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2023 Best Value General Studies Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid

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Best Value General Studies Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Best Value General Studies Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking.

General Studies is one of the most popular majors in the nation, ranking 5th of all the majors we analyze. In 2020-2021, 129,869 degrees were awarded to students with this major.

Across the Southeast region, there were 28,846 general studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value General Studies Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking analyzed 119 colleges that offered a degree in general studies. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent general studies programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the general studies program at the school. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value General Studies Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value General Studies Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid.

Top 25 Best Value Colleges for General Studies in the Southeast Region (With Aid)

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American Public University System
Charles Town, West Virginia

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend American Public University System. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Best Value General Studies Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. American Public University System is a large private for-profit school situated in Charles Town, West Virginia. It awarded 1,815 ’s general studies degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our southeast region general studies students with aid list, American Military University has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best General Studies Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend American Military University is $10,563 for southeast region general studies students with aid.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 98%.

Full American Public University System General Studies Report

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Northern Virginia Community College. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value General Studies Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid. Northern Virginia Community College is located in Annandale, Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1,351 ’s general studies degrees to qualified students.

Northern Virginia Community College also took the #4 spot in our “Best General Studies Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Northern Virginia Community College is $9,452 for Southeast Region General Studies students with aid.

Read more about General Studies at Northern Virginia Community College

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Wallace Community College, Dothan. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value General Studies Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid. This small school is located in Dothan, Alabama, and it awarded 305 ’s general studies degrees in 2020-2021.

The estimated yearly cost for Wallace Community College, Dothan is $1,384 for southeast region general studies students with aid.

Read more about General Studies at Wallace, Dothan

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Marshall University
Huntington, West Virginia

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Marshall University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value General Studies Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Marshall University is a public institution located in Huntington, West Virginia. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 183 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our southeast region general studies students with aid list, Marshall University has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best General Studies Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. It costs about $8,351 for southeast region general studies students with aid per year to attend Marshall University.

Read full report on General Studies at Marshall University

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value General Studies Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid. This small school is located in De Queen, Arkansas, and it awarded 40 ’s general studies degrees in 2020-2021.

The estimated yearly cost for UA Cossatot is $5,715 for southeast region general studies students with aid.

Read full report on General Studies at UA Cossatot

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With a ranking of #6, Northeast Alabama Community College did quite well on the 2023 Best Value General Studies Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Northeast Alabama Community College is located in Rainsville, Alabama and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 199 ’s general studies degrees to qualified students.

It costs about $3,759 for Southeast Region General Studies students with aid per year to attend Northeast.

Read more about General Studies at Northeast Alabama Community College

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West Virginia University
Morgantown, West Virginia

West Virginia University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Studies Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Morgantown, West Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s general studies degrees to 167 students in 2020-2021.

WVU also took the #5 spot in our “Best General Studies Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for WVU is $13,355 for southeast region general studies students with aid.

Read full report on General Studies at WVU

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Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Middle Tennessee State University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Studies Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Middle Tennessee State University is a large school located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee that handed out 132 ’s general studies degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Middle Tennessee State University, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best General Studies Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. It costs about $12,752 for Southeast Region General Studies students with aid per year to attend Middle Tennessee State University.

Read full report on General Studies at Middle Tennessee State University

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John C Calhoun State Community College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Studies Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. John C Calhoun State Community College is a medium-sized school located in Tanner, Alabama that handed out 1,121 ’s general studies degrees in 2020-2021.

It costs about $6,267 for southeast region general studies students with aid per year to attend Calhoun Community College.

Read more about General Studies at John C Calhoun State Community College

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Beaufort County Community College
Washington, North Carolina

With a ranking of #10, Beaufort County Community College did quite well on the 2023 Best Value General Studies Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Washington, North Carolina, this small public school handed out 11 degrees to qualified ’s general studies students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Beaufort County Community College, the school also landed the #19 spot in our “Best General Studies Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. It costs about $4,810 for southeast region general studies students with aid per year to attend Beaufort County Community College.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Read more about General Studies at Beaufort County Community College

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NorthWest Arkansas Community College ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value General Studies Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. NWACC is a medium-sized public school situated in Bentonville, Arkansas. It awarded 146 ’s general studies degrees in 2020-2021.

The estimated yearly cost for NorthWest Arkansas Community College is $5,828 for southeast region general studies students with aid.

Full NWACC General Studies Report

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With a ranking of #12, Blue Ridge Community and Technical College did quite well on the 2023 Best Value General Studies Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Blue Ridge Community and Technical College is a small public school situated in Martinsburg, West Virginia. It awarded 50 ’s general studies degrees in 2020-2021.

The yearly cost to attend Blue Ridge Community and Technical College is $5,505 for Southeast Region General Studies students with aid.

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

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With a ranking of #13, Mississippi Delta Community College did quite well on the 2023 Best Value General Studies Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Mississippi Delta Community College is a small school located in Moorhead, Mississippi that handed out 135 ’s general studies degrees in 2020-2021.

The estimated yearly cost for Mississippi Delta Community College is $2,309 for Southeast Region General Studies students with aid.

Read full report on General Studies at Mississippi Delta Community College

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Mountwest Community and Technical College ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value General Studies Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. MCTC is located in Huntington, West Virginia and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 28 ’s general studies degrees to qualified students.

The estimated yearly cost for Mountwest Community and Technical College is $7,608 for southeast region general studies students with aid.

Read more about General Studies at Mountwest Community and Technical College

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John Tyler Community College landed the #15 spot on the 2023 Best Value General Studies Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Chester, Virginia, and it awarded 297 ’s general studies degrees in 2020-2021.

It costs about $5,959 for Southeast Region General Studies students with aid per year to attend John Tyler Community College.

Read full report on General Studies at John Tyler Community College

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Tidewater Community College landed the #16 spot on the 2023 Best Value General Studies Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Tidewater Community College is a fairly large public school situated in Norfolk, Virginia. It awarded 600 ’s general studies degrees in 2020-2021.

It costs about $7,312 for Southeast Region General Studies students with aid per year to attend Tidewater Community College.

Full Tidewater Community College General Studies Report

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Hinds Community College
Raymond, Mississippi

Hinds Community College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Studies Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Hinds Community College is a fairly large school located in Raymond, Mississippi that handed out 1,036 ’s general studies degrees in 2020-2021.

The yearly cost to attend Hinds Community College is $4,035 for Southeast Region General Studies students with aid.

Full Hinds Community College General Studies Report

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Itawamba Community College
Fulton, Mississippi

Itawamba Community College landed the #18 spot on the 2023 Best Value General Studies Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. This small school is located in Fulton, Mississippi, and it awarded 155 ’s general studies degrees in 2020-2021.

The estimated yearly cost for ICC is $4,086 for southeast region general studies students with aid.

Read more about General Studies at ICC

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University of Arkansas Community College - Morrilton landed the #19 spot on the 2023 Best Value General Studies Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Morrilton, Arkansas, this small public school awarded 119 diplomas to qualified ’s general studies students in 2020-2021.

It costs about $7,410 for Southeast Region General Studies students with aid per year to attend University of Arkansas Community College - Morrilton.

Read more about General Studies at University of Arkansas Community College - Morrilton

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Wallace Community College, Selma landed the #20 spot on the 2023 Best Value General Studies Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. WCCS is a small public school situated in Selma, Alabama. It awarded 127 ’s general studies degrees in 2020-2021.

It costs about $3,928 for southeast region general studies students with aid per year to attend Wallace Community College, Selma.

Full WCCS General Studies Report

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West Virginia University at Parkersburg
Parkersburg, West Virginia

West Virginia University at Parkersburg landed the #21 spot on the 2023 Best Value General Studies Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Parkersburg, West Virginia, this small public school handed out 170 diplomas to qualified ’s general studies students in 2020-2021.

The yearly cost to attend West Virginia University at Parkersburg is $8,999 for southeast region general studies students with aid.

Read full report on General Studies at West Virginia University at Parkersburg

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Catawba Valley Community College
Hickory, North Carolina

With a ranking of #22, Catawba Valley Community College did quite well on the 2023 Best Value General Studies Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. CVCC is a public institution located in Hickory, North Carolina. The school has a small population, and it awarded 6 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The yearly cost to attend Catawba Valley Community College is $6,044 for Southeast Region General Studies students with aid.

Read full report on General Studies at Catawba Valley Community College

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Potomac State College of West Virginia University came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Value General Studies Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Potomac State College of West Virginia University is located in Keyser, West Virginia and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 15 ’s general studies degrees to qualified students.

The yearly cost to attend Potomac State College of West Virginia University is $8,622 for Southeast Region General Studies students with aid.

Full Potomac State College of West Virginia University General Studies Report

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North Arkansas College
Harrison, Arkansas

North Arkansas College did quite well in the 2023 Best Value General Studies Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #24. This small school is located in Harrison, Arkansas, and it awarded 39 ’s general studies degrees in 2020-2021.

The estimated yearly cost for North Arkansas College is $6,439 for Southeast Region General Studies students with aid.

Full North Arkansas College General Studies Report

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Holmes Community College
Goodman, Mississippi

With a ranking of #25, Holmes Community College did quite well on the 2023 Best Value General Studies Schools in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. This small school is located in Goodman, Mississippi, and it awarded 115 ’s general studies degrees in 2020-2021.

The yearly cost to attend Holmes Community College is $5,978 for Southeast Region General Studies students with aid.

Read full report on General Studies at Holmes Community College

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