2024 Best General Studies Schools in Alabama
21
Colleges in Alabama
6,587
General Studies Degrees Awarded
Ranked #5 in popularity,
general studies is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.
For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 21 schools in Alabama to determine which ones were the best for general studies students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 6,587 degrees in general studies to qualified students.
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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. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for general studies schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each level.
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
The general studies school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best General Studies Schools in Alabama.
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Best Schools for General Studies in Alabama
If you aren't 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.
10 Top Alabama Schools in General Studies
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
22nd
Most Popular In AL
65
General Studies Degrees Awarded
Any student who is interested in general studies needs to check out University of Alabama at Birmingham. UAB is a very large public university located in the medium-sized city of Birmingham. A Best Colleges rank of #260 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UAB is a great university overall.
There were roughly 65 general studies students who graduated with this degree at UAB in the most recent year we have data available.
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Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In AL
299
General Studies Degrees Awarded
It's hard to beat Jefferson State Community College if you wish to pursue a degree in general studies. Located in the midsize city of Birmingham, Jeff State is a public college with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #951 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Jeff State is a great college overall.
There were roughly 299 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Jeff State in the most recent data year.
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Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In AL
1,121
General Studies Degrees Awarded
Every student who is interested in general studies needs to take a look at John C Calhoun State Community College. Calhoun Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the rural area of Tanner. A Best Colleges rank of #1153 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Calhoun Community College is a great college overall.
There were about 1121 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Calhoun Community College in the most recent year we have data available.
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Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
12th
Most Popular In AL
305
General Studies Degrees Awarded
It is hard to beat Wallace Community College, Dothan if you wish to pursue a degree in general studies. Wallace, Dothan is a small public college located in the city of Dothan. A Best Colleges rank of #1137 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Wallace, Dothan is a great college overall.
There were roughly 305 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Wallace, Dothan in the most recent year we have data available.
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Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In AL
767
General Studies Degrees Awarded
Southern Union State Community College is a small public college located in the remote area of Wadley. A Best Colleges rank of #1418 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Southern Union State Community College is a great college overall.
There were about 767 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Southern Union State Community College in the most recent data year.
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Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
19th
Most Popular In AL
85
General Studies Degrees Awarded
Marion Military Institute is a fairly small public school located in the remote area of Marion. A Best Colleges rank of #1374 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Marion Military Institute is a great school overall.
There were approximately 85 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Marion Military Institute in the most recent data year.
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Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In AL
318
General Studies Degrees Awarded
Located in the distant town of Boaz, Snead State Community College is a public college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #1495 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Snead State Community College is a great college overall.
There were roughly 318 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Snead State Community College in the most recent year we have data available.
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Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In AL
381
General Studies Degrees Awarded
Located in the town of Bay Minette, Coastal Alabama Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #1544 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Coastal Alabama Community College is a great college overall.
There were approximately 381 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Coastal Alabama Community College in the most recent data year.
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Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
13th
Most Popular In AL
138
General Studies Degrees Awarded
Located in the rural area of Andalusia, Lurleen B. Wallace Community College is a public college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #1631 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Lurleen B. Wallace Community College is a great college overall.
There were approximately 138 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Lurleen B. Wallace Community College in the most recent data year.
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Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
10th
Most Popular In AL
168
General Studies Degrees Awarded
Columbia Southern University is a large private for-profit university located in the fringe town of Orange Beach. A Best Colleges rank of #114 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Columbia Southern University is a great university overall.
There were approximately 168 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Columbia Southern University in the most recent year we have data available.
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