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2023 Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Colorado

21 Colleges
$27,979 Avg Salary
$16,304 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Liberal Arts General Studies 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.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Colorado ranking. This report analyzed 21 schools in Colorado to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Colorado

The colleges and universities below are the best for liberal arts majors pursuing a .

Top 10 Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools

Our 2023 rankings named Colorado State University - Fort Collins the best school in Colorado for liberal arts general studies students. Located in the medium-sized city of Fort Collins, Colorado State is a public college with a fairly large student population.

On average, liberal arts graduates from Colorado State take out $24,857 in student loans while working on their degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $444.

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#2

Arapahoe Community College

Littleton, CO

The excellent programs at Arapahoe Community College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best liberal arts general studies schools in Colorado. Located in the suburb of Littleton, Arapahoe Community College is a public college with a large student population.

After completing their degree, liberal arts graduates from Arapahoe Community College carry an average student debtload of $14,850.

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#3

Regis University

Denver, CO

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Regis University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Colorado list. Regis U is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Denver.

The average amount in student loans that liberal arts majors at Regis U take out is $30,671.

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#4

Front Range Community College

Westminster, CO

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Front Range Community College is a great place for liberal arts general studies students. Located in the suburb of Westminster, FRCC is a public college with a large student population.

After completing their degree, liberal arts graduates from FRCC carry an average student debtload of $15,226.

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#5

Colorado Mesa University

Grand Junction, CO

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Colorado Mesa University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Colorado list. Located in the small city of Grand Junction, Colorado Mesa is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

After completing their degree, liberal arts graduates from Colorado Mesa carry an average student debtload of $23,766.

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#6

Aims Community College

Greeley, CO

Aims Community College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Colorado ranking. Aims Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Greeley.

While working on their degree, liberal arts majors at Aims Community College accumulate an average of around $9,368 in student debt.

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#7

Pikes Peak Community College

Colorado Springs, CO

Pikes Peak Community College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best liberal arts general studies programs. Located in the suburb of Colorado Springs, PPCC is a public college with a large student population.

After completing their degree, liberal arts graduates from PPCC carry an average student debtload of $10,631.

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#8

Adams State University

Alamosa, CO

Adams State University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Colorado ranking. Adams State is a small public school located in the town of Alamosa.

While working on their degree, liberal arts majors at Adams State accumulate an average of around $24,412 in student debt.

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With a ranking of #9, Community College of Aurora did quite well on this year’s best schools for liberal arts general studies students. CCA is a moderately-sized public school located in the large city of Aurora.

After completing their degree, liberal arts graduates from CCA carry an average student debtload of $13,250.

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Red Rocks Community College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best liberal arts general studies programs. Located in the city of Lakewood, Red Rocks Community College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

Liberal Arts majors at Red Rocks Community College take out an average of $12,500 in student loans while working on their egree.

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Best Liberal Arts General Studies Colleges in the Rocky Mountains Region

Explore all the Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools 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 21 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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