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2024 Best General Studies Schools in Ohio

16 Colleges in Ohio
2,348 General Studies Degrees Awarded
If you pursue a degree in general studies, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #5 most popular program in the country. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

College Factual reviewed 16 schools in Ohio to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of general studies. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 2,348 degrees in general studies during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Choosing a Great General Studies School

Best General Studies Schools in Ohio 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. We derive our Best Overall General Studies School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.

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 picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best General Studies Schools in Ohio ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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More information on how we come up with our rankings can be found here: College Factual's Data Methodology.


 

Best Schools for General Studies in Ohio

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the general studies degree levels they offer.

10 Top Ohio Schools in General Studies

1
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In OH
122 General Studies Degrees Awarded

It's hard to beat Kent State University at Kent if you wish to pursue a degree in general studies. Kent State is a very large public university located in the large suburb of Kent. A Best Colleges rank of #388 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Kent State is a great university overall.

There were about 122 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Kent State in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in general studies from Kent State University at Kent

2
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In OH
116 General Studies Degrees Awarded

Youngstown State University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in general studies. Located in the small city of Youngstown, Youngstown State University is a public university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #1057 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Youngstown State University is a great university overall.

There were about 116 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Youngstown State University in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in general studies from Youngstown State University

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Sinclair Community College is a good choice for students interested in a degree in general studies. Located in the midsize city of Dayton, Sinclair Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #816 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Sinclair Community College is a great college overall.More information about a degree in general studies from Sinclair Community College

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
16th Most Popular In OH
65 General Studies Degrees Awarded

Cincinnati State Technical and Community College is a good decision for students pursuing a degree in general studies. Located in the large city of Cincinnati, Cincinnati State is a public college with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #442 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Cincinnati State is a great college overall.

There were about 65 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Cincinnati State in the most recent year we have data available.

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4
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
10th Most Popular In OH
55 General Studies Degrees Awarded

University of Toledo is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in general studies. Located in the city of Toledo, University of Toledo is a public university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #470 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means University of Toledo is a great university overall.

There were roughly 55 general studies students who graduated with this degree at University of Toledo in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in general studies from University of Toledo

5
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
29th Most Popular In OH

Miami University - Oxford is a large public university located in the town of Oxford. A Best Colleges rank of #116 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Miami University - Oxford is a great university overall.

There were roughly 1 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Miami University - Oxford in the most recent data year.

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Tiffin University
Tiffin, OH

Tiffin University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the town of Tiffin. A Best Colleges rank of #826 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Tiffin University is a great university overall.More information about a degree in general studies from Tiffin University

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Owens State Community College crest
Owens Community College
Perrysburg, OH
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In OH
538 General Studies Degrees Awarded

Owens State Community College is a moderately-sized public college located in the large suburb of Perrysburg. This college ranks 58th out of 96 colleges for overall quality in the state of Ohio.

There were roughly 538 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Owens State Community College in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in general studies from Owens Community College

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
15th Most Popular In OH
37 General Studies Degrees Awarded

Located in the small suburb of Middletown, Miami University - Middletown is a public university with a small student population. This university ranks 54th out of 96 colleges for overall quality in the state of Ohio.

There were about 37 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Miami University - Middletown in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in general studies from Miami University - Middletown

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
14th Most Popular In OH
38 General Studies Degrees Awarded

Located in the suburb of Hamilton, Miami University - Hamilton is a public university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #1247 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Miami University - Hamilton is a great university overall.

There were roughly 38 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Miami University - Hamilton in the most recent year we have data available.

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Best General Studies Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

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

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Michigan 915 4,524
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.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Liberal Arts 7,072
Individualized Studies 1,585
Humanities 798

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