by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 45 schools in North Carolina 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 15,261 associate degrees in liberal arts during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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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 take this into account we consider a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a combination 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 schools for liberal arts students working on their associate degree.
The liberal studies school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Liberal Arts Associate Degree Schools in North Carolina.
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.
It's hard to beat Beaufort County Community College if you want to pursue an associate degree in liberal arts. Beaufort County Community College is a small public college located in the rural area of Washington.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Beaufort County Community College
It's hard to beat Catawba Valley Community College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in liberal arts. Located in the city of Hickory, CVCC is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Catawba Valley Community College
Every student who is interested in an associate degree in liberal arts needs to take a look at Cleveland Community College. Cleveland Community College is a small public college located in the town of Shelby.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Cleveland Community College
Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in liberal arts has to take a look at Gaston College. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Dallas, Gaston College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Gaston College
Located in the midsize suburb of Jamestown, Guilford Technical Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Guilford Technical Community College
Forsyth Tech is a moderately-sized public college located in the city of Winston-Salem.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Forsyth Technical Community College
Johnston Community College is a small public college located in the rural area of Smithfield.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Johnston Community College
Wake Technical Community College is a fairly large public college located in the large suburb of Raleigh.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Wake Technical Community College
Located in the large suburb of Statesville, Mitchell Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Mitchell Community College
Located in the city of Fayetteville, FTCC is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Fayetteville Technical Community College
Explore all the Best Liberal Arts Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 272 | 1,518 |
| Florida | 232 | 62,959 |
| Georgia | 217 | 6,322 |
| West Virginia | 180 | 425 |
| Tennessee | 170 | 7,698 |
| Arkansas | 161 | 2,081 |
| Virginia | 158 | 3,795 |
| Kentucky | 129 | 5,435 |
| Louisiana | 124 | 31 |
| Alabama | 109 | 762 |
| South Carolina | 105 | 3,739 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Individualized Studies | 1,966 |
| General Studies | 58 |
