2024 Best General Studies Schools in Louisiana
14
Colleges in Louisiana
5,122
General Studies Degrees Awarded
If you pursue a degree in
general studies, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #5 most popular program in the country. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.
College Factual reviewed 14 schools in Louisiana to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of general studies. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 5,122 degrees in general studies during the 2021-2022 academic year.
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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. We derive our Best Overall General Studies School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.
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
The general 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 General Studies Schools in Louisiana.
You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
In addition to College Factual's rankings, you may want to take a look at College Combat, our unique tool that lets you pit your favorite schools head-to-head and compare how they rate on factors that most interest you.
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More information on how we come up with our rankings can be found here: College Factual's Data Methodology.
Best Schools for General Studies in Louisiana
Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the general studies degree levels they offer.
10 Top Louisiana Schools in General Studies
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In LA
378
General Studies Degrees Awarded
Northwestern State University of Louisiana is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in general studies. NSU is a medium-sized public university located in the remote town of Natchitoches. This university ranks 13th out of 29 schools for overall quality in the state of Louisiana.
There were roughly 378 general studies students who graduated with this degree at NSU in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general studies from Northwestern State University of LouisianaBachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
6th
Most Popular In LA
170
General Studies Degrees Awarded
It is hard to beat McNeese State University if you wish to pursue a degree in general studies. McNeese is a medium-sized public university located in the city of Lake Charles. A Best Colleges rank of #1477 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means McNeese is a great university overall.
There were roughly 170 general studies students who graduated with this degree at McNeese in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general studies from McNeese State UniversityBachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
8th
Most Popular In LA
85
General Studies Degrees Awarded
University of Louisiana at Monroe is a good choice for students pursuing a degree in general studies. Located in the small city of Monroe, ULM is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #1113 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means ULM is a great university overall.
There were about 85 general studies students who graduated with this degree at ULM in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general studies from University of Louisiana at MonroeAssociate Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In LA
397
General Studies Degrees Awarded
Any student pursuing a degree in general studies has to check out South Louisiana Community College. South Louisiana Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the medium-sized city of Lafayette. A Best Colleges rank of #1107 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means South Louisiana Community College is a great college overall.
There were about 397 general studies students who graduated with this degree at South Louisiana Community College in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general studies from South Louisiana Community CollegeBachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In LA
297
General Studies Degrees Awarded
Located in the midsize city of Lafayette, UL Lafayette is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #1199 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UL Lafayette is a great university overall.
There were about 297 general studies students who graduated with this degree at UL Lafayette in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general studies from University of Louisiana at LafayetteAssociate Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In LA
929
General Studies Degrees Awarded
Delgado Community College is a fairly large public college located in the city of New Orleans. A Best Colleges rank of #978 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Delgado Community College is a great college overall.
There were approximately 929 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Delgado Community College in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general studies from Delgado Community CollegeBachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
11th
Most Popular In LA
53
General Studies Degrees Awarded
Louisiana State University - Shreveport is a moderately-sized public university located in the midsize city of Shreveport. A Best Colleges rank of #648 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Louisiana State University - Shreveport is a great university overall.
There were about 53 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Louisiana State University - Shreveport in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general studies from Louisiana State University - ShreveportBachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
12th
Most Popular In LA
93
General Studies Degrees Awarded
Located in the rural area of Alexandria, Louisiana State University - Alexandria is a public university with a small student population. This university ranks 23rd out of 29 colleges for overall quality in the state of Louisiana.
There were roughly 93 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Louisiana State University - Alexandria in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general studies from Louisiana State University - AlexandriaBachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In LA
189
General Studies Degrees Awarded
Located in the small city of Hammond, Southeastern is a public university with a large student population. This university ranks 16th out of 29 colleges for overall quality in the state of Louisiana.
There were about 189 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Southeastern in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general studies from Southeastern Louisiana UniversityAssociate Degree
Highest Degree Type
14th
Most Popular In LA
333
General Studies Degrees Awarded
Located in the rural area of Monroe, LDCC is a public college with a small student population. This college ranks 24th out of 29 schools for overall quality in the state of Louisiana.
There were approximately 333 general studies students who graduated with this degree at LDCC in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general studies from Louisiana Delta Community College
