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2027 Best General Studies Schools in Louisiana

21 Colleges in the United States
6,967 General Studies Degrees Awarded
$33,101 Avg Early-Career Salary

General Studies programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their general studies programs.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 21 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 Louisiana

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall general studies education in Louisiana.

Top Schools in General Studies

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Nicholls State University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in general studies. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Thibodaux. Nicholls State University graduates 54% of students within six years. About 72 general studies degrees were awarded at Nicholls State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general studies degree recipients from Nicholls State University generally make around $43,888. Typical student debt for the program is $24,513. See the full general studies program report for Nicholls State University

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A rank of #2 makes University Of Louisiana Monroe one of the top schools for general studies. Set in the city of Monroe, University Of Louisiana Monroe is a moderately-sized public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 53%. There were roughly 75 general studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Louisiana Monroe in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general studies degree from University Of Louisiana Monroe earn around $35,951 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $26,844 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general studies from University Of Louisiana Monroe

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University Of Louisiana Lafayette is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in general studies, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Lafayette, University Of Louisiana Lafayette is a large public institution. Roughly 53% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 310 general studies degrees were awarded at University Of Louisiana Lafayette in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general studies degree recipients from University Of Louisiana Lafayette generally make around $31,419. University Of Louisiana Lafayette graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Read more about the general studies program at University Of Louisiana Lafayette

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Sowela Technical Community College came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best general studies schools. Sowela Technical Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Lake Charles. About 241 general studies degrees were awarded at Sowela Technical Community College in the most recent year. General Studies graduates of Sowela Technical Community College earn a median of $45,827 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $7,391. Get the full general studies details for Sowela Technical Community College

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Mcneese State University crest
Mcneese State University
Lake Charles, LA

Mcneese State University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in general studies, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of Lake Charles, Mcneese State University is a moderately-sized public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 46%. Mcneese State University awarded about 223 general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general studies degree recipients from Mcneese State University generally make around $36,466. Students borrow a median of $22,063 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general studies from Mcneese State University

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Southeastern Louisiana University earned the #6 position for general studies this year. Southeastern Louisiana University is a large public school located in the city of Hammond. Southeastern Louisiana University graduates 45% of students within six years. Southeastern Louisiana University awarded about 209 general studies degrees in the most recent data year. General Studies graduates of Southeastern Louisiana University earn a median of $33,705 early in their careers. Southeastern Louisiana University graduates carry a median of $26,541 in student loans. Get the full general studies details for Southeastern Louisiana University

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Northwestern State University Of Louisiana came in at #7 for general studies this year. Located in the town of Natchitoches, Northwestern State University Of Louisiana is a large public university. Roughly 45% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 421 general studies degrees were awarded at Northwestern State University Of Louisiana in the most recent year. Students who receive their general studies degree from Northwestern State University Of Louisiana earn around $33,418 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,368. Get the full general studies details for Northwestern State University Of Louisiana

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Louisiana State University Alexandria earned the #8 position for general studies this year. Set in the rural area of Alexandria, Louisiana State University Alexandria is a moderately-sized public institution. Roughly 34% of students complete a degree within six years here. Louisiana State University Alexandria awarded about 125 general studies degrees in the most recent data year. General Studies graduates of Louisiana State University Alexandria earn a median of $32,463 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $20,863 to complete this degree. Get the full general studies details for Louisiana State University Alexandria

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Louisiana State University Eunice placed #9 among the best general studies schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Eunice. Louisiana State University Eunice awarded about 390 general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general studies degree recipients from Louisiana State University Eunice generally make around $27,391. Typical student debt for the program is $12,000. Get the full general studies details for Louisiana State University Eunice

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Louisiana State University Shreveport ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best general studies schools. Located in the city of Shreveport, Louisiana State University Shreveport is a large public university. Roughly 38% of students complete a degree within six years here. Louisiana State University Shreveport awarded about 66 general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general studies degree recipients from Louisiana State University Shreveport generally make around $34,855. Typical student debt for the program is $34,500. Read more about the general studies program at Louisiana State University Shreveport

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South Louisiana Community College ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best general studies schools. Set in the city of Lafayette, South Louisiana Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. There were roughly 1,115 general studies students who graduated with this degree at South Louisiana Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general studies degree recipients from South Louisiana Community College generally make around $21,569. South Louisiana Community College graduates carry a median of $18,278 in student loans. More information about a degree in general studies from South Louisiana Community College

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Delgado Community College placed #12 among the best general studies schools. Located in the city of New Orleans, Delgado Community College is a large public university. Delgado Community College awarded about 824 general studies degrees in the most recent data year. General Studies graduates of Delgado Community College earn a median of $26,311 early in their careers. Delgado Community College graduates carry a median of $24,601 in student loans. See the full general studies program report for Delgado Community College

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L E Fletcher Technical Community College landed the #13 spot for general studies this year. Set in the rural area of Schriever, L E Fletcher Technical Community College is a mid-sized public institution. L E Fletcher Technical Community College awarded about 339 general studies degrees in the most recent data year. General Studies graduates of L E Fletcher Technical Community College earn a median of $50,330 early in their careers. L E Fletcher Technical Community College graduates carry a median of $5,396 in student loans. Get the full general studies details for L E Fletcher Technical Community College

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Northshore Technical Community College ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best general studies schools. Located in the rural area of Lacombe, Northshore Technical Community College is a moderately-sized public university. There were roughly 188 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Northshore Technical Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general studies program make about $31,601 in their early career. Northshore Technical Community College graduates carry a median of $14,815 in student loans. Read more about the general studies program at Northshore Technical Community College

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Baton Rouge Community College earned the #15 position for general studies this year. This large public university is located in the city of Baton Rouge. About 1,128 general studies degrees were awarded at Baton Rouge Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general studies degree recipients from Baton Rouge Community College generally make around $28,650. Typical student debt for the program is $17,300. Get the full general studies details for Baton Rouge Community College

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Grambling State University came in at #16 for general studies this year. Set in the town of Grambling, Grambling State University is a moderately-sized public institution. Roughly 36% of students complete a degree within six years here. Grambling State University awarded about 48 general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general studies degree recipients from Grambling State University generally make around $34,580. Students borrow a median of $40,941 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general studies from Grambling State University

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Nunez Community College landed the #17 spot for general studies this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the suburb of Chalmette. About 101 general studies degrees were awarded at Nunez Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the general studies program make about $24,843 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $14,727. Get the full general studies details for Nunez Community College

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Bossier Parish Community College ranked #18 on our 2027 list of the best general studies schools. Bossier Parish Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Bossier City. About 633 general studies degrees were awarded at Bossier Parish Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general studies degree recipients from Bossier Parish Community College generally make around $27,632. Bossier Parish Community College graduates carry a median of $19,750 in student loans. Get the full general studies details for Bossier Parish Community College

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River Parishes Community College earned the #19 position for general studies this year. Located in the rural area of Gonzales, River Parishes Community College is a mid-sized public university. About 128 general studies degrees were awarded at River Parishes Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their general studies degree from River Parishes Community College earn around $49,694 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,608. More information about a degree in general studies from River Parishes Community College

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Louisiana Delta Community College landed the #20 spot for general studies this year. Located in the city of Monroe, Louisiana Delta Community College is a mid-sized public university. About 187 general studies degrees were awarded at Louisiana Delta Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the general studies program make about $27,141 in their early career. Louisiana Delta Community College graduates carry a median of $18,750 in student loans. See the full general studies program report for Louisiana Delta Community College

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Southern University At Shreveport placed #21 among the best general studies schools. Set in the city of Shreveport, Southern University At Shreveport is a mid-sized public institution. About 144 general studies degrees were awarded at Southern University At Shreveport in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general studies degree recipients from Southern University At Shreveport generally make around $17,392. Southern University At Shreveport graduates carry a median of $21,880 in student loans. Read more about the general studies program at Southern University At Shreveport

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 21 schools evaluated.

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