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

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

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

In 2020-2021, liberal arts general studies students earned 1,612 degrees and certificates from a Nebraska school, making the subject the 3rd in the state.

Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

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 Nebraska ranking. This report analyzed 11 schools in Nebraska 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.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Colleges.

Our analysis found Metropolitan Community College to be the most popular school for liberal arts general studies students who want to pursue a associate degree in Nebraska. Located in the large city of Omaha, MCC is a public school with a large student population.

About 67% of the students majoring in liberal arts at the school are women while 33% are male.

After completing their Associate Degree, liberal arts graduates from MCC carry an average student debt load of $11,848.

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#2

Central Community College

Grand Island, NE

Out of the 11 schools in Nebraska that were part of this year’s ranking, Central Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Central Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Grand Island.

Women make up 73% of the liberal arts majors at the school.

While working on their Associate Degree, liberal arts majors at Central Community College accumulate an average of around $9,935 in student debt.

Full Liberal Arts General Studies at Central Community College Report

#3

Mid-Plains Community College

North Platte, NE

Out of the 11 schools in Nebraska that were part of this year’s ranking, Mid-Plains Community College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Mid-Plains Community College is a small public school located in the remote town of North Platte.

Women make up 69% of the liberal arts majors at the school.

After completing their Associate Degree, liberal arts graduates from Mid-Plains Community College carry an average student debt load of $10,161.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Southeast Community College Area. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in Nebraska list. Located in the city of Lincoln, Southeast Community College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

Of the 128 students majoring in liberal arts at Southeast Community College, 40% are male and 60% are female.

On average, liberal arts graduates from Southeast Community College take out $13,990 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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Out of the 11 schools in Nebraska that were part of this year’s ranking, Northeast Community College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Northeast is a moderately-sized public school located in the remote town of Norfolk.

Women make up 51% of the liberal arts majors at the school.

While working on their Associate Degree, liberal arts majors at Northeast accumulate an average of around $11,577 in student debt.

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Western Nebraska Community College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in Nebraska list. WNCC is a small public school located in the town of Scottsbluff.

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

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Nebraska Indian Community College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in Nebraska list. Located in the rural area of Macy, NICC is a public school with a small student population.

Women make up 86% of the liberal arts majors at the school.

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Little Priest Tribal College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree liberal arts general studies programs. Located in the rural area of Winnebago, Little Priest Tribal College is a public school with a fairly small student population.

Women make up 60% of the liberal arts majors at the school.

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#9

York College

York, NE

York 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 #9 on the list. York College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of York.

Full Liberal Arts General Studies at York College Report

#10

College of Saint Mary

Omaha, NE

College of Saint Mary came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools in Nebraska ranking. Located in the city of Omaha, Saint Mary is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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Best Liberal Arts General Studies Colleges in the Plains States Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Missouri 8,280
Minnesota 6,264
Kansas 6,339
Iowa 5,966
North Dakota 953
South Dakota 222

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 11 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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