by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2024, College Factual analyzed 40 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Associate Degree Schools in North Carolina ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 17,285 associate degrees in liberal arts / sciences & humanities to qualified students.
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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. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
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.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their associate degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. That is, everyone wants their associate degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
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 North Carolina.
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
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Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities.
Beaufort County Community College is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Located in the rural area of Washington, Beaufort County Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Beaufort County Community College
Catawba Valley Community College is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. CVCC is a small public college located in the small city of Hickory.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Catawba Valley Community College
Cleveland Community College is a good choice for individuals interested in an associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Located in the fringe town of Shelby, Cleveland Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Cleveland Community College
Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities has to look into Gaston College. Gaston College is a moderately-sized public college located in the suburb of Dallas.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Gaston College
Guilford Technical Community College is a large public college located in the suburb of Jamestown.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Guilford Technical Community College
Located in the city of Winston-Salem, Forsyth Tech is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Forsyth Technical Community College
Located in the rural area of Smithfield, Johnston Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Johnston Community College
Located in the suburb of Raleigh, Wake Technical Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Wake Technical Community College
Mitchell Community College is a small public college located in the suburb of Statesville.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Mitchell Community College
FTCC is a fairly large public college located in the medium-sized city of Fayetteville.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Fayetteville Technical Community College
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 |
| Kentucky | 30 | 5,565 |
| Tennessee | 30 | 9,311 |
| West Virginia | 29 | 2,520 |
| Louisiana | 26 | 1,766 |
| South Carolina | 26 | 3,767 |
| Alabama | 24 | 5,517 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 17,285 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 40 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 36 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 6 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 2 |
| Social Sciences | 1 |
