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2023 Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Associate Degree Schools in Massachusetts

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

Finding the Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Associate Degree School for You

With 3,382 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, liberal arts / sciences and humanities is the #12 most popular major in Massachusetts.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one 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.

The Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Associate Degree Schools in Massachusetts ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 17 schools in Massachusetts to see which ones offered the best associate degree programs 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 Massachusetts

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 10 Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Associate Degree Schools

#1

Massachusetts Bay Community College

Wellesley Hills, MA

Our analysis found Massachusetts Bay Community College to be the best school for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students who want to pursue a associate degree in Massachusetts. Located in the large suburb of Wellesley Hills, MassBay Community College is a public school with a small student population.

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#2

Cape Cod Community College

West Barnstable, MA

Out of the 17 schools in Massachusetts that were part of this year’s ranking, Cape Cod Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Cape Cod Community College is a small public school located in the small city of West Barnstable.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Middlesex Community College is a great place for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students working on their associate degree. Located in the suburb of Bedford, Middlesex Community College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

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#4

Bristol Community College

Fall River, MA

Out of the 17 schools in Massachusetts that were part of this year’s ranking, Bristol Community College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Bristol is a medium-sized public school located in the large suburb of Fall River.

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Out of the 17 schools in Massachusetts that were part of this year’s ranking, Springfield Technical Community College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the medium-sized city of Springfield, STCC is a public college with a small student population.

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North Shore Community College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Associate Degree Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the suburb of Danvers, North Shore Community College is a public college with a small student population.

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Mount Wachusett Community College 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 #7 on the list. MWCC is a small public school located in the rural area of Gardner.

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Northern Essex Community College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Associate Degree Schools in Massachusetts ranking. NECC is a small public school located in the suburb of Haverhill.

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With a ranking of #9, Massasoit Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students working on their associate degree. Located in the suburb of Brockton, Massasoit Community College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

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#10

Quincy College

Quincy, MA

Quincy College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree liberal arts / sciences and humanities programs. Quincy College is a small public school located in the large suburb of Quincy.

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Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Colleges in the New England Region

Explore all the Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
New Hampshire 2,654
Maine 630
Rhode Island 1,275
Connecticut 2,207
Vermont 305

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 17 schools only.

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