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2024 Best Individualized Studies Associate Degree Schools

124 Colleges in the United States
18,456 Associate Degrees
Individualized Studies is of the hottest associate degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #8 most popular major in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

College Factual looked at 124 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Individualized Studies Associate Degree Schools ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 18,456 associate degrees in individualized studies during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Individualized Studies School for Your Associate Degree

Best Individualized Studies Associate Degree Schools The individualized studies associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:

Overall Quality Is a Must

A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To account for this we consider a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a host of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.

Other Factors We Consider

The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for individualized studies students working on their associate degree.

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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 Associate Degree Schools.

Best Schools for Associate Students to Study Individualized Studies in the United States

The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in individualized studies. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

19 Top Schools for an Associate in Individualized Studies

1
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
2,512 Annual Graduates

Every student who is interested in an associate degree in individualized studies has to take a look at University of Maryland Global Campus. Located in the large suburb of Adelphi, UMGC is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a associate in individualized studies from University of Maryland Global Campus

2
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
576 Annual Graduates

It is difficult to beat Southern New Hampshire University if you wish to pursue an associate degree in individualized studies. SNHU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the medium-sized suburb of Manchester.More information about a associate in individualized studies from Southern New Hampshire University

3
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Montgomery College
Rockville, MD
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
944 Annual Graduates

It's difficult to beat Montgomery College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in individualized studies. Located in the city of Rockville, Montgomery College is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in individualized studies from Montgomery College

3
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New York University
New York, NY
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
6 Annual Graduates

New York University is a great choice for individuals interested in an associate degree in individualized studies. NYU is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of New York.More information about a associate in individualized studies from New York University

4
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Vincennes University
Vincennes, IN
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
4 Annual Graduates

Every student who is interested in an associate degree in individualized studies has to check out Vincennes University. Located in the town of Vincennes, Vincennes University is a public university with a large student population.More information about a associate in individualized studies from Vincennes University

5
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
90 Annual Graduates

Located in the remote town of Plainview, Wayland Baptist University is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a associate in individualized studies from Wayland Baptist University

6
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
205 Annual Graduates

UW - Green Bay is a medium-sized public university located in the medium-sized city of Green Bay.More information about a associate in individualized studies from University of Wisconsin - Green Bay

7
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
761 Annual Graduates

Kent State University at Stark is a small public university located in the large suburb of North Canton.More information about a associate in individualized studies from Kent State University at Stark

8
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
220 Annual Graduates

Frederick Community College is a moderately-sized public college located in the city of Frederick.More information about a associate in individualized studies from Frederick Community College

9
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
215 Annual Graduates

Located in the city of Omaha, MCC is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in individualized studies from Metropolitan Community College

10
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
626 Annual Graduates

AACC is a large public college located in the large suburb of Arnold.More information about a associate in individualized studies from Anne Arundel Community College

11
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
280 Annual Graduates

UWM is a very large public university located in the large city of Milwaukee.More information about a associate in individualized studies from University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

12
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
296 Annual Graduates

FRCC is a fairly large public college located in the large suburb of Westminster.More information about a associate in individualized studies from Front Range Community College

13
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
123 Annual Graduates

Suffolk County Community College is a very large public college located in the suburb of Selden.More information about a associate in individualized studies from Suffolk County Community College

14
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Union University
Jackson, TN
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
49 Annual Graduates

Located in the small city of Jackson, Union is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a associate in individualized studies from Union University

15
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
17 Annual Graduates

IWU is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the rural area of Marion.More information about a associate in individualized studies from Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global

16
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
65 Annual Graduates

Beaufort County Community College is a small public college located in the rural area of Washington.More information about a associate in individualized studies from Beaufort County Community College

17
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
741 Annual Graduates

Located in the large suburb of Baltimore, CCBC is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in individualized studies from Community College of Baltimore County

18
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
634 Annual Graduates

PGCC is a fairly large public college located in the suburb of Largo.More information about a associate in individualized studies from Prince George’s Community College

Honorable Mentions

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Individualized Studies Associate Degree Schools award.

Rank College Location
19 Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY
20 Cleveland Community College Shelby, NC
21 Oakland Community College Auburn Hills, MI
22 University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh Oshkosh, WI
23 Chesapeake College Wye Mills, MD
24 Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis, IN
25 Community College of Aurora Aurora, CO

Individualized Studies by Region

View the Best Individualized Studies Associate Degree Schools for a specific region near you.

Region
Southeast
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.

Majors Similar to Individualized Studies

Related Major Annual Graduates
Liberal Arts 262,326
General Studies 100,454
Humanities 19,961

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