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2024 Best General Studies Schools in Arizona

15 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 2024, College Factual analyzed 15 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 during the 2021-2022 academic year.

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Choosing a Great General Studies School

Best General Studies Schools in Arizona 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.

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Associate Degrees in General Studies

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. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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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

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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 best 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 #472 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Mesa Community College is a great college overall.

There were about 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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2
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
11th Most Popular In AZ
50 General Studies Degrees Awarded

It is hard to beat Pima Community College if you wish to pursue a degree in general studies. Located in the city of Tucson, Pima County Community College District is a public college with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #766 out of 2,217 schools 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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3
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
13th Most Popular In AZ
65 General Studies Degrees Awarded

Any student who is interested in general studies has to look into Central Arizona College. Pinal County Community College is a small public college located in the rural area of Coolidge. A Best Colleges rank of #560 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Pinal County Community College is a great college overall.

There were about 65 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Pinal County Community College in the most recent year we have data available.

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4
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
14th Most Popular In AZ
36 General Studies Degrees Awarded

Every student who is interested in general studies needs to check out Chandler-Gilbert Community College. Chandler-Gilbert Community College is a large public college located in the city of Chandler. A Best Colleges rank of #918 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Chandler-Gilbert Community College is a great college overall.

There were roughly 36 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Chandler-Gilbert Community College in the most recent year we have data available.

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5
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In AZ
215 General Studies Degrees Awarded

Eastern Arizona College is a small public college located in the remote town of Thatcher. A Best Colleges rank of #789 out of 2,217 colleges 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 year we have data available.

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Phoenix College
Phoenix, AZ
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 moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #791 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Phoenix College is a great college overall.

There were roughly 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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7
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
8th Most Popular In AZ
56 General Studies Degrees Awarded

Located in the suburb of Glendale, Glendale Community College is a public college with a large student population. This college ranks 18th out of 26 colleges for overall quality in the state of Arizona.

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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8
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
9th Most Popular In AZ
64 General Studies Degrees Awarded

Located in the midsize suburb of Avondale, Estrella Mountain Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population. This college ranks 19th out of 26 schools for overall quality in the state of Arizona.

There were roughly 64 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Estrella Mountain Community College in the most recent year we have data available.

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9
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In AZ
145 General Studies Degrees Awarded

Cochise College is a small public college located in the small city of Sierra Vista. A Best Colleges rank of #660 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Cochise College is a great college overall.

There were roughly 145 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Cochise College in the most recent data year.

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Yavapai College
Prescott, AZ
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In AZ
782 General Studies Degrees Awarded

Yavapai College is a medium-sized public college located in the city of Prescott. This college ranks 21st out of 26 colleges for overall quality in the state of Arizona.

There were approximately 782 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Yavapai College in the most recent data year.

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Best General Studies Colleges in the Southwest Region

Explore all the Best General Studies Schools in the Southwest Area or other specific states within that region.

StateCollegesDegrees Awarded
Texas90541,613
Oklahoma5652,532
New Mexico4162,068

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One of 3 majors within the Liberal Arts General Studies area of study, General Studies has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related MajorAnnual Graduates
Liberal Arts7,085
Humanities26
Individualized Studies17

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