2025 Best General Studies Schools in the Southwest Region
105
Colleges in the Southwest Region
47,270
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 looked at 105 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best General Studies Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 47,270 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. 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
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best General Studies Schools in the Southwest Region list to help you make the college decision.
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 the Southwest Region
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. Only those schools that rank in the top 20% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.
21 Top Southwest Region Schools in General Studies
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
61st
Most Popular In TX
University of St. Thomas is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in general studies. Located in the large city of Houston, UST is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 37th out of 115 colleges for overall quality in the state of Texas.
There were about 28 general studies students who graduated with this degree at UST in the most recent data year.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
19th
Most Popular In TX
459
General Studies Degrees Awarded
University of North Texas is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in general studies. UNT is a very large public university located in the medium-sized city of Denton. A Best Colleges rank of #310 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UNT is a great university overall.
There were about 459 general studies students who graduated with this degree at UNT in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general studies from University of North Texas
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
4th
Most Popular In OK
213
General Studies Degrees Awarded
University of Central Oklahoma is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in general studies. Located in the large suburb of Edmond, UCO is a public university with a large student population. This university ranks 8th out of 31 colleges for overall quality in the state of Oklahoma.
There were approximately 213 general studies students who graduated with this degree at UCO in the most recent data year.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
40th
Most Popular In TX
220
General Studies Degrees Awarded
Texas Tech University is a wonderful decision for students pursuing a degree in general studies. Located in the city of Lubbock, Texas Tech is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #161 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Texas Tech is a great university overall.
There were about 220 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Texas Tech in the most recent year we have data available.
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Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In AZ
215
General Studies Degrees Awarded
Located in the remote town of Thatcher, Eastern Arizona College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #201 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Eastern Arizona College is a great college overall.
There were about 215 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Eastern Arizona College in the most recent data year.
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Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In TX
5,266
General Studies Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Dallas, El Centro College is a public college with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #281 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means El Centro College is a great college overall.
There were approximately 5266 general studies students who graduated with this degree at El Centro College in the most recent year we have data available.
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Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In TX
4,331
General Studies Degrees Awarded
Located in the large city of Fort Worth, Tarrant County College is a public college with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #272 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Tarrant County College is a great college overall.
There were approximately 4331 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Tarrant County College in the most recent year we have data available.
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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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Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In OK
616
General Studies Degrees Awarded
OCCC is a large public college located in the city of Oklahoma City. This college ranks 4th out of 31 colleges for overall quality in the state of Oklahoma.
There were approximately 616 general studies students who graduated with this degree at OCCC in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general studies from Oklahoma City Community College
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
11th
Most Popular In AZ
50
General Studies Degrees Awarded
Pima County Community College District is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Tucson. This college ranks 10th out of 26 colleges for overall quality in the state of Arizona.
There were approximately 50 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Pima County Community College District in the most recent year we have data available.
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Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
6th
Most Popular In TX
1,799
General Studies Degrees Awarded
Located in the large city of Austin, Austin Community College District is a public college with a very large student population. This college ranks 20th out of 115 colleges for overall quality in the state of Texas.
There were approximately 1799 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Austin Community College District in the most recent year we have data available.
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Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
8th
Most Popular In TX
1,140
General Studies Degrees Awarded
Located in the large suburb of McKinney, Collin County Community College District is a public college with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #386 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Collin County Community College District is a great college overall.
There were approximately 1140 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Collin County Community College District in the most recent year we have data available.
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Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In TX
1,936
General Studies Degrees Awarded
Houston Community College is a fairly large public college located in the city of Houston. A Best Colleges rank of #474 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Houston Community College is a great college overall.
There were roughly 1936 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Houston Community College in the most recent year we have data available.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In OK
190
General Studies Degrees Awarded
Located in the distant town of Stillwater, OSU is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #366 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means OSU is a great university overall.
There were about 190 general studies students who graduated with this degree at OSU in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general studies from Oklahoma State University - Main Campus
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
52nd
Most Popular In TX
84
General Studies Degrees Awarded
MCC is a medium-sized public college located in the midsize city of Waco. This college ranks 26th out of 115 schools for overall quality in the state of Texas.
There were roughly 84 general studies students who graduated with this degree at MCC in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general studies from McLennan Community College
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In NM
1,777
General Studies Degrees Awarded
CNM is a fairly large public college located in the city of Albuquerque. This college ranks 2nd out of 24 schools for overall quality in the state of New Mexico.
There were approximately 1777 general studies students who graduated with this degree at CNM in the most recent data year.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In NM
70
General Studies Degrees Awarded
ENMU - Main Campus is a medium-sized public university located in the town of Portales. This university ranks 12th out of 24 colleges for overall quality in the state of New Mexico.
There were about 70 general studies students who graduated with this degree at ENMU - Main Campus in the most recent year we have data available.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
46th
Most Popular In TX
135
General Studies Degrees Awarded
UTSA is a very large public university located in the city of San Antonio. This university ranks 23rd out of 115 colleges for overall quality in the state of Texas.
There were approximately 135 general studies students who graduated with this degree at UTSA in the most recent year we have data available.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
33rd
Most Popular In TX
192
General Studies Degrees Awarded
TWU is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Denton. This university ranks 24th out of 115 colleges for overall quality in the state of Texas.
There were approximately 192 general studies students who graduated with this degree at TWU in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general studies from Texas Woman’s University
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
28th
Most Popular In TX
237
General Studies Degrees Awarded
UT Arlington is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Arlington. A Best Colleges rank of #304 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UT Arlington is a great university overall.
There were approximately 237 general studies students who graduated with this degree at UT Arlington in the most recent data year.
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Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
12th
Most Popular In AZ
56
General Studies Degrees Awarded
Located in the remote area of Holbrook, NPC is a public college with a small student population. This college ranks 561st out of 2,152 schools for overall quality nationwide.
There were about 56 general studies students who graduated with this degree at NPC in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general studies from Northland Pioneer College
