2023 Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast 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.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 397 schools in the Southeast 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.
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2023 Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for liberal arts majors pursuing a associate degree.
Top 25 Most Popular Southeast Region Schools for an Associate in Liberal Arts General Studies
Our 2023 rankings named Miami Dade College the most popular school in the Southeast Region for liberal arts general studies students working on their associate degree. MDC is a very large public school located in the large city of Miami.
Of the 9,606 students majoring in liberal arts at MDC, 38% are male and 62% are female.
Liberal Arts majors at MDC take out an average of $12,351 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
Read full report on Liberal Arts General Studies at Miami Dade College
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Valencia College is a great place for liberal arts general studies students working on their associate degree. Valencia College is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Orlando.
Of the 7,810 students majoring in liberal arts at Valencia College, 38% are male and 62% are female.
Liberal Arts majors at Valencia College take out an average of $12,434 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $83, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Full Liberal Arts General Studies at Valencia College Report
Out of the 397 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Broward College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Fort Lauderdale, BC is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Of the 5,380 students majoring in liberal arts at BC, 35% are male and 65% are female.
After completing their Associate Degree, liberal arts graduates from BC carry an average student debt load of $10,369.
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Palm Beach State College is a great place for liberal arts general studies students working on their associate degree. Located in the large suburb of Lake Worth, Palm Beach State College is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 64% of the liberal arts majors at the school.
Liberal Arts majors at Palm Beach State College take out an average of $10,591 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
Read full report on Liberal Arts General Studies at Palm Beach State College
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Hillsborough Community College is a great place for liberal arts general studies students working on their associate degree. HCC is a fairly large public school located in the city of Tampa.
Of the 3,242 students majoring in liberal arts at HCC, 38% are male and 62% are female.
On average, liberal arts graduates from HCC take out $14,800 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $114.
Florida State College at Jacksonville landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree liberal arts general studies programs. Located in the large city of Jacksonville, FSCJ is a public college with a very large student population.
Of the 3,217 students majoring in liberal arts at FSCJ, 33% are male and 67% are female.
While working on their Associate Degree, liberal arts majors at FSCJ accumulate an average of around $14,329 in student debt.
St Petersburg College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Clearwater, SPC is a public college with a very large student population.
Of the 3,158 students majoring in liberal arts at SPC, 35% are male and 65% are female.
While working on their Associate Degree, liberal arts majors at SPC accumulate an average of around $17,385 in student debt.
Georgia State University-Perimeter 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 #8 on the list. Located in the city of Atlanta, Georgia State University-Perimeter College is a public college with a large student population.
About 68% of the students majoring in liberal arts at the school are women while 32% are male.
After completing their Associate Degree, liberal arts graduates from Georgia State University-Perimeter College carry an average student debt load of $20,368.
Read full report on Liberal Arts General Studies at Georgia State University-Perimeter College
Tallahassee Community College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Tallahassee Community College is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Tallahassee.
Women make up 54% of the liberal arts majors at the school.
While working on their Associate Degree, liberal arts majors at Tallahassee Community College accumulate an average of around $11,677 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $83, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Read full report on Liberal Arts General Studies at Tallahassee Community College
Santa Fe 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 #10 on the list. Santa Fe College is a large public school located in the medium-sized suburb of Gainesville.
About 54% of the students majoring in liberal arts at the school are women while 46% are male.
Liberal Arts majors at Santa Fe College take out an average of $11,436 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 $108.
Read full report on Liberal Arts General Studies at Santa Fe College
Seminole State College of Florida came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the small city of Sanford, Seminole State is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Of the 2,125 students majoring in liberal arts at Seminole State, 37% are male and 63% are female.
On average, liberal arts graduates from Seminole State take out $13,032 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
With a ranking of #12, Florida SouthWestern State College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for liberal arts general studies students working on their associate degree. FSW is a large public school located in the suburb of Fort Myers.
Of the 1,856 students majoring in liberal arts at FSW, 34% are male and 66% are female.
On average, liberal arts graduates from FSW take out $10,213 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
Read full report on Liberal Arts General Studies at Florida SouthWestern State College
Indian River State College ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Indian River State College is a large public school located in the large suburb of Fort Pierce.
Women make up 67% of the liberal arts majors at the school.
While working on their Associate Degree, liberal arts majors at Indian River State College accumulate an average of around $9,976 in student debt.
Read full report on Liberal Arts General Studies at Indian River State College
Eastern Florida State College ranked #14 on this year’s Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. EFSC is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Cocoa.
About 63% of the students majoring in liberal arts at the school are women while 37% are male.
The average amount in student loans that liberal arts majors at EFSC take out while working on their Associate Degree is $12,896.
Full Liberal Arts General Studies at Eastern Florida State College Report
With a ranking of #15, Daytona State 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 small city of Daytona Beach, Daytona State College is a public school with a large student population.
About 65% of the students majoring in liberal arts at the school are women while 35% are male.
While working on their Associate Degree, liberal arts majors at Daytona State College accumulate an average of around $12,095 in student debt.
Full Liberal Arts General Studies at Daytona State College Report
With a ranking of #16, American Public University System did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for liberal arts general studies students working on their associate degree. American Military University is a fairly large private for-profit school located in the town of Charles Town.
Of the 1,712 students majoring in liberal arts at American Military University, 76% are male and 24% are female.
After completing their Associate Degree, liberal arts graduates from American Military University carry an average student debt load of $10,159.
Read full report on Liberal Arts General Studies at American Public University System
With a ranking of #17, Wake Technical 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 Raleigh, Wake Technical Community College is a public college with a very large student population.
Women make up 57% of the liberal arts majors at the school.
On average, liberal arts graduates from Wake Technical Community College take out $15,100 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
Read full report on Liberal Arts General Studies at Wake Technical Community College
Northern Virginia 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 #18 on the list. Located in the suburb of Annandale, Northern Virginia Community College is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 65% of the liberal arts majors at the school.
After completing their Associate Degree, liberal arts graduates from Northern Virginia Community College carry an average student debt load of $15,313.
Central Piedmont 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 #19 on the list. Central Piedmont Community College is a fairly large public school located in the city of Charlotte.
Of the 1,486 students majoring in liberal arts at Central Piedmont Community College, 39% are male and 61% are female.
After completing their Associate Degree, liberal arts graduates from Central Piedmont Community College carry an average student debt load of $10,045.
With a ranking of #20, State College of Florida - Manatee - Sarasota 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 Bradenton, State College of Florida - Manatee - Sarasota is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Of the 1,398 students majoring in liberal arts at State College of Florida - Manatee - Sarasota, 39% are male and 61% are female.
While working on their Associate Degree, liberal arts majors at State College of Florida - Manatee - Sarasota accumulate an average of around $10,539 in student debt.
Polk State College landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree liberal arts general studies programs. Located in the city of Winter Haven, Polk State is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Of the 1,333 students majoring in liberal arts at Polk State, 33% are male and 67% are female.
The average amount in student loans that liberal arts majors at Polk State take out while working on their Associate Degree is $12,267.
Austin Peay State University ranked #22 on this year’s Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Clarksville, Austin Peay State University 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 Austin Peay State University accumulate an average of around $18,964 in student debt.
Full Liberal Arts General Studies at Austin Peay State University Report
Pasco-Hernando State College came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. PHSC is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of New Port Richey.
Of the 1,171 students majoring in liberal arts at PHSC, 38% are male and 62% are female.
While working on their Associate Degree, liberal arts majors at PHSC accumulate an average of around $10,645 in student debt.
Full Liberal Arts General Studies at Pasco-Hernando State College Report
With a ranking of #24, Pensacola State College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for liberal arts general studies students working on their associate degree. Pensacola State is a moderately-sized public school located in the small city of Pensacola.
Of the 1,085 students majoring in liberal arts at Pensacola State, 35% are male and 65% are female.
On average, liberal arts graduates from Pensacola State take out $9,283 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
Read full report on Liberal Arts General Studies at Pensacola State College
Hinds Community College ranked #25 on this year’s Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Hinds Community College is a large public school located in the fringe town of Raymond.
About 70% of the students majoring in liberal arts at the school are women while 30% are male.
On average, liberal arts graduates from Hinds Community College take out $12,982 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.
Full Liberal Arts General Studies at Hinds Community College Report
Rest of the Top Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
Remaining Award Winners
This list represents the remainder of the schools awarded a Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region badge. Showing in this list means the school was ranked in the top 15% of the 397 different Southeast liberal arts general studies schools we analyzed.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | Arkansas Tech University | Russellville, AR |
| 52 | Chattanooga State Community College | Chattanooga, TN |
| 53 | Walters State Community College | Morristown, TN |
| 54 | Pearl River Community College | Poplarville, MS |
| 55 | Jones County Junior College | Ellisville, MS |
| 56 | Roane State Community College | Harriman, TN |
| 57 | Forsyth Technical Community College | Winston-Salem, NC |
| 58 | Pitt Community College | Winterville, NC |
| 59 | Northeast State Community College | Blountville, TN |
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 Southeast Region award.
Best Liberal Arts General Studies Colleges by State
Explore the best liberal arts general studies colleges for a specific state in the Southeast region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 7,724 |
| Virginia | 9,302 |
| North Carolina | 18,234 |
| Florida | 64,444 |
| Tennessee | 10,186 |
| Kentucky | 6,493 |
| South Carolina | 4,243 |
| Louisiana | 2,864 |
| Arkansas | 5,205 |
| Alabama | 5,890 |
| Mississippi | 5,696 |
| West Virginia | 3,558 |
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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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