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2023 Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in Illinois

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

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

Out of the majors we analyze each year, liberal arts general studies was ranked 2nd in Illinois. In fact, 18,292 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in Illinois ranking. Our analysis looked at 54 schools in Illinois 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.

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

Our 2023 rankings named Moraine Valley Community College the most popular school in Illinois for liberal arts general studies students working on their associate degree. Located in the large 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.

The average amount in student loans that liberal arts majors at MVCC take out while working on their Associate Degree is $10,535.

Read full report on Liberal Arts General Studies at Moraine Valley Community College

Out of the 54 schools in Illinois that were part of this year’s ranking, William Rainey Harper College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the large 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.

After completing their Associate Degree, liberal arts graduates from Harper College carry an average student debt load of $10,983.

Read full report on Liberal Arts General Studies at William Rainey Harper College

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means City Colleges of Chicago - Harold Washington College is a great place for liberal arts general studies students working on their associate degree. Located in the large city of Chicago, Harold Washington College is a public school 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.

The average amount in student loans that liberal arts majors at Harold Washington College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $11,539.

Full Liberal Arts General Studies at City Colleges of Chicago - Harold Washington College Report

#4

College of DuPage

Glen Ellyn, IL

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend College of DuPage. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in Illinois 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.

After completing their Associate Degree, liberal arts graduates from COD carry an average student debt load of $12,979.

Full Liberal Arts General Studies at College of DuPage Report

#5

College of Lake County

Grayslake, IL

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means College of Lake County is a great place for liberal arts general studies students working on their associate degree. College of Lake County is a fairly 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.

After completing their Associate Degree, liberal arts graduates from College of Lake County carry an average student debt load of $10,720.

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#6

Joliet Junior College

Joliet, IL

Joliet Junior College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in Illinois list. Located in the suburb of Joliet, Joliet Junior College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 62% of the liberal arts majors at the school.

On average, liberal arts graduates from Joliet Junior College take out $10,422 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

Read full report on Liberal Arts General Studies at Joliet Junior College

Elgin Community College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree liberal arts general studies programs. Located in the city of Elgin, ECC is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

Women make up 63% of the liberal arts majors at the school.

On average, liberal arts graduates from ECC take out $9,354 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

Read full report on Liberal Arts General Studies at Elgin Community College

#8

Illinois Central College

East Peoria, IL

Illinois Central College landed the #8 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.

On average, liberal arts graduates from ICC take out $10,833 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

Full Liberal Arts General Studies at Illinois Central College Report

City Colleges of Chicago - Wilbur Wright College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in Illinois ranking. Wilbur Wright College is a moderately-sized public school located in the large city of Chicago.

Women make up 63% of the liberal arts majors at the school.

After completing their Associate Degree, liberal arts graduates from Wilbur Wright College carry an average student debt load of $9,445.

Full Liberal Arts General Studies at City Colleges of Chicago - Wilbur Wright College Report

#10

Rock Valley College

Rockford, IL

With a ranking of #10, Rock Valley 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 Rockford, Rock Valley College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

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

While working on their Associate Degree, liberal arts majors at Rock Valley College accumulate an average of around $8,701 in student debt.

Full Liberal Arts General Studies at Rock Valley College Report

Best Liberal Arts General Studies Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 9,711
Ohio 11,432
Indiana 3,815
Wisconsin 2,376

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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