2024 Best General Studies Schools in New York
29
Colleges in New York
4,536
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.
For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 29 schools in New York to determine which ones were the best for general studies students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 4,536 degrees in general studies to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
Choosing a Great General Studies School
Your choice of general studies school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. 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.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
General Studies Rankings by Degree Level
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 New York list, to help you choose the best school for you.
You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
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Best Schools for General Studies in New York
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 New York Schools in General Studies
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In NY
1,405
General Studies Degrees Awarded
Suffolk County Community College is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in general studies. Suffolk County Community College is a fairly large public college located in the large suburb of Selden. A Best Colleges rank of #945 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Suffolk County Community College is a great college overall.
There were about 1405 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Suffolk County Community College in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general studies from Suffolk County Community College
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In NY
410
General Studies Degrees Awarded
Monroe Community College is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in general studies. Located in the large suburb of Rochester, Monroe Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #1684 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Monroe Community College is a great college overall.
There were roughly 410 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Monroe Community College in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general studies from Monroe Community College
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
32nd
Most Popular In NY
Any student who is interested in general studies needs to look into North Country Community College. North Country Community College is a small public college located in the remote town of Saranac Lake. This college ranks 1980th out of 2,217 colleges for overall quality nationwide.
There were roughly 14 general studies students who graduated with this degree at North Country Community College in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general studies from North Country Community College
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
12th
Most Popular In NY
102
General Studies Degrees Awarded
SUNY Ulster is a good choice for students interested in a degree in general studies. SUNY Ulster is a small public school located in the rural area of Stone Ridge. A Best Colleges rank of #1817 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means SUNY Ulster is a great school overall.
There were approximately 102 general studies students who graduated with this degree at SUNY Ulster in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general studies from SUNY Ulster
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
8th
Most Popular In NY
153
General Studies Degrees Awarded
Located in the large suburb of Poughkeepsie, DCC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #1915 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means DCC is a great college overall.
There were roughly 153 general studies students who graduated with this degree at DCC in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general studies from Dutchess Community College
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
34th
Most Popular In NY
Located in the rural area of Sanborn, Niagara County Community College is a public college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #1806 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Niagara County Community College is a great college overall.
There were roughly 12 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Niagara County Community College in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general studies from Niagara County Community College
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
11th
Most Popular In NY
107
General Studies Degrees Awarded
Buffalo State is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Buffalo. A Best Colleges rank of #1764 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Buffalo State is a great school overall.
There were roughly 107 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Buffalo State in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general studies from Buffalo State
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In NY
193
General Studies Degrees Awarded
Located in the small city of Troy, HVCC is a public college with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #1578 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means HVCC is a great college overall.
There were about 193 general studies students who graduated with this degree at HVCC in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general studies from Hudson Valley Community College
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In NY
344
General Studies Degrees Awarded
Erie Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the city of Buffalo. A Best Colleges rank of #1825 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Erie Community College is a great college overall.
There were roughly 344 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Erie Community College in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general studies from Erie Community College
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
19th
Most Popular In NY
62
General Studies Degrees Awarded
Jefferson Community College is a small public college located in the city of Watertown. This college ranks 130th out of 142 colleges for overall quality in the state of New York.
There were approximately 62 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Jefferson Community College in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general studies from Jefferson Community College
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