by our College Data Analytics Team
When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Schools Highly Focused on General Studies Major in Alaska” ranking - to help you make that decision.
In 2021-2022, 125,813 general studies students received their degree, making the major the 5th most popular in the country.
Across Alaska, there were 2 general studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.
This year’s “Schools Highly Focused on General Studies Major in Alaska” ranking looked at 3 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in general studies. The colleges and universities that top this list are recognized because their general studies program is one of the largest majors offered at the school.
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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we’ve developed a number of rankings, including this “Schools Highly Focused on General Studies Major in Alaska” list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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The colleges and universities below are the best for alaska general studies students.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Alaska Christian College. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on General Studies Major in Alaska list. Located in Soldotna, Alaska, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 2 degrees to qualified ’s general studies students in 2021-2022.
The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 5 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.
Out of the 3 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on General Studies Major in Alaska that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Alaska Southeast landed the #2 spot on the list. UAS is located in Juneau, Alaska and, has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 0 ’s general studies degrees to qualified students.
The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.9% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Alaska Anchorage. The school came in at #2 for the Schools Highly Focused on General Studies Major in Alaska. UAA is a fairly large school located in Anchorage, Alaska that handed out 0 ’s general studies degrees in 2021-2022.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.8% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
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