Liberal Arts General Studies programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their liberal arts general studies programs.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 434 schools to find the best for liberal arts general studies students.
Best Schools for Liberal Arts General Studies in the Southeast Region
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Our analysis ranked University Of Virginia Main Campus the best school in the country for a degree in liberal arts general studies. University Of Virginia Main Campus is a very large public school located in the suburb of Charlottesville. About 96% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 530 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Virginia Main Campus in the most recent data year. Graduates of the liberal arts general studies program make about $69,126 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $18,627.
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Students looking for a strong liberal arts general studies program will find one at University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill, which ranked #2. Located in the city of Chapel Hill, University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 91%. There were roughly 19 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill in the most recent data year. Students who receive their liberal arts general studies degree from University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill earn around $37,709 in the first couple years of their career. University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill graduates carry a median of $13,000 in student loans.
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James Madison University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best liberal arts general studies schools. Located in the city of Harrisonburg, James Madison University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 80%. James Madison University awarded about 173 liberal arts general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Liberal Arts General Studies graduates of James Madison University earn a median of $49,408 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,250.
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A rank of #4 makes George Mason University one of the top schools for liberal arts general studies. Set in the suburb of Fairfax, George Mason University is a very large public institution. About 68% of students finish within six years. About 384 liberal arts general studies degrees were awarded at George Mason University in the most recent year. Students who receive their liberal arts general studies degree from George Mason University earn around $41,398 in the first couple years of their career. George Mason University graduates carry a median of $24,500 in student loans.
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University Of Florida is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in liberal arts general studies, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the city of Gainesville, University Of Florida is a very large public university. Roughly 91% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 108 liberal arts general studies degrees were awarded at University Of Florida in the most recent year. Liberal Arts General Studies graduates of University Of Florida earn a median of $58,388 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $17,669 to complete this degree.
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Auburn University came in at #6 for liberal arts general studies this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Auburn. Auburn University graduates 82% of students within six years. Auburn University awarded about 17 liberal arts general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts general studies degree recipients from Auburn University generally make around $55,422. Auburn University graduates carry a median of $22,803 in student loans.
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University Of Richmond ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best liberal arts general studies schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of University of Richmond. University Of Richmond graduates 85% of students within six years. There were roughly 30 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Richmond in the most recent data year. Liberal Arts General Studies graduates of University Of Richmond earn a median of $53,815 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $21,634.
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Duke University came in at #8 for liberal arts general studies this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Durham. The six-year graduation rate is 97%. Duke University awarded about 26 liberal arts general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the liberal arts general studies program make about $51,346 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $13,296 to complete this degree.
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Georgia College And State University earned the #9 position for liberal arts general studies this year. Located in the town of Milledgeville, Georgia College And State University is a moderately-sized public university. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 13 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at Georgia College And State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts general studies degree recipients from Georgia College And State University generally make around $51,197. Typical student debt for the program is $24,412.
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University Of Miami ranked #10 on our 2027 list of the best liberal arts general studies schools. University Of Miami is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Coral Gables. About 84% of students finish within six years. University Of Miami awarded about 39 liberal arts general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Liberal Arts General Studies graduates of University Of Miami earn a median of $50,614 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $28,590 to complete this degree.
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University Of Central Florida placed #11 among the best liberal arts general studies schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Orlando. The six-year graduation rate is 78%. University Of Central Florida awarded about 548 liberal arts general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Liberal Arts General Studies graduates of University Of Central Florida earn a median of $48,391 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $15,135 to complete this degree.
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North Carolina State University At Raleigh came in at #12 for liberal arts general studies this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Raleigh. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. North Carolina State University At Raleigh awarded about 46 liberal arts general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Liberal Arts General Studies graduates of North Carolina State University At Raleigh earn a median of $45,181 early in their careers. North Carolina State University At Raleigh graduates carry a median of $25,993 in student loans.
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The University Of Alabama came in at #13 for liberal arts general studies this year. The University Of Alabama is a very large public school located in the city of Tuscaloosa. Roughly 73% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 10 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Alabama in the most recent data year. Students who receive their liberal arts general studies degree from The University Of Alabama earn around $50,740 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,496.
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Florida State University placed #14 among the best liberal arts general studies schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Tallahassee. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 203 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at Florida State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts general studies degree recipients from Florida State University generally make around $35,361. Typical student debt for the program is $21,349.
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University Of Mary Washington came in at #15 for liberal arts general studies this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the suburb of Fredericksburg. Roughly 66% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Mary Washington awarded about 48 liberal arts general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their liberal arts general studies degree from University Of Mary Washington earn around $37,677 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Mary Washington graduates carry a median of $22,354 in student loans.
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University Of North Florida ranked #16 on our 2027 list of the best liberal arts general studies schools. University Of North Florida is a large public school located in the city of Jacksonville. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 297 liberal arts general studies degrees were awarded at University Of North Florida in the most recent year. Students who receive their liberal arts general studies degree from University Of North Florida earn around $49,208 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $18,523 to complete this degree.
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Florida Gulf Coast University landed the #17 spot for liberal arts general studies this year. Florida Gulf Coast University is a large public school located in the suburb of Fort Myers. About 57% of students finish within six years. Florida Gulf Coast University awarded about 351 liberal arts general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the liberal arts general studies program make about $50,726 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,015.
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Longwood University landed the #18 spot for liberal arts general studies this year. Longwood University is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Farmville. About 61% of students finish within six years. Longwood University awarded about 41 liberal arts general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts general studies degree recipients from Longwood University generally make around $46,714. Longwood University graduates carry a median of $25,375 in student loans.
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Florida Atlantic University ranked #19 on our 2027 list of the best liberal arts general studies schools. Located in the city of Boca Raton, Florida Atlantic University is a very large public university. Florida Atlantic University graduates 63% of students within six years. Florida Atlantic University awarded about 468 liberal arts general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Liberal Arts General Studies graduates of Florida Atlantic University earn a median of $29,605 early in their careers. Florida Atlantic University graduates carry a median of $15,377 in student loans.
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Edison State College came in at #20 for liberal arts general studies this year. This large public university is located in the suburb of Fort Myers. There were roughly 1,608 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at Edison State College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their liberal arts general studies degree from Edison State College earn around $27,740 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $8,000.
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University Of South Florida Main Campus landed the #21 spot for liberal arts general studies this year. University Of South Florida Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Tampa. Roughly 77% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 448 liberal arts general studies degrees were awarded at University Of South Florida Main Campus in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts general studies degree recipients from University Of South Florida Main Campus generally make around $45,230. Typical student debt for the program is $30,676.
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Palm Beach State College landed the #22 spot for liberal arts general studies this year. Located in the suburb of Lake Worth, Palm Beach State College is a very large public university. Palm Beach State College awarded about 2,290 liberal arts general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Liberal Arts General Studies graduates of Palm Beach State College earn a median of $29,805 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $8,125 to complete this degree.
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College Of Charleston earned the #23 position for liberal arts general studies this year. College Of Charleston is a large public school located in the city of Charleston. The six-year graduation rate is 66%. There were roughly 39 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at College Of Charleston in the most recent data year. Liberal Arts General Studies graduates of College Of Charleston earn a median of $40,222 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $24,733.
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University Of The Cumberlands placed #24 among the best liberal arts general studies schools. Located in the town of Williamsburg, University Of The Cumberlands is a very large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 50% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 298 liberal arts general studies degrees were awarded at University Of The Cumberlands in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, liberal arts general studies degree recipients from University Of The Cumberlands generally make around $50,547. Typical student debt for the program is $22,868.
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Broward College placed #25 among the best liberal arts general studies schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Fort Lauderdale. There were roughly 3,706 liberal arts general studies students who graduated with this degree at Broward College in the most recent data year. Liberal Arts General Studies graduates of Broward College earn a median of $28,775 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $8,000.
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Rest of the Top 50 Liberal Arts General Studies Schools
These schools also placed among the best for liberal arts general studies this year:
This ranking is produced 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 · 434 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).
