by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2025, College Factual analyzed 26 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best General Education Associate Degree Schools ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 1,987 associate degrees in general education to qualified students.
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The general education associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a quality 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 colleges for general education 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 General Education Associate Degree Schools ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in general education.
It's hard to beat Liberty University if you wish to pursue an associate degree in general education. Located in the small city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a associate in general education from Liberty University
It is hard to beat University of the District of Columbia if you wish to pursue an associate degree in general education. University of the District of Columbia is a small public university located in the large city of Washington.More information about a associate in general education from University of the District of Columbia
Ivy Tech Community College is a wonderful option for students interested in an associate degree in general education. Located in the city of Indianapolis, Ivy Tech Community College is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a associate in general education from Ivy Tech Community College
Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in general education needs to check out Middlesex County College. Located in the large suburb of Edison, Middlesex County College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in general education from Middlesex County College
Located in the town of Dillon, Montana Western is a public university with a small student population.More information about a associate in general education from The University of Montana - Western
Campbell is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the fringe town of Buies Creek.More information about a associate in general education from Campbell University
Located in the fringe town of Lebanon, CU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a associate in general education from Cumberland University
SJC is a moderately-sized public college located in the rural area of Farmington.More information about a associate in general education from San Juan College
Located in the suburb of Lincroft, Brookdale Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in general education from Brookdale Community College
Located in the suburb of Saratoga Springs, SUNY Empire is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in general education from SUNY Empire State College
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