by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 11 schools in New Mexico to determine which ones were the best for general studies students pursuing a associate degree. Combined, these schools handed out 1,678 associate degrees in general studies to qualified students.
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The general studies associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality general studies program can vary widely even among the top schools. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for general studies students working on their associate degree.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best General Studies Associate Degree Schools in New Mexico list to help you make the college decision.
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
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Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for general studies students seeking a an associate degree.
Central New Mexico Community College is a wonderful choice for individuals interested in an associate degree in general studies. Located in the large city of Albuquerque, CNM is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in general studies from Central New Mexico Community College
New Mexico State University - Dona Ana is a wonderful option for individuals interested in an associate degree in general studies. NMSU Dona Ana is a medium-sized public university located in the midsize city of Las Cruces.More information about a associate in general studies from New Mexico State University - Dona Ana
New Mexico State University - Alamogordo is a wonderful choice for students pursuing an associate degree in general studies. NMSU Alamogordo is a small public university located in the rural area of Alamogordo.More information about a associate in general studies from New Mexico State University - Alamogordo
Every student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in general studies needs to look into Eastern New Mexico University - Ruidoso Campus. Located in the remote town of Ruidoso, ENMU - Ruidoso Campus is a public university with a small student population.More information about a associate in general studies from Eastern New Mexico University - Ruidoso Campus
NMSU Grants is a fairly small public university located in the town of Grants.More information about a associate in general studies from New Mexico State University - Grants
NMSU Carlsbad is a small public university located in the rural area of Carlsbad.More information about a associate in general studies from New Mexico State University - Carlsbad
Located in the town of Roswell, ENMU - Roswell Campus is a public university with a small student population.More information about a associate in general studies from Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell Campus
Clovis Community College is a small public college located in the remote town of Clovis.More information about a associate in general studies from Clovis Community College
Located in the remote town of Hobbs, New Mexico Junior College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in general studies from New Mexico Junior College
Located in the town of Gallup, UNM Gallup is a public university with a small student population.More information about a associate in general studies from University of New Mexico - Gallup Campus
Explore all the Best General Studies Schools in the Southwest Area or other specific states within that region.
General Studies is one of 3 different types of Liberal Arts General Studies programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 904 |
| Individualized Studies | 21 |
