by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 25 schools in Minnesota to determine which ones were the best for liberal arts students pursuing a associate degree. Combined, these schools handed out 5,588 associate degrees in liberal arts to qualified students.
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Your choice of liberal arts for getting your associate degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. 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 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.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Liberal Arts Associate Degree Schools in Minnesota ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
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Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in liberal arts.
It is difficult to beat Central Lakes College - Brainerd if you wish to pursue an associate degree in liberal arts. Located in the remote town of Brainerd, Central Lakes College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Central Lakes College - Brainerd
Every student who is interested in an associate degree in liberal arts has to look into Normandale Community College. Normandale Community College is a moderately-sized public college located in the city of Bloomington.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Normandale Community College
St Cloud Technical and Community College is a great choice for students pursuing an associate degree in liberal arts. Located in the small city of Saint Cloud, St Cloud Technical and Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts from St Cloud Technical and Community College
It is hard to beat Century College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in liberal arts. Located in the large suburb of White Bear Lake, Century College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Century College
IHCC is a small public college located in the large suburb of Inver Grove Heights.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Inver Hills Community College
Anoka-Ramsey Community College-Coon Rapids Campus is a moderately-sized public college located in the large suburb of Coon Rapids.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Anoka-Ramsey Community College
LSC is a small public college located in the small city of Duluth.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Lake Superior College
M State is a moderately-sized public college located in the rural area of Fergus Falls.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Minnesota State Community and Technical College
Ridgewater College is a small public college located in the remote town of Willmar.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Ridgewater College
Located in the remote town of Bemidji, Bemidji State University is a public university with a small student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts from Bemidji State University
Explore all the Best Liberal Arts Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 275 | 5,399 |
| Missouri | 210 | 5,172 |
| Iowa | 200 | 5,268 |
| Nebraska | 163 | 932 |
| South Dakota | 148 | 0 |
| North Dakota | 144 | 764 |
Liberal Arts is one of 3 different types of Liberal Arts General Studies programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Individualized Studies | 43 |
| General Studies | 34 |
