by our College Data Analytics TeamGeneral degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their general programs.
College Factual analyzed 2 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best general schools.
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Where you study general matters for your future. To help, we created our Best General Schools rankings. Our overall ranking combines our degree-level rankings, weighted by degrees awarded at each level.
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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.
University Of Kentucky tops our 2027 ranking of the best general schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Lexington. About 71% of students finish within six years. About 29 general degrees were awarded at University Of Kentucky in the most recent year. Graduates of the general program make about $49,568 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,094. More information about a degree in general from University Of Kentucky
Northern Arizona University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best general schools. Northern Arizona University is a very large public school located in the city of Flagstaff. Northern Arizona University graduates 61% of students within six years. Northern Arizona University awarded about 18 general degrees in the most recent data year. General graduates of Northern Arizona University earn a median of $47,056 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $21,645 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general from Northern Arizona University
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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 · 2 schools evaluated.
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