2023 Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region
Finding the Best Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, 556,813 degrees and certificates were awarded to liberal arts general studies students, making the major the most popular in the country.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 230 schools in the Great Lakes Region to see which associate degree programs were the most popular 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.
2023 Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region
Check out the liberal arts associate degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the Great Lakes Region .
Top 25 Most Popular Great Lakes Region Schools for an Associate in Liberal Arts General Studies
Our analysis found Cuyahoga Community College District to be the most popular school for liberal arts general studies students who want to pursue a associate degree in the Great Lakes Region . Cuyahoga Community College District is a fairly large public school located in the city of Cleveland.
Women make up 68% of the liberal arts majors at the school.
The average amount in student loans that liberal arts majors at Cuyahoga Community College District take out while working on their Associate Degree is $16,072.
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Out of the 230 schools in the Great Lakes Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Columbus State Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Columbus State is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Columbus.
About 58% of the students majoring in liberal arts at the school are women while 42% are male.
After completing their Associate Degree, liberal arts graduates from Columbus State carry an average student debt load of $16,009.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Ivy Tech Community College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the city of Indianapolis, Ivy Tech Community College is a public school with a fairly large student population.
About 65% of the students majoring in liberal arts at the school are women while 35% are male.
The average amount in student loans that liberal arts majors at Ivy Tech Community College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $14,934.
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The in-demand associate degree programs at Macomb Community College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular liberal arts general studies schools in the Great Lakes Region . Macomb Community College is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Warren.
Women make up 62% of the liberal arts majors at the school.
While working on their Associate Degree, liberal arts majors at Macomb Community College accumulate an average of around $11,404 in student debt.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Moraine Valley Community College is a great place for liberal arts general studies students working on their associate degree. Located in the suburb of Palos Hills, MVCC is a public college with a fairly large student population.
About 62% of the students majoring in liberal arts at the school are women while 38% are male.
Liberal Arts majors at MVCC take out an average of $10,535 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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William Rainey Harper 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 #6 on the list. Located in the suburb of Palatine, Harper College is a public college with a large student population.
About 59% of the students majoring in liberal arts at the school are women while 41% are male.
On average, liberal arts graduates from Harper College take out $10,983 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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City Colleges of Chicago - Harold Washington College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Located in the large city of Chicago, Harold Washington College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Of the 975 students majoring in liberal arts at Harold Washington College, 35% are male and 65% are female.
Liberal Arts majors at Harold Washington College take out an average of $11,539 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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College of DuPage 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 #8 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Glen Ellyn, COD is a public school with a very large student population.
About 58% of the students majoring in liberal arts at the school are women while 42% are male.
On average, liberal arts graduates from COD take out $12,979 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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Lorain County Community College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. LCCC is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Elyria.
About 71% of the students majoring in liberal arts at the school are women while 29% are male.
After completing their Associate Degree, liberal arts graduates from LCCC carry an average student debt load of $16,329.
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College of Lake County ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. College of Lake County is a large public school located in the large suburb of Grayslake.
About 60% of the students majoring in liberal arts at the school are women while 40% are male.
On average, liberal arts graduates from College of Lake County take out $10,720 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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Oakland Community College landed the #11 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree liberal arts general studies programs. Oakland Community College is a large public school located in the large suburb of Bloomfield Hills.
Women make up 59% of the liberal arts majors at the school.
After completing their Associate Degree, liberal arts graduates from Oakland Community College carry an average student debt load of $16,731.
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With a ranking of #12, Grand Rapids Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for liberal arts general studies students working on their associate degree. Grand Rapids Community College is a large public school located in the midsize city of Grand Rapids.
About 60% of the students majoring in liberal arts at the school are women while 40% are male.
The average amount in student loans that liberal arts majors at Grand Rapids Community College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $15,317.
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With a ranking of #13, Kent State University at Stark 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 Canton, Kent State University at Stark is a public college with a small student population.
About 64% of the students majoring in liberal arts at the school are women while 36% are male.
After completing their Associate Degree, liberal arts graduates from Kent State University at Stark carry an average student debt load of $23,608. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $215.
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Joliet Junior College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Located in the large suburb of Joliet, Joliet Junior College is a public college with a large student population.
Women make up 62% of the liberal arts majors at the school.
While working on their Associate Degree, liberal arts majors at Joliet Junior College accumulate an average of around $10,422 in student debt.
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Eastern Gateway Community College landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree liberal arts general studies programs. Eastern Gateway Community College is a fairly large public school located in the city of Steubenville.
About 74% of the students majoring in liberal arts at the school are women while 26% are male.
While working on their Associate Degree, liberal arts majors at Eastern Gateway Community College accumulate an average of around $17,494 in student debt.
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With a ranking of #16, Elgin 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 medium-sized city of Elgin, ECC is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Women make up 63% of the liberal arts majors at the school.
While working on their Associate Degree, liberal arts majors at ECC accumulate an average of around $9,354 in student debt.
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Illinois Central College landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree liberal arts general studies programs. Located in the suburb of East Peoria, ICC is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
About 58% of the students majoring in liberal arts at the school are women while 42% are male.
While working on their Associate Degree, liberal arts majors at ICC accumulate an average of around $10,833 in student debt.
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City Colleges of Chicago - Wilbur Wright College ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Wilbur Wright College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Chicago.
Women make up 63% of the liberal arts majors at the school.
On average, liberal arts graduates from Wilbur Wright College take out $9,445 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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Mott Community College ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. MCC is a medium-sized public school located in the small city of Flint.
Of the 597 students majoring in liberal arts at MCC, 36% are male and 64% are female.
Liberal Arts majors at MCC take out an average of $21,348 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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Vincennes University came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. Vincennes University is a large public school located in the town of Vincennes.
Of the 570 students majoring in liberal arts at Vincennes University, 38% are male and 62% are female.
The average amount in student loans that liberal arts majors at Vincennes University take out while working on their Associate Degree is $16,798.
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Rock Valley College landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree liberal arts general studies programs. Located in the midsize city of Rockford, Rock Valley College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Women make up 66% of the liberal arts majors at the school.
The average amount in student loans that liberal arts majors at Rock Valley College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $8,701.
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With a ranking of #22, Ohio State University - Newark Campus 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 Newark, Ohio State University - Newark Campus is a public school with a small student population.
About 58% of the students majoring in liberal arts at the school are women while 42% are male.
Liberal Arts majors at Ohio State University - Newark Campus take out an average of $16,503 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $183.
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Lincoln Land Community College came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region ranking. LLCC is a small public school located in the city of Springfield.
Women make up 63% of the liberal arts majors at the school.
Liberal Arts majors at LLCC take out an average of $13,858 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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With a ranking of #24, Oakton Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for liberal arts general studies students working on their associate degree. Oakton Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Des Plaines.
About 59% of the students majoring in liberal arts at the school are women while 41% are male.
After completing their Associate Degree, liberal arts graduates from Oakton Community College carry an average student debt load of $8,970.
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Heartland Community College ranked #25 on this year’s Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region list. Heartland Community College is a small public school located in the suburb of Normal.
About 65% of the students majoring in liberal arts at the school are women while 35% are male.
On average, liberal arts graduates from Heartland Community College take out $11,825 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
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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 Great Lakes Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 35 | Northwestern Michigan College | Traverse City, MI |
| 36 | Delta College | University Center, MI |
| 37 | St Clair County Community College | Port Huron, MI |
| 38 | Schoolcraft College | Livonia, MI |
| 39 | University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh | Oshkosh, WI |
| 40 | Henry Ford College | Dearborn, MI |
| 41 | Sinclair Community College | Dayton, OH |
| 42 | Washtenaw Community College | Ann Arbor, MI |
| 43 | Parkland College | Champaign, IL |
| 44 | Prairie State College | Chicago Heights, IL |
| 45 | Muskegon Community College | Muskegon, MI |
| 46 | City Colleges of Chicago - Malcolm X College | Chicago, IL |
Best Liberal Arts General Studies Colleges by State
Explore the best liberal arts general studies colleges for a specific state in the Great Lakes region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 9,711 |
| Ohio | 11,432 |
| Illinois | 18,292 |
| Indiana | 3,815 |
| Wisconsin | 2,376 |
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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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