2027 Best General Studies Schools in Michigan
General Studies degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.
College Factual analyzed 32 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best general studies schools.
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Best Schools for General Studies in Michigan
If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the general studies degrees they offer, see the list below.
Top Schools in General Studies
University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in general studies. Set in the city of Ann Arbor, University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a very large public institution. About 93% of students finish within six years. About 36 general studies degrees were awarded at University Of Michigan Ann Arbor in the most recent year. General Studies graduates of University Of Michigan Ann Arbor earn a median of $38,065 early in their careers. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor graduates carry a median of $20,728 in student loans.
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Lawrence Technological University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in general studies, ranking #2. Located in the city of Southfield, Lawrence Technological University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 60%. There were roughly 12 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Lawrence Technological University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general studies degree recipients from Lawrence Technological University generally make around $74,924. Lawrence Technological University graduates carry a median of $27,799 in student loans.
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Macomb Community College came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best general studies schools. Macomb Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Warren. There were roughly 593 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Macomb Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general studies degree from Macomb Community College earn around $29,791 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $8,250 to complete this degree.
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Grand Rapids Community College came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best general studies schools. Grand Rapids Community College is a large public school located in the city of Grand Rapids. Grand Rapids Community College awarded about 150 general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general studies program make about $33,777 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,644.
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Siena Heights University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in general studies, landing the #5 spot this year. Siena Heights University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Adrian. The six-year graduation rate is 39%. Siena Heights University awarded about 30 general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general studies program make about $44,746 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,137 to complete this degree.
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Ferris State University earned the #6 position for general studies this year. Ferris State University is a large public school located in the town of Big Rapids. Roughly 56% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 111 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Ferris State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general studies program make about $38,583 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,990.
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Delta College ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best general studies schools. Set in the rural area of University Center, Delta College is a large public institution. About 358 general studies degrees were awarded at Delta College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general studies degree recipients from Delta College generally make around $28,721. Students borrow a median of $10,750 to complete this degree.
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Madonna University placed #8 among the best general studies schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Livonia. Roughly 60% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 13 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Madonna University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general studies program make about $56,984 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,896.
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Muskegon Community College came in at #9 for general studies this year. Set in the city of Muskegon, Muskegon Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. There were roughly 51 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Muskegon Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general studies degree from Muskegon Community College earn around $27,362 in the first couple years of their career. Muskegon Community College graduates carry a median of $6,500 in student loans.
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Saginaw Valley State University ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best general studies schools. Saginaw Valley State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of University Center. Saginaw Valley State University graduates 48% of students within six years. About 29 general studies degrees were awarded at Saginaw Valley State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the general studies program make about $40,740 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $38,865 to complete this degree.
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Oakland Community College landed the #11 spot for general studies this year. Set in the suburb of Auburn Hills, Oakland Community College is a very large public institution. Oakland Community College awarded about 392 general studies degrees in the most recent data year. General Studies graduates of Oakland Community College earn a median of $37,347 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $12,843 to complete this degree.
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Kalamazoo Valley Community College ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best general studies schools. Set in the suburb of Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Valley Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. There were roughly 114 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Kalamazoo Valley Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general studies degree from Kalamazoo Valley Community College earn around $33,055 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $14,665 to complete this degree.
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Schoolcraft College earned the #13 position for general studies this year. Schoolcraft College is a large public school located in the city of Livonia. There were roughly 343 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Schoolcraft College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general studies degree recipients from Schoolcraft College generally make around $29,158. Typical student debt for the program is $10,734.
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Northwestern Michigan College earned the #14 position for general studies this year. Northwestern Michigan College is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Traverse City. Northwestern Michigan College graduates 53% of students within six years. About 184 general studies degrees were awarded at Northwestern Michigan College in the most recent year. Students who receive their general studies degree from Northwestern Michigan College earn around $28,706 in the first couple years of their career. Northwestern Michigan College graduates carry a median of $11,422 in student loans.
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Lake Superior State University ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best general studies schools. Set in the town of Sault Ste Marie, Lake Superior State University is a small public institution. Roughly 50% of students complete a degree within six years here. Lake Superior State University awarded about 62 general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general studies degree from Lake Superior State University earn around $33,753 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,881.
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Washtenaw Community College ranked #16 on our 2027 list of the best general studies schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Ann Arbor. Washtenaw Community College awarded about 1,405 general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general studies program make about $27,643 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,511.
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Northern Michigan University placed #17 among the best general studies schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Marquette. Northern Michigan University graduates 53% of students within six years. About 120 general studies degrees were awarded at Northern Michigan University in the most recent year. General Studies graduates of Northern Michigan University earn a median of $40,508 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $12,000 to complete this degree.
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Kuyper College came in at #18 for general studies this year. Located in the suburb of Grand Rapids, Kuyper College is a small private not-for-profit university. About 46% of students finish within six years. About 11 general studies degrees were awarded at Kuyper College in the most recent year.
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Spring Arbor University landed the #19 spot for general studies this year. Set in the rural area of Spring Arbor, Spring Arbor University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Spring Arbor University graduates 63% of students within six years. About 22 general studies degrees were awarded at Spring Arbor University in the most recent year. Graduates of the general studies program make about $47,121 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $30,657 to complete this degree.
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Henry Ford Community College ranked #20 on our 2027 list of the best general studies schools. This large public university is located in the city of Dearborn. There were roughly 1,268 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Henry Ford Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general studies degree recipients from Henry Ford Community College generally make around $39,727. Students borrow a median of $20,759 to complete this degree.
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Mott Community College landed the #21 spot for general studies this year. Mott Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Flint. Mott Community College awarded about 334 general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general studies degree from Mott Community College earn around $29,958 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $16,668 to complete this degree.
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Jackson Community College came in at #22 for general studies this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the rural area of Jackson. Jackson Community College graduates 33% of students within six years. There were roughly 335 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Jackson Community College in the most recent data year. General Studies graduates of Jackson Community College earn a median of $26,696 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $11,750.
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Baker College Of Flint landed the #23 spot for general studies this year. Baker College Of Flint is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Owosso. Baker College Of Flint graduates 30% of students within six years. There were roughly 108 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Baker College Of Flint in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general studies degree recipients from Baker College Of Flint generally make around $42,426. Typical student debt for the program is $44,313.
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North Central Michigan College landed the #24 spot for general studies this year. North Central Michigan College is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Petoskey. There were roughly 104 general studies students who graduated with this degree at North Central Michigan College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general studies degree recipients from North Central Michigan College generally make around $20,834. Students borrow a median of $10,312 to complete this degree.
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Glen Oaks Community College came in at #25 for general studies this year. Glen Oaks Community College is a small public school located in the rural area of Centreville. Glen Oaks Community College awarded about 22 general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general studies program make about $27,987 in their early career. Glen Oaks Community College graduates carry a median of $13,764 in student loans.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 32 schools evaluated.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
More about our data sources and methodologies.