by our College Data Analytics Team
It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Most Well Attended Liberal Arts Major in Alabama” ranking.
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 Alabama, there were 7,854 liberal arts general studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $24,128 and $14,403 respectively.
This year’s “Most Well Attended Liberal Arts Major in Alabama” ranking analyzed 37 colleges that offered a degree in liberal arts general studies. To top this list, a school must have a successful liberal arts general studies program that graduates more students in the field than other colleges that offer the same major.
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The liberal arts 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 “Most Well Attended Liberal Arts Major in Alabama”.
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The colleges and universities below are the best for alabama liberal arts students.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend John C Calhoun State Community College. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Liberal Arts Major in Alabama list. John C Calhoun State Community College is a public institution located in Tanner, Alabama. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 1,121 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Coastal Alabama Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Liberal Arts Major in Alabama list. Coastal Alabama Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Bay Minette, Alabama. It awarded 453 ’s liberal arts degrees in 2020-2021.
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Out of the 37 schools in the Most Well Attended Liberal Arts Major in Alabama that were part of this year’s ranking, Jefferson State Community College landed the #3 spot on the list. Birmingham, Alabama is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s liberal arts degrees to 418 students in 2020-2021.
Out of the 37 schools in the Most Well Attended Liberal Arts Major in Alabama that were part of this year’s ranking, Southern Union State Community College landed the #4 spot on the list. Wadley, Alabama is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s liberal arts degrees to 767 students in 2020-2021.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Snead State Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Liberal Arts Major in Alabama list. Located in Boaz, Alabama, this small public school handed out 318 diplomas to qualified ’s liberal arts students in 2020-2021.
Full Snead State Community College Liberal Arts General Studies Report
With a ranking of #6, Northeast Alabama Community College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Liberal Arts Major in Alabama list. Northeast Alabama Community College is located in Rainsville, Alabama and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 287 ’s liberal arts degrees to qualified students.
Full Northeast Alabama Community College Liberal Arts General Studies Report
Troy University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Liberal Arts Major in Alabama ranking, coming in at #7. This fairly large school is located in Troy, Alabama, and it awarded 269 ’s liberal arts degrees in 2020-2021.
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With a ranking of #8, Wallace State Community College, Hanceville did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Liberal Arts Major in Alabama list. Wallace State Community College, Hanceville is a public institution located in Hanceville, Alabama. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 244 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Full Wallace State, Hanceville Liberal Arts General Studies Report
Northwest-Shoals Community College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Well Attended Liberal Arts Major in Alabama list. Located in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, this small public school awarded 1,078 degrees to qualified ’s liberal arts students in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #10, Lawson State Community College - Birmingham Campus did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Liberal Arts Major in Alabama list. LSCC - Birmingham Campus is a small school located in Birmingham, Alabama that handed out 217 ’s liberal arts degrees in 2020-2021.
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With a ranking of #11, Gadsden State Community College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Liberal Arts Major in Alabama list. GSCC is located in Gadsden, Alabama and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 215 ’s liberal arts degrees to qualified students.
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Wallace Community College, Selma did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Liberal Arts Major in Alabama ranking, coming in at #12. WCCS is a small public school situated in Selma, Alabama. It awarded 199 ’s liberal arts degrees in 2020-2021.
Full Wallace Community College, Selma Liberal Arts General Studies Report
Bevill State Community College landed the #13 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Liberal Arts Major in Alabama ranking. Jasper, Alabama is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s liberal arts degrees to 184 students in 2020-2021.
Full Bevill State Community College Liberal Arts General Studies Report
Shelton State Community College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Liberal Arts Major in Alabama ranking, coming in at #13. Shelton State Community College is a small public school situated in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. It awarded 184 ’s liberal arts degrees in 2020-2021.
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Columbia Southern University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Liberal Arts Major in Alabama ranking, coming in at #15. Orange Beach, Alabama is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out ’s liberal arts degrees to 168 students in 2020-2021.
Full Columbia Southern University Liberal Arts General Studies Report
Wallace Community College, Dothan ranked #16 on this year’s Most Well Attended Liberal Arts Major in Alabama list. Wallace Community College, Dothan is a small public school situated in Dothan, Alabama. It awarded 331 ’s liberal arts degrees in 2020-2021.
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Lurleen B Wallace Community College landed the #17 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Liberal Arts Major in Alabama ranking. This small school is located in Andalusia, Alabama, and it awarded 160 ’s liberal arts degrees in 2020-2021.
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Bishop State Community College landed the #18 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Liberal Arts Major in Alabama ranking. Bishop State Community College is located in Mobile, Alabama and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 128 ’s liberal arts degrees to qualified students.
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With a ranking of #19, Enterprise State Community College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Liberal Arts Major in Alabama list. Enterprise, Alabama is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s liberal arts degrees to 119 students in 2020-2021.
Read full report on Liberal Arts General Studies at Enterprise State Community College
Jacksonville State University landed the #20 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Liberal Arts Major in Alabama ranking. Jacksonville State University is a public institution located in Jacksonville, Alabama. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 113 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
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Chattahoochee Valley Community College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Liberal Arts Major in Alabama ranking, coming in at #21. This small school is located in Phenix City, Alabama, and it awarded 365 ’s liberal arts degrees in 2020-2021.
Central Alabama Community College came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Liberal Arts Major in Alabama ranking. Central Alabama Community College is located in Alexander City, Alabama and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 117 ’s liberal arts degrees to qualified students.
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With a ranking of #23, University of Alabama at Birmingham did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Liberal Arts Major in Alabama list. University of Alabama at Birmingham is a public institution located in Birmingham, Alabama. The school has a large population, and it awarded 98 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.8%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 86%.
Marion Military Institute did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Liberal Arts Major in Alabama ranking, coming in at #24. Located in Marion, Alabama, this small public school awarded 86 degrees to qualified ’s liberal arts students in 2020-2021.
Full Marion Military Institute Liberal Arts General Studies Report
Athens State University came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Liberal Arts Major in Alabama ranking. Athens State University is a small public school situated in Athens, Alabama. It awarded 55 ’s liberal arts degrees in 2020-2021.
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