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2023 Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region

213 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 the most popular major in the United States with 142,446 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.

The Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 213 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which ones were the most popular associate degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Liberal Arts General Studies program at each school on the list.

Check out the liberal arts associate degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Far Western US Region .

Our analysis found Portland Community College to be the most popular school for liberal arts general studies students who want to pursue a associate degree in the Far Western US Region . Located in the large city of Portland, Portland Community College is a public school with a very large student population.

Of the 2,682 students majoring in liberal arts at Portland Community College, 39% are male and 61% are female.

On average, liberal arts graduates from Portland Community College take out $19,226 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#2

Pasadena City College

Pasadena, CA

Out of the 213 schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Pasadena City College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Pasadena City College is a very large public school located in the midsize city of Pasadena.

About 62% of the students majoring in liberal arts at the school are women while 38% are male.

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#3

Golden West College

Huntington Beach, CA

Out of the 213 schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Golden West College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Huntington Beach, Golden West College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

About 63% of the students majoring in liberal arts at the school are women while 37% are male.

Liberal Arts majors at Golden West College take out an average of $9,351 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#4

Bakersfield College

Bakersfield, CA

Out of the 213 schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Bakersfield College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the city of Bakersfield, Bakersfield College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

About 71% of the students majoring in liberal arts at the school are women while 29% are male.

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#5

Riverside City College

Riverside, CA

The in-demand associate degree programs at Riverside City College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular liberal arts general studies schools in the Far Western US Region . Located in the city of Riverside, Riverside City College is a public college with a large student population.

Women make up 70% of the liberal arts majors at the school.

Liberal Arts majors at Riverside City College take out an average of $12,677 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#6

Bellevue College

Bellevue, WA

Bellevue College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the medium-sized city of Bellevue, BC is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 58% of the liberal arts majors at the school.

While working on their Associate Degree, liberal arts majors at BC accumulate an average of around $11,707 in student debt.

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#7

Santa Monica College

Santa Monica, CA

With a ranking of #7, Santa Monica College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for liberal arts general studies students working on their associate degree. SMC is a fairly large public school located in the city of Santa Monica.

Of the 1,492 students majoring in liberal arts at SMC, 35% are male and 65% are female.

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#8

Los Angeles Harbor College

Wilmington, CA

Los Angeles Harbor College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree liberal arts general studies programs. LAHC is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Wilmington.

Women make up 71% of the liberal arts majors at the school.

While working on their Associate Degree, liberal arts majors at LAHC accumulate an average of around $9,864 in student debt.

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#9

Moorpark College

Moorpark, CA

Moorpark College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Moorpark College is a large public school located in the suburb of Moorpark.

Of the 1,224 students majoring in liberal arts at Moorpark College, 35% are male and 65% are female.

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#10

Chaffey College

Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Chaffey College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Chaffey College is a large public school located in the large suburb of Rancho Cucamonga.

About 76% of the students majoring in liberal arts at the school are women while 24% are male.

Liberal Arts majors at Chaffey College take out an average of $10,958 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#11

Lane Community College

Eugene, OR

Lane Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for liberal arts general studies students to get a associate degree. It came in at #11 on the list. Lane Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Eugene.

Of the 1,213 students majoring in liberal arts at Lane Community College, 40% are male and 60% are female.

Liberal Arts majors at Lane Community College take out an average of $13,820 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom is a moderately-sized public school located in the small city of Lakewood.

Of the 1,195 students majoring in liberal arts at Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom, 33% are male and 67% are female.

On average, liberal arts graduates from Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom take out $12,167 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#13

Irvine Valley College

Irvine, CA

Irvine Valley College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for liberal arts general studies students to get a associate degree. It came in at #13 on the list. Irvine Valley College is a fairly large public school located in the city of Irvine.

Women make up 61% of the liberal arts majors at the school.

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#14

Saddleback College

Mission Viejo, CA

With a ranking of #14, Saddleback College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for liberal arts general studies students working on their associate degree. Saddleback College is a large public school located in the suburb of Mission Viejo.

Of the 1,139 students majoring in liberal arts at Saddleback College, 40% are male and 60% are female.

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Columbia Basin College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for liberal arts general studies students to get a associate degree. It came in at #15 on the list. CBC is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Pasco.

Women make up 67% of the liberal arts majors at the school.

On average, liberal arts graduates from CBC take out $12,028 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#16

Norco College

Norco, CA

Norco College landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree liberal arts general studies programs. Norco College is a moderately-sized public school located in the large suburb of Norco.

About 66% of the students majoring in liberal arts at the school are women while 34% are male.

Liberal Arts majors at Norco College take out an average of $8,874 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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With a ranking of #17, Chemeketa Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for liberal arts general studies students working on their associate degree. Located in the suburb of Salem, Chemeketa Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Of the 1,039 students majoring in liberal arts at Chemeketa Community College, 33% are male and 67% are female.

While working on their Associate Degree, liberal arts majors at Chemeketa Community College accumulate an average of around $16,688 in student debt.

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#18

San Joaquin Delta College

Stockton, CA

With a ranking of #18, San Joaquin Delta College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for liberal arts general studies students working on their associate degree. Delta is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Stockton.

Of the 1,037 students majoring in liberal arts at Delta, 28% are male and 72% are female.

The average amount in student loans that liberal arts majors at Delta take out while working on their Associate Degree is $10,273.

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#19

Los Angeles Pierce College

Woodland Hills, CA

With a ranking of #19, Los Angeles Pierce College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for liberal arts general studies students working on their associate degree. Pierce College is a large public school located in the large city of Woodland Hills.

Of the 1,020 students majoring in liberal arts at Pierce College, 39% are male and 61% are female.

On average, liberal arts graduates from Pierce College take out $16,296 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#20

Santa Barbara City College

Santa Barbara, CA

With a ranking of #20, Santa Barbara City College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for liberal arts general studies students working on their associate degree. SBCC is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Santa Barbara.

About 70% of the students majoring in liberal arts at the school are women while 30% are male.

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#21

Clark College

Vancouver, WA

Clark College ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the midsize city of Vancouver, Clark College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

About 69% of the students majoring in liberal arts at the school are women while 31% are male.

While working on their Associate Degree, liberal arts majors at Clark College accumulate an average of around $12,691 in student debt.

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#22

Green River College

Auburn, WA

Green River College came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in the city of Auburn, GRC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Of the 992 students majoring in liberal arts at GRC, 36% are male and 64% are female.

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#23

Ventura College

Ventura, CA

Ventura College ranked #23 on this year’s Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the midsize city of Ventura, Ventura College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

About 70% of the students majoring in liberal arts at the school are women while 30% are male.

After completing their Associate Degree, liberal arts graduates from Ventura College carry an average student debt load of $10,681.

Full Liberal Arts General Studies at Ventura College Report

Everett Community College landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree liberal arts general studies programs. Everett Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Everett.

Women make up 66% of the liberal arts majors at the school.

Liberal Arts majors at Everett Community College take out an average of $10,698 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#25

Moreno Valley College

Moreno Valley, CA

Moreno Valley College landed the #25 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree liberal arts general studies programs. Moreno Valley College is a moderately-sized public school located in the large suburb of Moreno Valley.

About 70% of the students majoring in liberal arts at the school are women while 30% are male.

On average, liberal arts graduates from Moreno Valley College take out $12,453 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#26

Santa Ana College

Santa Ana, CA
#27

College of Southern Nevada

Las Vegas, NV
#29

Allan Hancock College

Santa Maria, CA
#30

El Camino College

Torrance, CA

Additional Noteworthy Schools

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region award.

Rank College Location
32 Mt. San Jacinto College San Jacinto, CA
33 College of the Sequoias Visalia, CA
34 Spokane Falls Community College Spokane, WA
35 Rio Hondo College Whittier, CA
36 Olympic College Bremerton, WA
37 Leeward Community College Pearl City, HI
38 Los Angeles Southwest College Los Angeles, CA
39 MiraCosta College Oceanside, CA
39 Cabrillo College Aptos, CA
41 West Valley College Saratoga, CA
42 Tacoma Community College Tacoma, WA

Best Liberal Arts General Studies Colleges by State

Explore the best liberal arts general studies colleges for a specific state in the Far Western US region.

State Degrees Awarded
California 52,773
Washington 17,408
Oregon 8,599
Nevada 1,679
Hawaii 2,024
Alaska 417

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

  • 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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