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2023 Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Washington

39 Colleges
$27,491 Avg Salary
$13,986 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Liberal Arts General Studies School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, liberal arts general studies was the most popular one in Washington. In total, 17,408 people earned a degree or certificate in the field from a school in Washington.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. 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 Schools in Washington ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 39 schools in Washington to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Washington

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

Top 10 Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools

#1

Bellevue College

Bellevue, WA

Our analysis found Bellevue College to be the best school for liberal arts general studies students who want to pursue a degree in Washington. Located in the medium-sized city of Bellevue, BC is a public school with a large student population.

The average amount in student loans that liberal arts majors at BC take out is $10,020.

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#2

South Seattle College

Seattle, WA

Out of the 39 schools in Washington that were part of this year’s ranking, South Seattle College landed the # 2 spot on the list. South Seattle is a small public school located in the city of Seattle.

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Out of the 39 schools in Washington that were part of this year’s ranking, Columbia Basin College landed the # 3 spot on the list. CBC is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Pasco.

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#4

Seattle University

Seattle, WA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Seattle University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Washington list. Seattle U is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Seattle.

The average amount in student loans that liberal arts majors at Seattle U take out is $23,166.

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#5

Cascadia College

Bothell, WA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Cascadia College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Washington list. Cascadia College is a small public school located in the large suburb of Bothell.

On average, liberal arts graduates from Cascadia College take out $6,849 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Shoreline Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for liberal arts general studies students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the suburb of Shoreline, Shoreline Community College is a public college with a small student population.

After completing their degree, liberal arts graduates from Shoreline Community College carry an average student debtload of $8,250.

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Washington State University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best liberal arts general studies programs. Located in the town of Pullman, Wazzu is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Liberal Arts majors at Wazzu take out an average of $25,115 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $233.

Full Liberal Arts General Studies at Washington State University Report

#8

Whitworth University

Spokane, WA

Whitworth University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Washington list. Whitworth is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Spokane.

Liberal Arts majors at Whitworth take out an average of $36,582 in student loans while working on their egree.

Full Liberal Arts General Studies at Whitworth University Report

#9

Highline College

Des Moines, WA

Highline College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Washington ranking. Highline is a small public school located in the suburb of Des Moines.

While working on their degree, liberal arts majors at Highline accumulate an average of around $6,782 in student debt.

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#10

North Seattle College

Seattle, WA

North Seattle College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best liberal arts general studies programs. Located in the city of Seattle, North Seattle is a public school with a small student population.

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Best Liberal Arts General Studies Colleges in the Far Western US Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
California 52,773
Oregon 8,599
Nevada 1,679
Hawaii 2,024
Alaska 417

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 25 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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