2025 Best General Studies Schools in Oregon
11
Colleges in Oregon
2,666
General Studies Degrees Awarded
If you pursue a degree in
general studies, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #5 most popular program in the country. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.
In 2025, College Factual analyzed 11 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best General Studies Schools in Oregon ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 2,666 degrees in general studies annually.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
Choosing a Great General Studies School
Your choice of general studies school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. We derive our Best Overall General Studies School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
General Studies Rankings by Degree Level
The general studies school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best General Studies Schools in Oregon.
You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
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More information on how we come up with our rankings can be found here: College Factual's Data Methodology.
Best Schools for General Studies in Oregon
Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the general studies degree levels they offer.
10 Top Oregon Schools in General Studies
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In OR
910
General Studies Degrees Awarded
Portland Community College is a wonderful decision for students interested in a degree in general studies. Portland Community College is a very large public college located in the large city of Portland. 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.
More information about a degree in general studies from Portland Community College
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In OR
435
General Studies Degrees Awarded
Every student pursuing a degree in general studies needs to look into Chemeketa Community College. Located in the suburb of Salem, Chemeketa Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #1079 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Chemeketa Community College is a great college overall.
There were approximately 435 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Chemeketa Community College in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general studies from Chemeketa Community College
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
4th
Most Popular In OR
411
General Studies Degrees Awarded
It's difficult to beat Mt. Hood Community College if you want to pursue a degree in general studies. Located in the large suburb of Gresham, MHCC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #1144 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means MHCC is a great college overall.
There were about 411 general studies students who graduated with this degree at MHCC in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general studies from Mt. Hood Community College
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In OR
570
General Studies Degrees Awarded
It is difficult to beat Lane Community College if you wish to pursue a degree in general studies. Lane Community College is a moderately-sized public college located in the suburb of Eugene. A Best Colleges rank of #1155 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Lane Community College is a great college overall.
There were roughly 570 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Lane Community College in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general studies from Lane Community College
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
6th
Most Popular In OR
127
General Studies Degrees Awarded
Located in the small suburb of Grants Pass, Rogue Community College is a public college with a small student population. 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 year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general studies from Rogue Community College
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
12th
Most Popular In OR
Located in the town of Roseburg, Umpqua Community College is a public college with a small student population. This college ranks 17th out of 29 schools 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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Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
8th
Most Popular In OR
38
General Studies Degrees Awarded
BMCC is a small public college located in the distant town of Pendleton. This college ranks 19th out of 29 colleges for overall quality in the state of Oregon.
There were about 38 general studies students who graduated with this degree at BMCC in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general studies from Blue Mountain Community College
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
9th
Most Popular In OR
48
General Studies Degrees Awarded
SWOCC is a small public college located in the town of Coos Bay. A Best Colleges rank of #1290 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means SWOCC is a great college overall.
There were about 48 general studies students who graduated with this degree at SWOCC in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general studies from Southwestern Oregon Community College
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
10th
Most Popular In OR
53
General Studies Degrees Awarded
Columbia Gorge Community College is a small public college located in the remote town of The Dalles. This college ranks 26th out of 29 schools for overall quality in the state of Oregon.
There were about 53 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Columbia Gorge Community College in the most recent data year.
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Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
7th
Most Popular In OR
Located in the town of Klamath Falls, Klamath Community College is a public college with a small student population. This college ranks 29th out of 29 colleges for overall quality in the state of Oregon.
There were about 17 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Klamath Community College in the most recent year we have data available.
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