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2025 Best General Studies Schools in North Carolina

17 Colleges in North Carolina
178 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.

College Factual reviewed 17 schools in North Carolina to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of general studies. Combined, these schools handed out 178 degrees in general studies to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great General Studies School

Best General Studies Schools in North Carolina 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. 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.

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

Associate Degrees in General Studies
Bachelor's Degrees in General Studies

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best General Studies Schools in North Carolina list, to help you choose the best school for you. 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 North Carolina

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.

10 Top North Carolina Schools in General Studies

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
19th Most Popular In NC
50.0% Growth in Graduates

Any student pursuing a degree in general studies needs to look into Mitchell Community College. Mitchell Community College is a small public college located in the fringe town of Statesville. A Best Colleges rank of #325 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Mitchell Community College is a great college overall.

There were roughly 4 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Mitchell Community College in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in general studies from Mitchell Community College

2
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
11th Most Popular In NC

Rockingham Community College is a great option for students pursuing a degree in general studies. RCC is a small public college located in the rural area of Wentworth. A Best Colleges rank of #682 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means RCC is a great college overall.

There were approximately 1 general studies students who graduated with this degree at RCC in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in general studies from Rockingham Community College

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Associates Degree Type
AA in Liberal Arts Program Name

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3
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
26th Most Popular In NC

Guilford Technical Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in general studies. Guilford Technical Community College is a large public college located in the large suburb of Jamestown. A Best Colleges rank of #844 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Guilford Technical Community College is a great college overall.

There were about 1 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Guilford Technical Community College in the most recent year we have data available.

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4
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
8th Most Popular In NC

It's difficult to beat Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College if you wish to pursue a degree in general studies. Located in the city of Asheville, A-B Tech is a public college with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #983 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means A-B Tech is a great college overall.

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

More information about a degree in general studies from Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College

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Lenoir Community College is a small public college located in the town of Kinston. A Best Colleges rank of #637 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Lenoir Community College is a great college overall.More information about a degree in general studies from Lenoir Community College

6
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In NC
62.5% Growth in Graduates

CVCC is a small public college located in the city of Hickory. A Best Colleges rank of #867 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means CVCC is a great college overall.

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

More information about a degree in general studies from Catawba Valley Community College

7
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
19th Most Popular In NC

Located in the town of Shelby, Cleveland Community College is a public college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #1015 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Cleveland Community College is a great college overall.

There were about 2 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Cleveland Community College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Bachelors Degree Type
BA in General Studies Program Name

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Nash Community College
Rocky Mount, NC

Located in the rural area of Rocky Mount, Nash Community College is a public college with a small student population. This college ranks 38th out of 93 colleges for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.More information about a degree in general studies from Nash Community College

9
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
26th Most Popular In NC

Forsyth Tech is a medium-sized public college located in the city of Winston-Salem. A Best Colleges rank of #1080 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Forsyth Tech is a great college overall.

There were approximately 20 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Forsyth Tech in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in general studies from Forsyth Technical Community College

10
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the distant town of Albemarle, Stanly Technical College is a public college with a small student population. This college ranks 47th out of 93 schools for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.More information about a degree in general studies from Stanly Community College

Best General Studies Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best General Studies Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Florida 715 384
Georgia 690 1,009
Virginia 630 2,671
Tennessee 624 1,826
South Carolina 530 49
Kentucky 518 741
Mississippi 501 3,224
Alabama 500 4,624
Louisiana 489 2,279
Arkansas 466 2,985
West Virginia 410 2,886

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One of 3 majors within the Liberal Arts General Studies area of study, General Studies has other similar majors worth exploring.

Majors Similar to General Studies

Related Major Annual Graduates
Liberal Arts 15,820
Individualized Studies 1,633
Humanities 10

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