by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 84 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for general studies students pursuing a associate degree. Combined, these schools handed out 18,463 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 take this into account we include a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a combination of various 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 full 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.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best General Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that 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. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.
American Public University System is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in general studies. American Military University is a fairly large private for-profit university located in the fringe town of Charles Town.More information about a associate in general studies from American Public University System
It's hard to beat Northern Virginia Community College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in general studies. Northern Virginia Community College is a fairly large public college located in the suburb of Annandale.More information about a associate in general studies from Northern Virginia Community College
Arkansas State University - Main Campus is a wonderful option for students pursuing an associate degree in general studies. Located in the small city of Jonesboro, A-State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in general studies from Arkansas State University - Main Campus
It is difficult to beat Catawba Valley Community College if you want to pursue an associate degree in general studies. Located in the small city of Hickory, CVCC is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in general studies from Catawba Valley Community College
Beaufort County Community College is a small public college located in the rural area of Washington.More information about a associate in general studies from Beaufort County Community College
NWACC is a medium-sized public college located in the small city of Bentonville.More information about a associate in general studies from NorthWest Arkansas Community College
Shorter is a small private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Rome.More information about a associate in general studies from Shorter University
Located in the midsize city of Birmingham, Jeff State is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in general studies from Jefferson State Community College
Located in the midsize city of Clarksville, Austin Peay State University is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in general studies from Austin Peay State University
Located in the suburb of Statesville, Mitchell Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in general studies from Mitchell Community College
A-B Tech is a moderately-sized public college located in the city of Asheville.More information about a associate in general studies from Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
Calhoun Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the rural area of Tanner.More information about a associate in general studies from John C Calhoun State Community College
Located in the town of Natchitoches, NSU is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in general studies from Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Located in the city of North Little Rock, UA Pulaski Tech is a public university with a small student population.More information about a associate in general studies from University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best General Studies Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Tidewater Community College | Norfolk, VA |
| 14 | South Louisiana Community College | Lafayette, LA |
| 15 | University of Arkansas at Little Rock | Little Rock, AR |
| 16 | Wallace Community College, Dothan | Dothan, AL |
| 17 | Arkansas Tech University | Russellville, AR |
| 18 | Blue Ridge Community and Technical College | Martinsburg, WV |
| 19 | Bladen Community College | Dublin, NC |
| 20 | Western Kentucky University | Bowling Green, KY |
| 21 | University of Arkansas Community College - Morrilton | Morrilton, AR |
Explore the best general studies colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 272 | 2,819 |
| Florida | 232 | 316 |
| North Carolina | 231 | 58 |
| Georgia | 217 | 687 |
| West Virginia | 180 | 2,051 |
| Tennessee | 170 | 1,434 |
| Arkansas | 161 | 2,534 |
| Virginia | 158 | 2,613 |
| Kentucky | 129 | 130 |
| Louisiana | 124 | 1,285 |
| Alabama | 109 | 4,487 |
| South Carolina | 105 | 28 |
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 | 110,028 |
| Individualized Studies | 3,796 |
| Humanities | 408 |
