by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 4 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of general education. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 481 associate degrees in general education during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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Your choice of general education for getting your associate degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of associate graduates during the early years of their career. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their associate degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for general education students working on their associate degree.
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 Education Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list to help you make the college decision.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in general education.
Liberty University is a wonderful decision for individuals interested in an associate degree in general education. Located in the city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in general education from Liberty University
Any student who is interested in an associate degree in general education has to check out Campbell University. Campbell is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the fringe town of Buies Creek.
After graduation, education associate recipients generally earn around $37,397 at the beginning of their careers.
More information about a associate in general education from Campbell University
It is hard to beat Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in general education. Located in the rural area of Perkinston, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in general education from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Cumberland University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting an associate degree in general education. Located in the town of Lebanon, CU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a associate in general education from Cumberland University
Explore the best general education colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 143 | 110 |
| Georgia | 121 | 1 |
| Florida | 121 | 3 |
| North Carolina | 120 | 29 |
| Tennessee | 102 | 250 |
| Virginia | 97 | 32 |
| West Virginia | 92 | 26 |
| Kentucky | 90 | 0 |
| Louisiana | 80 | 19 |
| South Carolina | 77 | 11 |
One of 14 majors within the Education area of study, General Education has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Education | 481 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 2,734 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 118 |
| Teaching Assistants | 83 |
| Educational Administration | 37 |
| Special Education | 26 |
| Other Education | 1 |
