2023 Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Associate Degree Schools in Maine
Finding the Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Associate Degree School for You
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities is one of the most popular subjects to study in Maine. With 630 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 6th out of all the majors we track in the state.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.
The Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Associate Degree Schools in Maine ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in Maine to see which associate degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.
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2023 Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Associate Degree Schools in Maine
Check out the liberal arts / sciences and humanities associate degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top Maine Schools for an Associate in Liberal Arts & Humanities
Our analysis found Northern Maine Community College to be the best school for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students who want to pursue a associate degree in Maine. Located in the town of Presque Isle, Northern Maine Community College is a public school with a small student population.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend York County Community College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Associate Degree Schools in Maine list. York County Community College is a small public school located in the rural area of Wells.
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The excellent associate degree programs at University of Maine at Augusta helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best liberal arts / sciences and humanities schools in Maine. Located in the distant town of Augusta, UMA is a public school with a small student population.
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The excellent associate degree programs at Southern Maine Community College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best liberal arts / sciences and humanities schools in Maine. SMCC is a moderately-sized public school located in the small city of South Portland.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Central Maine Community College is a great place for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students working on their associate degree. Located in the rural area of Auburn, Central Maine Technical College is a public college with a small student population.
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University of Maine did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students to get a associate degree. It came in at #6 on the list. UMaine is a fairly large public school located in the small suburb of Orono.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 2,654 |
| Rhode Island | 1,275 |
| Massachusetts | 3,382 |
| Connecticut | 2,207 |
| Vermont | 305 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 556,813 |
Majors Similar to Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Visual & Performing Arts | 149,215 |
| English Language & Literature | 54,635 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 33,333 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 27,459 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 19,993 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 6 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- 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).
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