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2024 Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Arizona

18 Colleges in Arizona
11,055 Liberal Arts Degrees Awarded
$31,492 Avg Early-Career Salary
If you pursue a degree in liberal arts general studies, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #1 most popular program in the country. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.

College Factual reviewed 18 schools in Arizona to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of liberal arts general studies. Combined, these schools handed out 11,055 degrees in liberal arts general studies to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Liberal Arts General Studies School

Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Arizona Your choice of liberal arts general studies school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. We derive our Best Overall Liberal Arts General Studies School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.

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

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 the Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Arizona. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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Best Schools for Liberal Arts General Studies in Arizona

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 arts degrees they offer, see the list below.

10 Top Arizona Schools in Liberal Arts

1
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
106 Liberal Arts Degrees Awarded
$40,103 Median Starting Salary

It is difficult to beat Arizona State University - Tempe if you wish to pursue a degree in liberal arts general studies. Located in the midsize city of Tempe, ASU - Tempe is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #119 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means ASU - Tempe is a great university overall.

There were about 106 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at ASU - Tempe in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the liberal arts general studies major at Arizona State University - Tempe make $8,611 above the typical graduate in this field shortly after graduation.

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2
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
402 Liberal Arts Degrees Awarded
7.0% Growth in Graduates

Every student who is interested in liberal arts general studies needs to look into Arizona State University - Skysong. ASU - Skysong is a fairly large public university located in the city of Scottsdale. A Best Colleges rank of #314 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means ASU - Skysong is a great university overall.

There were roughly 402 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at ASU - Skysong in the most recent data year. Liberal Arts General Studies degree recipients from Arizona State University - Skysong get an earnings boost of about $8,611 over the average earnings of liberal arts general studies majors.

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3
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
772 Liberal Arts Degrees Awarded
$32,707 Median Starting Salary

Mesa Community College is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in liberal arts general studies. Mesa Community College is a large public college located in the city of Mesa. A Best Colleges rank of #472 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Mesa Community College is a great college overall.

There were about 772 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at Mesa Community College in the most recent data year. After graduation, liberal arts degree recipients usually make around $32,707 at the beginning of their careers.

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4
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
498 Liberal Arts Degrees Awarded
$35,678 Median Starting Salary

Any student pursuing a degree in liberal arts general studies needs to check out Northern Arizona University. NAU is a fairly large public university located in the city of Flagstaff. A Best Colleges rank of #278 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means NAU is a great university overall.

There were approximately 498 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at NAU in the most recent year we have data available. Liberal Arts General Studies degree recipients from Northern Arizona University earn a boost of about $4,186 above the average earnings of liberal arts general studies graduates.

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5
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
1,846 Liberal Arts Degrees Awarded
$28,468 Median Starting Salary

Pima County Community College District is a large public college located in the city of Tucson. A Best Colleges rank of #766 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Pima County Community College District is a great college overall.

There were roughly 1846 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at Pima County Community College District in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the liberal arts program make about $28,468 in the first couple years of working.

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6
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
651 Liberal Arts Degrees Awarded
4.8% Growth in Graduates

Located in the rural area of Coolidge, Pinal County Community College is a public college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #560 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Pinal County Community College is a great college overall.

There were roughly 651 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at Pinal County Community College in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the liberal arts program report average early career earnings of $29,883.

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7
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
533 Liberal Arts Degrees Awarded
$29,737 Median Starting Salary

Located in the large city of Chandler, Chandler-Gilbert Community College is a public college with a large student population. This college ranks 17th out of 26 colleges for overall quality in the state of Arizona.

There were roughly 533 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at Chandler-Gilbert Community College in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the liberal arts program report average early career income of $29,737.

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8
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
230 Liberal Arts Degrees Awarded
$21,401 Median Starting Salary

Located in the remote town of Thatcher, Eastern Arizona College is a public college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #789 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Eastern Arizona College is a great college overall.

There were about 230 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at Eastern Arizona College in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the liberal arts program make about $21,401 for their early career.

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Phoenix College
Phoenix, AZ
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
331 Liberal Arts Degrees Awarded
$33,559 Median Starting Salary

Phoenix College is a medium-sized public college located in the large city of Phoenix. A Best Colleges rank of #791 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Phoenix College is a great college overall.

There were roughly 331 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at Phoenix College in the most recent year we have data available. Liberal Arts General Studies degree recipients from Phoenix College get an earnings boost of about $2,067 above the typical earnings of liberal arts general studies majors.

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10
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
888 Liberal Arts Degrees Awarded
$18,975 Median Starting Salary

Glendale Community College is a large public college located in the large suburb of Glendale. This college ranks 18th out of 26 schools for overall quality in the state of Arizona.

There were about 888 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at Glendale Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the liberal arts program make an average of $18,975 for their early career.

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Best Liberal Arts General Studies Colleges in the Southwest Region

Explore all the Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in the Southwest Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Texas 317 55,861
Oklahoma 257 3,293
New Mexico 219 3,989

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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 7,826
General Studies 3,179
Humanities 33
Individualized Studies 17

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