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2023 Best Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in Colorado

17 Colleges
$24,682 Avg Salary
$12,147 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree School for You

Liberal Arts General Studies is one of the most popular subjects to study in Colorado. With 6,414 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 3rd out of all the majors we track in the state.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

The Best Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in Colorado ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 17 schools in Colorado to see which associate degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in Colorado

Check out the liberal arts associate degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top 10 Best Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools

#1

Arapahoe Community College

Littleton, CO

Our analysis found Arapahoe Community College to be the best school for liberal arts general studies students who want to pursue a associate degree in Colorado. Located in the large suburb of Littleton, Arapahoe Community College is a public school with a large student population.

The average amount in student loans that liberal arts majors at Arapahoe Community College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $18,742.

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#2

Front Range Community College

Westminster, CO

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Front Range Community College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in Colorado list. Located in the suburb of Westminster, FRCC is a public college with a fairly large student population.

After completing their Associate Degree, liberal arts graduates from FRCC carry an average student debtload of $18,655.

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#3

Colorado Mesa University

Grand Junction, CO

Out of the 17 schools in Colorado that were part of this year’s ranking, Colorado Mesa University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the city of Grand Junction, Colorado Mesa is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

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#4

Aims Community College

Greeley, CO

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Aims Community College is a great place for liberal arts general studies students working on their associate degree. Aims Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the medium-sized city of Greeley.

On average, liberal arts graduates from Aims Community College take out $12,827 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#5

Pikes Peak Community College

Colorado Springs, CO

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Pikes Peak Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in Colorado list. Located in the suburb of Colorado Springs, PPCC is a public college with a fairly large student population.

The average amount in student loans that liberal arts majors at PPCC take out while working on their Associate Degree is $13,822.

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#6

Adams State University

Alamosa, CO

Adams State University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in Colorado list. Adams State is a small public school located in the remote town of Alamosa.

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Community College of Aurora landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree liberal arts general studies programs. CCA is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Aurora.

On average, liberal arts graduates from CCA take out $17,539 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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Red Rocks Community College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in Colorado ranking. Located in the city of Lakewood, Red Rocks Community College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

While working on their Associate Degree, liberal arts majors at Red Rocks Community College accumulate an average of around $16,449 in student debt.

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#9

Colorado Mountain College

Glenwood Springs, CO

Colorado Mountain College ranked #9 on this year’s Best Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in Colorado list. Located in the remote town of Glenwood Springs, Colorado Mountain College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

The average amount in student loans that liberal arts majors at Colorado Mountain College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $12,145.

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Community College of Denver landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree liberal arts general studies programs. CCD is a medium-sized public school located in the large city of Denver.

Liberal Arts majors at CCD take out an average of $15,822 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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Best Liberal Arts General Studies Colleges in the Rocky Mountains Region

Explore all the Best Liberal Arts General Studies Colleges in the Rocky Mountains Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Utah 9,518
Idaho 2,876
Montana 821
Wyoming 341

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 17 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

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