by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 9 schools in West Virginia to determine which ones were the best for general studies students pursuing a associate degree. Combined, these schools handed out 2,016 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 take this into account 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.
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 West Virginia 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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The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in general studies.
Any student who is interested in an associate degree in general studies needs to check out American Public University System. American Military University is a fairly large private for-profit university located in the fringe town of Charles Town.More information about a associate in general studies from American Public University System
Blue Ridge Community and Technical College is a great choice for individuals pursuing an associate degree in general studies. 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
West Virginia University at Parkersburg is one of the best schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in general studies. West Virginia University at Parkersburg is a small public university located in the rural area of Parkersburg.More information about a associate in general studies from West Virginia University at Parkersburg
BridgeValley Community & Technical College is a great option for individuals interested in an associate degree in general studies. Located in the midsize suburb of South Charleston, BridgeValley Community & Technical College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in general studies from BridgeValley Community & Technical College
Located in the town of Fairmont, Pierpont Community and Technical College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in general studies from Pierpont Community and Technical College
Located in the medium-sized suburb of Huntington, MCTC is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in general studies from Mountwest Community and Technical College
Located in the small city of Wheeling, WVNCC is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in general studies from West Virginia Northern Community College
Located in the remote area of Moorefield, Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College is a public college with a fairly small student population.More information about a associate in general studies from Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College
New River Community and Technical College is a small public college located in the rural area of Beaver.More information about a associate in general studies from New River Community and Technical College
Explore all the Best General Studies Colleges 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 |
| 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 | 379 |
| Individualized Studies | 70 |
| Humanities | 3 |
