2025 Best General Studies Schools in the Southeast Region

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George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

George Mason University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in general studies. Located in the large suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #92 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means GMU is a great university overall.

There were about 64 general studies students who graduated with this degree at GMU in the most recent year we have data available.

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Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VA

Any student pursuing a degree in general studies has to take a look at Northern Virginia Community College. Northern Virginia Community College is a fairly large public college located in the suburb of Annandale. A Best Colleges rank of #205 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Northern Virginia Community College is a great college overall.

There were about 1149 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Northern Virginia Community College in the most recent year we have data available.

3

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN

Any student pursuing a degree in general studies has to take a look at Middle Tennessee State University. Located in the city of Murfreesboro, Middle Tennessee State University is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 18th out of 41 colleges for overall quality in the state of Tennessee.

There were approximately 139 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Middle Tennessee State University in the most recent year we have data available.

4

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

University of Miami is a great option for students interested in a degree in general studies. Located in the suburb of Coral Gables, U Miami is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #175 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means U Miami is a great university overall.

There were approximately 29 general studies students who graduated with this degree at U Miami in the most recent year we have data available.

5

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

WVU is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Morgantown. A Best Colleges rank of #492 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means WVU is a great university overall.

There were about 138 general studies students who graduated with this degree at WVU in the most recent data year.

6

American Public University System
Charles Town, WV

American Military University is a fairly large private for-profit university located in the town of Charles Town. A Best Colleges rank of #234 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means American Military University is a great university overall.

There were about 1648 general studies students who graduated with this degree at American Military University in the most recent year we have data available.

7

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN

Located in the city of Memphis, UofM is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 12th out of 41 schools for overall quality in the state of Tennessee.

There were about 33 general studies students who graduated with this degree at UofM in the most recent year we have data available.

8

Arkansas State University - Main Campus
Jonesboro, AR

Located in the small city of Jonesboro, A-State is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 4th out of 36 schools for overall quality in the state of Arkansas.

There were approximately 238 general studies students who graduated with this degree at A-State in the most recent year we have data available.

9

Marshall University
Huntington, WV

Marshall University is a large public university located in the city of Huntington. This university ranks 4th out of 25 colleges for overall quality in the state of West Virginia.

There were approximately 168 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Marshall University in the most recent data year.

10

Harding University
Searcy, AR

Harding is a small private not-for-profit university located in the town of Searcy. This university ranks 3rd out of 36 schools for overall quality in the state of Arkansas.

There were about 21 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Harding in the most recent year we have data available.

11

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA

GaSou is a fairly large public university located in the town of Statesboro. A Best Colleges rank of #451 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means GaSou is a great university overall.

There were about 167 general studies students who graduated with this degree at GaSou in the most recent data year.

12

Bishop State Community College
Mobile, AL

Bishop State Community College is a small public college located in the city of Mobile. A Best Colleges rank of #441 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Bishop State Community College is a great college overall.

There were approximately 95 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Bishop State Community College in the most recent year we have data available.

13

University of Mississippi
University, MS

Located in the town of University, Ole Miss is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #550 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Ole Miss is a great university overall.

There were approximately 84 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Ole Miss in the most recent data year.

14

Southeastern University
Lakeland, FL

Located in the medium-sized city of Lakeland, SEU is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. This university ranks 28th out of 70 schools for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were roughly 88 general studies students who graduated with this degree at SEU in the most recent year we have data available.

15

Shelton State Community College
Tuscaloosa, AL

Located in the midsize city of Tuscaloosa, Shelton State Community College is a public college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #551 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Shelton State Community College is a great college overall.

There were about 26 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Shelton State Community College in the most recent data year.

16

Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas
De Queen, AR

Located in the town of De Queen, UA Cossatot is a public university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #571 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UA Cossatot is a great university overall.

There were about 62 general studies students who graduated with this degree at UA Cossatot in the most recent data year.

17

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
Asheville, NC

A-B Tech is a medium-sized public college located in the small city of Asheville. This college ranks 26th out of 93 colleges for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.

There were approximately 1 general studies students who graduated with this degree at A-B Tech in the most recent year we have data available.

18

East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN

ETSU is a large public university located in the city of Johnson City. This university ranks 11th out of 41 colleges for overall quality in the state of Tennessee.

There were about 11 general studies students who graduated with this degree at ETSU in the most recent data year.

19

NorthWest Arkansas Community College
Bentonville, AR

NWACC is a medium-sized public college located in the city of Bentonville. This college ranks 5th out of 36 schools for overall quality in the state of Arkansas.

There were approximately 168 general studies students who graduated with this degree at NWACC in the most recent year we have data available.

20

Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Located in the midsize city of Fort Lauderdale, Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #123 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is a great university overall.

There were about 203 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale in the most recent data year.

21

Wallace Community College, Dothan
Dothan, AL

Wallace, Dothan is a small public college located in the small city of Dothan. A Best Colleges rank of #376 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Wallace, Dothan is a great college overall.

There were approximately 219 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Wallace, Dothan in the most recent year we have data available.

22

McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA

Located in the small city of Lake Charles, McNeese is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 12th out of 30 colleges for overall quality in the state of Louisiana.

There were roughly 170 general studies students who graduated with this degree at McNeese in the most recent data year.

23

Catawba Valley Community College
Hickory, NC

Located in the city of Hickory, CVCC is a public college with a small student population. This college ranks 25th out of 93 schools for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.

There were about 16 general studies students who graduated with this degree at CVCC in the most recent year we have data available.

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Cumberland University
Lebanon, TN

CU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the fringe town of Lebanon. This university ranks 20th out of 41 colleges for overall quality in the state of Tennessee.

There were about 12 general studies students who graduated with this degree at CU in the most recent data year.

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Lurleen B Wallace Community College
Andalusia, AL

Located in the rural area of Andalusia, Lurleen B. Wallace Community College is a public college with a small student population. This college ranks 9th out of 42 schools for overall quality in the state of Alabama.

There were approximately 131 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Lurleen B. Wallace Community College in the most recent data year.