by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 22 schools in Arkansas to determine which ones were the best for general studies students pursuing a associate degree. Combined, these schools handed out 3,225 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. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
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 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 colleges 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 Arkansas 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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Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for general studies students seeking a an associate degree.
Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in general studies needs to look into Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas. Located in the 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
NorthWest Arkansas Community College is a great decision for students interested in an associate degree in general studies. 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
Every student who is interested in an associate degree in general studies needs to take a look at University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College. Located in the city of North Little Rock, UA Pulaski Tech is a public university with a small student population.More information about a associate in general studies from University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College
It's hard to beat Arkansas State University - Main Campus if you want to pursue an associate degree in general studies. Located in the small city of Jonesboro, A-State is a public university with a large student population.More information about a associate in general studies from Arkansas State University - Main Campus
Located in the remote town of Blytheville, Arkansas Northeastern College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in general studies from Arkansas Northeastern College
Located in the town of Pine Bluff, SEARK College is a public college with a fairly small student population.More information about a associate in general studies from Southeast Arkansas College
Located in the remote town of Russellville, ATU is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in general studies from Arkansas Tech University
Located in the city of Little Rock, UA Little Rock is a public university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in general studies from University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Located in the distant town of Morrilton, UACCM is a public university with a small student population.More information about a associate in general studies from University of Arkansas Community College - Morrilton
Located in the city of Fort Smith, UAFS is a public university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in general studies from University of Arkansas - Fort Smith
Explore all the Best General Studies Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that 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 |
| 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 | 2,285 |
