by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 39 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Associate Degree Schools in Illinois ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 15,266 associate degrees in liberal arts / sciences & humanities to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
Your choice of liberal arts / sciences & humanities for getting your associate degree school matters. Important measures of a quality liberal arts / sciences & humanities program can vary widely even among the top schools. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
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 college'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.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their associate degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. That is, everyone wants their associate degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
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 colleges for liberal arts / sciences & humanities students working on their associate degree.
The liberal arts / sciences & humanities 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 / Sciences & Humanities Associate Degree Schools in Illinois.
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 / sciences & humanities.
Lincoln Land Community College is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. LLCC is a medium-sized public college located in the rural area of Springfield.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Lincoln Land Community College
Any student who is interested in an associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities has to look into Waubonsee Community College. Waubonsee is a medium-sized public college located in the rural area of Sugar Grove.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Waubonsee Community College
It is hard to beat William Rainey Harper College if you want to pursue an associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Located in the suburb of Palatine, Harper College is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from William Rainey Harper College
College of Lake County is a wonderful option for students interested in an associate degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Located in the suburb of Grayslake, College of Lake County is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from College of Lake County
ECC is a medium-sized public college located in the city of Elgin.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Elgin Community College
Located in the suburb of South Holland, SSC is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from South Suburban College
Located in the large suburb of Glen Ellyn, COD is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from College of DuPage
Rock Valley College is a moderately-sized public college located in the medium-sized city of Rockford.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Rock Valley College
ICC is a medium-sized public college located in the large suburb of East Peoria.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Illinois Central College
Harold Washington College is a moderately-sized public college located in the city of Chicago.More information about a associate in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from City Colleges of Chicago - Harold Washington College
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| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 15,266 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 308 |
| Communication & Journalism | 37 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 20 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 13 |
