by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege 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.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
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:
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.
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.
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.
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
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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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 |
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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 | 262,326 |
| General Studies | 100,454 |
| Humanities | 19,961 |
