2025 Best General Education Schools in Pennsylvania
10
Colleges in Pennsylvania
927
General Education Degrees Awarded
If you pursue a degree in
general education, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #31 most popular program in the country. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.
For its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 10 schools in Pennsylvania to determine which ones were the best for general education students pursuing a degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 927 degrees in general education annually.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
Choosing a Great General Education School
Your choice of general education school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. We derive our Best Overall General Education School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
General Education Rankings by Degree Level
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best General Education Schools in Pennsylvania ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
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Best Schools for General Education in Pennsylvania
The schools below may not offer all types of general education degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
10 Top Pennsylvania Schools in General Education
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In PA
69
General Education Degrees Awarded
University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus is a great choice for students interested in a degree in general education. Pitt is a very large public university located in the city of Pittsburgh. A Best Colleges rank of #85 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Pitt is a great university overall.
There were about 69 general education students who graduated with this degree at Pitt in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general education from University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
6th
Most Popular In PA
42
General Education Degrees Awarded
Cabrini University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in general education. Located in the large suburb of Radnor, Cabrini University is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 73rd out of 103 colleges for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.
There were roughly 42 general education students who graduated with this degree at Cabrini University in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general education from Cabrini University
Masters
Degree Type
MEd in Curriculum & Instruction
Program Name
Enhance your career as a teacher or administrator or prepare to advance to a leadership position within your school with this specialized online MEd from Southern New Hampshire University.
More information about a degree in MEd in Curriculum & Instruction from Southern New Hampshire UniversityRelated Programs
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
9th
Most Popular In PA
37
General Education Degrees Awarded
It is difficult to beat Millersville University of Pennsylvania if you want to pursue a degree in general education. Millersville is a moderately-sized public university located in the large suburb of Millersville. This university ranks 53rd out of 103 colleges for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.
There were approximately 37 general education students who graduated with this degree at Millersville in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general education from Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In PA
109
General Education Degrees Awarded
Every student pursuing a degree in general education needs to check out La Salle University. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, La Salle is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #446 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means La Salle is a great university overall.
There were approximately 109 general education students who graduated with this degree at La Salle in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general education from La Salle University
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
7th
Most Popular In PA
42
General Education Degrees Awarded
Located in the suburb of York, YCP is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #832 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means YCP is a great college overall.
There were about 42 general education students who graduated with this degree at YCP in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general education from York College of Pennsylvania
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
14th
Most Popular In PA
Located in the suburb of Mechanicsburg, Messiah is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #679 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Messiah is a great university overall.
There were about 20 general education students who graduated with this degree at Messiah in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general education from Messiah University
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
8th
Most Popular In PA
32
General Education Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Philadelphia, Holy Family is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #515 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Holy Family is a great university overall.
There were about 32 general education students who graduated with this degree at Holy Family in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general education from Holy Family University
Masters
Degree Type
MS in Higher Education Administration
Program Name
Learn how strategic leadership, data-driven resource management and a culture centered on student success can enhance colleges and universities with this online master's from Southern New Hampshire University.
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Located in the suburb of Dallas, Misericordia University is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 51st out of 103 colleges for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.
There were roughly 9 general education students who graduated with this degree at Misericordia University in the most recent year we have data available.
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Located in the rural area of Schnecksville, LCCC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population. This college ranks 78th out of 103 schools for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.
There were about 20 general education students who graduated with this degree at LCCC in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general education from Lehigh Carbon Community College
Located in the small city of Erie, Mercyhurst is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 76th out of 103 schools for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.
There were roughly 7 general education students who graduated with this degree at Mercyhurst in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general education from Mercyhurst University
