by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 5 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best General Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in Missouri ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 685 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 quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To take this into account we consider a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a combination 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.
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 Missouri 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.
Columbia College is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in general studies. Located in the medium-sized city of Columbia, Columbia College Missouri is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general studies from Columbia College
It is difficult to beat University of Missouri - Columbia if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in general studies. Located in the city of Columbia, Mizzou is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general studies from University of Missouri - Columbia
Saint Louis University is a great choice for individuals interested in a bachelor's degree in general studies. Located in the city of Saint Louis, SLU is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general studies from Saint Louis University
Any student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in general studies needs to check out Southeast Missouri State University. Southeast Missouri State University is a moderately-sized public university located in the small city of Cape Girardeau.More information about a bachelor’s in general studies from Southeast Missouri State University
Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, Fontbonne University is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly small student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general studies from Fontbonne University
Explore all the Best General Studies Colleges in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 446 | 11 |
| Iowa | 403 | 9 |
| Kansas | 352 | 131 |
| Nebraska | 331 | 423 |
| North Dakota | 251 | 175 |
| South Dakota | 237 | 113 |
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 | 521 |
| Individualized Studies | 91 |
| Humanities | 4 |
