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2023 Best Value General Studies Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k

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Best Value General Studies Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. College Factual has developed its “Best Value General Studies Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

General Studies is one of the most popular majors in the nation, ranking 5th of all the majors we analyze. In 2020-2021, 129,869 degrees were awarded to students with this major.

Across the Southeast region, there were 28,846 general studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value General Studies Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking, we looked at 117 colleges that offer a degree in general studies. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality general studies programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the general studies program at the school. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value General Studies Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k

The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region general studies students whose families make $48-$75k.

Top 25 Best Value Colleges for General Studies (Income $48-$75k) in the Southeast Region

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American Public University System
Charles Town, West Virginia

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend American Public University System. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Best Value General Studies Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. American Military University is a private for-profit institution located in Charles Town, West Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 1,815 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

American Military University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best General Studies Schools in the Southeast Region” list. The yearly cost to attend American Military University is $13,536 for southeast region general studies students whose families make $48-$75k.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 98%.

Full American Military University General Studies Report

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northern Virginia Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value General Studies Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Northern Virginia Community College is a public institution located in Annandale, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 1,351 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Northern Virginia Community College also made our “Best General Studies Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #4. The estimated yearly cost for Northern Virginia Community College is $10,721 for Southeast Region General Studies students whose families make $48-$75k.

Full Northern Virginia Community College General Studies Report

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Marshall University
Huntington, West Virginia

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Marshall University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value General Studies Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Marshall University is a public institution located in Huntington, West Virginia. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 183 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Marshall University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best General Studies Schools in the Southeast Region” list. It costs about $9,256 for southeast region general studies students whose families make $48-$75k per year to attend Marshall University.

Full Marshall University General Studies Report

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Beaufort County Community College
Washington, North Carolina

Out of the 117 schools in the Best Value General Studies Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Beaufort County Community College landed the #4 spot on the list. This small school is located in Washington, North Carolina, and it awarded 11 ’s general studies degrees in 2020-2021.

Beaufort County Community College also made our “Best General Studies Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #19. It costs about $5,810 for Southeast Region General Studies students whose families make $48-$75k per year to attend Beaufort County Community College.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Read full report on General Studies at Beaufort County Community College

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Wallace Community College, Dothan. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value General Studies Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Wallace, Dothan is a small public school situated in Dothan, Alabama. It awarded 305 ’s general studies degrees in 2020-2021.

The estimated yearly cost for Wallace, Dothan is $4,508 for Southeast Region General Studies students whose families make $48-$75k.

Full Wallace, Dothan General Studies Report

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With a ranking of #6, Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas did quite well on the 2023 Best Value General Studies Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in De Queen, Arkansas, this small public school awarded 40 degrees to qualified ’s general studies students in 2020-2021.

The estimated yearly cost for UA Cossatot is $7,790 for Southeast Region General Studies students whose families make $48-$75k.

Full Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas General Studies Report

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West Virginia University
Morgantown, West Virginia

West Virginia University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Studies Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Located in Morgantown, West Virginia, this large public school handed out 167 degrees to qualified ’s general studies students in 2020-2021.

WVU also took the #5 spot in our “Best General Studies Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. It costs about $13,077 for southeast region general studies students whose families make $48-$75k per year to attend West Virginia University.

Full West Virginia University General Studies Report

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Northeast Alabama Community College did quite well in the 2023 Best Value General Studies Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #8. This small school is located in Rainsville, Alabama, and it awarded 199 ’s general studies degrees in 2020-2021.

The yearly cost to attend Northeast is $5,132 for Southeast Region General Studies students whose families make $48-$75k.

Full Northeast General Studies Report

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Mountwest Community and Technical College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Studies Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Huntington, West Virginia is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s general studies degrees to 28 students in 2020-2021.

The yearly cost to attend MCTC is $8,549 for southeast region general studies students whose families make $48-$75k.

Read more about General Studies at Mountwest Community and Technical College

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With a ranking of #10, NorthWest Arkansas Community College did quite well on the 2023 Best Value General Studies Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Bentonville, Arkansas is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s general studies degrees to 146 students in 2020-2021.

The estimated yearly cost for NWACC is $7,069 for southeast region general studies students whose families make $48-$75k.

Read full report on General Studies at NorthWest Arkansas Community College

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West Virginia University at Parkersburg
Parkersburg, West Virginia

With a ranking of #11, West Virginia University at Parkersburg did quite well on the 2023 Best Value General Studies Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. This small school is located in Parkersburg, West Virginia, and it awarded 170 ’s general studies degrees in 2020-2021.

The yearly cost to attend West Virginia University at Parkersburg is $9,350 for southeast region general studies students whose families make $48-$75k.

Read full report on General Studies at West Virginia University at Parkersburg

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John C Calhoun State Community College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Studies Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. John C Calhoun State Community College is located in Tanner, Alabama and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1,121 ’s general studies degrees to qualified students.

It costs about $8,239 for Southeast Region General Studies students whose families make $48-$75k per year to attend Calhoun Community College.

Read more about General Studies at John C Calhoun State Community College

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University of Arkansas Community College - Morrilton ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value General Studies Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. University of Arkansas Community College - Morrilton is a small public school situated in Morrilton, Arkansas. It awarded 119 ’s general studies degrees in 2020-2021.

The yearly cost to attend University of Arkansas Community College - Morrilton is $9,143 for southeast region general studies students whose families make $48-$75k.

Read more about General Studies at University of Arkansas Community College - Morrilton

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Mississippi Delta Community College did quite well in the 2023 Best Value General Studies Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #14. This small school is located in Moorhead, Mississippi, and it awarded 135 ’s general studies degrees in 2020-2021.

It costs about $4,188 for Southeast Region General Studies students whose families make $48-$75k per year to attend Mississippi Delta Community College.

Full Mississippi Delta Community College General Studies Report

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With a ranking of #15, Blue Ridge Community and Technical College did quite well on the 2023 Best Value General Studies Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Blue Ridge Community and Technical College is located in Martinsburg, West Virginia and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 50 ’s general studies degrees to qualified students.

The yearly cost to attend Blue Ridge Community and Technical College is $6,688 for southeast region general studies students whose families make $48-$75k.

Full Blue Ridge Community and Technical College General Studies Report

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Catawba Valley Community College
Hickory, North Carolina

Catawba Valley Community College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Studies Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Catawba Valley Community College is a small public school situated in Hickory, North Carolina. It awarded 6 ’s general studies degrees in 2020-2021.

The yearly cost to attend CVCC is $7,361 for southeast region general studies students whose families make $48-$75k.

Read full report on General Studies at CVCC

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John Tyler Community College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Studies Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Chester, Virginia, and it awarded 297 ’s general studies degrees in 2020-2021.

It costs about $7,519 for southeast region general studies students whose families make $48-$75k per year to attend John Tyler Community College.

Read full report on General Studies at John Tyler Community College

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Isothermal Community College
Spindale, North Carolina

Isothermal Community College did quite well in the 2023 Best Value General Studies Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #18. ICC is a small school located in Spindale, North Carolina that handed out 194 ’s general studies degrees in 2020-2021.

The yearly cost to attend Isothermal Community College is $5,400 for Southeast Region General Studies students whose families make $48-$75k.

Read more about General Studies at Isothermal Community College

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Holmes Community College
Goodman, Mississippi

With a ranking of #19, Holmes Community College did quite well on the 2023 Best Value General Studies Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Goodman, Mississippi, this small public school handed out 115 degrees to qualified ’s general studies students in 2020-2021.

The estimated yearly cost for Holmes Community College is $7,601 for Southeast Region General Studies students whose families make $48-$75k.

Read full report on General Studies at Holmes Community College

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Arkansas Northeastern College
Blytheville, Arkansas

Arkansas Northeastern College came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Studies Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Arkansas Northeastern College is a small public school situated in Blytheville, Arkansas. It awarded 128 ’s general studies degrees in 2020-2021.

The estimated yearly cost for Arkansas Northeastern College is $5,697 for Southeast Region General Studies students whose families make $48-$75k.

Full Arkansas Northeastern College General Studies Report

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Itawamba Community College
Fulton, Mississippi

Itawamba Community College ranked #21 on this year’s Best Value General Studies Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. ICC is located in Fulton, Mississippi and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 155 ’s general studies degrees to qualified students.

The yearly cost to attend Itawamba Community College is $6,445 for Southeast Region General Studies students whose families make $48-$75k.

Full ICC General Studies Report

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With a ranking of #22, Gadsden State Community College did quite well on the 2023 Best Value General Studies Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Gadsden, Alabama, this small public school handed out 204 degrees to qualified ’s general studies students in 2020-2021.

It costs about $6,620 for southeast region general studies students whose families make $48-$75k per year to attend Gadsden State Community College.

Full Gadsden State Community College General Studies Report

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Potomac State College of West Virginia University did quite well in the 2023 Best Value General Studies Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #23. WVU Potomac State College is a small public school situated in Keyser, West Virginia. It awarded 15 ’s general studies degrees in 2020-2021.

The yearly cost to attend WVU Potomac State College is $9,714 for southeast region general studies students whose families make $48-$75k.

Full WVU Potomac State College General Studies Report

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Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, Tennessee

With a ranking of #24, Middle Tennessee State University did quite well on the 2023 Best Value General Studies Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Middle Tennessee State University is a public institution located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The school has a large population, and it awarded 132 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Middle Tennessee State University also took the #6 spot in our “Best General Studies Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Middle Tennessee State University is $14,498 for southeast region general studies students whose families make $48-$75k.

Full Middle Tennessee State University General Studies Report

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Tidewater Community College
Norfolk, Virginia

Tidewater Community College landed the #25 spot on the 2023 Best Value General Studies Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Norfolk, Virginia is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s general studies degrees to 600 students in 2020-2021.

It costs about $8,808 for Southeast Region General Studies students whose families make $48-$75k per year to attend Tidewater Community College.

Read more about General Studies at Tidewater Community College

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