2023 Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Associate Degree Schools in New Mexico
Finding the Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Associate Degree School for You
Out of the majors we analyze each year, liberal arts / sciences and humanities was the most popular one in New Mexico. In total, 3,989 people earned a degree or certificate in the field from a school in New Mexico.
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.
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 New Mexico ranking. This report analyzed 13 schools in New Mexico to see which ones offered the best associate degree programs 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 New Mexico
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
Our 2023 rankings named New Mexico State University - Dona Ana the best school in New Mexico for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students working on their associate degree. Located in the rural area of Las Cruces, NMSU Dona Ana is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means New Mexico State University - Carlsbad is a great place for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students working on their associate degree. Located in the rural area of Carlsbad, NMSU Carlsbad is a public school with a small student population.
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Out of the 13 schools in New Mexico that were part of this year’s ranking, New Mexico State University - Alamogordo landed the # 3 spot on the list. NMSU Alamogordo is a fairly small public school located in the rural area of Alamogordo.
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Out of the 13 schools in New Mexico that were part of this year’s ranking, New Mexico Junior College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the remote town of Hobbs, New Mexico Junior College is a public school with a small student population.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means New Mexico State University - Grants is a great place for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students working on their associate degree. Located in the remote town of Grants, NMSU Grants is a public school with a fairly small student population.
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Central New Mexico Community College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Associate Degree Schools in New Mexico ranking. CNM is a large public school located in the large city of Albuquerque.
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Eastern New Mexico University - Main Campus landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree liberal arts / sciences and humanities programs. Located in the remote town of Portales, ENMU - Main Campus is a public college with a small student population.
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With a ranking of #8, New Mexico Military Institute did quite well on this year’s best schools for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students working on their associate degree. Located in the town of Roswell, NMMI is a public school with a fairly small student population.
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University of New Mexico - Taos Campus ranked #9 on this year’s Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Associate Degree Schools in New Mexico list. UNM Taos is a small public school located in the rural area of Ranchos de Taos.
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University of New Mexico - Gallup Campus landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree liberal arts / sciences and humanities programs. Located in the rural area of Gallup, UNM Gallup is a public college with a small student population.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Arizona | 8,087 |
| Texas | 55,869 |
| Oklahoma | 3,298 |
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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 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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 13 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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