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2023 Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Colorado

18 Colleges
$27,979 Avg Salary
$16,304 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities 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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Colorado to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 18 schools in Colorado to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools in Colorado

Check out the liberal arts / sciences and humanities programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top 10 Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools

#1

Arapahoe Community College

Littleton, CO

Our analysis found Arapahoe Community College to be the best school for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students who want to pursue a degree in Colorado. Located in the suburb of Littleton, Arapahoe Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, liberal arts / sciences and humanities graduates from Arapahoe Community College carry an average student debtload of $14,850.

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#2

Regis University

Denver, CO

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Regis University is a great place for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students. Regis U is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Denver.

The average amount in student loans that liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors at Regis U take out is $30,671.

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#3

Front Range Community College

Westminster, CO

The excellent programs at Front Range Community College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best liberal arts / sciences and humanities schools in Colorado. Located in the suburb of Westminster, FRCC is a public college with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, liberal arts / sciences and humanities graduates from FRCC carry an average student debtload of $15,226.

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#4

Colorado Mesa University

Grand Junction, CO

Out of the 18 schools in Colorado that were part of this year’s ranking, Colorado Mesa University landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the small city of Grand Junction, Colorado Mesa is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

After completing their degree, liberal arts / sciences and humanities graduates from Colorado Mesa carry an average student debtload of $23,766.

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#5

Aims Community College

Greeley, CO

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

While working on their degree, liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors at Aims Community College accumulate an average of around $9,368 in student debt.

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#6

Pikes Peak Community College

Colorado Springs, CO

Pikes Peak Community College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best liberal arts / sciences and humanities programs. Located in the suburb of Colorado Springs, PPCC is a public college with a large student population.

The average amount in student loans that liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors at PPCC take out is $10,631.

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#7

Adams State University

Alamosa, CO

Adams State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students. It came in at #7 on the list. Adams State is a small public school located in the remote town of Alamosa.

Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities majors at Adams State take out an average of $24,412 in student loans while working on their egree.

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With a ranking of #8, Community College of Aurora did quite well on this year’s best schools for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students. CCA is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Aurora.

On average, liberal arts / sciences and humanities graduates from CCA take out $13,250 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Red Rocks Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the midsize city of Lakewood, Red Rocks Community College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

On average, liberal arts / sciences and humanities graduates from Red Rocks Community College take out $12,500 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#10

Colorado Mountain College

Glenwood Springs, CO

Colorado Mountain College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best liberal arts / sciences and humanities programs. Located in the town of Glenwood Springs, Colorado Mountain College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

After completing their degree, liberal arts / sciences and humanities graduates from Colorado Mountain College carry an average student debtload of $9,354.

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

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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 18 schools only.

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