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2024 Best Liberal Arts Associate Degree Schools in Arizona

9 Colleges in Arizona
5,243 Associate Degrees
If you pursue a associate degree in liberal arts, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #1 most popular program in the country. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 9 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Liberal Arts Associate Degree Schools in Arizona ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 5,243 associate degrees in liberal arts during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Liberal Arts School for Your Associate Degree

Best Liberal Arts Associate Degree Schools in Arizona 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 Great Overall School

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 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.

Other Factors We Consider

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 colleges for liberal arts students working on their associate degree.

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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 Arizona list, to help you choose the best school for you.

Best Schools for Associate Students to Study Liberal Arts in Arizona

Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for liberal arts students seeking a an associate degree.

Top Arizona Schools for an Associate in Liberal Studies

1
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
696 Annual Graduates

Mesa Community College is one of the best schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in liberal arts. Mesa Community College is a fairly large public college located in the city of Mesa.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Mesa Community College

2
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
714 Annual Graduates

Every student who is interested in an associate degree in liberal arts has to look into Pima Community College. Pima County Community College District is a large public college located in the large city of Tucson.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Pima Community College

3
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
297 Annual Graduates

Central Arizona College is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in liberal arts. Located in the rural area of Coolidge, Pinal County Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Central Arizona College

4
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
508 Annual Graduates

Chandler-Gilbert Community College is one of the best schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in liberal arts. Located in the city of Chandler, Chandler-Gilbert Community College is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Chandler-Gilbert Community College

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Phoenix College
Phoenix, AZ
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
319 Annual Graduates

Phoenix College is a moderately-sized public college located in the large city of Phoenix.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Phoenix College

6
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
818 Annual Graduates

Glendale Community College is a fairly large public college located in the large suburb of Glendale.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Glendale Community College

7
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
550 Annual Graduates

Estrella Mountain Community College is a moderately-sized public college located in the medium-sized suburb of Avondale.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Estrella Mountain Community College

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
263 Annual Graduates

Scottsdale Community College is a moderately-sized public college located in the rural area of Scottsdale.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Scottsdale Community College

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
63 Annual Graduates

Located in the rural area of Kingman, MCC is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Mohave Community College

Best Liberal Arts Colleges in the Southwest Region

Explore all the Best Liberal Arts Schools in the Southwest Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Texas 420 12,905
New Mexico 255 1,366
Oklahoma 222 115

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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 1,807
Individualized Studies 2

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