2025 Best General Studies Associate Degree Schools in Indiana

Ranked #2 in popularity, general studies is one of the most sought-after associate degree programs in the nation. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

College Factual looked at 2 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best General Studies Associate Degree Schools in Indiana ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 92 associate degrees in general studies during the 2022-2023 academic year.

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Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

• Major Focus - How many resources a school devotes to general studies students as compared to other majors.
• Major Demand - The number of general studies students who choose to seek a associate degree at the school.
• Educational Resources - The amount of money and other resources allocated to students while they are pursuing their degree. These resources include such things as number of students per instructor and education expenditures per student.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized general studies related body.

Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for general studies students working on their associate degree.

More Ways to Rank General Studies Schools

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best General Studies Associate Degree Schools in Indiana list, to help you choose the best school for you.

Best Schools for Associate Students to Study General Studies in Indiana

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

Top Indiana Schools for an Associate in General Studies

1

Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global
Marion, IN

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

27 Annual Graduates

It is difficult to beat Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global if you want to pursue an associate degree in general studies. Located in the rural area of Marion, IWU is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in general studies from Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global

2

Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

11 Annual Graduates

Indiana Wesleyan University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting an associate degree in general studies. Located in the town of Marion, IWU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a associate in general studies from Indiana Wesleyan University

Best General Studies Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best General Studies Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Ohio	450	1,698
Michigan	410	4,232
Illinois	267	2,650
Wisconsin	224	29

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General Studies Related Rankings by Major

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

Most Popular Majors Related to General Studies

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Individualized Studies	1,329
Liberal Arts	820
Humanities	1

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.