2025 Best General Studies Schools in Arizona
16
Colleges in Arizona
3,038
General Studies Degrees Awarded
Ranked #5 in popularity,
general studies is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.
In 2025, College Factual analyzed 16 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best General Studies Schools in Arizona ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 3,038 degrees in general studies annually.
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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. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for general studies schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each 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
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 Arizona list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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Best Schools for General Studies in Arizona
If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the general studies degrees they offer, see the list below.
10 Top Arizona Schools in General Studies
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In AZ
215
General Studies Degrees Awarded
Eastern Arizona College is a good choice for students pursuing a degree in general studies. Eastern Arizona College is a medium-sized public college located in the remote town of Thatcher. A Best Colleges rank of #201 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Eastern Arizona College is a great college overall.
There were roughly 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
11th
Most Popular In AZ
50
General Studies Degrees Awarded
It is difficult to beat Pima Community College if you want to pursue a degree in general studies. Located in the large city of Tucson, Pima County Community College District is a public college with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #612 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Pima County Community College District is a great college overall.
There were approximately 50 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Pima County Community College District in the most recent data year.
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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
12th
Most Popular In AZ
56
General Studies Degrees Awarded
Northland Pioneer College is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in general studies. NPC is a small public college located in the remote area of Holbrook. A Best Colleges rank of #561 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means NPC is a great college overall.
There were about 56 general studies students who graduated with this degree at NPC in the most recent data year.
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Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
7th
Most Popular In AZ
78
General Studies Degrees Awarded
Mesa Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in general studies. Located in the city of Mesa, Mesa Community College is a public college with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #643 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Mesa Community College is a great college overall.
There were approximately 78 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Mesa Community College in the most recent year we have data available.
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Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
9th
Most Popular In AZ
64
General Studies Degrees Awarded
Located in the suburb of Avondale, Estrella Mountain Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #865 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Estrella Mountain Community College is a great college overall.
There were approximately 64 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Estrella Mountain Community College in the most recent data year.
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Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
17th
Most Popular In AZ
Located in the large city of Phoenix, Phoenix College is a public college with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #748 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Phoenix College is a great college overall.
There were approximately 11 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Phoenix College in the most recent year we have data available.
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Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
8th
Most Popular In AZ
56
General Studies Degrees Awarded
Located in the large suburb of Glendale, Glendale Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #891 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Glendale Community College is a great college overall.
There were about 56 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Glendale Community College in the most recent data year.
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Bachelors
Degree Type
BA in General Studies
Program Name
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Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
14th
Most Popular In AZ
36
General Studies Degrees Awarded
Chandler-Gilbert Community College is a large public college located in the large city of Chandler. A Best Colleges rank of #921 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Chandler-Gilbert Community College is a great college overall.
There were approximately 36 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Chandler-Gilbert Community College in the most recent data year.
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Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
13th
Most Popular In AZ
65
General Studies Degrees Awarded
Pinal County Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the rural area of Coolidge. This college ranks 20th out of 26 colleges for overall quality in the state of Arizona.
There were approximately 65 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Pinal County Community College in the most recent data year.
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Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
6th
Most Popular In AZ
75
General Studies Degrees Awarded
Located in the medium-sized city of Tempe, Rio Salado College is a public college with a fairly large student population. This college ranks 19th out of 26 schools for overall quality in the state of Arizona.
There were approximately 75 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Rio Salado College in the most recent year we have data available.
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