by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 18 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Associate Degree Schools in Alabama ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 5,517 associate degrees in liberal arts / sciences & humanities during the 2020-2021 academic year.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
Your choice of liberal arts / sciences & humanities for getting your associate degree school matters. Important measures of a quality liberal arts / sciences & humanities program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To take this into account we include a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a host of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of associate graduates during the early years of their career. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their associate degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our complete 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.
The liberal arts / sciences & humanities 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 / Sciences & Humanities Associate Degree Schools in Alabama.
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.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for liberal arts / sciences & humanities students seeking a an associate degree.
Jefferson State Community College is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Located in the city of Birmingham, Jeff State is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Jefferson State Community College
It is difficult to beat John C Calhoun State Community College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Calhoun Community College is a moderately-sized public college located in the rural area of Tanner.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from John C Calhoun State Community College
Wallace Community College, Dothan is one of the finest schools in the country for getting an associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Wallace, Dothan is a small public college located in the small city of Dothan.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Wallace Community College, Dothan
Southern Union State Community College is a great decision for students pursuing an associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Southern Union State Community College is a small public college located in the rural area of Wadley.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Southern Union State Community College
Located in the town of Boaz, Snead State Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Snead State Community College
Located in the town of Bay Minette, Coastal Alabama Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Coastal Alabama Community College
Located in the rural area of Andalusia, Lurleen B. Wallace Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Lurleen B Wallace Community College
Columbia Southern University is a large private for-profit university located in the fringe town of Orange Beach.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Columbia Southern University
Bishop State Community College is a small public college located in the midsize city of Mobile.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Bishop State Community College
Wallace State, Hanceville is a moderately-sized public college located in the town of Hanceville.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Wallace State Community College, Hanceville
Explore all the Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 37 | 5,107 |
| Georgia | 34 | 7,085 |
| Virginia | 34 | 6,800 |
| Arkansas | 33 | 4,615 |
| Florida | 32 | 63,334 |
| North Carolina | 30 | 17,285 |
| Kentucky | 30 | 5,565 |
| Tennessee | 30 | 9,311 |
| West Virginia | 29 | 2,520 |
| Louisiana | 26 | 1,766 |
| South Carolina | 26 | 3,767 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 5,517 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 172 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 3 |
