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2023 Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Arizona

16 Colleges
$31,492 Avg Salary
$15,907 Avg Student Debt

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

Out of the majors we analyze each year, liberal arts / sciences and humanities was ranked 4th in Arizona. In fact, 8,087 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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 Arizona ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 16 schools in Arizona to see which ones offered the best programs for students.

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2023 Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools in Arizona

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 Arizona State University - Skysong the best school in Arizona for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students. ASU - Skysong is a very large public school located in the city of Scottsdale.

While working on their degree, liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors at ASU - Skysong accumulate an average of around $29,500 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $240, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Mesa Community College is a great place for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students. Located in the city of Mesa, Mesa Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors at Mesa Community College accumulate an average of around $13,875 in student debt.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Chandler-Gilbert Community College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Arizona list. Chandler-Gilbert Community College is a large public school located in the city of Chandler.

While working on their degree, liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors at Chandler-Gilbert Community College accumulate an average of around $9,100 in student debt.

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#4

Phoenix College

Phoenix, AZ

Out of the 16 schools in Arizona that were part of this year’s ranking, Phoenix College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Phoenix College is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Phoenix.

While working on their degree, liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors at Phoenix College accumulate an average of around $9,000 in student debt.

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Out of the 16 schools in Arizona that were part of this year’s ranking, Estrella Mountain Community College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Estrella Mountain Community College is a medium-sized public school located in the midsize suburb of Avondale.

The average amount in student loans that liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors at Estrella Mountain Community College take out is $11,000.

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Scottsdale Community College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best liberal arts / sciences and humanities programs. Located in the rural area of Scottsdale, Scottsdale Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

On average, liberal arts / sciences and humanities graduates from Scottsdale Community College take out $11,875 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#7

Eastern Arizona College

Thatcher, AZ

Eastern Arizona College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Arizona ranking. Located in the remote town of Thatcher, Eastern Arizona College is a public school with a small student population.

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#8

Central Arizona College

Coolidge, AZ

Central Arizona College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Arizona ranking. Located in the rural area of Coolidge, Pinal County Community College is a public college with a small student population.

After completing their degree, liberal arts / sciences and humanities graduates from Pinal County Community College carry an average student debtload of $10,536.

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Mohave Community College ranked #9 on this year’s Best Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Arizona list. MCC is a small public school located in the rural area of Kingman.

After completing their degree, liberal arts / sciences and humanities graduates from MCC carry an average student debtload of $12,444.

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#10

Yavapai College

Prescott, AZ

Yavapai 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. Yavapai College is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Prescott.

On average, liberal arts / sciences and humanities graduates from Yavapai College take out $10,143 in student loans while working on their degree.

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

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State Degrees Awarded
Texas 55,869
New Mexico 3,989
Oklahoma 3,298

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 16 schools only.

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