2024 Best General Studies Schools in the Plains States Region
37
Colleges in the Plains States Region
3,607
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 37 schools in the Plains States 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 3,607 degrees in general studies during the 2020-2021 academic year.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
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. 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.
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
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best General Studies Schools in the Plains States Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.
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More information on how we come up with our rankings can be found here: College Factual's Data Methodology.
Best Schools for General Studies in the Plains States 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 Plains States Region Schools in General Studies
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In MO
806
General Studies Degrees Awarded
Columbia College is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in general studies. Located in the midsize city of Columbia, Columbia College Missouri is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #664 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Columbia College Missouri is a great college overall.
There were about 806 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Columbia College Missouri in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general studies from Columbia College
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In ND
University of Mary is a great decision for students interested in a degree in general studies. UMary is a small private not-for-profit university located in the rural area of Bismarck. A Best Colleges rank of #312 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UMary is a great university overall.
There were approximately 20 general studies students who graduated with this degree at UMary in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general studies from University of Mary
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In ND
99
General Studies Degrees Awarded
It's hard to beat University of North Dakota if you wish to pursue a degree in general studies. UND is a large public university located in the small city of Grand Forks. A Best Colleges rank of #218 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UND is a great university overall.
There were approximately 99 general studies students who graduated with this degree at UND in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general studies from University of North Dakota
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In IA
125
General Studies Degrees Awarded
Every student pursuing a degree in general studies has to take a look at Des Moines Area Community College. DMACC is a very large public college located in the suburb of Ankeny. A Best Colleges rank of #501 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means DMACC is a great college overall.
There were about 125 general studies students who graduated with this degree at DMACC in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general studies from Des Moines Area Community College
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In KS
82
General Studies Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Wichita, WSU is a public university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #663 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means WSU is a great university overall.
There were about 82 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 Wichita State University
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In NE
346
General Studies Degrees Awarded
UNOMAHA is a fairly large public university located in the large city of Omaha. A Best Colleges rank of #468 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UNOMAHA is a great university overall.
There were roughly 346 general studies students who graduated with this degree at UNOMAHA in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general studies from University of Nebraska at Omaha
Located in the rural area of Bottineau, MSU-Bottineau is a public college with a small student population. This college ranks 1262nd out of 2,217 colleges for overall quality nationwide.
There were roughly 4 general studies students who graduated with this degree at MSU-Bottineau in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general studies from Dakota College at Bottineau
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
6th
Most Popular In MO
102
General Studies Degrees Awarded
Located in the midsize city of Columbia, Mizzou is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #124 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Mizzou is a great university overall.
There were approximately 102 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Mizzou in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general studies from University of Missouri - Columbia
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In SD
65
General Studies Degrees Awarded
Located in the remote town of Brookings, South Dakota State is a public university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #267 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means South Dakota State is a great university overall.
There were about 65 general studies students who graduated with this degree at South Dakota State in the most recent data year.
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Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In KS
45
General Studies Degrees Awarded
Garden City Community College is a small public college located in the remote town of Garden City. This college ranks 9th out of 47 schools for overall quality in the state of Kansas.
There were about 45 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Garden City Community College in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general studies from Garden City Community College
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