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2022 Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for General Studies

416 Colleges in the United States
13,667 Bachelor's Degrees
Ranked #29 in popularity, general studies is one of the most sought-after bachelor's degree programs in the nation. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

For its 2022 ranking, College Factual looked at 416 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the most popular for general studies students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 13,667 bachelor's degrees in general studies to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great General Studies School for Your Bachelor's Degree

Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for General Studies The general studies bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. One of the reasons we created our Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for General Studies ranking is to help you make that choice.

A high popularity ranking isn't always a sign that a school has a great overall quality ranking for general studies, but it does mean that many students are choosing the school for some reason. Sometimes this is because the school offers a great educational experience, it is a good value, or it is highly focused on the program.

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Associate Degrees in General Studies
Master's Degrees in General Studies
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Overall Popularity in General Studies

This ranking is just one of the many we have created. First of all, if you are interested in other degree levels, you may want to take a look at one of the rankings highlighted above. Also, if you are interested in attending school in a specific part of the country, see our rankings by location. Plus, you can view our other rankings for general studies.

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Below you'll see a list of the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in general studies. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

25 Most Well Attended Schools for General Studies Students Working on Their Bachelor's

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798 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NH
#1 Best Quality In NH

Southern New Hampshire University is a popular option for students interested in a bachelor's degree in general studies. SNHU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Manchester. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in general studies in New Hampshire.

There were about 798 general studies individuals who graduated with this degree at SNHU in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in general studies from Southern New Hampshire University

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623 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In ID
#1 Best Quality In ID

Brigham Young University - Idaho is a popular option for individuals interested in a bachelor's degree in general studies. BYU - I is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the distant town of Rexburg. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in general studies in Idaho.

There were about 623 general studies individuals who graduated with this degree at BYU - I in the most recent year we have data available.

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618 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In TX
#3 Best Quality In TX

University of North Texas is one of the most popular schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in general studies. UNT is a fairly large public university located in the city of Denton. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for bachelor's degrees in general studies in Texas.

There were roughly 618 general studies students who graduated with this degree at UNT in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in general studies from University of North Texas

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Columbia College
Columbia, MO
377 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In MO
#1 Best Quality In MO

Columbia College is a popular choice for individuals interested in a bachelor's degree in general studies. Located in the city of Columbia, Columbia College Missouri is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in general studies in Missouri.

There were about 377 general studies individuals who graduated with this degree at Columbia College Missouri in the most recent data year.

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344 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NJ
#2 Best Quality In NJ

FDU is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Teaneck. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for bachelor's degrees in general studies in New Jersey.

There were about 344 general studies individuals who graduated with this degree at FDU in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in general studies from Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus

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325 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In LA
#1 Best Quality In LA

UL Lafayette is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Lafayette. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in general studies in Louisiana.

There were about 325 general studies students who graduated with this degree at UL Lafayette in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in general studies from University of Louisiana at Lafayette

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318 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NE
#1 Best Quality In NE

UNOMAHA is a large public university located in the city of Omaha. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in general studies in Nebraska.

There were about 318 general studies individuals who graduated with this degree at UNOMAHA in the most recent data year.

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312 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In TX
#2 Best Quality In TX

UT Arlington is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Arlington. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for bachelor's degrees in general studies in Texas.

There were roughly 312 general studies individuals who graduated with this degree at UT Arlington in the most recent data year.

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271 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In WV
#2 Best Quality In WV

WVU is a very large public university located in the city of Morgantown. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #2 in quality for bachelor's degrees in general studies in West Virginia.

There were about 271 general studies students who graduated with this degree at WVU in the most recent data year.

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238 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In OK
#2 Best Quality In OK

Located in the town of Stillwater, OSU is a public university with a fairly large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for bachelor's degrees in general studies in Oklahoma.

There were approximately 238 general studies students who graduated with this degree at OSU in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in general studies from Oklahoma State University - Main Campus

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238 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#3 Most Popular In TX
#6 Best Quality In TX

TWU is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Denton. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #6 in quality for bachelor's degrees in general studies in Texas.

There were approximately 238 general studies students who graduated with this degree at TWU in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in general studies from Texas Woman’s University

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232 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#4 Most Popular In TX
#4 Best Quality In TX

Located in the city of Lubbock, Texas Tech is a public university with a very large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #4 in quality for bachelor's degrees in general studies in Texas.

There were approximately 232 general studies individuals who graduated with this degree at Texas Tech in the most recent year we have data available.

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225 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In LA
#2 Best Quality In LA

Southeastern is a large public university located in the city of Hammond. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for bachelor's degrees in general studies in Louisiana.

There were about 225 general studies individuals who graduated with this degree at Southeastern in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in general studies from Southeastern Louisiana University

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Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY
221 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In KY
#1 Best Quality In KY

WKU is a large public university located in the city of Bowling Green. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in general studies in Kentucky.

There were about 221 general studies students who graduated with this degree at WKU in the most recent data year.

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202 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#5 Most Popular In TX
#8 Best Quality In TX

West Texas A&M University is a fairly large public university located in the town of Canyon. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #8 in quality for bachelor's degrees in general studies in Texas.

There were approximately 202 general studies individuals who graduated with this degree at West Texas A&M University in the most recent year we have data available.

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196 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In OK
#3 Best Quality In OK

Located in the large suburb of Edmond, UCO is a public university with a large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #3 in quality for bachelor's degrees in general studies in Oklahoma.

There were approximately 196 general studies individuals who graduated with this degree at UCO in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in general studies from University of Central Oklahoma

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190 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In GA
#1 Best Quality In GA

GaSou is a fairly large public university located in the town of Statesboro. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in general studies in Georgia.

There were approximately 190 general studies students who graduated with this degree at GaSou in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a bachelor’s in general studies from Georgia Southern University

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Marshall University
Huntington, WV
189 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In WV
#7 Best Quality In WV

Marshall University is a large public university located in the city of Huntington. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #7 in quality for bachelor's degrees in general studies in West Virginia.

There were about 189 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Marshall University in the most recent year we have data available.

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172 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In MO
#5 Best Quality In MO

Southeast Missouri State University is a large public university located in the small city of Cape Girardeau. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #5 in quality for bachelor's degrees in general studies in Missouri.

There were approximately 172 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Southeast Missouri State University in the most recent year we have data available.

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172 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In AR
#3 Best Quality In AR

Located in the small city of Jonesboro, A-State is a public university with a fairly large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #3 in quality for bachelor's degrees in general studies in Arkansas.

There were approximately 172 general studies students who graduated with this degree at A-State in the most recent year we have data available.

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Texas State University
San Marcos, TX
164 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#6 Most Popular In TX
#7 Best Quality In TX

Texas State is a very large public university located in the small city of San Marcos. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #7 in quality for bachelor's degrees in general studies in Texas.

There were about 164 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Texas State in the most recent data year.

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163 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#2 Most Popular In KY
#3 Best Quality In KY

Located in the town of Richmond, Eastern is a public university with a large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #3 in quality for bachelor's degrees in general studies in Kentucky.

There were about 163 general studies individuals who graduated with this degree at Eastern in the most recent data year.

More information about a bachelor’s in general studies from Eastern Kentucky University

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158 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#7 Most Popular In TX
#9 Best Quality In TX

UTSA is a fairly large public university located in the city of San Antonio. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #9 in quality for bachelor's degrees in general studies in Texas.

There were about 158 general studies students who graduated with this degree at UTSA in the most recent data year.

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Lamar University
Beaumont, TX
146 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#8 Most Popular In TX
#12 Best Quality In TX

Located in the city of Beaumont, Lamar University is a public university with a large student population.

There were about 146 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Lamar University in the most recent year we have data available.

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DePaul University
Chicago, IL
141 Annual Bachelor's Degrees
#1 Most Popular In IL
#1 Best Quality In IL

DePaul is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Chicago. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for bachelor's degrees in general studies in Illinois.

There were approximately 141 general studies students who graduated with this degree at DePaul in the most recent year we have data available.

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DePaul University
Chicago, IL
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McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA
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Buffalo State
Buffalo, NY
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Shepherd University
Shepherdstown, WV
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Additional Award Winners

This section represents the rest of the colleges awarded a Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for General Studies badge. Showing in this list means the school was ranked in the top 15% of the 416 different United States general studies schools we analyzed.

Rank College Location
50 Concord University Athens, WV
51 Southern Utah University Cedar City, UT
52 Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global Marion, IN
52 Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS
52 Oklahoma City University Oklahoma City, OK
55 University of Louisiana at Monroe Monroe, LA
56 University of Michigan - Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI
57 West Virginia University at Parkersburg Parkersburg, WV
58 Louisiana State University - Alexandria Alexandria, LA
59 University of St. Thomas Houston, TX
60 Oakwood University Huntsville, AL
61 Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX
61 William Carey University Hattiesburg, MS
61 Rowan University Glassboro, NJ
61 University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS

Honorable Mentions

Here are some additional great schools for General Studies students that almost earned our Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for General Studies award.

Rank College Location
65 Texas Southern University Houston, TX
66 Idaho State University Pocatello, ID
67 Ferris State University Big Rapids, MI
68 Louisiana State University - Shreveport Shreveport, LA
69 University of Idaho Moscow, ID
70 University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, CT
70 Winston - Salem State University Winston-Salem, NC
72 University of Nevada - Reno Reno, NV
73 Harding University Searcy, AR
74 University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD
74 University of Arkansas System eVersity Little Rock, AR
76 Utah Valley University Orem, UT
77 West Virginia State University Institute, WV
77 West Liberty University West Liberty, WV
79 Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Magnolia, AR
79 SUNY Cortland Cortland, NY
81 Northern Vermont University Johnson, VT
81 University of Nebraska at Kearney Kearney, NE
81 University of North Georgia Dahlonega, GA
81 University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Pine Bluff, AR

General Studies by Region

View the Most Popular Bachelor's Degree Colleges for General Studies for a specific region near you.

Region
Southeast
New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Great Lakes

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General Studies is one of 3 different types of Liberal Arts General Studies programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Liberal Arts 25,169
Individualized Studies 3,659
Humanities 1,741

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