2026 Best General Master’s Degree Schools
General is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their general programs.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 5 schools to find the best for general students.
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Best Schools for General in the United States
Below are the best general schools at the master’s degree level, ranked by the quality of the education they deliver.
Top Schools in General
No school ranked higher than University Of Pennsylvania this year for general. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Philadelphia. University Of Pennsylvania graduates 96% of students within six years. About 23 general degrees were awarded at University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general degree recipients from University Of Pennsylvania generally make around $99,682. Typical student debt for the program is $16,155.
More information about a degree in general from University Of Pennsylvania
Other General Degree Levels
Explore the best general schools at other degree levels:
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 5 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.
