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2022 Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for General Studies in Missouri

11 Colleges in Missouri

1,331 Associate Degrees

If you pursue a associate degree in general studies, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #2 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 2022 ranking, College Factual looked at 11 schools in Missouri to determine which ones were the most popular for general studies students pursuing a associate degree. Combined, these schools handed out 1,331 associate degrees in general studies to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great General Studies School for Your Associate Degree

Your choice of school for getting your associate degree in general studies matters. As an aid in helping you pick the right school for you, we created our Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for General Studies in Missouri ranking.

While being high in popularity does not always mean a school has a quality general studies program, it is a sign that a large number of students choose the school. This may be due to it being a great value, it offering a stellar educational experience, or the subject is a major focus of the school.

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We have also developed a number of other rankings to help guide you in your decision-making process. To begin with, if this is not the degree level you are most interested in, you may want to check out one of the others noted above. If you would prefer to limit your search to a specific state or region of the county, see our rankings by location. On top of that, you can visit our other rankings for general studies.

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Most Popular Schools for Associate Students to Study General Studies in Missouri

Below you'll see a list of the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in general studies.

10 Most Well Attended Schools for General Studies Students Working on Their Associate

Columbia College
Columbia, MO

572 Annual Associate Degrees

#1 Best Quality In MO

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Any student who is interested in an associate degree in general studies has to take a look at Columbia College. Columbia College Missouri is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit college located in the midsize city of Columbia. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for associate degrees in general studies in Missouri.

There were about 572 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Columbia College Missouri in the most recent year we have data available.

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Crowder College
Neosho, MO

294 Annual Associate Degrees

#4 Best Quality In MO

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Crowder College is a popular decision for students interested in an associate degree in general studies. Located in the town of Neosho, Crowder College is a public college with a small student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #4 in quality for associate degrees in general studies in Missouri.

There were roughly 294 general studies individuals who graduated with this degree at Crowder College in the most recent year we have data available.

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East Central College
Union, MO

271 Annual Associate Degrees

#5 Best Quality In MO

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at East Central College if you want to pursue an associate degree in general studies. East Central College is a small public college located in the rural area of Union. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #5 in quality for associate degrees in general studies in Missouri.

There were approximately 271 general studies individuals who graduated with this degree at East Central College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Missouri State University - West Plains
West Plains, MO

143 Annual Associate Degrees

#7 Best Quality In MO

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Missouri State University - West Plains is a popular option for students pursuing an associate degree in general studies. Missouri State West Plains is a small public university located in the town of West Plains. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #7 in quality for associate degrees in general studies in Missouri.

There were roughly 143 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Missouri State West Plains in the most recent data year.

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Drury University - College of Continuing Professional Studies
Springfield, MO

19 Annual Associate Degrees

#8 Best Quality In MO

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the midsize city of Springfield, Drury University - CCPS is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #8 in quality for associate degrees in general studies in Missouri. More information about a associate in general studies from Drury University - College of Continuing Professional Studies

Ozarks Technical Community College
Springfield, MO

11 Annual Associate Degrees

#2 Best Quality In MO

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

OTC is a large public college located in the medium-sized city of Springfield. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for associate degrees in general studies in Missouri. More information about a associate in general studies from Ozarks Technical Community College

Southwest Baptist University
Bolivar, MO

8 Annual Associate Degrees

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Southwest Baptist University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the distant town of Bolivar.

There were approximately 8 general studies individuals who graduated with this degree at Southwest Baptist University in the most recent data year.

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Mineral Area College
Park Hills, MO

7 Annual Associate Degrees

#3 Best Quality In MO

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

MAC is a small public college located in the distant town of Park Hills. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for associate degrees in general studies in Missouri.

There were roughly 7 general studies individuals who graduated with this degree at MAC in the most recent data year.

More information about a associate in general studies from Mineral Area College

North Central Missouri College
Trenton, MO

6 Annual Associate Degrees

#6 Best Quality In MO

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the remote town of Trenton, NCMC is a public college with a small student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #6 in quality for associate degrees in general studies in Missouri.

There were approximately 6 general studies individuals who graduated with this degree at NCMC in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a associate in general studies from North Central Missouri College

St Charles Community College
Cottleville, MO

SCC is a medium-sized public college located in the suburb of Cottleville. More information about a associate in general studies from St Charles Community College

Best General Studies Colleges in the Plains States Region

Explore all the Most Popular General Studies Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Minnesota	310	30
Kansas	283	306
Iowa	190	631
Nebraska	166	25
South Dakota	156	126
North Dakota	141	15

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One of 3 majors within the Liberal Arts General Studies area of study, General Studies has other similar majors worth exploring.

Majors Similar to General Studies

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Liberal Arts	5,215
Individualized Studies	747

Notes and References

The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard). More about our data sources and methodologies.

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Choosing a Great General Studies School for Your Associate Degree