2023 Most Popular Liberal Arts & Humanities Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region
Finding the Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Associate Degree School for You
With 556,813 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, liberal arts / sciences and humanities is the #3 most popular major in the United States.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Liberal Arts & Humanities Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 213 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which associate degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors pursuing a associate degree.
Top 25 Most Popular Far Western US Region Schools for an Associate in Liberal Arts & Humanities
Our analysis found Portland Community College to be the most popular school for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students who want to pursue a associate degree in the Far Western US Region . Portland Community College is a very large public school located in the large city of Portland.
About 61% of the students majoring in liberal arts / sciences and humanities at the school are women while 39% are male.
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The in-demand associate degree programs at Pasadena City College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular liberal arts / sciences and humanities schools in the Far Western US Region . Located in the midsize city of Pasadena, Pasadena City College is a public college with a very large student population.
Women make up 62% of the liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors at the school.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Golden West College is a great place for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students working on their associate degree. Golden West College is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Huntington Beach.
Of the 2,255 students majoring in liberal arts / sciences and humanities at Golden West College, 37% are male and 63% are female.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Bakersfield College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Liberal Arts & Humanities Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Bakersfield College is a fairly large public school located in the city of Bakersfield.
Women make up 71% of the liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors at the school.
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The in-demand associate degree programs at Riverside City College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular liberal arts / sciences and humanities schools in the Far Western US Region . Riverside City College is a large public school located in the city of Riverside.
Women make up 70% of the liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors at the school.
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Bellevue College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree liberal arts / sciences and humanities programs. BC is a fairly large public school located in the city of Bellevue.
Of the 1,523 students majoring in liberal arts / sciences and humanities at BC, 42% are male and 58% are female.
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Santa Monica College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Liberal Arts & Humanities Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in the city of Santa Monica, SMC is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 65% of the liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors at the school.
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Los Angeles Harbor College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students to get a associate degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the city of Wilmington, LAHC is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
Of the 1,284 students majoring in liberal arts / sciences and humanities at LAHC, 29% are male and 71% are female.
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Moorpark College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree liberal arts / sciences and humanities programs. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Moorpark, Moorpark College is a public college with a large student population.
Of the 1,224 students majoring in liberal arts / sciences and humanities at Moorpark College, 35% are male and 65% are female.
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With a ranking of #10, Chaffey College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students working on their associate degree. Located in the large suburb of Rancho Cucamonga, Chaffey College is a public college with a large student population.
Of the 1,219 students majoring in liberal arts / sciences and humanities at Chaffey College, 24% are male and 76% are female.
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Lane Community College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Liberal Arts & Humanities Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in the rural area of Eugene, Lane Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Women make up 60% of the liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors at the school.
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Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Liberal Arts & Humanities Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the small city of Lakewood, Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
About 67% of the students majoring in liberal arts / sciences and humanities at the school are women while 33% are male.
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Irvine Valley College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students to get a associate degree. It came in at #13 on the list. Located in the city of Irvine, Irvine Valley College is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Of the 1,160 students majoring in liberal arts / sciences and humanities at Irvine Valley College, 39% are male and 61% are female.
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Saddleback College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students to get a associate degree. It came in at #14 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Mission Viejo, Saddleback College is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 60% of the liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors at the school.
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Columbia Basin College ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Liberal Arts & Humanities Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the midsize suburb of Pasco, CBC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
About 67% of the students majoring in liberal arts / sciences and humanities at the school are women while 33% are male.
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Norco College landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree liberal arts / sciences and humanities programs. Located in the suburb of Norco, Norco College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
About 66% of the students majoring in liberal arts / sciences and humanities at the school are women while 34% are male.
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Chemeketa Community College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Liberal Arts & Humanities Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Chemeketa Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Salem.
About 67% of the students majoring in liberal arts / sciences and humanities at the school are women while 33% are male.
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San Joaquin Delta College landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree liberal arts / sciences and humanities programs. Located in the large city of Stockton, Delta is a public school with a large student population.
Women make up 72% of the liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors at the school.
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Los Angeles Pierce College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Liberal Arts & Humanities Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in the city of Woodland Hills, Pierce College is a public college with a large student population.
Women make up 61% of the liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors at the school.
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Santa Barbara City College ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Liberal Arts & Humanities Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the small city of Santa Barbara, SBCC is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 70% of the liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors at the school.
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Clark College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students to get a associate degree. It came in at #21 on the list. Clark College is a moderately-sized public school located in the medium-sized city of Vancouver.
About 69% of the students majoring in liberal arts / sciences and humanities at the school are women while 31% are male.
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Green River College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students to get a associate degree. It came in at #22 on the list. GRC is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Auburn.
Of the 992 students majoring in liberal arts / sciences and humanities at GRC, 36% are male and 64% are female.
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With a ranking of #23, Ventura College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students working on their associate degree. Ventura College is a large public school located in the medium-sized city of Ventura.
Of the 953 students majoring in liberal arts / sciences and humanities at Ventura College, 30% are male and 70% are female.
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Everett Community College landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree liberal arts / sciences and humanities programs. Located in the medium-sized city of Everett, Everett Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
About 66% of the students majoring in liberal arts / sciences and humanities at the school are women while 34% are male.
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Moreno Valley College ranked #25 on this year’s Most Popular Liberal Arts & Humanities Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the large suburb of Moreno Valley, Moreno Valley College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Women make up 70% of the liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors at the school.
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Honorable Mentions
Here are some additional popular schools for Liberal Arts & Humanities students in the Far Western US Region that almost earned our Most Popular Liberal Arts & Humanities Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 32 | Mt. San Jacinto College | San Jacinto, CA |
| 33 | College of the Sequoias | Visalia, CA |
| 34 | Spokane Falls Community College | Spokane, WA |
| 35 | Rio Hondo College | Whittier, CA |
| 36 | Olympic College | Bremerton, WA |
| 37 | Leeward Community College | Pearl City, HI |
| 38 | Los Angeles Southwest College | Los Angeles, CA |
| 39 | MiraCosta College | Oceanside, CA |
| 39 | Cabrillo College | Aptos, CA |
| 41 | West Valley College | Saratoga, CA |
| 42 | Tacoma Community College | Tacoma, WA |
Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Colleges by State
Explore the best liberal arts / sciences and humanities schools for a specific state in the Far Western US region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| California | 52,773 |
| Washington | 17,408 |
| Oregon | 8,599 |
| Hawaii | 2,024 |
| Nevada | 1,679 |
| Alaska | 417 |
Majors Related to Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 556,813 |
Majors Similar to Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities
| 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 25 schools only.
- 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).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Jacques Sablet (Switzerland, Morges, 1749-1803).
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