2025 Best General Education Schools in the Southwest Region
16
Colleges in the Southwest Region
3,058
General Education Degrees Awarded
General Education is of the hottest degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #31 most popular major in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.
College Factual reviewed 16 schools in the Southwest Region to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of general education. Combined, these schools handed out 3,058 degrees in general education to qualified students.
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Choosing a Great General Education School
The general education program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for General Education rankings. For our Best Overall General Education School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.
Pick Your General Education Degree Level
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best General Education Schools in the Southwest Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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Best Schools for General Education in the Southwest Region
If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the general education degrees they offer, see the list below.
10 Top Southwest Region Schools in General Education
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In TX
187
General Education Degrees Awarded
It is hard to beat The University of Texas at Arlington if you wish to pursue a degree in general education. Located in the city of Arlington, UT Arlington is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #304 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UT Arlington is a great university overall.
There were roughly 187 general education students who graduated with this degree at UT Arlington in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general education from The University of Texas at Arlington
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In OK
Oklahoma State University - Main Campus is a great option for students interested in a degree in general education. OSU is a fairly large public university located in the distant town of Stillwater. A Best Colleges rank of #366 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means OSU is a great university overall.
There were approximately 16 general education students who graduated with this degree at OSU in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general education from Oklahoma State University - Main Campus
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
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In AZ
49
General Education Degrees Awarded
Any student who is interested in general education has to take a look at University of Arizona. Located in the large city of Tucson, University of Arizona is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #110 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means University of Arizona is a great university overall.
There were roughly 49 general education students who graduated with this degree at University of Arizona in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general education from University of Arizona
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In NM
90
General Education Degrees Awarded
New Mexico State University - Main Campus is a great option for students pursuing a degree in general education. NMSU Main Campus is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized suburb of Las Cruces. This university ranks 11th out of 24 schools for overall quality in the state of New Mexico.
There were approximately 90 general education students who graduated with this degree at NMSU Main Campus in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general education from New Mexico State University - Main Campus
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
6th
Most Popular In AZ
ASU - Tempe is a very large public university located in the city of Tempe. A Best Colleges rank of #108 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means ASU - Tempe is a great university overall.
There were about 6 general education students who graduated with this degree at ASU - Tempe in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general education from Arizona State University - Tempe
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In NM
SJC is a moderately-sized public college located in the rural area of Farmington. This college ranks 9th out of 24 schools for overall quality in the state of New Mexico.
There were approximately 6 general education students who graduated with this degree at SJC in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general education from San Juan College
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In AZ
35
General Education Degrees Awarded
Located in the medium-sized city of Scottsdale, ASU - Skysong is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #403 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means ASU - Skysong is a great university overall.
There were about 35 general education students who graduated with this degree at ASU - Skysong in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general education from Arizona State University - Skysong
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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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In TX
116
General Education Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Austin, Concordia University, Texas is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 76th out of 115 schools for overall quality in the state of Texas.
There were about 116 general education students who graduated with this degree at Concordia University, Texas in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general education from Concordia University, Texas
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In NM
122
General Education Degrees Awarded
Located in the remote town of Portales, ENMU - Main Campus is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 12th out of 24 schools for overall quality in the state of New Mexico.
There were about 122 general education students who graduated with this degree at ENMU - Main Campus in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general education from Eastern New Mexico University - Main Campus
DBU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Dallas. This university ranks 45th out of 115 colleges for overall quality in the state of Texas.
There were approximately 16 general education students who graduated with this degree at DBU in the most recent data year.
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