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2024 Best Liberal Arts Bachelor's Degree Schools in Ohio

9 Colleges in Ohio
282 Bachelor's Degrees
Ranked #19 in popularity, liberal arts is one of the most sought-after bachelor's degree programs in the nation. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

College Factual looked at 9 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Liberal Arts Bachelor's Degree Schools in Ohio ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 282 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Liberal Arts School for Your Bachelor's Degree

Best Liberal Arts Bachelor's Degree Schools in Ohio The liberal studies bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:

Quality Overall Is Important

A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.

Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

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 bachelor's degree.

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Best Schools for Bachelor’s Students to Study Liberal Arts in Ohio

Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in liberal arts.

Top Ohio Schools for a Bachelor's in Liberal Studies

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Xavier crest
Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
68 Annual Graduates

Any student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in liberal arts has to take a look at Xavier University. Xavier is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Cincinnati.More information about a bachelor’s in liberal arts from Xavier University

2
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
27 Annual Graduates

Every student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in liberal arts has to check out University of Toledo. Located in the city of Toledo, University of Toledo is a public university with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in liberal arts from University of Toledo

3
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Youngstown State University is a great decision for students pursuing a bachelor's degree in liberal arts. Located in the city of Youngstown, Youngstown State University is a public university with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in liberal arts from Youngstown State University

4
17 Annual Graduates

It is difficult to beat University of Cincinnati - Main Campus if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in liberal arts. UC is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Cincinnati.More information about a bachelor’s in liberal arts from University of Cincinnati - Main Campus

5
Antioch University McGregor crest
Antioch University - Midwest
Yellow Springs, OH
Undergraduate Certificate Highest Degree Type
22 Annual Graduates

Antioch University McGregor is a fairly small private not-for-profit university located in the rural area of Yellow Springs.More information about a bachelor’s in liberal arts from Antioch University - Midwest

6
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
21 Annual Graduates

University of Akron Main Campus is a large public university located in the city of Akron.More information about a bachelor’s in liberal arts from University of Akron Main Campus

7
31 Annual Graduates

Located in the suburb of Hamilton, Miami University - Hamilton is a public university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in liberal arts from Miami University - Hamilton

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60 Annual Graduates

BGSU is a fairly large public university located in the town of Bowling Green.More information about a bachelor’s in liberal arts from Bowling Green State University - Main Campus

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8 Annual Graduates

Located in the suburb of Middletown, Miami University - Middletown is a public university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in liberal arts from Miami University - Middletown

Best Liberal Arts Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Liberal Arts Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Michigan 629 154
Illinois 558 646
Indiana 535 647
Wisconsin 435 183

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Liberal Arts is one of 3 different types of Liberal Arts General Studies programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
General Studies 296
Individualized Studies 234
Humanities 29

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