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2027 Best General Studies Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region

44 Colleges in the United States
16,356 General Studies Degrees Awarded
$34,727 Avg Early-Career Salary

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.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 44 schools to find the best for general studies students.

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Best Schools for General Studies in the Rocky Mountains Region

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

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Our analysis ranked University Of Colorado Denver the best school in the country for a degree in general studies. Located in the city of Denver, University Of Colorado Denver is a very large public university. Roughly 46% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 111 general studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Colorado Denver in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general studies program make about $66,288 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,582. Read more about the general studies program at University Of Colorado Denver

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University Of Wyoming is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in general studies, landing the #2 spot this year. University Of Wyoming is a large public school located in the town of Laramie. About 59% of students finish within six years. University Of Wyoming awarded about 34 general studies degrees in the most recent data year. General Studies graduates of University Of Wyoming earn a median of $49,890 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general studies from University Of Wyoming

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Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UT

Salt Lake Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in general studies, ranking #3. Set in the suburb of Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Community College is a very large public institution. There were roughly 805 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Salt Lake Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general studies program make about $35,804 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $7,313 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general studies from Salt Lake Community College

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Students looking for a strong general studies program will find one at Aims Community College, which ranked #4. Set in the city of Greeley, Aims Community College is a large public institution. About 35 general studies degrees were awarded at Aims Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general studies degree recipients from Aims Community College generally make around $29,845. Students borrow a median of $9,152 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general studies from Aims Community College

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Weber State University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in general studies, ranking #5. Set in the city of Ogden, Weber State University is a very large public institution. Roughly 47% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 1,757 general studies degrees were awarded at Weber State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the general studies program make about $37,015 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $17,208 to complete this degree. Read more about the general studies program at Weber State University

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Colorado Mountain College
Glenwood Springs, CO

Colorado Mountain College earned the #6 position for general studies this year. Located in the town of Glenwood Springs, Colorado Mountain College is a moderately-sized public university. About 14% of students finish within six years. About 84 general studies degrees were awarded at Colorado Mountain College in the most recent year. Graduates of the general studies program make about $32,551 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $7,541 to complete this degree. See the full general studies program report for Colorado Mountain College

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Colorado State University Fort Collins ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best general studies schools. Set in the city of Fort Collins, Colorado State University Fort Collins is a very large public institution. Roughly 66% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 98 general studies degrees were awarded at Colorado State University Fort Collins in the most recent year. Students who receive their general studies degree from Colorado State University Fort Collins earn around $34,540 in the first couple years of their career. Colorado State University Fort Collins graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Read more about the general studies program at Colorado State University Fort Collins

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Sheridan College
Sheridan, WY

Sheridan College ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best general studies schools. Located in the town of Sheridan, Sheridan College is a mid-sized public university. About 131 general studies degrees were awarded at Sheridan College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general studies degree recipients from Sheridan College generally make around $38,308. Students borrow a median of $10,211 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general studies from Sheridan College

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Utah State University came in at #9 for general studies this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Logan. Roughly 57% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 2,630 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Utah State University in the most recent data year. General Studies graduates of Utah State University earn a median of $29,916 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $15,959 to complete this degree. Get the full general studies details for Utah State University

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Southern Utah University ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best general studies schools. Set in the town of Cedar City, Southern Utah University is a very large public institution. Southern Utah University graduates 50% of students within six years. Southern Utah University awarded about 2,417 general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general studies degree from Southern Utah University earn around $30,036 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $10,667. See the full general studies program report for Southern Utah University

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Metropolitan State College Of Denver earned the #11 position for general studies this year. Set in the city of Denver, Metropolitan State College Of Denver is a very large public institution. Roughly 31% of students complete a degree within six years here. Metropolitan State College Of Denver awarded about 185 general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general studies degree recipients from Metropolitan State College Of Denver generally make around $44,861. Typical student debt for the program is $27,484. Read more about the general studies program at Metropolitan State College Of Denver

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Latter Day Saints Business College placed #12 among the best general studies schools. Set in the city of Salt Lake City, Latter Day Saints Business College is a large private not-for-profit institution. About 207 general studies degrees were awarded at Latter Day Saints Business College in the most recent year. More information about a degree in general studies from Latter Day Saints Business College

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Dixie State College Of Utah placed #13 among the best general studies schools. Located in the city of Saint George, Dixie State College Of Utah is a large public university. Roughly 28% of students complete a degree within six years here. Dixie State College Of Utah awarded about 2,288 general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general studies degree recipients from Dixie State College Of Utah generally make around $26,493. Students borrow a median of $8,434 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general studies from Dixie State College Of Utah

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Western State College Of Colorado earned the #14 position for general studies this year. Western State College Of Colorado is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Gunnison. The six-year graduation rate is 50%. About 27 general studies degrees were awarded at Western State College Of Colorado in the most recent year. Graduates of the general studies program make about $36,712 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,455. More information about a degree in general studies from Western State College Of Colorado

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Utah Valley University placed #15 among the best general studies schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Orem. Roughly 40% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 1,648 general studies degrees were awarded at Utah Valley University in the most recent year. General Studies graduates of Utah Valley University earn a median of $36,228 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $15,729 to complete this degree. See the full general studies program report for Utah Valley University

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Morgan Community College
Fort Morgan, CO

Morgan Community College ranked #16 on our 2027 list of the best general studies schools. Morgan Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Fort Morgan. There were roughly 24 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Morgan Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general studies program make about $70,412 in their early career. Morgan Community College graduates carry a median of $6,250 in student loans. Get the full general studies details for Morgan Community College

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Community College Of Aurora ranked #17 on our 2027 list of the best general studies schools. Set in the city of Aurora, Community College Of Aurora is a large public institution. About 280 general studies degrees were awarded at Community College Of Aurora in the most recent year. Students who receive their general studies degree from Community College Of Aurora earn around $38,729 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $12,250 to complete this degree. See the full general studies program report for Community College Of Aurora

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Red Rocks Community College placed #18 among the best general studies schools. Located in the suburb of Lakewood, Red Rocks Community College is a large public university. About 51 general studies degrees were awarded at Red Rocks Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their general studies degree from Red Rocks Community College earn around $27,242 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $11,913 to complete this degree. Get the full general studies details for Red Rocks Community College

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Montana State University landed the #19 spot for general studies this year. This large public university is located in the city of Bozeman. Roughly 57% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 62 general studies degrees were awarded at Montana State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general studies degree recipients from Montana State University generally make around $31,710. Typical student debt for the program is $19,268. Read more about the general studies program at Montana State University

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Front Range Community College placed #20 among the best general studies schools. Located in the suburb of Westminster, Front Range Community College is a very large public university. About 76 general studies degrees were awarded at Front Range Community College in the most recent year. General Studies graduates of Front Range Community College earn a median of $35,023 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $14,750. More information about a degree in general studies from Front Range Community College

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Community College Of Denver came in at #21 for general studies this year. Located in the city of Denver, Community College Of Denver is a large public university. About 19 general studies degrees were awarded at Community College Of Denver in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general studies degree recipients from Community College Of Denver generally make around $29,078. Students borrow a median of $14,445 to complete this degree. See the full general studies program report for Community College Of Denver

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Pikes Peak Community College
Colorado Springs, CO

Pikes Peak Community College earned the #22 position for general studies this year. Set in the suburb of Colorado Springs, Pikes Peak Community College is a large public institution. There were roughly 337 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Pikes Peak Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general studies degree recipients from Pikes Peak Community College generally make around $26,779. Pikes Peak Community College graduates carry a median of $11,000 in student loans. Get the full general studies details for Pikes Peak Community College

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Arapahoe Community College earned the #23 position for general studies this year. Arapahoe Community College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Littleton. About 47 general studies degrees were awarded at Arapahoe Community College in the most recent year. General Studies graduates of Arapahoe Community College earn a median of $38,592 early in their careers. Arapahoe Community College graduates carry a median of $15,125 in student loans. Read more about the general studies program at Arapahoe Community College

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The University Of Montana Western ranked #24 on our 2027 list of the best general studies schools. Set in the town of Dillon, The University Of Montana Western is a small public institution. About 54% of students finish within six years. About 38 general studies degrees were awarded at The University Of Montana Western in the most recent year. General Studies graduates of The University Of Montana Western earn a median of $36,924 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $22,484. Read more about the general studies program at The University Of Montana Western

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University Of Idaho ranked #25 on our 2027 list of the best general studies schools. This large public university is located in the town of Moscow. About 57% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 91 general studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Idaho in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general studies program make about $33,620 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,209. See the full general studies program report for University Of Idaho

Rest of the Top 44 General Studies Schools

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

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Snow College
Ephraim, UT
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North Idaho College
Coeur d'Alene, ID
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Northwest College
Powell, WY
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Casper College
Casper, WY
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Miles Community College
Miles City, MT
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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 44 schools evaluated.

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