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2023 Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Alabama

21 Colleges
$24,128 Avg Salary
$14,403 Avg Student Debt

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

Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities is one of the most popular subjects to study in Alabama. With 5,890 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 3rd out of all the majors we track in the state.

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best 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.

The Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Alabama ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 21 schools in Alabama to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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2023 Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools in Alabama

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

Top 10 Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools

#1

Troy University

Troy, AL

Our analysis found Troy University to be the best school for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students who want to pursue a degree in Alabama. TROY is a fairly large public school located in the remote town of Troy.

After completing their degree, liberal arts / sciences and humanities graduates from TROY carry an average student debtload of $27,125.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Coastal Alabama Community College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Alabama list. Located in the town of Bay Minette, Coastal Alabama Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

The average amount in student loans that liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors at Coastal Alabama Community College take out is $9,607.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Wallace Community College, Dothan is a great place for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students. Located in the small city of Dothan, Wallace, Dothan is a public school with a small student population.

While working on their degree, liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors at Wallace, Dothan accumulate an average of around $6,200 in student debt.

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Out of the 21 schools in Alabama that were part of this year’s ranking, Southern Union State Community College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Southern Union State Community College is a small public school located in the remote area of Wadley.

While working on their degree, liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors at Southern Union State Community College accumulate an average of around $10,485 in student debt.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend John C Calhoun State Community College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Alabama list. Calhoun Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the rural area of Tanner.

The average amount in student loans that liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors at Calhoun Community College take out is $12,000.

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Northwest-Shoals Community College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Alabama list. NW-SCC is a small public school located in the small city of Muscle Shoals.

On average, liberal arts / sciences and humanities graduates from NW-SCC take out $9,225 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Gadsden State Community College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best liberal arts / sciences and humanities programs. GSCC is a small public school located in the city of Gadsden.

After completing their degree, liberal arts / sciences and humanities graduates from GSCC carry an average student debtload of $8,691.

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Shelton State 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 #8 on the list. Located in the city of Tuscaloosa, Shelton State Community College is a public school with a small student population.

Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities majors at Shelton State Community College take out an average of $5,500 in student loans while working on their egree.

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Lawson State Community College - Birmingham Campus came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Alabama ranking. Located in the city of Birmingham, LSCC - Birmingham Campus is a public college with a small student population.

After completing their degree, liberal arts / sciences and humanities graduates from LSCC - Birmingham Campus carry an average student debtload of $9,500.

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Bishop State 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 #10 on the list. Located in the midsize city of Mobile, Bishop State Community College is a public college with a small student population.

While working on their degree, liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors at Bishop State Community College accumulate an average of around $7,264 in student debt.

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Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Colleges in the Southeast Region

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State Degrees Awarded
North Carolina 18,234
West Virginia 3,558
Florida 64,444
Virginia 9,302
Arkansas 5,205
Mississippi 5,696
South Carolina 4,243
Louisiana 2,864
Kentucky 6,493
Georgia 7,724
Tennessee 10,186

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 21 schools only.

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