by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 71 schools in the Southwest Region to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of general studies. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 45,040 associate degrees in general studies during the 2020-2021 academic year.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
Your choice of general studies for getting your associate degree school matters. 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 account for this we consider a college'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.
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 general studies 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 General Studies 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.
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The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in general studies. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.
Central Texas College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting an associate degree in general studies. Central Texas College is a moderately-sized public college located in the suburb of Killeen.More information about a associate in general studies from Central Texas College
Central New Mexico Community College is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in general studies. CNM is a large public college located in the city of Albuquerque.More information about a associate in general studies from Central New Mexico Community College
Mesa Community College is a great decision for students pursuing an associate degree in general studies. Mesa Community College is a large public college located in the city of Mesa.More information about a associate in general studies from Mesa Community College
Northwest Vista College is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in general studies. Located in the large city of San Antonio, Northwest Vista College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in general studies from Northwest Vista College
OCCC is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Oklahoma City.More information about a associate in general studies from Oklahoma City Community College
Located in the midsize suburb of McKinney, Collin County Community College District is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in general studies from Collin County Community College District
MCC is a moderately-sized public college located in the medium-sized city of Waco.More information about a associate in general studies from McLennan Community College
Pima County Community College District is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Tucson.More information about a associate in general studies from Pima Community College
Located in the medium-sized city of McAllen, South Texas College is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a associate in general studies from South Texas College
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 general studies from El Centro College
Here are some additional great schools for General Studies students in the Southwest Region that almost earned our Best General Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | San Antonio College | San Antonio, TX |
| 12 | Houston Community College | Houston, TX |
| 13 | Central Arizona College | Coolidge, AZ |
| 14 | Chandler-Gilbert Community College | Chandler, AZ |
| 15 | Eastern Arizona College | Thatcher, AZ |
| 16 | Austin Community College District | Austin, TX |
| 17 | Tarrant County College District | Fort Worth, TX |
Explore the best general studies colleges for a specific state in the Southwest Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 420 | 39,116 |
| Arizona | 349 | 1,807 |
| New Mexico | 255 | 2,002 |
| Oklahoma | 222 | 1,791 |
One of 3 majors within the Liberal Arts General Studies area of study, General Studies has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 19,629 |
| Individualized Studies | 189 |
| Humanities | 53 |
