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2023 Most Well Attended Liberal Arts Major in North Carolina for an Associate

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Most Well Attended Liberal Arts Major in North Carolina for an Associate

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. College Factual has developed its “Most Well Attended Liberal Arts Major in North Carolina for an Associate” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

In 2020-2021, 556,813 liberal arts general studies students received their degree, making the major the 1st most popular in the country. In 2019-2020, liberal arts general studies graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $28,337 and had an average of $17,430 in loans still to pay off.

Across North Carolina, there were 18,469 liberal arts general studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $25,649 and $14,171 respectively. At the associate degree level specifically, there were 17,285 liberal arts general studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $33,987 and $17,467 respectively.

For this year’s “Most Well Attended Liberal Arts Major in North Carolina for an Associate” ranking, we looked at 66 colleges that offer a degree in liberal arts general studies. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have one of the most popular liberal arts general studies programs in the United States.

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Most Well Attended Liberal Arts Major in North Carolina for an Associate

The colleges and universities below are the best for north carolina associate degree liberal arts students.

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Wake Technical Community College
Raleigh, North Carolina

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Wake Technical Community College. The school came in at #1 for the Most Well Attended Liberal Arts Major in North Carolina for an Associate. Raleigh, North Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s liberal arts degrees to 1,679 students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Liberal Arts General Studies at Wake Technical Community College

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Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte, North Carolina

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Central Piedmont Community College. The school came in at #2 for the Most Well Attended Liberal Arts Major in North Carolina for an Associate. Charlotte, North Carolina is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s liberal arts degrees to 1,486 students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Liberal Arts General Studies at Central Piedmont Community College

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Cape Fear Community College
Wilmington, North Carolina

Out of the 66 schools in the Most Well Attended Liberal Arts Major in North Carolina for an Associate that were part of this year’s ranking, Cape Fear Community College landed the #3 spot on the list. Cape Fear Community College is a fairly large school located in Wilmington, North Carolina that handed out 933 associates’s liberal arts degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Cape Fear Community College Liberal Arts General Studies Report

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Fayetteville Technical Community College
Fayetteville, North Carolina

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Fayetteville Technical Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Liberal Arts Major in North Carolina for an Associate list. Fayetteville Technical Community College is a medium-sized school located in Fayetteville, North Carolina that handed out 844 associates’s liberal arts degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Fayetteville Technical Community College Liberal Arts General Studies Report

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Guilford Technical Community College
Jamestown, North Carolina

Out of the 66 schools in the Most Well Attended Liberal Arts Major in North Carolina for an Associate that were part of this year’s ranking, Guilford Technical Community College landed the #5 spot on the list. This medium-sized school is located in Jamestown, North Carolina, and it awarded 706 associates’s liberal arts degrees in 2020-2021.

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With a ranking of #6, Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Liberal Arts Major in North Carolina for an Associate list. CCCTI is a small public school situated in Hudson, North Carolina. It awarded 666 associates’s liberal arts degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Liberal Arts General Studies at CCCTI

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Forsyth Technical Community College
Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Forsyth Technical Community College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Well Attended Liberal Arts Major in North Carolina for an Associate list. Forsyth Tech is a medium-sized public school situated in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. It awarded 509 associates’s liberal arts degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Liberal Arts General Studies at Forsyth Technical Community College

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Pitt Community College
Winterville, North Carolina

Pitt Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Well Attended Liberal Arts Major in North Carolina for an Associate list. Pitt Community College is a medium-sized school located in Winterville, North Carolina that handed out 507 associates’s liberal arts degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Pitt Community College Liberal Arts General Studies Report

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Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
Salisbury, North Carolina

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Liberal Arts Major in North Carolina for an Associate ranking, coming in at #9. Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Salisbury, North Carolina. It awarded 490 associates’s liberal arts degrees in 2020-2021.

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Catawba Valley Community College
Hickory, North Carolina

Catawba Valley Community College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Liberal Arts Major in North Carolina for an Associate ranking, coming in at #10. Catawba Valley Community College is a small public school situated in Hickory, North Carolina. It awarded 442 associates’s liberal arts degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Liberal Arts General Studies at CVCC

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Coastal Carolina Community College
Jacksonville, North Carolina

With a ranking of #11, Coastal Carolina Community College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Liberal Arts Major in North Carolina for an Associate list. This small school is located in Jacksonville, North Carolina, and it awarded 418 associates’s liberal arts degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Coastal Carolina Community College Liberal Arts General Studies Report

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Durham Technical Community College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Liberal Arts Major in North Carolina for an Associate ranking, coming in at #12. Located in Durham, North Carolina, this small public school handed out 399 diplomas to qualified associates’s liberal arts students in 2020-2021.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Full Durham Technical Community College Liberal Arts General Studies Report

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Gaston College
Dallas, North Carolina

Gaston College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Liberal Arts Major in North Carolina for an Associate ranking, coming in at #13. Gaston College is located in Dallas, North Carolina and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 380 associates’s liberal arts degrees to qualified students.

Read more about Liberal Arts General Studies at Gaston College

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Johnston Community College
Smithfield, North Carolina

Johnston Community College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Liberal Arts Major in North Carolina for an Associate ranking, coming in at #14. Located in Smithfield, North Carolina, this small public school handed out 357 degrees to qualified associates’s liberal arts students in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Read full report on Liberal Arts General Studies at Johnston Community College

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Sandhills Community College
Pinehurst, North Carolina

Sandhills Community College landed the #15 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Liberal Arts Major in North Carolina for an Associate ranking. This small school is located in Pinehurst, North Carolina, and it awarded 342 associates’s liberal arts degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Sandhills Community College Liberal Arts General Studies Report

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Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Liberal Arts Major in North Carolina for an Associate ranking. Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College is located in Asheville, North Carolina and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 335 associates’s liberal arts degrees to qualified students.

Read more about Liberal Arts General Studies at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College

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Alamance Community College
Graham, North Carolina

Alamance Community College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Liberal Arts Major in North Carolina for an Associate ranking. Alamance Community College is a small school located in Graham, North Carolina that handed out 317 associates’s liberal arts degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Liberal Arts General Studies at Alamance Community College

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Craven Community College
New Bern, North Carolina

Craven Community College landed the #18 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Liberal Arts Major in North Carolina for an Associate ranking. This small school is located in New Bern, North Carolina, and it awarded 314 associates’s liberal arts degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Liberal Arts General Studies at Craven Community College

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Mitchell Community College
Statesville, North Carolina

With a ranking of #19, Mitchell Community College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Liberal Arts Major in North Carolina for an Associate list. This small school is located in Statesville, North Carolina, and it awarded 274 associates’s liberal arts degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Liberal Arts General Studies at Mitchell Community College

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College of the Albemarle
Elizabeth City, North Carolina

College of the Albemarle did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Liberal Arts Major in North Carolina for an Associate ranking, coming in at #20. Elizabeth City, North Carolina is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s liberal arts degrees to 267 students in 2020-2021.

Full College of the Albemarle Liberal Arts General Studies Report

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Cleveland Community College
Shelby, North Carolina

Cleveland Community College landed the #21 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Liberal Arts Major in North Carolina for an Associate ranking. Cleveland Community College is located in Shelby, North Carolina and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 258 associates’s liberal arts degrees to qualified students.

Read full report on Liberal Arts General Studies at Cleveland Community College

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Central Carolina Community College
Sanford, North Carolina

Central Carolina Community College ranked #22 on this year’s Most Well Attended Liberal Arts Major in North Carolina for an Associate list. This small school is located in Sanford, North Carolina, and it awarded 239 associates’s liberal arts degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Liberal Arts General Studies at Central Carolina Community College

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Davidson County Community College
Thomasville, North Carolina

Davidson County Community College came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Liberal Arts Major in North Carolina for an Associate ranking. Davidson County Community College is located in Thomasville, North Carolina and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 236 associates’s liberal arts degrees to qualified students.

Read full report on Liberal Arts General Studies at Davidson County Community College

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Randolph Community College
Asheboro, North Carolina

Randolph Community College ranked #24 on this year’s Most Well Attended Liberal Arts Major in North Carolina for an Associate list. Randolph Community College is located in Asheboro, North Carolina and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 232 associates’s liberal arts degrees to qualified students.

Read full report on Liberal Arts General Studies at Randolph Community College

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Wayne Community College
Goldsboro, North Carolina

Wayne Community College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Liberal Arts Major in North Carolina for an Associate ranking, coming in at #25. Wayne Community College is a public institution located in Goldsboro, North Carolina. The school has a small population, and it awarded 230 associates’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Liberal Arts General Studies at Wayne Community College

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