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2024 Best General Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region

47 Colleges in the Southeast Region
4,205 Bachelor's Degrees
Ranked #34 in popularity, general studies is one of the most sought-after bachelor's degree programs in the nation. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 47 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best General Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 4,205 bachelor's degrees in general studies to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great General Studies School for Your Bachelor's Degree

Best General Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region 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. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:

Overall Quality Is a Must

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.

Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

Our full 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.

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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 Southeast Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.

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Best Schools for Bachelor’s Students to Study General Studies in the Southeast Region

Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in general studies.

10 Top Southeast Region Schools for a Bachelor's in General Studies

1
44 Annual Graduates

George Mason University is a great decision for students interested in a bachelor's degree in general studies. GMU is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of Fairfax.More information about a bachelor’s in general studies from George Mason University

2
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University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL
26 Annual Graduates

Any student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in general studies has to take a look at University of Miami. Located in the city of Coral Gables, U Miami is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general studies from University of Miami

3
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
103 Annual Graduates

It is difficult to beat American Public University System if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in general studies. Located in the fringe town of Charles Town, American Military University is a private for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general studies from American Public University System

4
167 Annual Graduates

West Virginia University is a good decision for students pursuing a bachelor's degree in general studies. Located in the city of Morgantown, WVU is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general studies from West Virginia University

5
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
90 Annual Graduates

Middle Tennessee State University is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Murfreesboro.More information about a bachelor’s in general studies from Middle Tennessee State University

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Marshall University
Huntington, WV
183 Annual Graduates

Located in the small city of Huntington, Marshall University is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general studies from Marshall University

7
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
206 Annual Graduates

A-State is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Jonesboro.More information about a bachelor’s in general studies from Arkansas State University - Main Campus

8
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
9 Annual Graduates

UofM is a very large public university located in the city of Memphis.More information about a bachelor’s in general studies from University of Memphis

9
65 Annual Graduates

Located in the medium-sized city of Birmingham, UAB is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general studies from University of Alabama at Birmingham

10
199 Annual Graduates

Located in the town of Statesboro, GaSou is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general studies from Georgia Southern University

Best General Studies Colleges by State

Explore the best general studies schools for a specific state in the Southeast Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Florida 492 68
Tennessee 460 212
North Carolina 453 62
Georgia 453 322
Virginia 421 58
South Carolina 370 21
Kentucky 331 611
Alabama 320 137
Louisiana 306 994
Arkansas 294 451
Mississippi 275 405
West Virginia 223 835

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General Studies is one of 3 different types of Liberal Arts General Studies programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Liberal Arts 5,347
Individualized Studies 775
Humanities 249

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