by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 202 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Liberal Arts Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 93,165 associate degrees in liberal arts to qualified students.
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The liberal studies associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality liberal studies program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To take this into account we consider a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a host of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for liberal arts 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 Liberal Arts Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region 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.
Strengthen your communication and critical-thinking skills with this online associate in liberal arts degree from Southern New Hampshire University.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in liberal arts. Only those schools that rank in the top 20% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.
University of South Florida - Main Campus is a good decision for students pursuing an associate degree in liberal arts. Located in the city of Tampa, USF Tampa is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts from University of South Florida - Main Campus
Valencia College is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in liberal arts. Valencia College is a very large public college located in the large city of Orlando.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Valencia College
Oxford College of Emory University is a good choice for students interested in an associate degree in liberal arts. Oxford College is a fairly small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Oxford.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Oxford College of Emory University
Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in liberal arts has to check out Seminole State College of Florida. Seminole State is a fairly large public college located in the city of Sanford.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Seminole State College of Florida
Palm Beach State College is a fairly large public college located in the suburb of Lake Worth.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Palm Beach State College
HCC is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Tampa.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Hillsborough Community College
FSCJ is a very large public college located in the large city of Jacksonville.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Florida State College at Jacksonville
Located in the fringe town of Statesville, Mitchell Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Mitchell Community College
Located in the midsize city of Tallahassee, Tallahassee Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Tallahassee Community College
Located in the midsize suburb of Graham, ACC is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Alamance Community College
Florida State is a very large public university located in the city of Tallahassee.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Florida State University
Located in the medium-sized city of Fort Lauderdale, BC is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Broward College
Southside Virginia Community College is a small public college located in the rural area of Alberta.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Southside Virginia Community College
Located in the suburb of Fort Myers, FSW is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Florida SouthWestern State College
MDC is a very large public college located in the city of Miami.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Miami Dade College
SPC is a very large public college located in the large city of St. Petersburg.More information about a associate in liberal arts from St Petersburg College
Located in the midsize suburb of Gainesville, Santa Fe College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Santa Fe College
Surry Community College is a small public college located in the rural area of Dobson.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Surry Community College
Wake Technical Community College is a very large public college located in the suburb of Raleigh.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Wake Technical Community College
Georgia State University-Perimeter College is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Atlanta.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Georgia State University-Perimeter College
Located in the suburb of Fort Pierce, Indian River State College is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Indian River State College
Bishop State Community College is a small public college located in the medium-sized city of Mobile.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Bishop State Community College
Located in the city of Charlotte, Central Piedmont Community College is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Central Piedmont Community College
EFSC is a fairly large public college located in the city of Melbourne.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Eastern Florida State College
Located in the midsize suburb of Dallas, Gaston College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Gaston College
Here are some additional great schools for Liberal Arts students in the Southeast Region that almost earned our Best Liberal Arts Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region award.
Explore the best liberal arts colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 272 | 1,518 |
| Florida | 232 | 62,959 |
| North Carolina | 231 | 15,261 |
| Georgia | 217 | 6,322 |
| West Virginia | 180 | 425 |
| Tennessee | 170 | 7,698 |
| Arkansas | 161 | 2,081 |
| Virginia | 158 | 3,795 |
| Kentucky | 129 | 5,435 |
| Louisiana | 124 | 31 |
| Alabama | 109 | 762 |
| South Carolina | 105 | 3,739 |
One of 3 majors within the Liberal Arts General Studies area of study, Liberal Arts has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Studies | 18,456 |
| Individualized Studies | 3,539 |
| Humanities | 349 |
