by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 6 schools in the Far Western US Region to determine which ones were the best for bachelor's degree seekers in the field of general studies. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 146 bachelor's degrees in general studies during the 2020-2021 academic year.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The general studies bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. 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:
The overall quality of a bachelor's degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To account for this 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 complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for general studies students working on their bachelor'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 Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
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The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in general studies.
National University is a wonderful decision for individuals interested in a bachelor's degree in general studies. National University is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of San Diego.More information about a bachelor’s in general studies from National University
University of Washington - Seattle Campus is a wonderful option for individuals interested in a bachelor's degree in general studies. UW Seattle is a very large public university located in the city of Seattle.More information about a bachelor’s in general studies from University of Washington - Seattle Campus
It's hard to beat Whitworth University if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in general studies. Located in the suburb of Spokane, Whitworth is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general studies from Whitworth University
The Master's University and Seminary is one of the best schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in general studies. Located in the suburb of Santa Clarita, The Master's University is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general studies from The Master’s University and Seminary
Located in the large city of Reno, UNR is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general studies from University of Nevada - Reno
Located in the suburb of Bothell, UW Bothell is a public university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general studies from University of Washington - Bothell Campus
Explore the best general studies schools for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| California | 643 | 56 |
| Washington | 521 | 32 |
| Oregon | 343 | 6 |
| Nevada | 201 | 50 |
| Hawaii | 172 | 2 |
| Alaska | 87 | 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 | 6,642 |
| Humanities | 530 |
| Individualized Studies | 82 |
