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2025 Best Individualized Studies Schools

165 Colleges in the United States
36,716 Individualized Studies Degrees Awarded
If you pursue a degree in individualized studies, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #38 most popular program in the country. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.

In 2025, College Factual analyzed 165 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Individualized Studies Schools ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 36,716 degrees in individualized studies to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Individualized Studies School

Best Individualized Studies Schools Your choice of individualized studies school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for individualized studies schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each 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.

Pick Your Individualized Studies Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Individualized Studies
Bachelor's Degrees in Individualized Studies
Master's Degrees in Individualized Studies
Doctor's Degrees in Individualized Studies

The individualized 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 Individualized Studies Schools. 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 Individualized Studies in the United States

The schools below may not offer all types of individualized 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.

25 Top Schools in Individualized Studies

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In TX
114 Individualized Studies Degrees Awarded

The University of Texas at Austin is a good decision for students pursuing a degree in individualized studies. UT Austin is a very large public university located in the large city of Austin. A Best Colleges rank of #46 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UT Austin is a great university overall.

There were roughly 114 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at UT Austin in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in individualized studies from The University of Texas at Austin

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New York University
New York, NY

It's difficult to beat New York University if you want to pursue a degree in individualized studies. NYU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of New York. A Best Colleges rank of #16 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means NYU is a great university overall.More information about a degree in individualized studies from New York University

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Associates Degree Type
AA in Liberal Arts Program Name

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In OK
76 Individualized Studies Degrees Awarded

University of Oklahoma Norman Campus is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in individualized studies. University of Oklahoma is a very large public university located in the medium-sized suburb of Norman. This university ranks 1st out of 31 colleges for overall quality in the state of Oklahoma.

There were roughly 76 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at University of Oklahoma in the most recent year we have data available.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In TX
40 Individualized Studies Degrees Awarded

Southern Methodist University is a wonderful decision for students pursuing a degree in individualized studies. SMU is a large private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Dallas. A Best Colleges rank of #142 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means SMU is a great university overall.

There were approximately 40 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at SMU in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in individualized studies from Southern Methodist University

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In CA
33.3% Growth in Graduates

Located in the large suburb of Moraga, SMC is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #148 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means SMC is a great college overall.

There were about 18 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at SMC in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in individualized studies from Saint Mary’s College of California

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In VA
164 Individualized Studies Degrees Awarded

Located in the 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 roughly 164 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at GMU in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in individualized studies from George Mason University

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
20th Most Popular In NC

Located in the large city of Raleigh, NC State is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #122 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means NC State is a great university overall.

There were about 23 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at NC State 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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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In NH
593 Individualized Studies Degrees Awarded

SNHU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the midsize suburb of Manchester. This university ranks 3rd out of 17 schools for overall quality in the state of New Hampshire.

There were about 593 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at SNHU in the most recent year we have data available.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In NY
95 Individualized Studies Degrees Awarded

Located in the large suburb of Rochester, RIT is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #147 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means RIT is a great school overall.

There were about 95 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at RIT in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in individualized studies from Rochester Institute of Technology

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In CA

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is a very large public university located in the suburb of San Luis Obispo. A Best Colleges rank of #165 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is a great university overall.

There were roughly 22 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in individualized studies from California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In AZ
10.0% Growth in Graduates

Located in the medium-sized city of Tempe, ASU - Tempe is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #108 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means ASU - Tempe is a great university overall.

There were roughly 10 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at ASU - Tempe in the most recent data year.

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Located in the city of Houston, UST is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 37th out of 115 schools for overall quality in the state of Texas.More information about a degree in individualized studies from University of St. Thomas

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In MA
82 Individualized Studies Degrees Awarded

UMass Amherst is a very large public university located in the small city of Amherst. A Best Colleges rank of #60 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UMass Amherst is a great university overall.

There were approximately 82 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at UMass Amherst in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in individualized studies from University of Massachusetts Amherst

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Chesapeake College
Wye Mills, MD
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
13th Most Popular In MD

Chesapeake College is a small public college located in the rural area of Wye Mills. This college ranks 9th out of 35 colleges for overall quality in the state of Maryland.

There were about 21 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at Chesapeake College in the most recent data year.

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Molloy College
Rockville Centre, NY
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
11th Most Popular In NY
3.8% Growth in Graduates

Located in the large suburb of Rockville Centre, Molloy is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #98 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Molloy is a great college overall.

There were approximately 26 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at Molloy in the most recent year we have data available.

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Vincennes University
Vincennes, IN
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
12th Most Popular In IN
919 Individualized Studies Degrees Awarded

Located in the remote town of Vincennes, Vincennes University is a public university with a large student population. This university ranks 9th out of 41 colleges for overall quality in the state of Indiana.

There were roughly 919 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at Vincennes University in the most recent data year.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In NY
126 Individualized Studies Degrees Awarded

Suffolk County Community College is a very large public college located in the large suburb of Selden. This college ranks 33rd out of 136 schools for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were about 126 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at Suffolk County Community College in the most recent data year.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type

UNI is a moderately-sized public university located in the city of Cedar Falls. This university ranks 3rd out of 37 schools for overall quality in the state of Iowa.More information about a degree in individualized studies from University of Northern Iowa

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
15th Most Popular In NY
22.2% Growth in Graduates

SUNY Westchester Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the large suburb of Valhalla. A Best Colleges rank of #159 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means SUNY Westchester Community College is a great college overall.

There were approximately 27 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at SUNY Westchester Community College in the most recent data year.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
8th Most Popular In MA

Westfield is a small public university located in the suburb of Westfield. This university ranks 29th out of 63 schools for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.

There were about 2 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at Westfield in the most recent data year.

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Montgomery College
Rockville, MD
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In MD
869 Individualized Studies Degrees Awarded

Located in the small city of Rockville, Montgomery College is a public college with a fairly large student population. This college ranks 7th out of 35 colleges for overall quality in the state of Maryland.

There were about 869 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at Montgomery College in the most recent data year.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In IN
188 Individualized Studies Degrees Awarded

IUPUI is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Indianapolis. This university ranks 7th out of 41 schools for overall quality in the state of Indiana.

There were roughly 188 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at IUPUI in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in individualized studies from Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In FL
39 Individualized Studies Degrees Awarded

Located in the small city of Boca Raton, FAU is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 22nd out of 70 schools for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were about 39 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at FAU in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in individualized studies from Florida Atlantic University

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In CO
285 Individualized Studies Degrees Awarded

Located in the suburb of Westminster, FRCC is a public college with a very large student population. This college ranks 6th out of 31 schools for overall quality in the state of Colorado.

There were approximately 285 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at FRCC in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in individualized studies from Front Range Community College

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Ivy Tech Community College
Indianapolis, IN
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In IN
6,100 Individualized Studies Degrees Awarded

Ivy Tech Community College is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Indianapolis. This college ranks 4th out of 41 colleges for overall quality in the state of Indiana.

There were about 6100 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at Ivy Tech Community College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Rest of the Top Best Individualized Studies Schools

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Nassau Community College
Garden City, NY

Honorable Mentions

Here are some additional great schools for Individualized Studies students that almost earned our Best Individualized Studies Schools award.

Rank College Location
34 University of Wisconsin - Green Bay Green Bay, WI
35 Alverno College Milwaukee, WI
36 University of Maryland Global Campus Adelphi, MD
37 Lesley University Cambridge, MA
38 University of Wisconsin - Whitewater Whitewater, WI
39 Surry Community College Dobson, NC
40 Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global Marion, IN
41 Ohio University - Athens Campus Athens, OH
42 Oakland Community College Auburn Hills, MI
43 Western Illinois University Macomb, IL
44 Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI
45 Aims Community College Greeley, CO
46 California State University - Dominguez Hills Carson, CA
47 Community College of Denver Denver, CO
48 Community College of Aurora Aurora, CO
49 Gaston College Dallas, NC
50 Metropolitan Community College Omaha, NE
51 Hagerstown Community College Hagerstown, MD
52 Kent State University at Stark North Canton, OH
53 University of Mary Washington Fredericksburg, VA
54 Indiana University - Kokomo Kokomo, IN
55 Colorado Mountain College Glenwood Springs, CO

Individualized Studies by Region

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Region
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New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Other U.S. Territories
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Individualized Studies is one of 3 different types of Liberal Arts General Studies programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Liberal Arts 354,866
General Studies 125,813
Humanities 21,530

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