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2025 Best General Studies Associate Degree Schools in Michigan

24 Colleges in Michigan
3,679 Associate Degrees
General Studies is of the hottest associate degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #2 most popular major in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

College Factual reviewed 24 schools in Michigan to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of general studies. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 3,679 associate degrees in general studies during the 2022-2023 academic year.

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Choosing a Great General Studies School for Your Associate Degree

Best General Studies Associate Degree Schools in Michigan 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. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:

Overall Quality Is a Must

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 college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a collection of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.

Other Factors We Consider

The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.

Our complete 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.

One Size Does Not Fit All

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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 Michigan list to help you make the college decision.

Best Schools for Associate Students to Study General Studies in Michigan

Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for general studies students seeking a an associate degree.

10 Top Michigan Schools for an Associate in General Studies

1
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
789 Annual Graduates

It is difficult to beat Macomb Community College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in general studies. Macomb Community College is a fairly large public college located in the city of Warren.More information about a associate in general studies from Macomb Community College

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Oakland Community College
Auburn Hills, MI
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
279 Annual Graduates

Oakland Community College is a great choice for individuals interested in an associate degree in general studies. Located in the large suburb of Auburn Hills, Oakland Community College is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in general studies from Oakland Community College

3
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
218 Annual Graduates

Grand Rapids Community College is one of the best schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in general studies. Located in the city of Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in general studies from Grand Rapids Community College

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Delta College
University Center, MI
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
177 Annual Graduates

Every student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in general studies has to take a look at Delta College. Located in the rural area of University Center, Delta College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in general studies from Delta College

5
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
429 Annual Graduates

MCC is a medium-sized public college located in the small city of Flint.More information about a associate in general studies from Mott Community College

6
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
107 Annual Graduates

Northern Michigan University is a moderately-sized public university located in the remote town of Marquette.More information about a associate in general studies from Northern Michigan University

7
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
149 Annual Graduates

Kalamazoo Valley Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the midsize suburb of Kalamazoo.More information about a associate in general studies from Kalamazoo Valley Community College

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Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
14 Annual Graduates

Ferris is a medium-sized public university located in the remote town of Big Rapids.More information about a associate in general studies from Ferris State University

9
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
6 Annual Graduates

Located in the rural area of Monroe, Monroe County Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in general studies from Monroe County Community College

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Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, MI
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
54 Annual Graduates

Located in the remote town of Sault Ste Marie, Lake Superior State University is a public university with a small student population.More information about a associate in general studies from Lake Superior State University

Best General Studies Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

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

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Ohio 450 1,698
Illinois 267 2,650
Wisconsin 224 29
Indiana 221 158

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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 5,723
Individualized Studies 197
Humanities 77

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