2025 Best General Studies Schools in the Far Western US Region
21
Colleges in the Far Western US Region
5,181
General Studies Degrees Awarded
Ranked #5 in popularity,
general studies is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.
In 2025, College Factual analyzed 21 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best General Studies Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 5,181 degrees in general studies to qualified students.
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Choosing a Great General Studies School
The general studies program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for General Studies rankings. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for general studies schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each level.
You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.
Pick Your General Studies Degree Level
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 Schools in the Far Western US Region list to help you make the college decision.
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Best Schools for General Studies in the Far Western US Region
If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the general studies degrees they offer, see the list below.
10 Top Far Western US Region Schools in General Studies
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In OR
910
General Studies Degrees Awarded
Portland Community College is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in general studies. Located in the large city of Portland, Portland Community College is a public college with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #381 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Portland Community College is a great college overall.
There were roughly 910 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Portland Community College in the most recent year we have data available.
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Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In NV
216
General Studies Degrees Awarded
College of Southern Nevada is a wonderful option for students pursuing a degree in general studies. CSN is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Las Vegas. A Best Colleges rank of #500 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means CSN is a great college overall.
There were about 216 general studies students who graduated with this degree at CSN in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general studies from College of Southern Nevada
Associates
Degree Type
AA in Liberal Arts
Program Name
Strengthen your communication and critical-thinking skills with this online associate in liberal arts degree from Southern New Hampshire University.
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Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In OR
435
General Studies Degrees Awarded
Chemeketa Community College is a great decision for students pursuing a degree in general studies. Chemeketa Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the suburb of Salem. A Best Colleges rank of #1079 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Chemeketa Community College is a great college overall.
There were about 435 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Chemeketa Community College in the most recent data year.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In NV
45
General Studies Degrees Awarded
Every student who is interested in general studies needs to check out University of Nevada - Reno. UNR is a very large public university located in the large city of Reno. A Best Colleges rank of #427 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UNR is a great university overall.
There were roughly 45 general studies students who graduated with this degree at UNR in the most recent year we have data available.
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Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In OR
411
General Studies Degrees Awarded
MHCC is a moderately-sized public college located in the suburb of Gresham. A Best Colleges rank of #1144 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means MHCC is a great college overall.
There were approximately 411 general studies students who graduated with this degree at MHCC in the most recent year we have data available.
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Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In OR
570
General Studies Degrees Awarded
Located in the suburb of Eugene, Lane Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population. This college ranks 13th out of 29 schools for overall quality in the state of Oregon.
There were roughly 570 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Lane Community College in the most recent data year.
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Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
6th
Most Popular In OR
127
General Studies Degrees Awarded
Rogue Community College is a small public college located in the suburb of Grants Pass. This college ranks 20th out of 29 schools for overall quality in the state of Oregon.
There were about 127 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Rogue Community College in the most recent data year.
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Bachelors
Degree Type
BA in General Studies
Program Name
Maximize your transfer credits and complete your bachelor's degree faster with this flexible online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
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Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
12th
Most Popular In OR
Umpqua Community College is a small public college located in the remote town of Roseburg. This college ranks 17th out of 29 colleges for overall quality in the state of Oregon.
There were roughly 16 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Umpqua Community College in the most recent data year.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In CA
146
General Studies Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of San Diego, National University is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #249 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means National University is a great university overall.
There were approximately 146 general studies students who graduated with this degree at National University in the most recent data year.
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Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In CA
153
General Studies Degrees Awarded
Brandman is a moderately-sized public university located in the large city of Irvine. A Best Colleges rank of #409 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Brandman is a great university overall.
There were about 153 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Brandman in the most recent year we have data available.
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