2025 Best General Studies Schools in Massachusetts
9
Colleges in Massachusetts
690
General Studies Degrees Awarded
General Studies is of the hottest degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #5 most popular major in the country. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.
For its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 9 schools in Massachusetts to determine which ones were the best for general studies students pursuing a degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 690 degrees in general studies annually.
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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. For our Best Overall General Studies School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
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 Massachusetts.
If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.
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Best Schools for General Studies in Massachusetts
The schools below may not offer all types of general studies degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
Top Massachusetts Schools in General Studies
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In MA
223
General Studies Degrees Awarded
Bristol Community College is a good choice for students interested in a degree in general studies. Bristol is a medium-sized public college located in the suburb of Fall River. A Best Colleges rank of #923 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Bristol is a great college overall.
There were about 223 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Bristol in the most recent year we have data available.
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Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In MA
78
General Studies Degrees Awarded
Middlesex Community College is a great decision for students pursuing a degree in general studies. Located in the suburb of Bedford, Middlesex Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #949 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Middlesex Community College is a great college overall.
There were roughly 78 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Middlesex Community College in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general studies from Middlesex 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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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
7th
Most Popular In MA
44
General Studies Degrees Awarded
It's hard to beat Worcester State University if you wish to pursue a degree in general studies. Located in the city of Worcester, Worcester State is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #644 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Worcester State is a great university overall.
There were about 44 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Worcester State in the most recent year we have data available.
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Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In MA
78
General Studies Degrees Awarded
It's difficult to beat Massachusetts Bay Community College if you wish to pursue a degree in general studies. Located in the large suburb of Wellesley Hills, MassBay Community College is a public college with a small student population. This college ranks 57th out of 63 schools for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.
There were about 78 general studies students who graduated with this degree at MassBay Community College in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general studies from Massachusetts Bay Community College
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In MA
88
General Studies Degrees Awarded
Quinsigamond Community College is a moderately-sized public college located in the midsize city of Worcester. A Best Colleges rank of #582 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Quinsigamond Community College is a great college overall.
There were approximately 88 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Quinsigamond Community College in the most recent year we have data available.
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