Liberal Arts Degree

The liberal arts program at Adams State College prepares students for careers in marketing, sales, business, social media, graphic design, data analysis and management, computer programming, and information technology networking and support. The program focuses in a structured combination of the arts. Program courses include: biological and physical sciences, social sciences, humanities, and independently designed programs of study. Get more details below including other Colorado colleges that offer liberal arts degrees.

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Adams State College

432 North Avenue, Grand Junction, CO

About
Adams State College, located in Alamosa, Colorado, was founded in 1921 as a teacher's college known as Adam's Normal School. The school was established by Billy adams, who prior to his career as a legislator, then governor, worked for three decades to establish the school.

Since then the school has transformed, expanding its offerings and expanding beyond its original purpose. The school recently renovated and updated its facilities through a project costing more than 65  million dollars as part of its overall mission to provide students with the best education opportunities and facilities possible.

Academics
Adams State College offers a number of undergraduate and graduate level programs for interested students. Combined with small class sizes and a low student to teacher ratio, the school allows students to receive a high quality, personalized education. The programs offered also allow for practical education in order to meet workforce demands. Some programs prepare students for professional degree programs such as law or medicine.

Programs offered include:

• Business
• Chemistry
• Nursing
• Sociology
• Psychology

Admissions and Financial Aid
Students interested in Attending Adams State College should complete the application online and submit it along with the application fee, standardized test scores, transcripts and the Higher Education Academics Requirements form.

Once submitted the application and provided information will be reviewed and a response regarding admission mailed to the applicant. Graduate programs require a bachelor's degree and may have more stringent review processes.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and work study programs offered at the state and federal level. Students in need of aid must provide all pertinent tax and income information as well as submit a completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in order to determine need, eligibility and awards.

Scholarships may also be available from external sources, often requiring a separate application.  Each private scholarship comes with their own unique qualifications and award levels.

Students Enrolled in the Liberal Arts Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Adams State College has offered the following program levels for students:

• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Postsecondary Teachers, All Other

Description

All postsecondary teachers not listed separately.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, postsecondary teachers, all other employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.3% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).