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2023 Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Associate Degree Schools in Colorado

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

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

In 2020-2021, liberal arts / sciences and humanities students earned 6,414 degrees and certificates from a Colorado school, making the subject the 3rd in the state.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. 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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Associate Degree Schools in Colorado ranking. Our analysis looked at 15 schools in Colorado to see which associate degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.

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2023 Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Associate Degree Schools in Colorado

The following schools top our list of the Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Associate Degree Colleges.

Top 10 Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Associate Degree Schools

#1

Arapahoe Community College

Littleton, CO

Our 2023 rankings named Arapahoe Community College the best school in Colorado for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students working on their associate degree. Located in the large suburb of Littleton, Arapahoe Community College is a public school with a large student population.

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#2

Front Range Community College

Westminster, CO

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Front Range Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Associate Degree Schools in Colorado list. Located in the suburb of Westminster, FRCC is a public school with a large student population.

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#3

Aims Community College

Greeley, CO

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Aims Community College is a great place for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students working on their associate degree. Aims Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Greeley.

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#4

Pikes Peak Community College

Colorado Springs, CO

The excellent associate degree programs at Pikes Peak Community College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best liberal arts / sciences and humanities schools in Colorado. Located in the suburb of Colorado Springs, PPCC is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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The excellent associate degree programs at Community College of Aurora helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best liberal arts / sciences and humanities schools in Colorado. CCA is a medium-sized public school located in the large city of Aurora.

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Red Rocks Community College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Associate Degree Schools in Colorado ranking. Located in the midsize city of Lakewood, Red Rocks Community College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

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#7

Colorado Mountain College

Glenwood Springs, CO

Colorado Mountain College ranked #7 on this year’s Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Associate Degree Schools in Colorado list. Located in the town of Glenwood Springs, Colorado Mountain College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

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With a ranking of #8, Community College of Denver did quite well on this year’s best schools for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students working on their associate degree. CCD is a medium-sized public school located in the large city of Denver.

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#9

Morgan Community College

Fort Morgan, CO

Morgan Community College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Associate Degree Schools in Colorado ranking. Located in the town of Fort Morgan, Morgan Community College is a public college with a small student population.

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#10

Otero Junior College

La Junta, CO

Otero Junior College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Associate Degree Schools in Colorado ranking. Located in the town of La Junta, Otero JC is a public college with a small student population.

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Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Colleges in the Rocky Mountains Region

Explore all the Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Colleges in the Rocky Mountains Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Utah 9,518
Montana 821
Idaho 2,876
Wyoming 341

Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Liberal Arts General Studies 556,813

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 15 schools only.

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