2023 Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Alabama
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
Our 2023 rankings named Troy University the best school in Alabama for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students. TROY is a large public school located in the 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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Out of the 21 schools in Alabama that were part of this year’s ranking, Coastal Alabama Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the distant town of Bay Minette, Coastal Alabama Community College is a public school with a medium-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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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Wallace Community College, Dothan. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Alabama list. 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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The excellent programs at Southern Union State Community College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best liberal arts / sciences and humanities schools in Alabama. Southern Union State Community College is a small public school located in the rural 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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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means John C Calhoun State Community College is a great place for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students. Calhoun Community College is a moderately-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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With a ranking of #6, Northwest-Shoals Community College did quite well on this year’s best schools for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students. NW-SCC is a small public school located in the 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 small 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 landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best liberal arts / sciences and humanities programs. 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 landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best liberal arts / sciences and humanities programs. 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 came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Alabama ranking. Located in the medium-sized 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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State | Degrees Awarded |
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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 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Majors to Study
Major | Annual Graduates |
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Liberal Arts General Studies | 556,813 |
Most Popular Majors Related to Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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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.
- 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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