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2023 Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region

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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 79,412 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. 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.

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 Southwest Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 141 schools in the Southwest 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.

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

#1

El Centro College

Dallas, TX

Our analysis found El Centro College to be the most popular school for liberal arts general studies students who want to pursue a associate degree in the Southwest Region . El Centro College is a very large public school located in the city of Dallas.

Women make up 65% of the liberal arts majors at the school.

After completing their Associate Degree, liberal arts graduates from El Centro College carry an average student debt load of $15,908.

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#2

Lone Star College System

The Woodlands, TX

The in-demand associate degree programs at Lone Star College System helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular liberal arts general studies schools in the Southwest Region . Located in the midsize city of The Woodlands, North Harris Montgomery is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Of the 6,347 students majoring in liberal arts at North Harris Montgomery, 34% are male and 66% are female.

Liberal Arts majors at North Harris Montgomery take out an average of $14,018 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

Full Liberal Arts General Studies at Lone Star College System Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Tarrant County College District. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the city of Fort Worth, Tarrant County College is a public school with a very large student population.

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

The average amount in student loans that liberal arts majors at Tarrant County College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $14,884.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Collin County Community College District is a great place for liberal arts general studies students working on their associate degree. Located in the suburb of McKinney, Collin County Community College District is a public college with a very large student population.

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

On average, liberal arts graduates from Collin County Community College District take out $13,712 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#5

San Antonio College

San Antonio, TX

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means San Antonio College is a great place for liberal arts general studies students working on their associate degree. Located in the large city of San Antonio, San Antonio College is a public school with a large student population.

Of the 2,613 students majoring in liberal arts at San Antonio College, 35% are male and 65% are female.

Liberal Arts majors at San Antonio College take out an average of $13,713 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#6

Northwest Vista College

San Antonio, TX

Northwest Vista College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. Northwest Vista College is a fairly large public school located in the large city of San Antonio.

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

The average amount in student loans that liberal arts majors at Northwest Vista College take out while working on their Associate Degree is $11,649.

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With a ranking of #7, Houston 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 city of Houston, Houston Community College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Of the 2,293 students majoring in liberal arts at Houston Community College, 32% are male and 68% are female.

While working on their Associate Degree, liberal arts majors at Houston Community College accumulate an average of around $19,880 in student debt.

Full Liberal Arts General Studies at Houston Community College Report

Central New Mexico Community College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree liberal arts general studies programs. CNM is a large public school located in the large city of Albuquerque.

Women make up 65% of the liberal arts majors at the school.

While working on their Associate Degree, liberal arts majors at CNM accumulate an average of around $13,694 in student debt.

Full Liberal Arts General Studies at Central New Mexico Community College Report

Austin Community College District ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. Austin Community College District is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Austin.

Women make up 68% of the liberal arts majors at the school.

After completing their Associate Degree, liberal arts graduates from Austin Community College District carry an average student debt load of $16,940.

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El Paso Community College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. El Paso Community College is a very large public school located in the city of El Paso.

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 El Paso Community College carry an average student debt load of $13,190.

Full Liberal Arts General Studies at El Paso Community College Report

#11

South Texas College

McAllen, TX

South Texas College ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. South Texas College is a fairly large public school located in the city of McAllen.

Of the 1,429 students majoring in liberal arts at South Texas College, 31% are male and 69% are female.

Liberal Arts majors at South Texas College take out an average of $7,921 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#12

Blinn College

Brenham, TX

Blinn College landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree liberal arts general studies programs. Located in the distant town of Brenham, Blinn College is a public college with a large student population.

About 57% of the students majoring in liberal arts at the school are women while 43% are male.

While working on their Associate Degree, liberal arts majors at Blinn College accumulate an average of around $14,898 in student debt.

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#13

Palo Alto College

San Antonio, TX

Palo Alto College ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the city of San Antonio, Palo Alto College is a public school with a large student population.

About 68% of the students majoring in liberal arts at the school are women while 32% are male.

While working on their Associate Degree, liberal arts majors at Palo Alto College accumulate an average of around $17,214 in student debt.

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#14

Central Texas College

Killeen, TX

With a ranking of #14, Central Texas 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 Killeen, Central Texas College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

Of the 1,171 students majoring in liberal arts at Central Texas College, 46% are male and 54% are female.

Liberal Arts majors at Central Texas College take out an average of $11,548 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

Full Liberal Arts General Studies at Central Texas College Report

San Jacinto 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 #15 on the list. San Jacinto College is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Pasadena.

About 73% of the students majoring in liberal arts at the school are women while 27% are male.

Liberal Arts majors at San Jacinto College take out an average of $12,901 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

Full Liberal Arts General Studies at San Jacinto Community College Report

#16

Laredo College

Laredo, TX

Laredo College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Located in the city of Laredo, Laredo College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

Of the 927 students majoring in liberal arts at Laredo College, 28% are male and 72% are female.

On average, liberal arts graduates from Laredo College take out $7,273 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

Full Liberal Arts General Studies at Laredo College Report

#17

Glendale Community College

Glendale, AZ

Glendale Community College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Glendale Community College is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Glendale.

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

On average, liberal arts graduates from Glendale Community College take out $13,182 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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With a ranking of #18, McLennan 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 midsize city of Waco, MCC is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

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

Liberal Arts majors at MCC take out an average of $17,687 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

Full Liberal Arts General Studies at McLennan Community College Report

#19

Northeast Lakeview College

Universal City, TX

Northeast Lakeview College ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the suburb of Universal City, Northeast Lakeview College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

Of the 813 students majoring in liberal arts at Northeast Lakeview College, 39% are male and 61% are female.

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Mesa 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 #20 on the list. Mesa Community College is a fairly large public school located in the city of Mesa.

Women make up 64% of the liberal arts majors at the school.

On average, liberal arts graduates from Mesa Community College take out $15,865 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

Full Liberal Arts General Studies at Mesa Community College Report

#21

Pima Community College

Tucson, AZ

Pima Community College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Located in the large city of Tucson, Pima County Community College District is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 68% of the liberal arts majors at the school.

After completing their Associate Degree, liberal arts graduates from Pima County Community College District carry an average student debt load of $13,215.

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Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional popular schools for Liberal Arts General Studies students in the Southwest Region that almost earned our Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region award.

Rank College Location
22 Trinity Valley Community College Athens, TX
23 North Central Texas College Gainesville, TX
24 Southwest Texas Junior College Uvalde, TX
25 St Philip’s College San Antonio, TX
26 Oklahoma City Community College Oklahoma City, OK
27 Tyler Junior College Tyler, TX
28 Estrella Mountain Community College Avondale, AZ

Best Liberal Arts General Studies Colleges by State

Explore the best liberal arts general studies schools for a specific state in the Southwest region.

State Degrees Awarded
Texas 55,869
Arizona 8,087
Oklahoma 3,298
New Mexico 3,989

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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