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2024 Best Individualized Studies Schools

173 Colleges in the United States
37,634 Individualized Studies Degrees Awarded
If you pursue a degree in individualized studies, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #38 most popular program in the country. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 173 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Individualized Studies Schools ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 37,634 degrees in individualized studies to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Individualized Studies School

Best Individualized Studies Schools Your choice of individualized 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 individualized 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.

Pick Your Individualized Studies Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Individualized Studies
Bachelor's Degrees in Individualized Studies
Master's Degrees in Individualized Studies
Doctor's Degrees in Individualized Studies

The individualized 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 Individualized Studies Schools. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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Best Schools for Individualized Studies in the United States

The schools below may not offer all types of individualized studies degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

25 Top Schools in Individualized Studies

1
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In TX
116 Individualized Studies Degrees Awarded

The University of Texas at Austin is a wonderful choice for students pursuing a degree in individualized studies. UT Austin is a very large public university located in the large city of Austin. A Best Colleges rank of #36 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UT Austin is a great university overall.

There were about 116 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at UT Austin in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in individualized studies from The University of Texas at Austin

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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In PA

It's hard to beat University of Pennsylvania if you want to pursue a degree in individualized studies. UPenn is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Philadelphia. A Best Colleges rank of #4 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UPenn is a great university overall.

There were about 7 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at UPenn in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in individualized studies from University of Pennsylvania

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In TX
55 Individualized Studies Degrees Awarded

Southern Methodist University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in individualized studies. SMU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Dallas. A Best Colleges rank of #73 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means SMU is a great university overall.

There were roughly 55 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at SMU in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in individualized studies from Southern Methodist University

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In OK
120 Individualized Studies Degrees Awarded

University of Oklahoma Norman Campus is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in individualized studies. University of Oklahoma is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized suburb of Norman. This university ranks 1st out of 32 colleges for overall quality in the state of Oklahoma.

There were approximately 120 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at University of Oklahoma in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in individualized studies from University of Oklahoma Norman Campus

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
20th Most Popular In NC
29.2% Growth in Graduates

Located in the large city of Raleigh, NC State is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #92 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means NC State is a great university overall.

There were approximately 24 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at NC State in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in individualized studies from North Carolina State University

6
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
18th Most Popular In MD
50.0% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #23 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Johns Hopkins is a great university overall.

There were roughly 4 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at Johns Hopkins in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in individualized studies from Johns Hopkins University

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Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In NH

Located in the town of Hanover, Dartmouth is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #25 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Dartmouth is a great college overall.

There were roughly 24 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at Dartmouth in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in individualized studies from Dartmouth College

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Duke University
Durham, NC
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
20th Most Popular In NC
20.0% Growth in Graduates

Duke is a large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Durham. A Best Colleges rank of #7 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Duke is a great university overall.

There were roughly 20 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at Duke in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in individualized studies from Duke University

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In MD
2,563 Individualized Studies Degrees Awarded

Located in the large suburb of Adelphi, UMGC is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 3rd out of 36 schools for overall quality in the state of Maryland.

There were roughly 2563 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at UMGC in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in individualized studies from University of Maryland Global Campus

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Providence College
Providence, RI
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In RI

Providence is a small private not-for-profit college located in the medium-sized city of Providence. A Best Colleges rank of #120 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Providence is a great college overall.

There were approximately 1 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at Providence in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in individualized studies from Providence College

11
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In VA
223 Individualized Studies Degrees Awarded

Located in the suburb of Fairfax, GMU is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #117 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means GMU is a great university overall.

There were about 223 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at GMU in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in individualized studies from George Mason University

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DePaul University
Chicago, IL
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In IL
33 Individualized Studies Degrees Awarded

DePaul is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Chicago. This university ranks 7th out of 85 colleges for overall quality in the state of Illinois.

There were about 33 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at DePaul in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in individualized studies from DePaul University

13
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In LA
3.4% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of New Orleans, Tulane is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #78 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Tulane is a great university overall.

There were roughly 29 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at Tulane in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in individualized studies from Tulane University of Louisiana

14
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In NH
577 Individualized Studies Degrees Awarded

SNHU is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Manchester. This university ranks 3rd out of 17 colleges for overall quality in the state of New Hampshire.

There were roughly 577 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at SNHU in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in individualized studies from Southern New Hampshire University

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New York University
New York, NY
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
25th Most Popular In NY

NYU is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of New York. A Best Colleges rank of #27 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means NYU is a great university overall.

There were about 6 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at NYU in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in individualized studies from New York University

15
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In CA

Located in the suburb of Moraga, SMC is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. This college ranks 30th out of 168 colleges for overall quality in the state of California.

There were roughly 12 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at SMC in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in individualized studies from Saint Mary’s College of California

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Montgomery College
Rockville, MD
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In MD
949 Individualized Studies Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of Rockville, Montgomery College is a public college with a fairly large student population. This college ranks 5th out of 36 schools for overall quality in the state of Maryland.

There were roughly 949 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at Montgomery College in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in individualized studies from Montgomery College

17
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In TX
275 Individualized Studies Degrees Awarded

Located in the remote town of Plainview, Wayland Baptist University is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 24th out of 115 colleges for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were approximately 275 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at Wayland Baptist University in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in individualized studies from Wayland Baptist University

18
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In MA
93 Individualized Studies Degrees Awarded

UMass Amherst is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of Amherst. A Best Colleges rank of #81 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UMass Amherst is a great university overall.

There were about 93 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at UMass Amherst in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in individualized studies from University of Massachusetts Amherst

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Vincennes University
Vincennes, IN
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
12th Most Popular In IN
807 Individualized Studies Degrees Awarded

Located in the town of Vincennes, Vincennes University is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 14th out of 42 colleges for overall quality in the state of Indiana.

There were approximately 807 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at Vincennes University in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in individualized studies from Vincennes University

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Saint Joseph's University
Philadelphia, PA

Located in the city of Philadelphia, St. Joe's is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 12th out of 109 colleges for overall quality in the state of Pennsylvania.More information about a degree in individualized studies from Saint Joseph’s University

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In CA

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is a fairly large public university located in the small suburb of San Luis Obispo. A Best Colleges rank of #95 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is a great university overall.

There were approximately 22 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in individualized studies from California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo

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The King's College
New York, NY
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
13th Most Popular In NY

TKC is a small private not-for-profit college located in the large city of New York. This college ranks 726th out of 2,217 schools for overall quality nationwide.

There were roughly 23 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at TKC in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in individualized studies from The King’s College

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In NY
120 Individualized Studies Degrees Awarded

Located in the suburb of Rochester, RIT is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population. This school ranks 22nd out of 142 colleges for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were approximately 120 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at RIT in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in individualized studies from Rochester Institute of Technology

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In SC

Located in the city of Columbia, UofSC is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 2nd out of 44 colleges for overall quality in the state of South Carolina.

There were approximately 28 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at UofSC in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in individualized studies from University of South Carolina - Columbia

Rest of the Top Best Individualized Studies Schools

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North Central College
Naperville, IL

Honorable Mentions

Here are some additional great schools for Individualized Studies students that almost earned our Best Individualized Studies Schools award.

Rank College Location
26 Arizona State University - Tempe Tempe, AZ
27 California State University - Dominguez Hills Carson, CA
28 Western Illinois University Macomb, IL
29 University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA
30 University of Wisconsin - Green Bay Green Bay, WI
31 University of Mary Washington Fredericksburg, VA
32 Kent State University at Stark North Canton, OH
33 Frederick Community College Frederick, MD
34 Indiana University - Southeast New Albany, IN

Individualized Studies by Region

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Region
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New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Other U.S. Territories
Great Lakes

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Individualized Studies is one of 3 different types of Liberal Arts General Studies programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Liberal Arts 366,996
General Studies 129,869
Humanities 22,314

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