by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 12 schools in Texas 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 12,905 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. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
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 host 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 Texas 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.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in liberal arts.
Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in liberal arts has to check out Central Texas College. Central Texas College is a moderately-sized public college located in the suburb of Killeen.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Central Texas College
It is difficult to beat Northwest Vista College if you want to pursue an associate degree in liberal arts. Located in the large city of San Antonio, Northwest Vista College is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Northwest Vista College
It's hard to beat Collin County Community College District if you want to pursue an associate degree in liberal arts. Located in the suburb of McKinney, Collin County Community College District is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Collin County Community College District
McLennan Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting an associate degree in liberal arts. MCC is a medium-sized public college located in the city of Waco.More information about a associate in liberal arts from McLennan Community College
Every student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in liberal arts needs to look into South Texas College. Located in the city of McAllen, South Texas College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts from South Texas College
San Antonio College is a large public college located in the city of San Antonio.More information about a associate in liberal arts from San Antonio College
Located in the city of The Woodlands, North Harris Montgomery is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Lone Star College System
Located in the city of El Paso, El Paso Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts from El Paso Community College
Located in the large city of San Antonio, Palo Alto College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Palo Alto College
Grayson College is a small public college located in the rural area of Denison.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Grayson College
Explore all the Best Liberal Arts Schools in the Southwest Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 349 | 5,243 |
| New Mexico | 255 | 1,366 |
| Oklahoma | 222 | 115 |
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 | 39,440 |
| Individualized Studies | 166 |
| Humanities | 51 |
