by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 13 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Liberal Arts Associate Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,252 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 consider a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a combination 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 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.
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 Pennsylvania 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.
Community College of Allegheny County is a wonderful choice for individuals interested in an associate degree in liberal arts. Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, CCAC is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Community College of Allegheny County
Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in liberal arts has to take a look at La Salle University. Located in the city of Philadelphia, La Salle is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts from La Salle University
It is hard to beat Eastern University if you want to pursue an associate degree in liberal arts. Located in the large suburb of Saint Davids, EU is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Eastern University
University of Pittsburgh - Bradford is a wonderful choice for individuals pursuing an associate degree in liberal arts. Pitt Bradford is a small public university located in the town of Bradford.More information about a associate in liberal arts from University of Pittsburgh - Bradford
Located in the large suburb of Schnecksville, LCCC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Lehigh Carbon Community College
Located in the town of Cresson, Mount Aloysius is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Mount Aloysius College
IUP is a moderately-sized public university located in the distant town of Indiana.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus
Northampton Community College is a moderately-sized public college located in the suburb of Bethlehem.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Northampton County Area Community College
Located in the remote town of Clarion, Clarion University is a public university with a small student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Clarion University of Pennsylvania
Delaware County Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the large suburb of Media.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Delaware County Community College
Explore all the Best Liberal Arts Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 429 | 6,380 |
| New Jersey | 249 | 7,399 |
| Maryland | 221 | 1,920 |
| Delaware | 96 | 45 |
| District of Columbia | 46 | 56 |
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 | 1,255 |
| Individualized Studies | 11 |
