by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 31 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best General Studies Associate Degree Schools in Illinois ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 2,099 associate degrees in general studies to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
Your choice of general studies for getting your associate degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To account for this we consider a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a combination of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for general studies students working on their associate degree.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best General Studies Associate Degree Schools in Illinois list to help you make the college decision.
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
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Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in general studies.
Lincoln Land Community College is a great option for individuals interested in an associate degree in general studies. LLCC is a moderately-sized public college located in the rural area of Springfield.More information about a associate in general studies from Lincoln Land Community College
Any student who is interested in an associate degree in general studies has to take a look at Waubonsee Community College. Waubonsee is a medium-sized public college located in the rural area of Sugar Grove.More information about a associate in general studies from Waubonsee Community College
Every student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in general studies has to look into William Rainey Harper College. Located in the suburb of Palatine, Harper College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in general studies from William Rainey Harper College
College of Lake County is one of the best schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in general studies. Located in the suburb of Grayslake, College of Lake County is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in general studies from College of Lake County
Located in the suburb of South Holland, SSC is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in general studies from South Suburban College
Located in the suburb of Glen Ellyn, COD is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in general studies from College of DuPage
ICC is a moderately-sized public college located in the suburb of East Peoria.More information about a associate in general studies from Illinois Central College
Harold Washington College is a medium-sized public college located in the large city of Chicago.More information about a associate in general studies from City Colleges of Chicago - Harold Washington College
Kankakee Community College is a small public college located in the small city of Kankakee.More information about a associate in general studies from Kankakee Community College
Located in the large suburb of Palos Hills, MVCC is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in general studies from Moraine Valley Community College
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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.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 13,167 |
