General programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 1 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for general students pursuing a degree.
The general program you select can have a big impact on your future. To help, we created our Best General Schools rankings. For our Best Overall General School ranking, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that 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.
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.
To further help you make the college decision, we have developed a unique tool called College Combat that lets you compare schools on the factors that matter most to you.
East Carolina University tops our 2027 ranking of the best general schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Greenville. East Carolina University graduates 63% of students within six years. East Carolina University awarded about 10 general degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general degree from East Carolina University earn around $51,931 in the first couple years of their career. East Carolina University graduates carry a median of $24,747 in student loans.
More information about a degree in general from East Carolina University
This ranking is produced 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 · 1 school 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).
