2027 Best General Studies Schools in Ohio
General Studies programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. 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 Ohio
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall general studies education in Ohio.
Top Schools in General Studies
Our analysis ranked Kent State University At Kent the best school in the country for a degree in general studies. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Kent. Kent State University At Kent graduates 64% of students within six years. There were roughly 79 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Kent State University At Kent in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general studies degree from Kent State University At Kent earn around $38,087 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,232.
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Ohio State University Newark Campus is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in general studies, ranking #2. This mid-sized public university is located in the suburb of Newark. The six-year graduation rate is 3%. Ohio State University Newark Campus awarded about 296 general studies degrees in the most recent data year. General Studies graduates of Ohio State University Newark Campus earn a median of $31,870 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $14,000 to complete this degree.
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University Of Akron Main Campus is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in general studies, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Akron, University Of Akron Main Campus is a large public institution. About 52% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 13 general studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Akron Main Campus in the most recent data year. General Studies graduates of University Of Akron Main Campus earn a median of $28,376 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,078 to complete this degree.
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A rank of #4 makes Marion Technical College one of the top schools for general studies. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Marion. There were roughly 110 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Marion Technical College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general studies program make about $51,927 in their early career. Marion Technical College graduates carry a median of $12,812 in student loans.
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Students looking for a strong general studies program will find one at Franciscan University Of Steubenville, which ranked #5. Franciscan University Of Steubenville is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Steubenville. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 38 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Franciscan University Of Steubenville in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general studies degree recipients from Franciscan University Of Steubenville generally make around $43,602. Students borrow a median of $20,199 to complete this degree.
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Mount Vernon Nazarene University placed #6 among the best general studies schools. Set in the town of Mount Vernon, Mount Vernon Nazarene University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. About 20 general studies degrees were awarded at Mount Vernon Nazarene University in the most recent year. Graduates of the general studies program make about $53,377 in their early career. Mount Vernon Nazarene University graduates carry a median of $12,000 in student loans.
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Ashland University came in at #7 for general studies this year. Located in the town of Ashland, Ashland University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Ashland University graduates 60% of students within six years. There were roughly 51 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Ashland University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general studies degree recipients from Ashland University generally make around $48,852. Students borrow a median of $3,008 to complete this degree.
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Kent State University At Stark earned the #8 position for general studies this year. Kent State University At Stark is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of North Canton. Kent State University At Stark graduates 1% of students within six years. Kent State University At Stark awarded about 637 general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general studies degree recipients from Kent State University At Stark generally make around $38,087. Kent State University At Stark graduates carry a median of $26,232 in student loans.
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Ohio State University Marion Campus landed the #9 spot for general studies this year. Ohio State University Marion Campus is a small public school located in the town of Marion. Ohio State University Marion Campus graduates 11% of students within six years. About 110 general studies degrees were awarded at Ohio State University Marion Campus in the most recent year. Graduates of the general studies program make about $31,870 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $14,000.
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Ohio State University Mansfield Campus placed #10 among the best general studies schools. This small public university is located in the rural area of Mansfield. About 6% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 110 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Ohio State University Mansfield Campus in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general studies degree recipients from Ohio State University Mansfield Campus generally make around $31,870. Ohio State University Mansfield Campus graduates carry a median of $14,000 in student loans.
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Owens Community College earned the #11 position for general studies this year. Set in the suburb of Perrysburg, Owens Community College is a large public institution. There were roughly 841 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Owens Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general studies degree from Owens Community College earn around $33,847 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,024.
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Lorain County Community College placed #12 among the best general studies schools. Set in the suburb of Elyria, Lorain County Community College is a large public institution. Lorain County Community College awarded about 745 general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general studies program make about $26,257 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $12,060 to complete this degree.
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Ohio State University Lima Campus ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best general studies schools. This small public university is located in the rural area of Lima. Roughly 14% of students complete a degree within six years here. Ohio State University Lima Campus awarded about 43 general studies degrees in the most recent data year. General Studies graduates of Ohio State University Lima Campus earn a median of $31,870 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $14,000.
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University Of Toledo landed the #14 spot for general studies this year. Set in the city of Toledo, University Of Toledo is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. University Of Toledo awarded about 79 general studies degrees in the most recent data year. General Studies graduates of University Of Toledo earn a median of $52,675 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $39,961 to complete this degree.
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Kent State University At Tuscarawas ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best general studies schools. Set in the town of New Philadelphia, Kent State University At Tuscarawas is a mid-sized public institution. Kent State University At Tuscarawas graduates 4% of students within six years. Kent State University At Tuscarawas awarded about 65 general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general studies program make about $38,087 in their early career. Kent State University At Tuscarawas graduates carry a median of $26,232 in student loans.
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Stark State College ranked #16 on our 2027 list of the best general studies schools. Stark State College is a large public school located in the suburb of North Canton. Stark State College awarded about 223 general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general studies degree from Stark State College earn around $34,458 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $14,200 to complete this degree.
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Kent State University At Geauga came in at #17 for general studies this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the rural area of Burton. Roughly 1% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 86 general studies degrees were awarded at Kent State University At Geauga in the most recent year. Graduates of the general studies program make about $38,087 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $26,232 to complete this degree.
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Youngstown State University came in at #18 for general studies this year. Set in the city of Youngstown, Youngstown State University is a large public institution. Roughly 50% of students complete a degree within six years here. Youngstown State University awarded about 133 general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general studies degree from Youngstown State University earn around $31,492 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $31,000 to complete this degree.
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Kent State University At Trumbull earned the #19 position for general studies this year. Set in the rural area of Warren, Kent State University At Trumbull is a mid-sized public institution. About 2% of students finish within six years. Kent State University At Trumbull awarded about 75 general studies degrees in the most recent data year. General Studies graduates of Kent State University At Trumbull earn a median of $38,087 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,232 to complete this degree.
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Miami University Hamilton came in at #20 for general studies this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the suburb of Hamilton. The six-year graduation rate is 24%. There were roughly 43 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Miami University Hamilton in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general studies program make about $37,494 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,250.
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University Of Cincinnati Clermont College ranked #21 on our 2027 list of the best general studies schools. This large public university is located in the suburb of Batavia. About 102 general studies degrees were awarded at University Of Cincinnati Clermont College in the most recent year. Students who receive their general studies degree from University Of Cincinnati Clermont College earn around $31,462 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,500.
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Kent State University At Salem came in at #22 for general studies this year. Located in the rural area of Salem, Kent State University At Salem is a mid-sized public university. Kent State University At Salem graduates 2% of students within six years. There were roughly 46 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Kent State University At Salem in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general studies degree from Kent State University At Salem earn around $38,087 in the first couple years of their career. Kent State University At Salem graduates carry a median of $26,232 in student loans.
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Kent State University At Ashtabula landed the #23 spot for general studies this year. Kent State University At Ashtabula is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Ashtabula. Roughly 1% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 41 general studies degrees were awarded at Kent State University At Ashtabula in the most recent year. Students who receive their general studies degree from Kent State University At Ashtabula earn around $38,087 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $26,232 to complete this degree.
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University Of Rio Grande landed the #24 spot for general studies this year. Set in the rural area of Rio Grande, University Of Rio Grande is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 36% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 44 general studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Rio Grande in the most recent data year. General Studies graduates of University Of Rio Grande earn a median of $46,611 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $27,044.
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Hocking College placed #25 among the best general studies schools. Located in the rural area of Nelsonville, Hocking College is a mid-sized public university. About 27 general studies degrees were awarded at Hocking College in the most recent year. Graduates of the general studies program make about $37,713 in their early career. Hocking College graduates carry a median of $16,293 in student loans.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled 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.