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2023 Most Popular Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Colorado

28 Colleges
$27,979 Avg Salary
$16,304 Avg Student Debt

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

In 2020-2021, liberal arts / sciences and humanities students earned 6,414 degrees and certificates from a Colorado school, making the subject the 3rd in the state.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right 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.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Colorado ranking. This report analyzed 28 schools in Colorado to see which ones were the most popular programs 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.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors pursuing a .

#1

Front Range Community College

Westminster, CO

Our analysis found Front Range Community College to be the most popular school for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students who want to pursue a degree in Colorado. Located in the suburb of Westminster, FRCC is a public college with a large student population.

On average, liberal arts / sciences and humanities graduates from FRCC take out $15,226 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#2

Pikes Peak Community College

Colorado Springs, CO

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Pikes Peak Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Colorado list. Located in the suburb of Colorado Springs, PPCC is a public college with a large student population.

Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities majors at PPCC take out an average of $10,631 in student loans while working on their egree.

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Out of the 28 schools in Colorado that were part of this year’s ranking, Community College of Denver landed the # 3 spot on the list. CCD is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Denver.

On average, liberal arts / sciences and humanities graduates from CCD take out $12,598 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#4

Aims Community College

Greeley, CO

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Aims Community College is a great place for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students. Aims Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Greeley.

After completing their degree, liberal arts / sciences and humanities graduates from Aims Community College carry an average student debt load of $9,368.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Red Rocks Community College is a great place for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students. Located in the city of Lakewood, Red Rocks 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 Red Rocks Community College take out is $12,500.

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With a ranking of #6, Community College of Aurora did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for liberal arts / sciences and humanities students. CCA is a medium-sized public school located in the large city of Aurora.

Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities majors at CCA take out an average of $13,250 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#7

Colorado Mountain College

Glenwood Springs, CO

Colorado Mountain College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Colorado ranking. Located in the remote town of Glenwood Springs, Colorado Mountain College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities majors at Colorado Mountain College take out an average of $9,354 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#8

Arapahoe Community College

Littleton, CO

Arapahoe Community College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Colorado ranking. Located in the large suburb of Littleton, Arapahoe Community College is a public college with a large student population.

The average amount in student loans that liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors at Arapahoe Community College take out is $14,850.

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Pueblo Community College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Liberal Arts & Humanities Schools in Colorado ranking. Located in the city of Pueblo, Pueblo Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

While working on their degree, liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors at Pueblo Community College accumulate an average of around $14,249 in student debt.

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#10

Adams State University

Alamosa, CO

Adams State University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular liberal arts / sciences and humanities programs. Adams State is a small public school located in the remote town of Alamosa.

The average amount in student loans that liberal arts / sciences and humanities majors at Adams State take out is $24,412.

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Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Colleges in the Rocky Mountains Region

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State Degrees Awarded
Utah 9,518
Montana 821
Idaho 2,876
Wyoming 341

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 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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