by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 92 schools in the Southeast Region 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 18,456 associate degrees in general studies during the 2022-2023 academic year.
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 include a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a combination of various 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 colleges 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 Southeast 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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Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in general studies. Only those schools that rank in the top 20% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.
It's hard to beat Northern Virginia Community College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in general studies. Northern Virginia Community College is a very large public college located in the suburb of Annandale.More information about a associate in general studies from Northern Virginia Community College
American Public University System is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in general studies. American Military University is a very large private for-profit university located in the town of Charles Town.More information about a associate in general studies from American Public University System
Bishop State Community College is a great decision for students pursuing an associate degree in general studies. Bishop State Community College is a small public college located in the medium-sized city of Mobile.More information about a associate in general studies from Bishop State Community College
Shelton State Community College is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in general studies. Located in the medium-sized city of Tuscaloosa, Shelton State Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in general studies from Shelton State Community College
Located in the remote town of De Queen, UA Cossatot is a public university with a small student population.More information about a associate in general studies from Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas
A-B Tech is a medium-sized public college located in the small city of Asheville.More information about a associate in general studies from Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
Located in the midsize city of Lakeland, SEU is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in general studies from Southeastern University
NWACC is a medium-sized public college located in the city of Bentonville.More information about a associate in general studies from NorthWest Arkansas Community College
Located in the midsize city of Fort Lauderdale, Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a associate in general studies from Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale
Wallace, Dothan is a small public college located in the small city of Dothan.More information about a associate in general studies from Wallace Community College, Dothan
Located in the small city of Hickory, CVCC is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in general studies from Catawba Valley Community College
Located in the rural area of Andalusia, Lurleen B. Wallace Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in general studies from Lurleen B Wallace Community College
Hinds Community College is a moderately-sized public college located in the rural area of Raymond.More information about a associate in general studies from Hinds Community College
Located in the rural area of Martinsburg, Blue Ridge Community and Technical College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in general studies from Blue Ridge Community and Technical College
Located in the city of Clarksville, Austin Peay State University is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in general studies from Austin Peay State University
Located in the small city of Tanner, Calhoun Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in general studies from John C Calhoun State Community College
Located in the large city of New Orleans, Delgado Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in general studies from Delgado Community College
Located in the town of Jasper, Bevill State Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in general studies from Bevill State Community College
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best General Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Marion Military Institute | Marion, AL |
| 20 | Gadsden State Community College | Gadsden, AL |
| 21 | Coastal Alabama Community College | Bay Minette, AL |
| 22 | Wallace Community College, Selma | Selma, AL |
| 23 | Tidewater Community College | Norfolk, VA |
| 24 | Lawson State Community College - Birmingham Campus | Birmingham, AL |
| 25 | University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College | North Little Rock, AR |
| 26 | Arkansas State University - Main Campus | Jonesboro, AR |
| 27 | Enterprise State Community College | Enterprise, AL |
| 28 | McNeese State University | Lake Charles, LA |
| 29 | Columbia Southern University | Orange Beach, AL |
| 30 | South Louisiana Community College | Lafayette, LA |
Explore the best general studies schools for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 272 | 2,819 |
| Florida | 232 | 316 |
| North Carolina | 231 | 58 |
| Georgia | 217 | 687 |
| West Virginia | 180 | 2,051 |
| Tennessee | 170 | 1,434 |
| Arkansas | 161 | 2,534 |
| Virginia | 158 | 2,613 |
| Kentucky | 129 | 130 |
| Louisiana | 124 | 1,285 |
| Alabama | 109 | 4,487 |
| South Carolina | 105 | 28 |
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 | 93,165 |
| Individualized Studies | 3,539 |
| Humanities | 349 |
