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2023 Best Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Colleges for Veterans in Arizona

15 Ranked Colleges
7,052 Degrees Awarded
$28,002 Avg Salary
Most Veteran Friendly in Arizona for Liberal Arts for an Associate

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, veterans have many different options to choose from. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Most Veteran Friendly in Arizona for Liberal Arts for an Associate” ranking is part of that endeavor.

Liberal Arts General Studies is one of the most popular majors in the nation, ranking 1st of all the majors we analyze. In 2020-2021, 556,813 degrees were awarded to students with this major. 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 Arizona, there were 11,055 liberal arts general studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $31,492 and $15,907 respectively. At the associate degree level specifically, there were 7,052 liberal arts general studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $37,456 and $20,530 respectively.

This year’s “Most Veteran Friendly in Arizona for Liberal Arts for an Associate” ranking looked at 15 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in liberal arts general studies. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great liberal arts general studies programs and a strong support system for veterans and active service members.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as veteran satisfaction, veteran affordability, and overall quality of the liberal arts general studies program at the school. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Most Veteran Friendly in Arizona for Liberal Arts for an Associate

The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Veteran Friendly in Arizona for Liberal Arts for an Associate”.

Top 15 Best Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Colleges for Veterans in Arizona

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Pima Community College
Tucson, Arizona

Out of the 15 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in Arizona for Liberal Arts for an Associate that were part of this year’s ranking, Pima Community College landed the #1 spot on the list. This fairly large school is located in Tucson, Arizona, and it awarded 767 associates’s liberal arts degrees in 2020-2021.

Pima County Community College District also took the #1 spot in our “Best Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in Arizona” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 853 of the 15,544 students enrolled at Pima County Community College District were GI Bill® students, of which 426 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $1,036. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Pima County Community College District offers credit for military training for eligible students.

Full Pima Community College Veteran Student Life Report

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Mesa Community College. The school came in at #2 for the Most Veteran Friendly in Arizona for Liberal Arts for an Associate. Mesa, Arizona is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s liberal arts degrees to 771 students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Mesa Community College, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in Arizona” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 658 of the 16,948 students enrolled at Mesa Community College were GI Bill® students, of which 474 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $1,107. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

Full Mesa Community College Veteran Student Life Report

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Chandler-Gilbert Community College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in Arizona for Liberal Arts for an Associate list. Located in Chandler, Arizona, this fairly large public school handed out 533 degrees to qualified associates’s liberal arts students in 2020-2021.

Chandler-Gilbert Community College did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in Arizona” list.According to our most recent data, Chandler-Gilbert Community College supports 13,395 students, and 391 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 244 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $1,174. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Chandler-Gilbert Community College offers credit for military training for eligible students.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Chandler-Gilbert Community College]](/colleges/chandler-gilbert-community-college/student-life/veterans/)

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Phoenix College
Phoenix, Arizona

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Phoenix College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in Arizona for Liberal Arts for an Associate list. Phoenix College is a public institution located in Phoenix, Arizona. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 331 associates’s degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Phoenix College, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in Arizona” ranking.Of the 9,538 students enrolled at Phoenix College, 228 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 155 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $1,104. During this same period, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Phoenix College]](/colleges/phoenix-college/student-life/veterans/)

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Yavapai College
Prescott, Arizona

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Yavapai College. The school came in at #5 for the Most Veteran Friendly in Arizona for Liberal Arts for an Associate. Yavapai College is a medium-sized school located in Prescott, Arizona that handed out 389 associates’s liberal arts degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Yavapai College, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in Arizona” ranking.According to our most recent data, Yavapai College supports 6,009 students, and 257 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 166 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $6,293. During this same period, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

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Estrella Mountain Community College landed the #6 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in Arizona for Liberal Arts for an Associate ranking. Avondale, Arizona is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s liberal arts degrees to 609 students in 2020-2021.

Estrella Mountain Community College also made our “Best Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in Arizona” list, coming in at #8.Of the 8,768 students enrolled at Estrella Mountain Community College, 465 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 281 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $972. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Estrella Mountain Community College does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

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Glendale Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in Arizona for Liberal Arts for an Associate ranking. Glendale, Arizona is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s liberal arts degrees to 888 students in 2020-2021.

Glendale Community College did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in Arizona” list.Among the 14,374 students enrolled at Glendale Community College, 637 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 418 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $1,071. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Glendale Community College offers credit for military training for eligible students.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Glendale Community College]](/colleges/glendale-community-college-glendale-az/student-life/veterans/)

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Scottsdale Community College
Scottsdale, Arizona

Scottsdale Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in Arizona for Liberal Arts for an Associate list. Scottsdale Community College is located in Scottsdale, Arizona and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 277 associates’s liberal arts degrees to qualified students.

Scottsdale Community College did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in Arizona” list.Among the 7,634 students enrolled at Scottsdale Community College, 178 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 133 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $1,006. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

Full Scottsdale Community College Veteran Student Life Report

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Mohave Community College
Kingman, Arizona

Mohave Community College landed the #9 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in Arizona for Liberal Arts for an Associate ranking. MCC is a public institution located in Kingman, Arizona. The school has a small population, and it awarded 80 associates’s degrees in 2020-2021.

MCC also took the #14 spot in our “Best Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in Arizona” ranking.According to our most recent data, MCC supports 3,654 students, and 180 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 83 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $1,090. In addition to receiving other benefits, 2 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. MCC offers credit for military training for eligible students.

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Cochise County Community College District did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in Arizona for Liberal Arts for an Associate ranking, coming in at #10. Cochise College is a public institution located in Sierra Vista, Arizona. The school has a small population, and it awarded 167 associates’s degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Cochise College, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in Arizona” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 351 of the 3,327 students enrolled at Cochise County Community College District were GI Bill® students, of which 214 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $1,216. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

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Coconino Community College
Flagstaff, Arizona

Coconino Community College did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in Arizona for Liberal Arts for an Associate ranking, coming in at #11. Flagstaff, Arizona is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s liberal arts degrees to 121 students in 2020-2021.

Coconino Community College also made our “Best Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in Arizona” list, coming in at #15.According to our most recent data, Coconino Community College supports 3,289 students, and 115 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 74 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $1,735. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Coconino Community College offers credit for military training for eligible students.

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Arizona Western College ranked #12 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in Arizona for Liberal Arts for an Associate list. Located in Yuma, Arizona, this medium-sized public school handed out 348 diplomas to qualified associates’s liberal arts students in 2020-2021.

AWC also took the #9 spot in our “Best Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in Arizona” ranking.Among the 6,487 students enrolled at Arizona Western College, 254 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 166 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $1,156. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Arizona Western College does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

Full AWC Veteran Student Life Report

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Northland Pioneer College
Holbrook, Arizona

Northland Pioneer College ranked #13 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in Arizona for Liberal Arts for an Associate list. Holbrook, Arizona is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s liberal arts degrees to 37 students in 2020-2021.

NPC also made our “Best Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in Arizona” list, coming in at #13.Our most recent data shows that 51 of the 2,700 students enrolled at NPC were GI Bill® students, of which 29 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $1,125. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

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Central Arizona College
Coolidge, Arizona

With a ranking of #14, Central Arizona College did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in Arizona for Liberal Arts for an Associate list. Coolidge, Arizona is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s liberal arts degrees to 323 students in 2020-2021.

Pinal County Community College did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our “Best Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in Arizona” list.Our most recent data shows that 149 of the 4,076 students enrolled at Pinal County Community College were GI Bill® students, of which 85 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $843. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Central Arizona College]](/colleges/central-arizona-college/student-life/veterans/)

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Eastern Arizona College
Thatcher, Arizona

Eastern Arizona College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in Arizona for Liberal Arts for an Associate ranking. Eastern Arizona College is a public institution located in Thatcher, Arizona. The school has a small population, and it awarded 223 associates’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Eastern Arizona College also took the #6 spot in our “Best Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in Arizona” ranking.Among the 4,392 students enrolled at Eastern Arizona College, 36 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 18 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $1,275. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

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