by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 94 schools in the Far Western US Region to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of liberal arts / sciences & humanities. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 75,349 associate degrees in liberal arts / sciences & humanities during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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The liberal arts / sciences & humanities associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their associate degree from the school. After all, your associate degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for liberal arts / sciences & humanities students working on their associate degree.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list to help you make the college decision.
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
Strengthen your communication and critical-thinking skills with this online associate in liberal arts degree from Southern New Hampshire University.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.
Every student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities needs to take a look at Golden West College. Located in the suburb of Huntington Beach, Golden West College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Golden West College
National University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Located in the city of San Diego, National University is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from National University
It is difficult to beat Cuesta College if you want to pursue an associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Cuesta College is a moderately-sized public college located in the small suburb of San Luis Obispo.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Cuesta College
Portland Community College is a great choice for individuals interested in an associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Portland Community College is a large public college located in the large city of Portland.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Portland Community College
Located in the city of Riverside, Riverside City College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Riverside City College
Located in the large city of Woodland Hills, Pierce College is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Los Angeles Pierce College
LAVC is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Valley Glen.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Los Angeles Valley College
Located in the suburb of Saratoga, West Valley College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from West Valley College
LAHC is a medium-sized public college located in the city of Wilmington.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Los Angeles Harbor College
San Jose City College is a moderately-sized public college located in the large city of San Jose.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from San Jose City College
Cerritos College is a fairly large public college located in the suburb of Norwalk.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Cerritos College
Brandman is a medium-sized public university located in the large city of Irvine.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Brandman University
Located in the city of Los Angeles, Los Angeles City College is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Los Angeles City College
CSN is a fairly large public college located in the city of Las Vegas.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from College of Southern Nevada
Here are some additional great schools for Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities students in the Far Western US Region that almost earned our Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Chaffey College | Rancho Cucamonga, CA |
| 16 | Bellevue College | Bellevue, WA |
| 17 | Orange Coast College | Costa Mesa, CA |
| 18 | Norco College | Norco, CA |
| 19 | Mt. Hood Community College | Gresham, OR |
| 20 | Santa Ana College | Santa Ana, CA |
| 21 | El Camino College | Torrance, CA |
| 22 | Ventura College | Ventura, CA |
| 23 | Los Angeles Mission College | Sylmar, CA |
Explore the best liberal arts / sciences & humanities colleges for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| California | 38 | 46,600 |
| Oregon | 35 | 8,258 |
| Nevada | 35 | 1,627 |
| Washington | 33 | 16,515 |
| Hawaii | 24 | 1,942 |
| Alaska | 22 | 407 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 75,349 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 21,614 |
| Communication & Journalism | 6,003 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 5,315 |
| English Language & Literature | 2,404 |
| History | 1,975 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 1,893 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 652 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 393 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 48 |
