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2024 Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Michigan

38 Colleges in Michigan
11,125 Liberal Arts Degrees Awarded
$27,520 Avg Early-Career Salary
Ranked #1 in popularity, liberal arts general studies is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 38 schools in Michigan to determine which ones were the best for liberal arts general studies students pursuing a degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 11,125 degrees in liberal arts general studies during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Liberal Arts General Studies School

Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Michigan Your choice of liberal arts general studies school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for liberal arts general studies schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each 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.

Liberal Arts General Studies Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Liberal Arts
Bachelor's Degrees in Liberal Arts
Master's Degrees in Liberal Arts

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Michigan 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 Liberal Arts General Studies in Michigan

The schools below may not offer all types of liberal arts degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

10 Top Michigan Schools in Liberal Arts

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
67 Liberal Arts Degrees Awarded
$33,089 Median Starting Salary

Every student who is interested in liberal arts general studies has to check out University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. Located in the city of Ann Arbor, U-M is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #29 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means U-M is a great university overall.

There were about 67 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at U-M in the most recent data year. Those liberal arts general studies students who get their degree from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor earn $5,569 more than the average liberal arts grad.

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2
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
1,226 Liberal Arts Degrees Awarded
30.8% Growth in Graduates

Any student pursuing a degree in liberal arts general studies has to take a look at Macomb Community College. Macomb Community College is a large public college located in the medium-sized city of Warren. A Best Colleges rank of #377 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Macomb Community College is a great college overall.

There were roughly 1226 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at Macomb Community College in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the liberal arts program report average early career wages of $27,775.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$38,352 Median Starting Salary
$29,000 Median Student Debt

It is difficult to beat Siena Heights University if you wish to pursue a degree in liberal arts general studies. Located in the town of Adrian, Siena Heights University is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #743 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Siena Heights University is a great university overall.

There were roughly 28 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at Siena Heights University in the most recent data year. Liberal Arts General Studies degree recipients from Siena Heights University receive an earnings boost of approximately $10,832 above the typical income of liberal arts general studies graduates.

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Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
123 Liberal Arts Degrees Awarded
$34,722 Median Starting Salary

Oakland University is a wonderful option for students interested in a degree in liberal arts general studies. Located in the large suburb of Rochester Hills, Oakland is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #447 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Oakland is a great university overall.

There were approximately 123 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at Oakland in the most recent year we have data available. Liberal Arts General Studies degree recipients from Oakland University earn a boost of about $7,202 over the typical earnings of liberal arts general studies graduates.

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Oakland Community College
Auburn Hills, MI
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
811 Liberal Arts Degrees Awarded
$28,642 Median Starting Salary

Located in the suburb of Auburn Hills, Oakland Community College is a public college with a large student population. This college ranks 31st out of 57 schools for overall quality in the state of Michigan.

There were roughly 811 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at Oakland Community College in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduation, liberal arts degree recipients usually earn an average of $28,642 in the first five years of their career.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
78 Liberal Arts Degrees Awarded
$36,374 Median Starting Salary

Located in the suburb of Allendale, GVSU is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #399 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means GVSU is a great university overall.

There were approximately 78 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at GVSU in the most recent data year. Those liberal arts general studies students who get their degree from Grand Valley State University make $8,854 more than the typical liberal arts graduate.

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Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
83 Liberal Arts Degrees Awarded
8.4% Growth in Graduates

Located in the town of Big Rapids, Ferris is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #561 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Ferris is a great university overall.

There were roughly 83 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at Ferris in the most recent year we have data available. Liberal Arts General Studies degree recipients from Ferris State University get an earnings boost of around $5,058 above the typical earnings of liberal arts general studies graduates.

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
772 Liberal Arts Degrees Awarded
$24,081 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Community College is a public college with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #958 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Grand Rapids Community College is a great college overall.

There were roughly 772 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at Grand Rapids Community College in the most recent year we have data available. After graduation, liberal arts degree recipients usually make around $24,081 in their early careers.

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Jackson College
Jackson, MI
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
188 Liberal Arts Degrees Awarded
$26,676 Median Starting Salary

Jackson College is a small public college located in the rural area of Jackson. A Best Colleges rank of #755 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Jackson College is a great college overall.

There were roughly 188 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at Jackson College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the liberal arts program make around $26,676 for their early career.

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10
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$32,271 Median Starting Salary
$34,326 Median Student Debt

Located in the midsize city of Dearborn, UM Dearborn is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #566 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UM Dearborn is a great university overall.

There were roughly 21 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at UM Dearborn in the most recent data year. Those liberal arts general studies students who get their degree from University of Michigan - Dearborn make $4,751 more than the average liberal arts graduate.

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Best Liberal Arts General Studies Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Liberal Arts General Studies Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Ohio 314 11,432
Illinois 304 18,186
Indiana 294 3,773
Wisconsin 273 2,375

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One of 0 majors within the Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities area of study, Liberal Arts General Studies has other similar majors worth exploring.

Liberal Arts Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
General Studies 5,779
Liberal Arts 4,914
Individualized Studies 350
Humanities 82

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