2025 Best General Studies Schools in Louisiana
16
Colleges in Louisiana
5,122
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.
College Factual looked at 16 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best General Studies Schools in Louisiana ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 5,122 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. 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.
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
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 Louisiana.
You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
In addition to College Factual's rankings, you may want to take a look at College Combat, our unique tool that lets you pit your favorite schools head-to-head and compare how they rate on factors that most interest 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 Louisiana
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 Louisiana Schools in General Studies
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
6th
Most Popular In LA
170
General Studies Degrees Awarded
It's difficult to beat McNeese State University if you want to pursue a degree in general studies. McNeese is a medium-sized public university located in the small city of Lake Charles. A Best Colleges rank of #1653 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means McNeese is a great university overall.
There were roughly 170 general studies students who graduated with this degree at McNeese in the most recent year we have data available.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In LA
297
General Studies Degrees Awarded
It is difficult to beat University of Louisiana at Lafayette if you wish to pursue a degree in general studies. Located in the city of Lafayette, UL Lafayette is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #1297 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UL Lafayette is a great university overall.
There were about 297 general studies students who graduated with this degree at UL Lafayette in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general studies from University of Louisiana at Lafayette
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 LA
929
General Studies Degrees Awarded
It is difficult to beat Delgado Community College if you want to pursue a degree in general studies. Delgado Community College is a large public college located in the city of New Orleans. A Best Colleges rank of #860 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Delgado Community College is a great college overall.
There were about 929 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Delgado Community College in the most recent data year.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
8th
Most Popular In LA
85
General Studies Degrees Awarded
University of Louisiana at Monroe is a wonderful decision for students interested in a degree in general studies. Located in the small city of Monroe, ULM is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #1356 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means ULM is a great university overall.
There were roughly 85 general studies students who graduated with this degree at ULM in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general studies from University of Louisiana at Monroe
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In LA
189
General Studies Degrees Awarded
Located in the small city of Hammond, Southeastern is a public university with a large student population. This university ranks 13th out of 30 schools for overall quality in the state of Louisiana.
There were roughly 189 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Southeastern in the most recent year we have data available.
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Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In LA
397
General Studies Degrees Awarded
South Louisiana Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the midsize city of Lafayette. A Best Colleges rank of #1089 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means South Louisiana Community College is a great college overall.
There were approximately 397 general studies students who graduated with this degree at South Louisiana Community College in the most recent year we have data available.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In LA
378
General Studies Degrees Awarded
NSU is a moderately-sized public university located in the town of Natchitoches. This university ranks 14th out of 30 colleges for overall quality in the state of Louisiana.
There were about 378 general studies students who graduated with this degree at NSU 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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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
12th
Most Popular In LA
93
General Studies Degrees Awarded
Located in the rural area of Alexandria, Louisiana State University - Alexandria is a public university with a medium-sized student population. This university ranks 23rd out of 30 colleges for overall quality in the state of Louisiana.
There were approximately 93 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Louisiana State University - Alexandria in the most recent data year.
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Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
7th
Most Popular In LA
402
General Studies Degrees Awarded
Bossier Parish Community College is a moderately-sized public college located in the city of Bossier City. A Best Colleges rank of #1451 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Bossier Parish Community College is a great college overall.
There were roughly 402 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Bossier Parish Community College in the most recent data year.
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Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
16th
Most Popular In LA
202
General Studies Degrees Awarded
Located in the rural area of Gonzales, River Parishes Community College is a public college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #880 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means River Parishes Community College is a great college overall.
There were roughly 202 general studies students who graduated with this degree at River Parishes Community College in the most recent year we have data available.
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