by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 7 schools in the New England Region to determine which ones were the best for general studies students pursuing a bachelor's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,495 bachelor's degrees in general studies during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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Your choice of general studies for getting your bachelor's degree school matters. Important measures of a quality general studies program can vary widely even among the top schools. 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 make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
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 bachelor's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best General Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in the New England Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
In addition to College Factual's rankings, you may want to take a look at College Combat, our unique tool that lets you pit your favorite schools head-to-head and compare how they rate on factors that most interest you. When you have some time, check it out - you may want to bookmark the link so you don't forget it.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in general studies.
It's hard to beat Southern New Hampshire University if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in general studies. Located in the suburb of Manchester, SNHU is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general studies from Southern New Hampshire University
It's difficult to beat University of Connecticut if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in general studies. Located in the large suburb of Storrs, UCONN is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general studies from University of Connecticut
Any student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in general studies has to take a look at Eastern Connecticut State University. ECSU is a small public university located in the town of Willimantic.More information about a bachelor’s in general studies from Eastern Connecticut State University
University of Bridgeport is one of the best schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in general studies. Located in the city of Bridgeport, UBridgeport is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general studies from University of Bridgeport
Northern Vermont University is a small public university located in the rural area of Johnson.More information about a bachelor’s in general studies from Northern Vermont University
Sacred Heart is a large private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Fairfield.More information about a bachelor’s in general studies from Sacred Heart University
Located in the small suburb of Orono, UMaine is a public university with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general studies from University of Maine
Explore the best general studies colleges for a specific state in the New England Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 581 | 53 |
| Connecticut | 341 | 265 |
| Rhode Island | 307 | 9 |
| Vermont | 289 | 28 |
| Maine | 281 | 36 |
| New Hampshire | 276 | 1,104 |
General Studies is one of 3 different types of Liberal Arts General Studies programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 1,285 |
| Individualized Studies | 230 |
| Humanities | 74 |
