by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 4 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best General Education Bachelor's Degree Schools in Iowa ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 15 bachelor's degrees in general education during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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Your choice of general education for getting your bachelor's 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:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. 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.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their bachelor's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their bachelor's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for general education students working on their bachelor's degree.
The education 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 Education Bachelor's Degree Schools in Iowa.
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Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in general education.
It's hard to beat Iowa State University if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in general education. Located in the small city of Ames, Iowa State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general education from Iowa State University
Loras College is a good choice for individuals interested in a bachelor's degree in general education. Located in the city of Dubuque, Loras is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general education from Loras College
Buena Vista University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in general education. Located in the town of Storm Lake, BVU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general education from Buena Vista University
Any student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in general education needs to look into William Penn University. William Penn University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the remote town of Oskaloosa.More information about a bachelor’s in general education from William Penn University
Explore all the Best General Education Schools in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 228 | 183 |
| Minnesota | 215 | 68 |
| Kansas | 184 | 19 |
| Nebraska | 180 | 49 |
| North Dakota | 149 | 0 |
| South Dakota | 148 | 1 |
One of 14 majors within the Education area of study, General Education has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Education | 15 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 1,411 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 477 |
| Special Education | 29 |
| Teaching English or French | 26 |
| Teaching Assistants | 1 |
| Other Education | 1 |
