by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 87 schools in the Great Lakes Region to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of liberal arts. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 27,356 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 account for this we include a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a collection 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 schools for liberal arts 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 Liberal Arts Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes 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.
Strengthen your communication and critical-thinking skills with this online associate in liberal arts degree from Southern New Hampshire University.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for liberal arts students seeking a an associate degree. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.
Vincennes University is a wonderful decision for students interested in an associate degree in liberal arts. Located in the remote town of Vincennes, Vincennes University is a public university with a large student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Vincennes University
College of Lake County is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in liberal arts. Located in the large suburb of Grayslake, College of Lake County is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts from College of Lake County
It's difficult to beat Macomb Community College if you want to pursue an associate degree in liberal arts. Macomb Community College is a fairly large public college located in the midsize city of Warren.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Macomb Community College
William Rainey Harper College is one of the best schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in liberal arts. Located in the suburb of Palatine, Harper College is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts from William Rainey Harper College
Cincinnati State is a medium-sized public college located in the large city of Cincinnati.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Cincinnati State Technical and Community College
Harold Washington College is a moderately-sized public college located in the city of Chicago.More information about a associate in liberal arts from City Colleges of Chicago - Harold Washington College
ECC is a moderately-sized public college located in the midsize city of Elgin.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Elgin Community College
Located in the city of Akron, University of Akron Main Campus is a public university with a large student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts from University of Akron Main Campus
Waubonsee is a moderately-sized public college located in the rural area of Sugar Grove.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Waubonsee Community College
Olive-Harvey College is a small public college located in the city of Chicago.More information about a associate in liberal arts from City Colleges of Chicago - Olive-Harvey College
Located in the large suburb of Auburn Hills, Oakland Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Oakland Community College
Ivy Tech Community College is a very large public college located in the large city of Indianapolis.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Ivy Tech Community College
Located in the rural area of Crystal Lake, MCC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts from McHenry County College
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 Great Lakes Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | College of DuPage | Glen Ellyn, IL |
| 15 | City Colleges of Chicago - Wilbur Wright College | Chicago, IL |
| 16 | Oakton Community College | Des Plaines, IL |
| 17 | Moraine Valley Community College | Palos Hills, IL |
| 18 | Lincoln Land Community College | Springfield, IL |
| 19 | Triton College | River Grove, IL |
| 20 | Ohio University - Athens Campus | Athens, OH |
| 21 | Grand Rapids Community College | Grand Rapids, MI |
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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 | 8,767 |
| Individualized Studies | 4,114 |
| Humanities | 772 |
