2025 Best General Education Schools

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Purdue University - Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

It's difficult to beat Purdue University - Main Campus if you wish to pursue a degree in general education. Located in the city of West Lafayette, Purdue is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #65 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Purdue is a great university overall.

There were approximately 269 general education students who graduated with this degree at Purdue in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the general education program at Purdue University - Main Campus get $6,441 above the standard college grad in this field shortly after graduation.

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Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA

Boston College is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in general education. Located in the city of Chestnut Hill, Boston College is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #17 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Boston College is a great college overall.

There were approximately 2 general education students who graduated with this degree at Boston College in the most recent data year.

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University of Washington - Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

Every student pursuing a degree in general education needs to take a look at University of Washington - Seattle Campus. UW Seattle is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Seattle. A Best Colleges rank of #44 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UW Seattle is a great university overall.

There were roughly 150 general education students who graduated with this degree at UW Seattle in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the general education degree program at University of Washington - Seattle Campus get $6,687 more than the standard college grad in this field when they enter the workforce.

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Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA

Azusa Pacific University is a wonderful choice for students pursuing a degree in general education. Located in the suburb of Azusa, Azusa Pacific is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 18th out of 161 schools for overall quality in the state of California.

There were about 55 general education students who graduated with this degree at Azusa Pacific in the most recent year we have data available. Those general education students who get their degree from Azusa Pacific University make $10,331 more than the standard education student.

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University of California - Irvine
Irvine, CA

Located in the large city of Irvine, UC Irvine is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #73 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UC Irvine is a great university overall.

There were roughly 251 general education students who graduated with this degree at UC Irvine in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the education program state that they receive average early career wages of $26,106.

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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

UIUC is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Champaign. A Best Colleges rank of #41 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UIUC is a great university overall.

There were approximately 282 general education students who graduated with this degree at UIUC in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the general education major at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign get $6,996 more than the standard college grad with the same degree shortly after graduation.

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Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI

GVSU is a very large public university located in the town of Allendale. This university ranks 5th out of 56 colleges for overall quality in the state of Michigan.

There were roughly 303 general education students who graduated with this degree at GVSU in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the education program make about $45,608 for their early career.

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Monmouth University
West Long Branch, NJ

Located in the suburb of West Long Branch, Monmouth is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 15th out of 45 schools for overall quality in the state of New Jersey.

There were roughly 108 general education students who graduated with this degree at Monmouth in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the general education major at Monmouth University make $3,570 above the typical college graduate in this field shortly after graduation.

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Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Iowa State is a very large public university located in the small city of Ames. A Best Colleges rank of #88 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Iowa State is a great university overall.

There were approximately 46 general education students who graduated with this degree at Iowa State in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the education program make around $50,375 for their early career.

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University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI

Located in the medium-sized city of Ann Arbor, U-M is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #22 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means U-M is a great university overall.

There were approximately 149 general education students who graduated with this degree at U-M in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduating, education degree recipients usually make around $52,336 in their early careers.

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New York University
New York, NY

NYU is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of New York. A Best Colleges rank of #16 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means NYU is a great university overall.

There were about 23 general education students who graduated with this degree at NYU in the most recent data year. General Education degree recipients from New York University earn a boost of approximately $4,730 over the average income of general education majors.

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Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Michigan State is a very large public university located in the city of East Lansing. A Best Colleges rank of #54 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Michigan State is a great university overall.

There were roughly 151 general education students who graduated with this degree at Michigan State in the most recent data year. After graduating, education degree recipients usually earn an average of $48,593 at the beginning of their careers.

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The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

UT Arlington is a very large public university located in the large city of Arlington. This university ranks 12th out of 115 schools for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were approximately 187 general education students who graduated with this degree at UT Arlington in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduation, education degree recipients generally make around $56,157 in the first five years of their career.

14

National University
San Diego, CA

National University is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of San Diego. This university ranks 37th out of 161 colleges for overall quality in the state of California.

There were approximately 944 general education students who graduated with this degree at National University in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the general education major at National University earn $7,059 above the typical graduate in this field shortly after graduation.

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University of Georgia
Athens, GA

UGA is a very large public university located in the medium-sized city of Athens. A Best Colleges rank of #69 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UGA is a great university overall.

There were approximately 63 general education students who graduated with this degree at UGA in the most recent year we have data available.

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University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

UF is a very large public university located in the medium-sized city of Gainesville. A Best Colleges rank of #56 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UF is a great university overall.

There were roughly 56 general education students who graduated with this degree at UF in the most recent year we have data available.

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Central Washington University
Ellensburg, WA

CWU is a moderately-sized public university located in the distant town of Ellensburg. This university ranks 6th out of 50 colleges for overall quality in the state of Washington.

There were about 40 general education students who graduated with this degree at CWU in the most recent data year.

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Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ

Located in the suburb of Montclair, Montclair State is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 10th out of 45 schools for overall quality in the state of New Jersey.

There were approximately 148 general education students who graduated with this degree at Montclair State in the most recent data year. Those general education students who get their degree from Montclair State University make $5,601 more than the average education graduate.

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Chapman University
Orange, CA

Located in the medium-sized city of Orange, Chapman is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 24th out of 161 schools for overall quality in the state of California.

There were about 65 general education students who graduated with this degree at Chapman in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the education program state that they receive average early career earnings of $37,928.

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Ohio State University - Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Located in the large city of Columbus, Ohio State is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #70 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Ohio State is a great university overall.

There were approximately 279 general education students who graduated with this degree at Ohio State in the most recent year we have data available. After graduating, education degree recipients generally earn an average of $53,822 in their early careers.

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Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, CA

Located in the city of San Diego, PLNU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 58th out of 161 schools for overall quality in the state of California.

There were roughly 117 general education students who graduated with this degree at PLNU in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the general education degree program at Point Loma Nazarene University earn $5,926 more than the average graduate in this field shortly after graduation.

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Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR

Located in the fringe town of Monmouth, Western Oregon State College is a public university with a small student population. This university ranks 7th out of 29 colleges for overall quality in the state of Oregon.

There were approximately 184 general education students who graduated with this degree at Western Oregon State College in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the education program earn about $43,879 for their early career.

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Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI

Located in the suburb of Ypsilanti, Eastern Michigan is a public university with a large student population. This university ranks 15th out of 56 schools for overall quality in the state of Michigan.

There were about 22 general education students who graduated with this degree at Eastern Michigan in the most recent data year.

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Seattle Pacific University
Seattle, WA

Located in the city of Seattle, SPU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 12th out of 50 schools for overall quality in the state of Washington.

There were roughly 21 general education students who graduated with this degree at SPU in the most recent data year.

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California State University - Fresno
Fresno, CA

Located in the large city of Fresno, Fresno State is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 81st out of 161 schools for overall quality in the state of California.

There were about 65 general education students who graduated with this degree at Fresno State in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the education program report average early career earnings of $57,486.