by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 15 schools in Arizona to determine which ones were the best for general studies students pursuing a associate degree. Combined, these schools handed out 1,807 associate degrees in general studies to qualified students.
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. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
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 include a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a host 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 complete 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 Arizona 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 general studies.
Mesa Community College is a great option for students pursuing an associate degree in general studies. Mesa Community College is a large public college located in the large city of Mesa.More information about a associate in general studies from Mesa Community College
Pima Community College is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in general studies. 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
Central Arizona College is a wonderful option for students pursuing an associate degree in general studies. Located in the rural area of Coolidge, Pinal County Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in general studies from Central Arizona College
Chandler-Gilbert Community College is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in general studies. Located in the large city of Chandler, Chandler-Gilbert Community College is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in general studies from Chandler-Gilbert Community College
Located in the remote town of Thatcher, Eastern Arizona College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in general studies from Eastern Arizona College
Phoenix College is a medium-sized public college located in the city of Phoenix.More information about a associate in general studies from Phoenix College
Glendale Community College is a large public college located in the suburb of Glendale.More information about a associate in general studies from Glendale Community College
Estrella Mountain Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the suburb of Avondale.More information about a associate in general studies from Estrella Mountain Community College
Located in the small city of Sierra Vista, Cochise College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in general studies from Cochise County Community College District
Located in the small city of Prescott, Yavapai College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in general studies from Yavapai College
Explore all the Best General Studies Schools in the Southwest Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 420 | 39,116 |
| 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 | 5,243 |
| Individualized Studies | 2 |
