2026 Best General Studies Schools in Maryland
General Studies programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
College Factual analyzed 9 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best general studies schools.
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Best Schools for General Studies in Maryland
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
Baltimore City Community College tops our 2026 ranking of the best general studies schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Baltimore. About 55 general studies degrees were awarded at Baltimore City Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their general studies degree from Baltimore City Community College earn around $41,120 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $8,850 to complete this degree.
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Cecil College came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best general studies schools. Cecil College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of North East. There were roughly 101 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Cecil College in the most recent data year.
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A rank of #3 makes Howard Community College one of the top schools for general studies. This large public university is located in the city of Columbia. Howard Community College awarded about 465 general studies degrees in the most recent data year. General Studies graduates of Howard Community College earn a median of $22,042 early in their careers. Howard Community College graduates carry a median of $10,200 in student loans.
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Washington Adventist University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in general studies, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Takoma Park, Washington Adventist University is a small private not-for-profit institution. About 28% of students finish within six years. About 14 general studies degrees were awarded at Washington Adventist University in the most recent year. General Studies graduates of Washington Adventist University earn a median of $85,352 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $47,033 to complete this degree.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 9 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.
