Individualized Studies is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their individualized studies programs.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 235 schools to find the best for individualized studies students.
Where you study individualized studies matters for your future. That is why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Individualized Studies rankings. For our Best Overall Individualized Studies School ranking, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
To find the best fit, you can narrow this list to a specific degree level below.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we have developed a number of rankings, including this Best Individualized Studies Schools list, to help you choose. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
To further help you make the college decision, we have developed a unique tool called College Combat that lets you compare schools on the factors that matter most to you.
Best Schools for Individualized Studies in the United States
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 individualized studies degrees they offer, see the list below.
Our analysis ranked The University Of Texas At Austin the best school in the country for a degree in individualized studies. Set in the city of Austin, The University Of Texas At Austin is a very large public institution. Roughly 89% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 166 individualized studies degrees were awarded at The University Of Texas At Austin in the most recent year. Students who receive their individualized studies degree from The University Of Texas At Austin earn around $69,994 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,052.
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Georgetown University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in individualized studies, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Washington, Georgetown University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. About 95% of students finish within six years. About 10 individualized studies degrees were awarded at Georgetown University in the most recent year. Individualized Studies graduates of Georgetown University earn a median of $66,719 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete this degree.
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University Of Wisconsin Madison came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best individualized studies schools. University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public school located in the city of Madison. The six-year graduation rate is 90%. About 66 individualized studies degrees were awarded at University Of Wisconsin Madison in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, individualized studies degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Madison generally make around $59,877. Students borrow a median of $21,813 to complete this degree.
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California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best individualized studies schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of San Luis Obispo. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo awarded about 13 individualized studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the individualized studies program make about $35,056 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,500.
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Students looking for a strong individualized studies program will find one at Southern Methodist University, which ranked #5. Set in the suburb of Dallas, Southern Methodist University is a large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. Southern Methodist University awarded about 31 individualized studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the individualized studies program make about $57,967 in their early career. Southern Methodist University graduates carry a median of $20,712 in student loans.
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George Mason University placed #6 among the best individualized studies schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Fairfax. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 111 individualized studies degrees were awarded at George Mason University in the most recent year. Individualized Studies graduates of George Mason University earn a median of $41,398 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,500 to complete this degree.
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Auburn University landed the #7 spot for individualized studies this year. Located in the city of Auburn, Auburn University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 82%. There were roughly 17 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at Auburn University in the most recent data year. Individualized Studies graduates of Auburn University earn a median of $55,422 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $22,803 to complete this degree.
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New York University ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best individualized studies schools. Located in the city of New York, New York University is a very large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 88%. There were roughly 13 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at New York University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the individualized studies program make about $39,652 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,787.
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Duke University ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best individualized studies schools. Duke University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Durham. Roughly 97% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 26 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at Duke University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, individualized studies degree recipients from Duke University generally make around $51,346. Students borrow a median of $13,296 to complete this degree.
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Dartmouth College came in at #10 for individualized studies this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Hanover. About 96% of students finish within six years. Dartmouth College awarded about 23 individualized studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the individualized studies program make about $81,992 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,989.
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University Of Pennsylvania came in at #11 for individualized studies this year. University Of Pennsylvania is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. About 96% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 42 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent data year. Individualized Studies graduates of University Of Pennsylvania earn a median of $68,293 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $16,155.
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Georgia College And State University placed #12 among the best individualized studies schools. Located in the town of Milledgeville, Georgia College And State University is a moderately-sized public university. About 64% of students finish within six years. About 13 individualized studies degrees were awarded at Georgia College And State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their individualized studies degree from Georgia College And State University earn around $51,197 in the first couple years of their career. Georgia College And State University graduates carry a median of $24,412 in student loans.
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North Carolina State University At Raleigh came in at #13 for individualized studies this year. Set in the city of Raleigh, North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a very large public institution. About 85% of students finish within six years. About 21 individualized studies degrees were awarded at North Carolina State University At Raleigh in the most recent year. Students who receive their individualized studies degree from North Carolina State University At Raleigh earn around $45,181 in the first couple years of their career. North Carolina State University At Raleigh graduates carry a median of $25,993 in student loans.
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Indiana University Bloomington placed #14 among the best individualized studies schools. Located in the city of Bloomington, Indiana University Bloomington is a very large public university. Roughly 80% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 8,260 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at Indiana University Bloomington in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, individualized studies degree recipients from Indiana University Bloomington generally make around $52,655. Typical student debt for the program is $21,671.
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Purdue University Main Campus ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best individualized studies schools. Set in the city of West Lafayette, Purdue University Main Campus is a very large public institution. Roughly 83% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 35 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at Purdue University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Individualized Studies graduates of Purdue University Main Campus earn a median of $79,921 early in their careers. Purdue University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $17,917 in student loans.
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University Of Mary Washington came in at #16 for individualized studies this year. Set in the suburb of Fredericksburg, University Of Mary Washington is a mid-sized public institution. University Of Mary Washington graduates 66% of students within six years. There were roughly 37 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Mary Washington in the most recent data year. Graduates of the individualized studies program make about $37,677 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $22,354 to complete this degree.
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University Of Wisconsin La Crosse placed #17 among the best individualized studies schools. Set in the city of La Crosse, University Of Wisconsin La Crosse is a large public institution. University Of Wisconsin La Crosse graduates 71% of students within six years. There were roughly 87 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Wisconsin La Crosse in the most recent data year. Graduates of the individualized studies program make about $49,223 in their early career. University Of Wisconsin La Crosse graduates carry a median of $23,551 in student loans.
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University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus came in at #18 for individualized studies this year. University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a very large public school located in the suburb of Norman. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus awarded about 59 individualized studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the individualized studies program make about $55,222 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000.
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University Of Massachusetts Amherst earned the #19 position for individualized studies this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Amherst. The six-year graduation rate is 83%. About 70 individualized studies degrees were awarded at University Of Massachusetts Amherst in the most recent year. Students who receive their individualized studies degree from University Of Massachusetts Amherst earn around $36,362 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,742 to complete this degree.
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University Of St Thomas Texas earned the #20 position for individualized studies this year. Located in the city of Houston, University Of St Thomas Texas is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. University Of St Thomas Texas graduates 69% of students within six years. University Of St Thomas Texas awarded about 10 individualized studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the individualized studies program make about $50,420 in their early career. University Of St Thomas Texas graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans.
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Florida Atlantic University came in at #21 for individualized studies this year. Set in the city of Boca Raton, Florida Atlantic University is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 63%. Florida Atlantic University awarded about 61 individualized studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their individualized studies degree from Florida Atlantic University earn around $29,605 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $15,377 to complete this degree.
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California State University Dominguez Hills came in at #22 for individualized studies this year. This large public university is located in the city of Carson. California State University Dominguez Hills graduates 43% of students within six years. About 25 individualized studies degrees were awarded at California State University Dominguez Hills in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, individualized studies degree recipients from California State University Dominguez Hills generally make around $33,588. Students borrow a median of $15,453 to complete this degree.
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College Of Charleston earned the #23 position for individualized studies this year. College Of Charleston is a large public school located in the city of Charleston. Roughly 66% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 39 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at College Of Charleston in the most recent data year. Students who receive their individualized studies degree from College Of Charleston earn around $40,222 in the first couple years of their career. College Of Charleston graduates carry a median of $24,733 in student loans.
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Suffolk County Community College ranked #24 on our 2027 list of the best individualized studies schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Selden. There were roughly 133 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at Suffolk County Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the individualized studies program make about $26,874 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $8,000.
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College Of Notre Dame Of Maryland landed the #25 spot for individualized studies this year. College Of Notre Dame Of Maryland is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Baltimore. Roughly 50% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 16 individualized studies degrees were awarded at College Of Notre Dame Of Maryland in the most recent year. Graduates of the individualized studies program make about $48,819 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $28,000.
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Rest of the Top 50 Individualized Studies Schools
These schools also placed among the best for individualized studies this year:
This list is compiled 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 · 235 schools evaluated.
The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
