by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 22 schools in North Carolina to determine which ones were the best for individualized studies students pursuing a associate degree. Combined, these schools handed out 1,966 associate degrees in individualized studies to qualified students.
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 school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a combination 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 colleges for individualized studies students working on their associate degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Individualized Studies Associate Degree Schools in North Carolina ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
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.
Beaufort County Community College is a great choice for students interested in an associate degree in individualized studies. 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
It's difficult to beat Cleveland Community College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in individualized studies. Cleveland Community College is a small public college located in the town of Shelby.More information about a associate in individualized studies from Cleveland Community College
It is difficult to beat Gaston College if you want to pursue an associate degree in individualized studies. Located in the suburb of Dallas, Gaston College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in individualized studies from Gaston College
Guilford Technical Community College is a wonderful decision for students interested in an associate degree in individualized studies. Located in the suburb of Jamestown, Guilford Technical Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in individualized studies from Guilford Technical Community College
Forsyth Tech is a medium-sized public college located in the medium-sized city of Winston-Salem.More information about a associate in individualized studies from Forsyth Technical Community College
Johnston Community College is a small public college located in the rural area of Smithfield.More information about a associate in individualized studies from Johnston Community College
Located in the medium-sized city of Fayetteville, FTCC is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in individualized studies from Fayetteville Technical Community College
Surry Community College is a small public college located in the rural area of Dobson.More information about a associate in individualized studies from Surry Community College
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the medium-sized suburb of Salisbury.More information about a associate in individualized studies from Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
Located in the suburb of Statesville, Mitchell Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in individualized studies from Mitchell Community College
Explore all the Best Individualized Studies Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 272 | 770 |
| Florida | 232 | 55 |
| Georgia | 217 | 76 |
| West Virginia | 180 | 32 |
| Tennessee | 170 | 179 |
| Virginia | 158 | 0 |
| Louisiana | 124 | 450 |
| Alabama | 109 | 268 |
Individualized Studies is one of 3 different types of Liberal Arts General Studies programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 15,261 |
| General Studies | 58 |
