2027 Best Liberal Arts Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region
Liberal Arts programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
College Factual analyzed 32 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best liberal arts schools.
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Best Schools for Liberal Arts in the Rocky Mountains Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall liberal arts education in the Rocky Mountains Region.
Top Schools in Liberal Arts
Salt Lake Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in liberal arts. Salt Lake Community College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Salt Lake City. There were roughly 1,184 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at Salt Lake Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their liberal arts degree from Salt Lake Community College earn around $35,804 in the first couple years of their career. Salt Lake Community College graduates carry a median of $7,313 in student loans.
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A rank of #2 makes Aims Community College one of the top schools for liberal arts. Located in the city of Greeley, Aims Community College is a large public university. There were roughly 413 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at Aims Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the liberal arts program make about $29,845 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $9,152.
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Weber State University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in liberal arts, landing the #3 spot this year. Weber State University is a very large public school located in the city of Ogden. Roughly 47% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 38 liberal arts degrees were awarded at Weber State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the liberal arts program make about $37,015 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,208.
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Colorado Mountain College came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best liberal arts schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Glenwood Springs. Colorado Mountain College graduates 14% of students within six years. About 223 liberal arts degrees were awarded at Colorado Mountain College in the most recent year. Graduates of the liberal arts program make about $32,551 in their early career. Colorado Mountain College graduates carry a median of $7,541 in student loans.
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Colorado State University Fort Collins is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in liberal arts, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of Fort Collins, Colorado State University Fort Collins is a very large public institution. About 66% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 65 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at Colorado State University Fort Collins in the most recent data year. Liberal Arts graduates of Colorado State University Fort Collins earn a median of $34,540 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000.
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University Of Northern Colorado came in at #6 for liberal arts this year. This large public university is located in the city of Greeley. About 51% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 10 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at University Of Northern Colorado in the most recent data year. Students who receive their liberal arts degree from University Of Northern Colorado earn around $45,705 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $23,974 to complete this degree.
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Utah Valley University earned the #7 position for liberal arts this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Orem. The six-year graduation rate is 40%. Utah Valley University awarded about 1,268 liberal arts degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their liberal arts degree from Utah Valley University earn around $36,228 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $15,729.
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Morgan Community College landed the #8 spot for liberal arts this year. Located in the rural area of Fort Morgan, Morgan Community College is a mid-sized public university. There were roughly 33 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at Morgan Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the liberal arts program make about $70,412 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $6,250.
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Community College Of Aurora came in at #9 for liberal arts this year. Set in the city of Aurora, Community College Of Aurora is a large public institution. Community College Of Aurora awarded about 120 liberal arts degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts degree recipients from Community College Of Aurora generally make around $38,729. Typical student debt for the program is $12,250.
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Colorado Northwestern Community College ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best liberal arts schools. Set in the rural area of Rangely, Colorado Northwestern Community College is a small public institution. Colorado Northwestern Community College awarded about 33 liberal arts degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts degree recipients from Colorado Northwestern Community College generally make around $56,978. Typical student debt for the program is $12,000.
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Boise State University landed the #11 spot for liberal arts this year. Boise State University is a very large public school located in the city of Boise. About 59% of students finish within six years. About 218 liberal arts degrees were awarded at Boise State University in the most recent year. Liberal Arts graduates of Boise State University earn a median of $40,886 early in their careers. Boise State University graduates carry a median of $15,894 in student loans.
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Red Rocks Community College ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best liberal arts schools. Set in the suburb of Lakewood, Red Rocks Community College is a large public institution. Red Rocks Community College awarded about 71 liberal arts degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts degree recipients from Red Rocks Community College generally make around $27,242. Typical student debt for the program is $11,913.
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Montana State University ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best liberal arts schools. Set in the city of Bozeman, Montana State University is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 57%. Montana State University awarded about 55 liberal arts degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their liberal arts degree from Montana State University earn around $31,710 in the first couple years of their career. Montana State University graduates carry a median of $19,268 in student loans.
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Lewis Clark State College placed #14 among the best liberal arts schools. Located in the city of Lewiston, Lewis Clark State College is a mid-sized public university. About 32% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 98 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at Lewis Clark State College in the most recent data year. Liberal Arts graduates of Lewis Clark State College earn a median of $36,271 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $22,099.
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Front Range Community College came in at #15 for liberal arts this year. Located in the suburb of Westminster, Front Range Community College is a very large public university. There were roughly 409 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at Front Range Community College in the most recent data year. Liberal Arts graduates of Front Range Community College earn a median of $35,023 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $14,750.
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Community College Of Denver ranked #16 on our 2027 list of the best liberal arts schools. This large public university is located in the city of Denver. There were roughly 103 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at Community College Of Denver in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts degree recipients from Community College Of Denver generally make around $29,078. Typical student debt for the program is $14,445.
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Eastern Idaho Technical College came in at #17 for liberal arts this year. Located in the city of Idaho Falls, Eastern Idaho Technical College is a mid-sized public university. There were roughly 158 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at Eastern Idaho Technical College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the liberal arts program make about $29,507 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $14,038.
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Pikes Peak Community College placed #18 among the best liberal arts schools. Located in the suburb of Colorado Springs, Pikes Peak Community College is a large public university. About 374 liberal arts degrees were awarded at Pikes Peak Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their liberal arts degree from Pikes Peak Community College earn around $26,779 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,000.
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Arapahoe Community College ranked #19 on our 2027 list of the best liberal arts schools. Set in the suburb of Littleton, Arapahoe Community College is a very large public institution. Arapahoe Community College awarded about 213 liberal arts degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the liberal arts program make about $38,592 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $15,125 to complete this degree.
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College Of Southern Idaho placed #20 among the best liberal arts schools. College Of Southern Idaho is a large public school located in the city of Twin Falls. College Of Southern Idaho awarded about 369 liberal arts degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their liberal arts degree from College Of Southern Idaho earn around $28,658 in the first couple years of their career. College Of Southern Idaho graduates carry a median of $8,603 in student loans.
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Mesa State College came in at #21 for liberal arts this year. Located in the city of Grand Junction, Mesa State College is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 47%. About 108 liberal arts degrees were awarded at Mesa State College in the most recent year. Students who receive their liberal arts degree from Mesa State College earn around $37,298 in the first couple years of their career. Mesa State College graduates carry a median of $23,485 in student loans.
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Adams State College came in at #22 for liberal arts this year. Adams State College is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Alamosa. Adams State College graduates 32% of students within six years. Adams State College awarded about 58 liberal arts degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their liberal arts degree from Adams State College earn around $39,546 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,879.
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Northeastern Junior College landed the #23 spot for liberal arts this year. Northeastern Junior College is a small public school located in the town of Sterling. Northeastern Junior College awarded about 33 liberal arts degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts degree recipients from Northeastern Junior College generally make around $24,287. Students borrow a median of $11,000 to complete this degree.
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Trinidad State Junior College earned the #24 position for liberal arts this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Trinidad. About 57 liberal arts degrees were awarded at Trinidad State Junior College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts degree recipients from Trinidad State Junior College generally make around $30,532. Typical student debt for the program is $9,995.
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Eastern Wyoming College ranked #25 on our 2027 list of the best liberal arts schools. Eastern Wyoming College is a small public school located in the town of Torrington. About 43 liberal arts degrees were awarded at Eastern Wyoming College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts degree recipients from Eastern Wyoming College generally make around $34,058. Eastern Wyoming College graduates carry a median of $7,690 in student loans.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 32 schools evaluated.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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