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2022 Best Value General Studies Schools for an Associate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k

104 Ranked Colleges
19,156 Degrees Awarded
Best Value General Studies Schools for an Associate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value General Studies Schools for an Associate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

With 133,583 degrees handed out in 2019-2020, general studies is the 5th most popular major in the United States.

Across the Southeast region, there were 28,839 general studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the associate degree level specifically, there were 19,156 general studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $31,631 and $18,547 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value General Studies Schools for an Associate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking analyzed 104 colleges that offered a degree in general studies. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality general studies programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the general studies program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value General Studies Schools for an Associate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k

The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region associate degree general studies students whose families make $48-$75k.

Top 25 Best Value Associate Degree Colleges for General Studies (Income $48-$75k) in the Southeast Region

#1

American Public University System

Charles Town, West Virginia
#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend American Public University System. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value General Studies Schools for an Associate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. American Public University System is a large school located in Charles Town, West Virginia that handed out 1,323 associates’s general studies degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region associate degree general studies students whose families make $48-$75k list, American Military University has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best General Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for American Military University is $8,461 for Southeast Region Associate Degree General Studies students whose families make $48-$75k.

With a freshman retention rate of 98%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its students.

Full American Military University General Studies Report

#2 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northern Virginia Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value General Studies Schools for an Associate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Annandale, Virginia, this large public school awarded 1,374 diplomas to qualified associates’s general studies students in 2019-2020.

Northern Virginia Community College also made our “Best General Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #2. The estimated yearly cost for Northern Virginia Community College is $10,980 for southeast region associate degree general studies students whose families make $48-$75k.

Full Northern Virginia Community College General Studies Report

#3

Cleveland Community College

Shelby, North Carolina
#21 in overall quality

Out of the 104 schools in the Best Value General Studies Schools for an Associate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Cleveland Community College landed the #3 spot on the list. This small school is located in Shelby, North Carolina, and it awarded 3 associates’s general studies degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region associate degree general studies students whose families make $48-$75k list, Cleveland Community College has also earned the #21 rank in our “Best General Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Cleveland Community College is $7,063 for southeast region associate degree general studies students whose families make $48-$75k.

Full Cleveland Community College General Studies Report

#4

Coahoma Community College

Clarksdale, Mississippi

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Coahoma Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value General Studies Schools for an Associate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Coahoma Community College is a small public school situated in Clarksdale, Mississippi. It awarded 78 associates’s general studies degrees in 2019-2020.

It costs about $2,313 for southeast region associate degree general studies students whose families make $48-$75k per year to attend Coahoma Community College.

Read full report on General Studies at Coahoma Community College

Out of the 104 schools in the Best Value General Studies Schools for an Associate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Wallace Community College, Dothan landed the #5 spot on the list. This small school is located in Dothan, Alabama, and it awarded 202 associates’s general studies degrees in 2019-2020.

The estimated yearly cost for Wallace, Dothan is $4,636 for Southeast Region Associate Degree General Studies students whose families make $48-$75k.

Read full report on General Studies at Wallace Community College, Dothan

#6

Lenoir Community College

Kinston, North Carolina
#16 in overall quality

Lenoir Community College landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value General Studies Schools for an Associate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Lenoir Community College is a small public school situated in Kinston, North Carolina. It awarded 3 associates’s general studies degrees in 2019-2020.

Lenoir Community College did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #16 on our “Best General Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for Lenoir Community College is $6,406 for Southeast Region Associate Degree General Studies students whose families make $48-$75k.

Full Lenoir Community College General Studies Report

#7

Hinds Community College

Raymond, Mississippi
#8 in overall quality

Hinds Community College did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General Studies Schools for an Associate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #7. Hinds Community College is a fairly large public school situated in Raymond, Mississippi. It awarded 998 associates’s general studies degrees in 2019-2020.

Hinds Community College did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best General Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for Hinds Community College is $6,097 for southeast region associate degree general studies students whose families make $48-$75k.

Read more about General Studies at Hinds Community College

#8

Central Carolina Community College

Sanford, North Carolina
#13 in overall quality

Central Carolina Community College did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General Studies Schools for an Associate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #8. Central Carolina Community College is located in Sanford, North Carolina and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 associates’s general studies degrees to qualified students.

Central Carolina Community College also took the #13 spot in our “Best General Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend Central Carolina Community College is $6,704 for southeast region associate degree general studies students whose families make $48-$75k.

Read full report on General Studies at Central Carolina Community College

#9

Mississippi Delta Community College

Moorhead, Mississippi

Mississippi Delta Community College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Studies Schools for an Associate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Moorhead, Mississippi is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s general studies degrees to 180 students in 2019-2020.

It costs about $4,700 for southeast region associate degree general studies students whose families make $48-$75k per year to attend Mississippi Delta Community College.

Read more about General Studies at Mississippi Delta Community College

#10

NorthWest Arkansas Community College

Bentonville, Arkansas
#11 in overall quality

NorthWest Arkansas Community College did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General Studies Schools for an Associate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #10. This medium-sized school is located in Bentonville, Arkansas, and it awarded 62 associates’s general studies degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at NWACC, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best General Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend NWACC is $8,161 for Southeast Region Associate Degree General Studies students whose families make $48-$75k.

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#11

College of the Albemarle

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

College of the Albemarle ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value General Studies Schools for an Associate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. This small school is located in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, and it awarded 6 associates’s general studies degrees in 2019-2020.

It costs about $5,755 for southeast region associate degree general studies students whose families make $48-$75k per year to attend College of the Albemarle.

Full College of the Albemarle General Studies Report

#12

Piedmont Community College

Roxboro, North Carolina

Piedmont Community College ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value General Studies Schools for an Associate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Piedmont Community College is located in Roxboro, North Carolina and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 1 associates’s general studies degrees to qualified students.

The estimated yearly cost for Piedmont Community College is $6,050 for Southeast Region Associate Degree General Studies students whose families make $48-$75k.

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#7 in overall quality

Northwest Mississippi Community College ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value General Studies Schools for an Associate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. NWCC is a public institution located in Senatobia, Mississippi. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 801 associates’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region associate degree general studies students whose families make $48-$75k list, NWCC has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best General Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. It costs about $7,653 for Southeast Region Associate Degree General Studies students whose families make $48-$75k per year to attend NWCC.

Read full report on General Studies at Northwest Mississippi Community College

Northeast Alabama Community College landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value General Studies Schools for an Associate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Northeast is located in Rainsville, Alabama and, has a small student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 268 associates’s general studies degrees to qualified students.

It costs about $5,145 for Southeast Region Associate Degree General Studies students whose families make $48-$75k per year to attend Northeast.

Read more about General Studies at Northeast

With a ranking of #15, New River Community and Technical College did quite well on the 2022 Best Value General Studies Schools for an Associate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. New River Community and Technical College is a small school located in Beaver, West Virginia that handed out 21 associates’s general studies degrees in 2019-2020.

The estimated yearly cost for New River Community and Technical College is $8,437 for southeast region associate degree general studies students whose families make $48-$75k.

Full New River Community and Technical College General Studies Report

Gadsden State Community College ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value General Studies Schools for an Associate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Gadsden, Alabama, this small public school awarded 240 degrees to qualified associates’s general studies students in 2019-2020.

It costs about $5,716 for southeast region associate degree general studies students whose families make $48-$75k per year to attend Gadsden State Community College.

Read full report on General Studies at Gadsden State Community College

Chattahoochee Valley Community College did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General Studies Schools for an Associate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #17. Located in Phenix City, Alabama, this small public school handed out 117 degrees to qualified associates’s general studies students in 2019-2020.

The estimated yearly cost for Chattahoochee Valley Community College is $4,898 for southeast region associate degree general studies students whose families make $48-$75k.

Full CVCC General Studies Report

#18

Catawba Valley Community College

Hickory, North Carolina
#22 in overall quality

Catawba Valley Community College did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General Studies Schools for an Associate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #18. CVCC is a small public school situated in Hickory, North Carolina. It awarded 9 associates’s general studies degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at CVCC, the school also landed the #22 spot in our “Best General Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Catawba Valley Community College is $8,408 for southeast region associate degree general studies students whose families make $48-$75k.

Read more about General Studies at CVCC

#19

Blue Ridge Community and Technical College

Martinsburg, West Virginia

Blue Ridge Community and Technical College landed the #19 spot on the 2022 Best Value General Studies Schools for an Associate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Blue Ridge Community and Technical College is a small public school situated in Martinsburg, West Virginia. It awarded 28 associates’s general studies degrees in 2019-2020.

The yearly cost to attend Blue Ridge Community and Technical College is $7,439 for southeast region associate degree general studies students whose families make $48-$75k.

Read full report on General Studies at Blue Ridge Community and Technical College

#20

John Tyler Community College

Chester, Virginia
Top 25% in overall quality

John Tyler Community College landed the #20 spot on the 2022 Best Value General Studies Schools for an Associate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Chester, Virginia, and it awarded 435 associates’s general studies degrees in 2019-2020.

The yearly cost to attend John Tyler Community College is $8,029 for southeast region associate degree general studies students whose families make $48-$75k.

Full John Tyler Community College General Studies Report

#17 in overall quality

John C Calhoun State Community College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Studies Schools for an Associate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Calhoun Community College is located in Tanner, Alabama and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 723 associates’s general studies degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region associate degree general studies students whose families make $48-$75k list, Calhoun Community College has also earned the #17 rank in our “Best General Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. It costs about $7,643 for Southeast Region Associate Degree General Studies students whose families make $48-$75k per year to attend John C Calhoun State Community College.

Full Calhoun Community College General Studies Report

Bishop State Community College landed the #22 spot on the 2022 Best Value General Studies Schools for an Associate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Bishop State Community College is a public institution located in Mobile, Alabama. The school has a small population, and it awarded 122 associates’s degrees in 2019-2020.

The yearly cost to attend Bishop State Community College is $6,532 for Southeast Region Associate Degree General Studies students whose families make $48-$75k.

Full Bishop State Community College General Studies Report

#23

Beaufort County Community College

Washington, North Carolina

Beaufort County Community College did quite well in the 2022 Best Value General Studies Schools for an Associate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #23. This small school is located in Washington, North Carolina, and it awarded 3 associates’s general studies degrees in 2019-2020.

The estimated yearly cost for Beaufort County Community College is $7,184 for Southeast Region Associate Degree General Studies students whose families make $48-$75k.

With a student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Read more about General Studies at Beaufort County Community College

#24

Robeson Community College

Lumberton, North Carolina

With a ranking of #24, Robeson Community College did quite well on the 2022 Best Value General Studies Schools for an Associate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Robeson Community College is a small public school situated in Lumberton, North Carolina. It awarded 1 associates’s general studies degrees in 2019-2020.

The yearly cost to attend Robeson Community College is $9,701 for southeast region associate degree general studies students whose families make $48-$75k.

Full Robeson Community College General Studies Report

Snead State Community College ranked #25 on this year’s Best Value General Studies Schools for an Associate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Snead State Community College is a public institution located in Boaz, Alabama. The school has a small population, and it awarded 315 associates’s degrees in 2019-2020.

The estimated yearly cost for Snead State Community College is $4,856 for Southeast Region Associate Degree General Studies students whose families make $48-$75k.

Full Snead State Community College General Studies Report

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Notes and References

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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