General is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.
College Factual analyzed 2 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best general schools.
The school you choose for general can shape your career. That is why we developed our collection of Best Schools for General rankings. Our overall ranking combines our degree-level rankings, weighted by degrees awarded at each level.
To find the best fit, you can narrow this list to a specific degree level below.
We offer several rankings, including this Best General Schools list, to help you decide. Want schools in a particular part of the country? Narrow the list by region or state.
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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 general degrees they offer, see the list below.
Columbia University In The City Of New York is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in general. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New York. Roughly 96% of students complete a degree within six years here. Columbia University In The City Of New York awarded about 105 general degrees in the most recent data year. General graduates of Columbia University In The City Of New York earn a median of $86,770 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,258.
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Northern Arizona University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in general, ranking #2. Set in the city of Flagstaff, Northern Arizona University is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 61%. Northern Arizona University awarded about 12 general degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general program make about $47,056 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,645.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 2 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).
