2024 Best General Studies Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region
35
Colleges in the Rocky Mountains Region
16,695
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 35 schools in the Rocky Mountains Region 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 16,695 degrees in general studies during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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Choosing a Great General Studies School
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
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 the Rocky Mountains Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
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Best Schools for General Studies in the Rocky Mountains Region
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 Rocky Mountains Region Schools in General Studies
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In UT
4,249
General Studies Degrees Awarded
Utah Valley University is a great choice for students interested in a degree in general studies. Located in the city of Orem, UVU is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #279 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UVU is a great university overall.
There were about 4249 general studies students who graduated with this degree at UVU in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general studies from Utah Valley University
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In UT
1,019
General Studies Degrees Awarded
Utah State University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in general studies. Located in the small city of Logan, USU is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #341 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means USU is a great university overall.
There were approximately 1019 general studies students who graduated with this degree at USU in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general studies from Utah State University
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In UT
1,560
General Studies Degrees Awarded
It's hard to beat Weber State University if you wish to pursue a degree in general studies. WSU is a very large public university located in the city of Ogden. A Best Colleges rank of #597 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means WSU is a great university overall.
There were approximately 1560 general studies students who graduated with this degree at WSU in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general studies from Weber State University
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In UT
1,290
General Studies Degrees Awarded
It's difficult to beat Salt Lake Community College if you wish to pursue a degree in general studies. Located in the large suburb of Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Community College is a public college with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #677 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Salt Lake Community College is a great college overall.
There were approximately 1290 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Salt Lake Community College in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general studies from Salt Lake Community College
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In MT
62
General Studies Degrees Awarded
MSU Bozeman is a large public university located in the remote town of Bozeman. A Best Colleges rank of #485 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means MSU Bozeman is a great university overall.
There were about 62 general studies students who graduated with this degree at MSU Bozeman in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general studies from Montana State University
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In ID
1,581
General Studies Degrees Awarded
Located in the distant town of Rexburg, BYU - I is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #668 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means BYU - I is a great university overall.
There were about 1581 general studies students who graduated with this degree at BYU - I in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general studies from Brigham Young University - Idaho
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In CO
207
General Studies Degrees Awarded
Located in the suburb of Westminster, FRCC is a public college with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #655 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means FRCC is a great college overall.
There were about 207 general studies students who graduated with this degree at FRCC in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general studies from Front Range Community College
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In UT
929
General Studies Degrees Awarded
Southern Utah University is a fairly large public university located in the town of Cedar City. A Best Colleges rank of #863 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Southern Utah University is a great university overall.
There were roughly 929 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Southern Utah University in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general studies from Southern Utah University
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
6th
Most Popular In CO
60
General Studies Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Aurora, CCA is a public college with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #767 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means CCA is a great college overall.
There were roughly 60 general studies students who graduated with this degree at CCA in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general studies from Community College of Aurora
Aims Community College is a moderately-sized public college located in the midsize city of Greeley. A Best Colleges rank of #850 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Aims Community College is a great college overall.
There were roughly 7 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Aims Community College in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general studies from Aims Community College
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