2025 Best Liberal Arts Associate Degree Schools in Oklahoma

Ranked #1 in popularity, liberal arts is one of the most sought-after associate degree programs in the nation. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

College Factual reviewed 6 schools in Oklahoma to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of liberal arts. Combined, these schools handed out 758 associate degrees in liberal arts to qualified students.

What's on this page: * Our Methodology

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Choosing a Great Liberal Arts School for Your Associate Degree

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:

Quality Overall Is Important

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 include a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a collection of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.

Other Factors We Consider

The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.

• Major Focus - How much a school focuses on liberal arts students vs. other majors.
• Major Demand - The number of liberal arts students who choose to seek a associate degree at the school.
• Educational Resources - How many resources are allocated to students. These resources may include educational expenditures per student, number of students per instructor, and graduation rate among other things.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized liberal arts related body.

Our complete 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.

More Ways to Rank Liberal Arts Schools

The liberal studies school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Liberal Arts Associate Degree Schools in Oklahoma.

Best Schools for Associate Students to Study Liberal Arts in Oklahoma

The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in liberal arts.

Top Oklahoma Schools for an Associate in Liberal Studies

1

Oklahoma City Community College
Oklahoma City, OK

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

26 Annual Graduates

Every student who is interested in an associate degree in liberal arts has to take a look at Oklahoma City Community College. OCCC is a large public college located in the large city of Oklahoma City.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Oklahoma City Community College

2

Oklahoma Christian University
Edmond, OK

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

45 Annual Graduates

Oklahoma Christian University is a good option for students pursuing an associate degree in liberal arts. OC is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Edmond.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Oklahoma Christian University

3

Tulsa Community College
Tulsa, OK

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

376 Annual Graduates

Tulsa Community College is a good decision for students interested in an associate degree in liberal arts. Located in the city of Tulsa, Tulsa Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Tulsa Community College

4

Redlands Community College
El Reno, OK

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

83 Annual Graduates

It's difficult to beat Redlands Community College if you want to pursue an associate degree in liberal arts. Located in the town of El Reno, Redlands Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Redlands Community College

5

Rose State College
Midwest City, OK

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

161 Annual Graduates

Located in the large suburb of Midwest City, RSC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Rose State College

6

Western Oklahoma State College
Altus, OK

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

60 Annual Graduates

Western is a small public college located in the remote town of Altus.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Western Oklahoma State College

Best Liberal Arts Colleges in the Southwest Region

Explore all the Best Liberal Arts Schools in the Southwest Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Texas	420	12,905
Arizona	349	5,243
New Mexico	255	1,366

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Rankings in Majors Related to Liberal Studies

One of 3 majors within the Liberal Arts General Studies area of study, Liberal Arts has other similar majors worth exploring.

Most Popular Related Majors

Related Major	Annual Graduates
General Studies	1,364
Humanities	4

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• 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). More about our data sources and methodologies.