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2024 Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Oregon

16 Colleges in Oregon
8,602 Liberal Arts Degrees Awarded
$27,126 Avg Early-Career Salary
Ranked #1 in popularity, liberal arts general studies is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

College Factual reviewed 16 schools in Oregon to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of liberal arts general studies. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 8,602 degrees in liberal arts general studies during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Liberal Arts General Studies School

Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Oregon Your choice of liberal arts general studies school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for liberal arts general studies schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each 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.

Liberal Arts General Studies Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Liberal Arts
Bachelor's Degrees in Liberal Arts
Master's Degrees in Liberal Arts

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Oregon ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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Best Schools for Liberal Arts General Studies in Oregon

The schools below may not offer all types of liberal arts degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

10 Top Oregon Schools in Liberal Arts

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
2,682 Liberal Arts Degrees Awarded
8.7% Growth in Graduates

It's hard to beat Portland Community College if you want to pursue a degree in liberal arts general studies. Located in the city of Portland, Portland Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #300 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Portland Community College is a great college overall.

There were approximately 2682 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at Portland Community College in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the liberal arts program report average early career earnings of $28,395.

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Graduate Certificate Highest Degree Type
237 Liberal Arts Degrees Awarded
17.7% Growth in Graduates

Portland State University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in liberal arts general studies. Located in the large city of Portland, Portland State University is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #462 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Portland State University is a great university overall.

There were roughly 237 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at Portland State University in the most recent year we have data available. Those liberal arts general studies students who get their degree from Portland State University earn $4,865 more than the average liberal arts student.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
66 Liberal Arts Degrees Awarded
1.5% Growth in Graduates

Oregon State University is a great option for students interested in a degree in liberal arts general studies. Located in the city of Corvallis, Oregon State is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #210 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Oregon State is a great university overall.

There were approximately 66 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at Oregon State in the most recent data year. Those liberal arts general studies students who get their degree from Oregon State University earn $2,072 more than the standard liberal arts grad.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
863 Liberal Arts Degrees Awarded
17.0% Growth in Graduates

Every student who is interested in liberal arts general studies needs to take a look at Mt. Hood Community College. Located in the suburb of Gresham, MHCC is a public college with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #899 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means MHCC is a great college overall.

There were approximately 863 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at MHCC in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the liberal arts program report average early career income of $25,380.

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5
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
1,039 Liberal Arts Degrees Awarded
$24,160 Median Starting Salary

Located in the medium-sized suburb of Salem, Chemeketa Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #921 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Chemeketa Community College is a great college overall.

There were roughly 1039 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at Chemeketa Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduating, liberal arts degree recipients generally make around $24,160 in their early careers.

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6
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
213 Liberal Arts Degrees Awarded
$23,755 Median Starting Salary

SWOCC is a small public college located in the town of Coos Bay. A Best Colleges rank of #1133 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means SWOCC is a great college overall.

There were roughly 213 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at SWOCC in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the liberal arts program earn about $23,755 in their early career salary.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
1,213 Liberal Arts Degrees Awarded
10.3% Growth in Graduates

Lane Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the rural area of Eugene. This college ranks 16th out of 30 schools for overall quality in the state of Oregon.

There were approximately 1213 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at Lane Community College in the most recent data year. After graduating, liberal arts degree recipients generally earn an average of $22,022 at the beginning of their careers.

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8
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
180 Liberal Arts Degrees Awarded
1.1% Growth in Graduates

Umpqua Community College is a small public college located in the rural area of Roseburg. This college ranks 21st out of 30 colleges for overall quality in the state of Oregon.

There were approximately 180 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at Umpqua Community College in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the liberal arts program state that they receive average early career earnings of $25,190.

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9
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
383 Liberal Arts Degrees Awarded
$25,470 Median Starting Salary

Located in the small city of Bend, COCC is a public college with a small student population. This college ranks 27th out of 30 colleges for overall quality in the state of Oregon.

There were about 383 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at COCC in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the liberal arts program report average early career earnings of $25,470.

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Rogue Community College
Grants Pass, OR
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
268 Liberal Arts Degrees Awarded
$26,668 Median Starting Salary

Located in the rural area of Grants Pass, Rogue Community College is a public college with a small student population. This college ranks 29th out of 30 colleges for overall quality in the state of Oregon.

There were about 268 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at Rogue Community College in the most recent data year. After graduating, liberal arts degree recipients usually make around $26,668 in the first five years of their career.

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Best Liberal Arts General Studies Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Best Liberal Arts General Studies Colleges in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
California 330 52,764
Washington 300 17,408
Nevada 192 1,679
Hawaii 164 2,024
Alaska 119 417

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One of 0 majors within the Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities area of study, Liberal Arts General Studies has other similar majors worth exploring.

Liberal Arts Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Liberal Arts 5,483
General Studies 3,032
Individualized Studies 79
Humanities 8

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