2024 Best Liberal Arts Schools in Alabama
14
Colleges in Alabama
957
Liberal Studies Degrees Awarded
Ranked #2 in popularity,
liberal arts is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.
College Factual looked at 14 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Liberal Arts Schools in Alabama ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 957 degrees in liberal arts to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
Choosing a Great Liberal Arts School
Your choice of liberal arts school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Liberal Arts School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
Pick Your Liberal Arts Degree Level
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 Schools in Alabama.
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Best Schools for Liberal Arts in Alabama
If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the liberal studies degrees they offer, see the list below.
10 Top Alabama Schools in Liberal Studies
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In AL
119
Liberal Studies Degrees Awarded
Jefferson State Community College is a great option for students interested in a degree in liberal arts. Located in the medium-sized city of Birmingham, Jeff State is a public college with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #951 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Jeff State is a great college overall.
There were about 119 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at Jeff State in the most recent data year.
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Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
12th
Most Popular In AL
Any student who is interested in liberal arts needs to take a look at Wallace Community College, Dothan. Wallace, Dothan is a small public college located in the small city of Dothan. A Best Colleges rank of #1137 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Wallace, Dothan is a great college overall.
There were about 26 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at Wallace, Dothan in the most recent data year.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In AL
113
Liberal Studies Degrees Awarded
It's hard to beat Jacksonville State University if you wish to pursue a degree in liberal arts. Jacksonville State University is a moderately-sized public university located in the small suburb of Jacksonville. A Best Colleges rank of #1392 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Jacksonville State University is a great university overall.
There were about 113 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at Jacksonville State University in the most recent data year.
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Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
6th
Most Popular In AL
72
Liberal Studies Degrees Awarded
Coastal Alabama Community College is a wonderful decision for students pursuing a degree in liberal arts. Located in the distant town of Bay Minette, Coastal Alabama Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #1544 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Coastal Alabama Community College is a great college overall.
There were roughly 72 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at Coastal Alabama Community College in the most recent data year.
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Located in the rural area of Andalusia, Lurleen B. Wallace Community College is a public college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #1631 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Lurleen B. Wallace Community College is a great college overall.
There were approximately 22 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at Lurleen B. Wallace Community College in the most recent year we have data available.
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Bishop State Community College is a small public college located in the city of Mobile. This college ranks 27th out of 40 schools for overall quality in the state of Alabama.
There were approximately 10 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at Bishop State Community College in the most recent data year.
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Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In AL
88
Liberal Studies Degrees Awarded
Northeast is a small public college located in the rural area of Rainsville. This college ranks 30th out of 40 colleges for overall quality in the state of Alabama.
There were about 88 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at Northeast in the most recent year we have data available.
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Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
10th
Most Popular In AL
36
Liberal Studies Degrees Awarded
Located in the town of Jasper, Bevill State Community College is a public college with a small student population. This college ranks 28th out of 40 schools for overall quality in the state of Alabama.
There were roughly 36 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at Bevill State Community College in the most recent data year.
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Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
11th
Most Popular In AL
33
Liberal Studies Degrees Awarded
NW-SCC is a small public college located in the small city of Muscle Shoals. This college ranks 35th out of 40 colleges for overall quality in the state of Alabama.
There were about 33 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at NW-SCC in the most recent data year.
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Wallace State, Hanceville is a medium-sized public college located in the distant town of Hanceville. A Best Colleges rank of #1121 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Wallace State, Hanceville is a great college overall.
There were about 6 liberal arts students who graduated with this degree at Wallace State, Hanceville in the most recent year we have data available.
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