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2027 Best General Studies Schools in the New England Region

33 Colleges in the United States
4,782 General Studies Degrees Awarded
$39,649 Avg Early-Career Salary

General Studies degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their general studies programs.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 33 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for general studies students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for General Studies in the New England Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall general studies education in the New England Region.

Top Schools in General Studies

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University Of Connecticut is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in general studies. University Of Connecticut is a very large public school located in the town of Storrs. University Of Connecticut graduates 83% of students within six years. University Of Connecticut awarded about 118 general studies degrees in the most recent data year. General Studies graduates of University Of Connecticut earn a median of $44,240 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $22,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general studies from University Of Connecticut

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Students looking for a strong general studies program will find one at Sacred Heart University, which ranked #2. Sacred Heart University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Fairfield. About 74% of students finish within six years. Sacred Heart University awarded about 19 general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general studies degree recipients from Sacred Heart University generally make around $62,864. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Get the full general studies details for Sacred Heart University

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A rank of #3 makes Central Connecticut State University one of the top schools for general studies. Central Connecticut State University is a large public school located in the suburb of New Britain. About 48% of students finish within six years. Central Connecticut State University awarded about 61 general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general studies program make about $60,151 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $24,340 to complete this degree. Read more about the general studies program at Central Connecticut State University

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University Of New Haven
West Haven, CT

University Of New Haven is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in general studies, ranking #4. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of West Haven. About 63% of students finish within six years. University Of New Haven awarded about 14 general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general studies degree recipients from University Of New Haven generally make around $49,615. University Of New Haven graduates carry a median of $26,244 in student loans. Read more about the general studies program at University Of New Haven

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Middlesex Community College Bedford is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in general studies, ranking #5. Set in the suburb of Bedford, Middlesex Community College Bedford is a large public institution. Middlesex Community College Bedford awarded about 56 general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general studies degree recipients from Middlesex Community College Bedford generally make around $31,451. Students borrow a median of $7,928 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general studies from Middlesex Community College Bedford

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Southern New Hampshire University ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best general studies schools. Located in the suburb of Manchester, Southern New Hampshire University is a very large private not-for-profit university. About 44% of students finish within six years. Southern New Hampshire University awarded about 2,169 general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general studies degree from Southern New Hampshire University earn around $49,573 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $24,338 to complete this degree. See the full general studies program report for Southern New Hampshire University

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Capital Community College landed the #7 spot for general studies this year. Capital Community College is a very large public school located in the city of New Britain. Capital Community College awarded about 535 general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general studies degree recipients from Capital Community College generally make around $25,072. Students borrow a median of $6,050 to complete this degree. Read more about the general studies program at Capital Community College

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Eastern Connecticut State University landed the #8 spot for general studies this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Willimantic. Roughly 57% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 46 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Eastern Connecticut State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general studies program make about $41,870 in their early career. Eastern Connecticut State University graduates carry a median of $25,373 in student loans. Get the full general studies details for Eastern Connecticut State University

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Springfield College
Springfield, MA

Springfield College came in at #9 for general studies this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Springfield. Springfield College graduates 74% of students within six years. There were roughly 14 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Springfield College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general studies degree recipients from Springfield College generally make around $49,880. Students borrow a median of $26,500 to complete this degree. Get the full general studies details for Springfield College

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Community College Of Rhode Island came in at #10 for general studies this year. Located in the city of Warwick, Community College Of Rhode Island is a large public university. About 1,061 general studies degrees were awarded at Community College Of Rhode Island in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general studies degree recipients from Community College Of Rhode Island generally make around $27,952. Students borrow a median of $8,997 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general studies from Community College Of Rhode Island

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Albertus Magnus College landed the #11 spot for general studies this year. Albertus Magnus College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of New Haven. About 50% of students finish within six years. Albertus Magnus College awarded about 14 general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general studies degree recipients from Albertus Magnus College generally make around $50,188. Albertus Magnus College graduates carry a median of $26,402 in student loans. See the full general studies program report for Albertus Magnus College

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University Of Hartford
West Hartford, CT

University Of Hartford landed the #12 spot for general studies this year. Set in the city of West Hartford, University Of Hartford is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 58% of students finish within six years. About 20 general studies degrees were awarded at University Of Hartford in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general studies degree recipients from University Of Hartford generally make around $6,992. Typical student debt for the program is $12,000. More information about a degree in general studies from University Of Hartford

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Salem State University earned the #13 position for general studies this year. Located in the suburb of Salem, Salem State University is a moderately-sized public university. Roughly 50% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 11 general studies degrees were awarded at Salem State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the general studies program make about $49,656 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,176. Get the full general studies details for Salem State University

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University Of Bridgeport came in at #14 for general studies this year. Set in the city of Bridgeport, University Of Bridgeport is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 41% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 21 general studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Bridgeport in the most recent data year. General Studies graduates of University Of Bridgeport earn a median of $43,743 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $35,340 to complete this degree. Get the full general studies details for University Of Bridgeport

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Northern Essex Community College earned the #15 position for general studies this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of Haverhill. Northern Essex Community College awarded about 31 general studies degrees in the most recent data year. General Studies graduates of Northern Essex Community College earn a median of $31,549 early in their careers. Northern Essex Community College graduates carry a median of $9,969 in student loans. Get the full general studies details for Northern Essex Community College

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Springfield College School Of Professional And Continuing Studies placed #16 among the best general studies schools. Located in the city of Springfield, Springfield College School Of Professional And Continuing Studies is a small private not-for-profit university. Springfield College School Of Professional And Continuing Studies awarded about 12 general studies degrees in the most recent data year. General Studies graduates of Springfield College School Of Professional And Continuing Studies earn a median of $41,693 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $27,729. Read more about the general studies program at Springfield College School Of Professional And Continuing Studies

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Massachusetts Bay Community College landed the #17 spot for general studies this year. Massachusetts Bay Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Wellesley Hills. About 59 general studies degrees were awarded at Massachusetts Bay Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their general studies degree from Massachusetts Bay Community College earn around $37,790 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $8,750 to complete this degree. See the full general studies program report for Massachusetts Bay Community College

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Fisher College
Boston, MA

Fisher College came in at #18 for general studies this year. Fisher College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston. Roughly 25% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 17 general studies degrees were awarded at Fisher College in the most recent year. General Studies graduates of Fisher College earn a median of $44,872 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $28,590. Read more about the general studies program at Fisher College

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Vermont Technical College ranked #19 on our 2027 list of the best general studies schools. Set in the rural area of Randolph, Vermont Technical College is a moderately-sized public institution. Roughly 44% of students complete a degree within six years here. Vermont Technical College awarded about 18 general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general studies degree recipients from Vermont Technical College generally make around $41,999. Students borrow a median of $24,208 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general studies from Vermont Technical College

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University Of Maine At Farmington came in at #20 for general studies this year. University Of Maine At Farmington is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Farmington. The six-year graduation rate is 52%. There were roughly 24 general studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Maine At Farmington in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general studies degree from University Of Maine At Farmington earn around $35,414 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,703 to complete this degree. Get the full general studies details for University Of Maine At Farmington

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Nashua Community College placed #21 among the best general studies schools. Set in the city of Nashua, Nashua Community College is a mid-sized public institution. There were roughly 24 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Nashua Community College in the most recent data year. General Studies graduates of Nashua Community College earn a median of $18,497 early in their careers. Nashua Community College graduates carry a median of $10,000 in student loans. Get the full general studies details for Nashua Community College

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Goodwin College
East Hartford, CT

Goodwin College ranked #22 on our 2027 list of the best general studies schools. Set in the city of East Hartford, Goodwin College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. There were roughly 28 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Goodwin College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general studies program make about $52,724 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $35,611 to complete this degree. Read more about the general studies program at Goodwin College

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Husson University
Bangor, ME

Husson University earned the #23 position for general studies this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Bangor. The six-year graduation rate is 59%. Husson University awarded about 14 general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general studies degree recipients from Husson University generally make around $36,809. Typical student debt for the program is $31,000. Get the full general studies details for Husson University

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Quinsigamond Community College landed the #24 spot for general studies this year. Set in the city of Worcester, Quinsigamond Community College is a large public institution. There were roughly 49 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Quinsigamond Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general studies program make about $33,524 in their early career. Quinsigamond Community College graduates carry a median of $14,250 in student loans. More information about a degree in general studies from Quinsigamond Community College

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Nhti Concords Community College came in at #25 for general studies this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Concord. Nhti Concords Community College awarded about 61 general studies degrees in the most recent data year. General Studies graduates of Nhti Concords Community College earn a median of $30,403 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $14,098. More information about a degree in general studies from Nhti Concords Community College

Rest of the Top 33 General Studies Schools

These schools also placed among the best for general studies this year:

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Cape Cod Community College
West Barnstable, MA
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Granite State College
Manchester, NH
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Landmark College
Putney, VT

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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 · 33 schools evaluated.

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