by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 49 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for bachelor's degree seekers in the field of general studies. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 4,312 bachelor's degrees in general studies during the 2022-2023 academic year.
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Your choice of general studies for getting your bachelor's degree school matters. Important measures of a quality general studies program can vary widely even among the top schools. 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 make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
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 bachelor's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best General Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
To further help you make the college decision, we've developed a unique tool called College Combat that allows you to compare schools based on the factors that matter the most to you. Go ahead and give it a try, or bookmark the link so you can check it out later.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in general studies.
George Mason University is a wonderful choice for students interested in a bachelor's degree in general studies. GMU is a very large public university located in the suburb of Fairfax.More information about a bachelor’s in general studies from George Mason University
Every student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in general studies has to look into Middle Tennessee State University. Middle Tennessee State University is a very large public university located in the medium-sized city of Murfreesboro.More information about a bachelor’s in general studies from Middle Tennessee State University
Any student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in general studies needs to check out University of Miami. U Miami is a large private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Coral Gables.More information about a bachelor’s in general studies from University of Miami
West Virginia University is a wonderful option for students interested in a bachelor's degree in general studies. Located in the city of Morgantown, WVU is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general studies from West Virginia University
A-State is a large public university located in the small city of Jonesboro.More information about a bachelor’s in general studies from Arkansas State University - Main Campus
UofM is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Memphis.More information about a bachelor’s in general studies from University of Memphis
Located in the fringe town of Charles Town, American Military University is a private for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general studies from American Public University System
Located in the city of Huntington, Marshall University is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general studies from Marshall University
SEU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Lakeland.More information about a bachelor’s in general studies from Southeastern University
Located in the town of Searcy, Harding is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general studies from Harding University
Here are some additional great schools for General Studies students in the Southeast Region that almost earned our Best General Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Georgia Southern University | Statesboro, GA |
| 12 | West Virginia University at Parkersburg | Parkersburg, WV |
| 13 | Western Kentucky University | Bowling Green, KY |
| 14 | McNeese State University | Lake Charles, LA |
| 15 | University of Mississippi | University, MS |
| 16 | Cumberland University | Lebanon, TN |
Explore the best general studies schools for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 492 | 68 |
| Tennessee | 460 | 212 |
| North Carolina | 453 | 62 |
| Georgia | 453 | 322 |
| Virginia | 421 | 58 |
| South Carolina | 370 | 21 |
| Kentucky | 331 | 611 |
| Alabama | 320 | 137 |
| Louisiana | 306 | 994 |
| Arkansas | 294 | 451 |
| Mississippi | 275 | 405 |
| West Virginia | 223 | 835 |
General Studies is one of 3 different types of Liberal Arts General Studies programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 4,613 |
| Individualized Studies | 600 |
| Humanities | 241 |