2023 Most Popular Liberal Arts & Humanities Associate Degree Schools in the New England 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. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Liberal Arts & Humanities Associate Degree Schools in the New England Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 90 schools in the New England 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 New England Region
Check out the liberal arts / sciences and humanities associate degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the New England Region .
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Our analysis found Community College of Rhode Island to be the most popular school for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students who want to pursue a associate degree in the New England Region . CCRI is a large public school located in the city of Warwick.
About 57% of the students majoring in liberal arts / sciences and humanities at the school are women while 43% are male.
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The in-demand associate degree programs at Southern New Hampshire University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular liberal arts / sciences and humanities schools in the New England Region . Located in the midsize suburb of Manchester, SNHU is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
About 62% of the students majoring in liberal arts / sciences and humanities at the school are women while 38% are male.
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Out of the 90 schools in the New England Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Bristol Community College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Bristol is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Fall River.
About 73% of the students majoring in liberal arts / sciences and humanities at the school are women while 27% are male.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Middlesex Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Liberal Arts & Humanities Associate Degree Schools in the New England Region list. Located in the suburb of Bedford, Middlesex Community College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Women make up 62% of the liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors at the school.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Holyoke Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Liberal Arts & Humanities Associate Degree Schools in the New England Region list. Located in the suburb of Holyoke, Holyoke Community College is a public college with a small student population.
About 68% of the students majoring in liberal arts / sciences and humanities at the school are women while 32% are male.
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Bunker Hill Community 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 #6 on the list. BHCC is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Boston.
Of the 228 students majoring in liberal arts / sciences and humanities at BHCC, 32% are male and 68% are female.
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North Shore Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Liberal Arts & Humanities Associate Degree Schools in the New England Region ranking. Located in the suburb of Danvers, North Shore Community College is a public school with a small student population.
Women make up 57% of the liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors at the school.
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Gateway Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Liberal Arts & Humanities Associate Degree Schools in the New England Region list. Located in the city of New Haven, Gateway Community College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
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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Norwalk Community College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree liberal arts / sciences and humanities programs. NCC is a small public school located in the city of Norwalk.
Of the 191 students majoring in liberal arts / sciences and humanities at NCC, 35% are male and 65% are female.
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Springfield Technical Community College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree liberal arts / sciences and humanities programs. Located in the city of Springfield, STCC is a public college with a small student population.
About 75% of the students majoring in liberal arts / sciences and humanities at the school are women while 25% are male.
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Naugatuck Valley Community College ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Liberal Arts & Humanities Associate Degree Schools in the New England Region list. Located in the suburb of Waterbury, Naugatuck Valley Community College is a public college with a small student population.
Of the 149 students majoring in liberal arts / sciences and humanities at Naugatuck Valley Community College, 25% are male and 75% are female.
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Southern Maine Community College ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Liberal Arts & Humanities Associate Degree Schools in the New England Region list. Located in the city of South Portland, SMCC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Women make up 66% of the liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors at the school.
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With a ranking of #13, Manchester Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students working on their associate degree. MCC is a small public school located in the suburb of Manchester.
Of the 134 students majoring in liberal arts / sciences and humanities at MCC, 35% are male and 65% are female.
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Here are some additional popular schools for Liberal Arts & Humanities students in the New England Region that almost earned our Most Popular Liberal Arts & Humanities Associate Degree Schools in the New England Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Community College of Vermont | Montpelier, VT |
| 15 | Massachusetts Bay Community College | Wellesley Hills, MA |
| 16 | Tunxis Community College | Farmington, CT |
| 17 | Three Rivers Community College | Norwich, CT |
| 17 | Quinsigamond Community College | Worcester, MA |
Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Colleges by State
Explore the best liberal arts / sciences and humanities colleges for a specific state in the New England region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 2,654 |
| Maine | 630 |
| Rhode Island | 1,275 |
| Massachusetts | 3,382 |
| Connecticut | 2,207 |
| Vermont | 305 |
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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.