by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 14 schools in Oregon to determine which ones were the best for liberal arts students pursuing a associate degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 5,176 associate degrees in liberal arts during the 2020-2021 academic year.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
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. 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 take this into account we consider a school'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 colleges 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 Oregon 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.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for liberal arts students seeking a an associate degree.
Portland Community College is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in liberal arts. Located in the 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
Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in liberal arts has to take a look at Mt. Hood Community College. Located in the large suburb of Gresham, MHCC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Mt. Hood Community College
Chemeketa Community College is one of the best schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in liberal arts. Located in the suburb of Salem, Chemeketa Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Chemeketa Community College
It is difficult to beat Southwestern Oregon Community College if you want to pursue an associate degree in liberal arts. SWOCC is a small public college located in the town of Coos Bay.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Southwestern Oregon Community College
Lane Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the rural area of Eugene.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Lane Community College
Umpqua Community College is a small public college located in the rural area of Roseburg.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Umpqua Community College
Located in the city of Bend, COCC is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Central Oregon Community College
Located in the rural area of Grants Pass, Rogue Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Rogue Community College
Located in the rural area of Pendleton, BMCC is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Blue Mountain Community College
Clatsop Community College is a small public college located in the rural area of Astoria.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Clatsop Community College
Explore all the Best Liberal Arts Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| California | 405 | 30,793 |
| Washington | 288 | 16,452 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| General Studies | 3,012 |
| Individualized Studies | 69 |
| Humanities | 1 |
