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2024 Best General Studies Schools in Michigan

27 Colleges in Michigan
5,779 General Studies Degrees Awarded
General Studies is of the hottest degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #5 most popular major in the country. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.

College Factual looked at 27 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best General Studies Schools in Michigan ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 5,779 degrees in general studies to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great General Studies School

Best General Studies Schools in Michigan The general studies program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for General Studies rankings. For our Best Overall General Studies School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Pick Your General Studies Degree Level

Associate Degrees in General Studies
Bachelor's Degrees in General Studies

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 Schools in Michigan list, to help you choose the best school for you. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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Best Schools for General Studies in Michigan

The schools below may not offer all types of general studies degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

10 Top Michigan Schools in General Studies

1
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
18th Most Popular In MI
65 General Studies Degrees Awarded

It is hard to beat University of Michigan - Ann Arbor if you want to pursue a degree in general studies. U-M is a very large public university located in the city of Ann Arbor. A Best Colleges rank of #29 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means U-M is a great university overall.

There were approximately 65 general studies students who graduated with this degree at U-M in the most recent data year.

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2
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In MI
1,053 General Studies Degrees Awarded

Any student who is interested in general studies needs to look into Macomb Community College. Located in the medium-sized city of Warren, Macomb Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #377 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Macomb Community College is a great college overall.

There were about 1053 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Macomb Community College in the most recent data year.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
22nd Most Popular In MI
7.1% Growth in Graduates

Siena Heights University is a great choice for students interested in a degree in general studies. Siena Heights University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the town of Adrian. A Best Colleges rank of #743 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Siena Heights University is a great university overall.

There were roughly 28 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Siena Heights University in the most recent data year.

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Oakland Community College
Auburn Hills, MI
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In MI
309 General Studies Degrees Awarded

Oakland Community College is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in general studies. Oakland Community College is a large public college located in the large suburb of Auburn Hills. A Best Colleges rank of #1128 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Oakland Community College is a great college overall.

There were about 309 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Oakland Community College in the most recent data year.

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Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
16th Most Popular In MI
77 General Studies Degrees Awarded

Ferris is a fairly large public university located in the town of Big Rapids. A Best Colleges rank of #561 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Ferris is a great university overall.

There were roughly 77 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Ferris in the most recent data year.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In MI
230 General Studies Degrees Awarded

Grand Rapids Community College is a fairly large public college located in the midsize city of Grand Rapids. A Best Colleges rank of #958 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Grand Rapids Community College is a great college overall.

There were about 230 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Grand Rapids Community College in the most recent data year.

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Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor, MI
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
27th Most Popular In MI
41.2% Growth in Graduates

Located in the small suburb of Spring Arbor, Spring Arbor is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #993 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Spring Arbor is a great university overall.

There were about 17 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Spring Arbor in the most recent year we have data available.

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Jackson College
Jackson, MI
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
14th Most Popular In MI
96 General Studies Degrees Awarded

Located in the rural area of Jackson, Jackson College is a public college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #755 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Jackson College is a great college overall.

There were roughly 96 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Jackson College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In MI
1,371 General Studies Degrees Awarded

Located in the large suburb of Ann Arbor, Washtenaw Community College is a public college with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #955 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Washtenaw Community College is a great college overall.

There were about 1371 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Washtenaw Community College in the most recent data year.

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Delta College
University Center, MI
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
9th Most Popular In MI
200 General Studies Degrees Awarded

Delta College is a moderately-sized public college located in the rural area of University Center. A Best Colleges rank of #1187 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Delta College is a great college overall.

There were roughly 200 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Delta College in the most recent data year.

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Best General Studies Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best General Studies Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Ohio 939 1,994
Illinois 870 2,922
Indiana 737 238
Wisconsin 672 50

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One of 3 majors within the Liberal Arts General Studies area of study, General Studies has other similar majors worth exploring.

Majors Similar to General Studies

Related Major Annual Graduates
Liberal Arts 4,914
Individualized Studies 350
Humanities 82

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