2024 Best General Studies Schools in the Far Western US Region
21
Colleges in the Far Western US Region
5,181
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 2024, College Factual analyzed 21 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best General Studies Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 5,181 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. 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
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 Far Western US Region list to help you make the college decision.
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Featured General Studies Programs
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Best Schools for General Studies in the Far Western US Region
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 Far Western US Region Schools in General Studies
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In CA
146
General Studies Degrees Awarded
Every student pursuing a degree in general studies needs to take a look at National University. Located in the large city of San Diego, National University is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #196 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means National University is a great university overall.
There were about 146 general studies students who graduated with this degree at National University in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general studies from National UniversityAssociate Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In OR
910
General Studies Degrees Awarded
Portland Community College is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in general studies. Portland Community College is a large public college located in the large city of Portland. A Best Colleges rank of #300 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Portland Community College is a great college overall.
There were approximately 910 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Portland Community College in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general studies from Portland Community CollegeBachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In WA
It's difficult to beat University of Washington - Seattle Campus if you wish to pursue a degree in general studies. Located in the large city of Seattle, UW Seattle is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #37 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UW Seattle is a great university overall.
There were approximately 10 general studies students who graduated with this degree at UW Seattle in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general studies from University of Washington - Seattle CampusAssociate Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In CA
153
General Studies Degrees Awarded
Any student pursuing a degree in general studies needs to look into Brandman University. Brandman is a medium-sized public university located in the large city of Irvine. A Best Colleges rank of #311 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Brandman is a great university overall.
There were approximately 153 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Brandman in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general studies from Brandman UniversityAssociate Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In NV
216
General Studies Degrees Awarded
CSN is a very large public college located in the large city of Las Vegas. A Best Colleges rank of #443 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means CSN is a great college overall.
There were roughly 216 general studies students who graduated with this degree at CSN in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general studies from College of Southern NevadaAssociate Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In OR
411
General Studies Degrees Awarded
MHCC is a medium-sized public college located in the suburb of Gresham. A Best Colleges rank of #899 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means MHCC is a great college overall.
There were roughly 411 general studies students who graduated with this degree at MHCC in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general studies from Mt. Hood Community CollegeAssociate Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In OR
435
General Studies Degrees Awarded
Chemeketa Community College is a moderately-sized public college located in the midsize suburb of Salem. This college ranks 13th out of 30 colleges for overall quality in the state of Oregon.
There were approximately 435 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Chemeketa Community College in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general studies from Chemeketa Community CollegeAssociate Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In NV
106
General Studies Degrees Awarded
Located in the large city of Reno, Truckee Meadows Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population. This college ranks 6th out of 9 colleges for overall quality in the state of Nevada.
There were approximately 106 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Truckee Meadows Community College in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general studies from Truckee Meadows Community CollegeAssociate Degree
Highest Degree Type
9th
Most Popular In OR
48
General Studies Degrees Awarded
Located in the town of Coos Bay, SWOCC is a public college with a small student population. This college ranks 15th out of 30 schools for overall quality in the state of Oregon.
There were about 48 general studies students who graduated with this degree at SWOCC in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general studies from Southwestern Oregon Community CollegeAssociate Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In OR
570
General Studies Degrees Awarded
Located in the rural area of Eugene, Lane Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population. This college ranks 16th out of 30 colleges for overall quality in the state of Oregon.
There were about 570 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Lane Community College in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general studies from Lane Community College
