by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for general studies students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 180 master's degrees in general studies to qualified students.
Jump to one of the following sections: * Our Methodology
The general studies master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality general studies program can vary widely even among the top schools. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
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 for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
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 schools for general studies students working on their master's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best General Studies Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in general studies.
Every student who is interested in a master's degree in general studies has to look into Middle Tennessee State University. Middle Tennessee State University is a fairly large public university located in the city of Murfreesboro.More information about a master’s in general studies from Middle Tennessee State University
University of Memphis is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in general studies. UofM is a very large public university located in the city of Memphis.More information about a master’s in general studies from University of Memphis
It's hard to beat Austin Peay State University if you want to pursue a master's degree in general studies. Austin Peay State University is a moderately-sized public university located in the city of Clarksville.More information about a master’s in general studies from Austin Peay State University
It is difficult to beat Tennessee State University if you want to pursue a master's degree in general studies. Tennessee State University is a medium-sized public university located in the city of Nashville.More information about a master’s in general studies from Tennessee State University
Tennessee Tech University is a medium-sized public university located in the remote town of Cookeville.More information about a master’s in general studies from Tennessee Technological University
Explore the best general studies colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 313 | 180 |
| Mississippi | 243 | 0 |
| Arkansas | 187 | 0 |
One of 3 majors within the Liberal Arts General Studies area of study, General Studies has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 252 |
| Humanities | 62 |
| Individualized Studies | 39 |
