by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 35 schools in the Rocky Mountains Region to determine which ones were the best for general studies students pursuing a associate degree. Combined, these schools handed out 10,909 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. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
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 include a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a collection 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 complete 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.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best General Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
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The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in general studies.
It is difficult to beat Utah State University if you wish to pursue an associate degree in general studies. USU is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Logan.More information about a associate in general studies from Utah State University
It is hard to beat Weber State University if you wish to pursue an associate degree in general studies. Located in the small city of Ogden, WSU is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a associate in general studies from Weber State University
Utah Valley University is a great choice for individuals interested in an associate degree in general studies. UVU is a very large public university located in the city of Orem.More information about a associate in general studies from Utah Valley University
Salt Lake Community College is one of the best schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in general studies. Salt Lake Community College is a fairly large public college located in the suburb of Salt Lake City.More information about a associate in general studies from Salt Lake Community College
Located in the large suburb of Westminster, FRCC is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a associate in general studies from Front Range Community College
Located in the midsize city of Greeley, Aims Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in general studies from Aims Community College
Located in the large city of Denver, CCD is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in general studies from Community College of Denver
CCA is a moderately-sized public college located in the large city of Aurora.More information about a associate in general studies from Community College of Aurora
Located in the remote town of Glenwood Springs, Colorado Mountain College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in general studies from Colorado Mountain College
UM is a fairly large public university located in the city of Missoula.More information about a associate in general studies from The University of Montana
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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 | 5,014 |
| Individualized Studies | 1,401 |
| Humanities | 3 |
