2027 Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Michigan
Liberal Arts General Studies is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their liberal arts general studies programs.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 49 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for liberal arts general studies students pursuing a degree.
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Best Schools for Liberal Arts General Studies in Michigan
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 liberal arts general studies degrees they offer, see the list below.
Top Schools in Liberal Arts General Studies
No school ranked higher than University Of Michigan Ann Arbor this year for liberal arts general studies. This very large public university is located in the city of Ann Arbor. About 93% of students finish within six years. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor awarded about 42 liberal arts general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the liberal arts general studies program make about $38,065 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,728.
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Calvin College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in liberal arts general studies, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Grand Rapids, Calvin College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Calvin College graduates 74% of students within six years. Calvin College awarded about 41 liberal arts general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the liberal arts general studies program make about $44,220 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,707.
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Lawrence Technological University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in liberal arts general studies, landing the #3 spot this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Southfield. About 60% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 13 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at Lawrence Technological University in the most recent data year. Liberal Arts General Studies graduates of Lawrence Technological University earn a median of $74,924 early in their careers. Lawrence Technological University graduates carry a median of $27,799 in student loans.
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A rank of #4 makes Macomb Community College one of the top schools for liberal arts general studies. This very large public university is located in the city of Warren. Macomb Community College awarded about 1,128 liberal arts general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the liberal arts general studies program make about $29,791 in their early career. Macomb Community College graduates carry a median of $8,250 in student loans.
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Oakland University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in liberal arts general studies, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Rochester Hills, Oakland University is a large public university. Oakland University graduates 58% of students within six years. There were roughly 163 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at Oakland University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their liberal arts general studies degree from Oakland University earn around $36,157 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $28,000.
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Grand Valley State University came in at #6 for liberal arts general studies this year. Grand Valley State University is a very large public school located in the town of Allendale. About 67% of students finish within six years. About 99 liberal arts general studies degrees were awarded at Grand Valley State University in the most recent year. Liberal Arts General Studies graduates of Grand Valley State University earn a median of $35,767 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $31,000.
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Grand Rapids Community College ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best liberal arts general studies schools. Located in the city of Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Community College is a large public university. There were roughly 780 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at Grand Rapids Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their liberal arts general studies degree from Grand Rapids Community College earn around $33,777 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $13,644 to complete this degree.
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Siena Heights University landed the #8 spot for liberal arts general studies this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Adrian. The six-year graduation rate is 39%. There were roughly 30 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at Siena Heights University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the liberal arts general studies program make about $44,746 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,137 to complete this degree.
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Concordia University Ann Arbor landed the #9 spot for liberal arts general studies this year. Set in the city of Ann Arbor, Concordia University Ann Arbor is a small private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 49%. Concordia University Ann Arbor awarded about 17 liberal arts general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Liberal Arts General Studies graduates of Concordia University Ann Arbor earn a median of $54,043 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,248 to complete this degree.
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Michigan State University earned the #10 position for liberal arts general studies this year. This very large public university is located in the city of East Lansing. Roughly 81% of students complete a degree within six years here. Michigan State University awarded about 35 liberal arts general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their liberal arts general studies degree from Michigan State University earn around $30,916 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,312 to complete this degree.
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Ferris State University placed #11 among the best liberal arts general studies schools. Located in the town of Big Rapids, Ferris State University is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 56%. There were roughly 115 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at Ferris State University in the most recent data year. Liberal Arts General Studies graduates of Ferris State University earn a median of $38,583 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $24,990.
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Delta College earned the #12 position for liberal arts general studies this year. Located in the rural area of University Center, Delta College is a large public university. Delta College awarded about 615 liberal arts general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the liberal arts general studies program make about $28,721 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $10,750 to complete this degree.
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Madonna University ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best liberal arts general studies schools. Located in the city of Livonia, Madonna University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 60%. There were roughly 13 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at Madonna University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their liberal arts general studies degree from Madonna University earn around $56,984 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $26,896 to complete this degree.
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Muskegon Community College placed #14 among the best liberal arts general studies schools. Muskegon Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Muskegon. Muskegon Community College awarded about 239 liberal arts general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the liberal arts general studies program make about $27,362 in their early career. Muskegon Community College graduates carry a median of $6,500 in student loans.
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Saginaw Valley State University placed #15 among the best liberal arts general studies schools. Located in the suburb of University Center, Saginaw Valley State University is a moderately-sized public university. Roughly 48% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 29 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at Saginaw Valley State University in the most recent data year. Liberal Arts General Studies graduates of Saginaw Valley State University earn a median of $40,740 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $38,865 to complete this degree.
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Oakland Community College landed the #16 spot for liberal arts general studies this year. Set in the suburb of Auburn Hills, Oakland Community College is a very large public institution. There were roughly 880 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at Oakland Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts general studies degree recipients from Oakland Community College generally make around $37,347. Students borrow a median of $12,843 to complete this degree.
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Monroe County Community College landed the #17 spot for liberal arts general studies this year. Monroe County Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Monroe. There were roughly 126 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at Monroe County Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their liberal arts general studies degree from Monroe County Community College earn around $30,539 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $12,488 to complete this degree.
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Kalamazoo Valley Community College landed the #18 spot for liberal arts general studies this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of Kalamazoo. About 413 liberal arts general studies degrees were awarded at Kalamazoo Valley Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their liberal arts general studies degree from Kalamazoo Valley Community College earn around $33,055 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $14,665 to complete this degree.
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Schoolcraft College earned the #19 position for liberal arts general studies this year. Set in the city of Livonia, Schoolcraft College is a large public institution. Schoolcraft College awarded about 505 liberal arts general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts general studies degree recipients from Schoolcraft College generally make around $29,158. Typical student debt for the program is $10,734.
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Rochester College came in at #20 for liberal arts general studies this year. Set in the suburb of Rochester Hills, Rochester College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 43% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 18 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at Rochester College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the liberal arts general studies program make about $45,617 in their early career. Rochester College graduates carry a median of $29,137 in student loans.
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Northwestern Michigan College came in at #21 for liberal arts general studies this year. Located in the city of Traverse City, Northwestern Michigan College is a mid-sized public university. Roughly 53% of students complete a degree within six years here. Northwestern Michigan College awarded about 375 liberal arts general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Liberal Arts General Studies graduates of Northwestern Michigan College earn a median of $28,706 early in their careers. Northwestern Michigan College graduates carry a median of $11,422 in student loans.
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Lake Superior State University placed #22 among the best liberal arts general studies schools. Located in the town of Sault Ste Marie, Lake Superior State University is a small public university. The six-year graduation rate is 50%. About 64 liberal arts general studies degrees were awarded at Lake Superior State University in the most recent year. Liberal Arts General Studies graduates of Lake Superior State University earn a median of $33,753 early in their careers. Lake Superior State University graduates carry a median of $16,881 in student loans.
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Washtenaw Community College earned the #23 position for liberal arts general studies this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Ann Arbor. There were roughly 1,662 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at Washtenaw Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the liberal arts general studies program make about $27,643 in their early career. Washtenaw Community College graduates carry a median of $11,511 in student loans.
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Northern Michigan University earned the #24 position for liberal arts general studies this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Marquette. About 53% of students finish within six years. Northern Michigan University awarded about 125 liberal arts general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts general studies degree recipients from Northern Michigan University generally make around $40,508. Typical student debt for the program is $12,000.
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Kuyper College landed the #25 spot for liberal arts general studies this year. Kuyper College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Grand Rapids. The six-year graduation rate is 46%. There were roughly 12 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at Kuyper College in the most recent data year.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published 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 · 49 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
