by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 32 schools in Illinois to determine which ones were the best for general studies students pursuing a associate degree. Combined, these schools handed out 2,650 associate degrees in general studies to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
Your choice of general studies 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:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To account for this we include a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a combination of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for general studies 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 Studies Associate Degree Schools in Illinois list to help you make the college decision.
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
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Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in general studies.
College of Lake County is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in general studies. Located in the large suburb of Grayslake, College of Lake County is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in general studies from College of Lake County
Any student who is interested in an associate degree in general studies has to look into William Rainey Harper College. Located in the suburb of Palatine, Harper College is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in general studies from William Rainey Harper College
It is difficult to beat City Colleges of Chicago - Harold Washington College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in general studies. Harold Washington College is a moderately-sized public college located in the city of Chicago.More information about a associate in general studies from City Colleges of Chicago - Harold Washington College
Any student who is interested in an associate degree in general studies has to look into Waubonsee Community College. Waubonsee is a medium-sized public college located in the rural area of Sugar Grove.More information about a associate in general studies from Waubonsee Community College
Olive-Harvey College is a small public college located in the large city of Chicago.More information about a associate in general studies from City Colleges of Chicago - Olive-Harvey College
Located in the rural area of Crystal Lake, MCC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in general studies from McHenry County College
Located in the large suburb of Glen Ellyn, COD is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a associate in general studies from College of DuPage
Located in the city of Chicago, Wilbur Wright College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in general studies from City Colleges of Chicago - Wilbur Wright College
Located in the small city of Des Plaines, Oakton Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in general studies from Oakton Community College
Located in the suburb of Palos Hills, MVCC is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in general studies from Moraine Valley Community College
Explore all the Best General Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.
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 | 14,293 |
