popular schools in the country for getting an associate degree in history. Bakersfield College is a very large public college located in the large city of Bakersfield.

There were approximately 72 history individuals who graduated with this degree at Bakersfield College in the most recent data year.

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61 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In ID
#1 Best Quality In ID

Brigham Young University - Idaho is one of the most popular schools in the country for getting an associate degree in history. Located in the town of Rexburg, BYU - I is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for associate degrees in history in Idaho.

There were roughly 61 history individuals who graduated with this degree at BYU - I in the most recent year we have data available.

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College of the Canyons
Santa Clarita, CA
58 Annual Associate Degrees
#2 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at College of the Canyons if you want to pursue an associate degree in history. Located in the large suburb of Santa Clarita, College of the Canyons is a public college with a very large student population.

There were roughly 58 history individuals who graduated with this degree at College of the Canyons in the most recent year we have data available.

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Sierra College
Rocklin, CA
51 Annual Associate Degrees
#3 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Any student who is interested in an associate degree in history needs to look into Sierra College. Located in the large suburb of Rocklin, Sierra College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

There were about 51 history students who graduated with this degree at Sierra College in the most recent data year.

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Fullerton College
Fullerton, CA
47 Annual Associate Degrees
#4 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Fullerton College is a fairly large public college located in the large suburb of Fullerton.

There were roughly 47 history students who graduated with this degree at Fullerton College in the most recent data year.

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47 Annual Associate Degrees
#4 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Long Beach City College is a very large public college located in the large city of Long Beach.

There were roughly 47 history individuals who graduated with this degree at Long Beach City College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Citrus College
Glendora, CA
46 Annual Associate Degrees
#6 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the suburb of Glendora, Citrus College is a public college with a large student population.

There were about 46 history individuals who graduated with this degree at Citrus College in the most recent data year.

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Chaffey College
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
42 Annual Associate Degrees
#7 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the large suburb of Rancho Cucamonga, Chaffey College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

There were roughly 42 history individuals who graduated with this degree at Chaffey College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA
42 Annual Associate Degrees
#7 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

SMC is a fairly large public college located in the city of Santa Monica.

There were about 42 history individuals who graduated with this degree at SMC in the most recent data year.

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Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, CA
41 Annual Associate Degrees
#9 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the large suburb of Mission Viejo, Saddleback College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

There were approximately 41 history individuals who graduated with this degree at Saddleback College in the most recent data year.

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41 Annual Associate Degrees
#9 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Pasadena City College is a very large public college located in the midsize city of Pasadena.

There were approximately 41 history students who graduated with this degree at Pasadena City College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Grossmont College
El Cajon, CA
40 Annual Associate Degrees
#11 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Grossmont College is a fairly large public college located in the suburb of El Cajon.

There were roughly 40 history individuals who graduated with this degree at Grossmont College in the most recent year we have data available.

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39 Annual Associate Degrees
#12 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

CHC is a moderately-sized public college located in the rural area of Yucaipa.

There were approximately 39 history individuals who graduated with this degree at CHC in the most recent year we have data available.

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Moorpark College
Moorpark, CA
39 Annual Associate Degrees
#12 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Moorpark College is a large public college located in the suburb of Moorpark.

There were roughly 39 history individuals who graduated with this degree at Moorpark College in the most recent year we have data available.

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39 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In WV
#1 Best Quality In WV

Located in the fringe town of Charles Town, American Military University is a private for-profit university with a fairly large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for associate degrees in history in West Virginia.

There were about 39 history students who graduated with this degree at American Military University in the most recent data year.

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38 Annual Associate Degrees
#14 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the suburb of Walnut, Mt. SAC is a public college with a very large student population.

There were about 38 history individuals who graduated with this degree at Mt. SAC in the most recent data year.

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37 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In OK
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the town of Claremore, RSU is a public university with a small student population.

There were approximately 37 history individuals who graduated with this degree at RSU in the most recent data year.

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35 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NM
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the city of Albuquerque, CNM is a public college with a very large student population.

There were roughly 35 history individuals who graduated with this degree at CNM in the most recent data year.

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Merced College
Merced, CA
34 Annual Associate Degrees
#15 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the small city of Merced, Merced Community College District is a public college with a fairly large student population.

There were roughly 34 history students who graduated with this degree at Merced Community College District in the most recent data year.

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33 Annual Associate Degrees
#16 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the large city of Riverside, Riverside City College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

There were roughly 33 history students who graduated with this degree at Riverside City College in the most recent year we have data available.

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32 Annual Associate Degrees
#17 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Fresno City College is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Fresno.

There were about 32 history individuals who graduated with this degree at Fresno City College in the most recent data year.

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32 Annual Associate Degrees
#17 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

SCC is a medium-sized public college located in the medium-sized city of Orange.

There were approximately 32 history students who graduated with this degree at SCC in the most recent year we have data available.

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31 Annual Associate Degrees
#19 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the large city of Irvine, Irvine Valley College is a public college with a large student population.

There were approximately 31 history individuals who graduated with this degree at Irvine Valley College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Reedley College
Reedley, CA
31 Annual Associate Degrees
#19 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the town of Reedley, Reedley College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

There were approximately 31 history individuals who graduated with this degree at Reedley College in the most recent data year.

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Cypress College
Cypress, CA
30 Annual Associate Degrees
#21 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Cypress College is a large public college located in the suburb of Cypress.

There were roughly 30 history individuals who graduated with this degree at Cypress College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Cypress College
Cypress, CA
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Ventura College
Ventura, CA
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Palomar College
San Marcos, CA
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El Camino College
Torrance, CA
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Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA
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Golden West College
Huntington Beach, CA
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College of the Desert
Palm Desert, CA

Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional great schools for History students that almost earned our Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for History award.

RankCollegeLocation
35Santa Rosa Junior CollegeSanta Rosa, CA
36Los Angeles Harbor CollegeWilmington, CA
36Yuba CollegeMarysville, CA
38Los Angeles Pierce CollegeWoodland Hills, CA
38Imperial Valley CollegeImperial, CA
38MiraCosta CollegeOceanside, CA
38Rio Hondo CollegeWhittier, CA
38Clovis Community CollegeFresno, CA
38Santa Ana CollegeSanta Ana, CA
44Cabrillo CollegeAptos, CA
44Cuesta CollegeSan Luis Obispo, CA
44Sinclair Community CollegeDayton, OH
44Allan Hancock CollegeSanta Maria, CA

History by Region

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New England
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Middle Atlantic
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Southwest
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History Concentrations

MajorAnnual Graduates
General History2,423
Public/Applied History61
Military History17
Other History1

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