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2024 Best Individualized Studies Schools in North Carolina

24 Colleges in North Carolina
2,012 Individualized Studies Degrees Awarded
Ranked #38 in popularity, individualized studies is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

College Factual looked at 24 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Individualized Studies Schools in North Carolina ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 2,012 degrees in individualized studies during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Individualized Studies School

Best Individualized Studies Schools in North Carolina Your choice of individualized studies school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Individualized Studies School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that 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

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Individualized Studies Schools in North Carolina list, to help you choose the best school for you. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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Best Schools for Individualized Studies in North Carolina

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the individualized studies degree levels they offer.

10 Top North Carolina Schools in Individualized Studies

1
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
20th Most Popular In NC
29.2% Growth in Graduates

It's difficult to beat North Carolina State University if you wish to pursue a degree in individualized studies. Located in the city of Raleigh, NC State is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #92 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means NC State is a great university overall.

There were roughly 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

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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 University is a great decision for students pursuing a degree in individualized studies. Duke is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large 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 year we have data available.

More information about a degree in individualized studies from Duke University

3
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
9th Most Popular In NC
65 Individualized Studies Degrees Awarded

Any student pursuing a degree in individualized studies has to look into Beaufort County Community College. Beaufort County Community College is a small public college located in the rural area of Washington. A Best Colleges rank of #847 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Beaufort County Community College is a great college overall.

There were approximately 65 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at Beaufort County Community College in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in individualized studies from Beaufort County Community College

4
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
11th Most Popular In NC
61 Individualized Studies Degrees Awarded

Any student who is interested in individualized studies has to take a look at Cleveland Community College. Cleveland Community College is a small public college located in the fringe town of Shelby. A Best Colleges rank of #846 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Cleveland Community College is a great college overall.

There were roughly 61 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at Cleveland Community College in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in individualized studies from Cleveland Community College

5
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Gaston College
Dallas, NC
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
16th Most Popular In NC

Located in the medium-sized suburb of Dallas, Gaston College is a public college with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #1012 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Gaston College is a great college overall.

There were roughly 27 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at Gaston College in the most recent data year.

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6
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In NC
97 Individualized Studies Degrees Awarded

Located in the medium-sized suburb of Jamestown, Guilford Technical Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #1110 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Guilford Technical Community College is a great college overall.

There were roughly 97 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at Guilford Technical Community College in the most recent data year.

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7
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
24th Most Popular In NC

Forsyth Tech is a moderately-sized public college located in the medium-sized city of Winston-Salem. A Best Colleges rank of #1077 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Forsyth Tech is a great college overall.

There were approximately 8 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at Forsyth Tech in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in individualized studies from Forsyth Technical Community College

8
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
12th Most Popular In NC
48 Individualized Studies Degrees Awarded

Johnston Community College is a small public college located in the rural area of Smithfield. A Best Colleges rank of #988 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Johnston Community College is a great college overall.

There were about 48 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at Johnston Community College in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in individualized studies from Johnston Community College

9
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In NC
514 Individualized Studies Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of Fayetteville, FTCC is a public college with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #1242 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means FTCC is a great college overall.

There were about 514 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at FTCC in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in individualized studies from Fayetteville Technical Community College

10
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
15th Most Popular In NC
26.7% Growth in Graduates

Surry Community College is a small public college located in the rural area of Dobson. This college ranks 37th out of 93 colleges for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.

There were roughly 30 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at Surry Community College in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in individualized studies from Surry Community College

Best Individualized Studies Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Individualized Studies Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Florida 715 209
Georgia 690 167
Virginia 630 261
Tennessee 624 195
South Carolina 530 49
Kentucky 518 1
Mississippi 501 792
Alabama 500 301
Louisiana 489 479
West Virginia 410 148

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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 16,104
General Studies 349
Humanities 4

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