by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2024, College Factual analyzed 87 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Liberal Arts Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 55,915 associate degrees in liberal arts to qualified students.
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The liberal studies associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality liberal studies program can vary widely even among the top schools. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
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 host of various 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 schools for liberal arts students working on their associate degree.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Liberal Arts Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list to help you make the college decision.
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
Strengthen your communication and critical-thinking skills with this online associate in liberal arts degree from Southern New Hampshire University.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in liberal arts. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.
Golden West College is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in liberal arts. Golden West College is a large public college located in the suburb of Huntington Beach.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Golden West College
National University is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in liberal arts. National University is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of San Diego.More information about a associate in liberal arts from National University
It is hard to beat Cuesta College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in liberal arts. Located in the suburb of San Luis Obispo, Cuesta College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Cuesta College
Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in liberal arts needs to take a look at Portland Community College. Located in the large city of Portland, Portland Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Portland Community College
Riverside City College is a fairly large public college located in the city of Riverside.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Riverside City College
Chaffey College is a fairly large public college located in the suburb of Rancho Cucamonga.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Chaffey College
Pierce College is a large public college located in the city of Woodland Hills.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Los Angeles Pierce College
Located in the large city of Valley Glen, LAVC is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Los Angeles Valley College
West Valley College is a medium-sized public college located in the suburb of Saratoga.More information about a associate in liberal arts from West Valley College
Located in the large city of Wilmington, LAHC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Los Angeles Harbor College
Located in the large city of San Jose, San Jose City College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts from San Jose City College
Located in the suburb of Norwalk, Cerritos College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Cerritos College
Los Angeles City College is a large public college located in the city of Los Angeles.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Los Angeles City College
Located in the city of Las Vegas, CSN is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts from College of Southern Nevada
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Liberal Arts Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Bellevue College | Bellevue, WA |
| 15 | Orange Coast College | Costa Mesa, CA |
| 16 | Norco College | Norco, CA |
| 17 | Mt. Hood Community College | Gresham, OR |
| 18 | Santa Ana College | Santa Ana, CA |
| 19 | El Camino College | Torrance, CA |
| 20 | Ventura College | Ventura, CA |
| 21 | Los Angeles Mission College | Sylmar, CA |
Explore the best liberal arts schools for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| California | 405 | 30,793 |
| Washington | 288 | 16,452 |
| Oregon | 260 | 5,176 |
| Nevada | 185 | 1,257 |
| Hawaii | 79 | 1,835 |
| Alaska | 71 | 402 |
One of 3 majors within the Liberal Arts General Studies area of study, Liberal Arts has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Humanities | 15,344 |
| General Studies | 3,875 |
| Individualized Studies | 215 |
