by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools in Connecticut to determine which ones were the best for general studies students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 265 bachelor's degrees in general studies to qualified students.
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 take this into account we include a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a host 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 colleges for general studies students working on their bachelor's degree.
The general studies school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best General Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in Connecticut.
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.
Any student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in general studies needs to look into University of Connecticut. UCONN is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Storrs.More information about a bachelor’s in general studies from University of Connecticut
Eastern Connecticut State University is a wonderful option for students pursuing a bachelor's degree in general studies. Located in the fringe town of Willimantic, ECSU is a public university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general studies from Eastern Connecticut State University
It is hard to beat University of Bridgeport if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in general studies. UBridgeport is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Bridgeport.More information about a bachelor’s in general studies from University of Bridgeport
Sacred Heart University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in general studies. Located in the suburb of Fairfield, Sacred Heart is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general studies from Sacred Heart University
Explore all the Best General Studies Colleges in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 581 | 53 |
| Rhode Island | 307 | 9 |
| Vermont | 289 | 28 |
| Maine | 281 | 36 |
| New Hampshire | 276 | 1,104 |
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 | 401 |
| Humanities | 28 |
| Individualized Studies | 1 |
