by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 7 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best General Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in Arkansas ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 480 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. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
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 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 Arkansas.
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Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in general studies.
Every student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in general studies needs to take a look at Arkansas State University - Main Campus. A-State is a 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
Harding University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in general studies. Located in the town of Searcy, Harding is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general studies from Harding University
Every student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in general studies has to take a look at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus. Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is a moderately-sized public university located in the town of Magnolia.More information about a bachelor’s in general studies from Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
Any student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in general studies needs to take a look at Henderson State University. Located in the distant town of Arkadelphia, Henderson State University is a public university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general studies from Henderson State University
UAFS is a moderately-sized public university located in the small city of Fort Smith.More information about a bachelor’s in general studies from University of Arkansas - Fort Smith
UAPB is a small public university located in the city of Pine Bluff.More information about a bachelor’s in general studies from University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Located in the remote town of Monticello, UAM is a public university with a small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general studies from University of Arkansas at Monticello
Explore all the Best General Studies Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that 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 |
| Mississippi | 275 | 405 |
| West Virginia | 223 | 835 |
General Studies is one of 3 different types of Liberal Arts General Studies programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 61 |
| Humanities | 2 |
