General Education Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 733 colleges and universities across the nation that offer abachelor’s degree in General Education. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and46% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 4.2% of General Education graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of General Education Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 27,481 people earned theirGeneral Education majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in General Education at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 360 |
| Associate’s Degree | 1,931 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 7,330 |
| Master’s Degree | 15,448 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 2,405 |
Earnings of General Education Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding abachelor’s degree in General Education of $57,194 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $56,718 |
| 4 years | $57,194 |
| 5 years | $63,573 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for General Education students with their bachelor’s degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 85.4% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,069 |
| Women | 6,261 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of General Education graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,657 | 49.9% |
| Asian | 352 | 4.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,026 | 27.6% |
| Black or African American | 494 | 6.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 31 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 37 | 0.5% |
| Two or More Races | 247 | 3.4% |
| Race Unknown | 176 | 2.4% |
| International Students | 310 | 4.2% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 4.2% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular General Education Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 903 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in General Education. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for General Education students seeking a bachelor's degree is Walden University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 994 people received their bachelor's degree in General Education from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
National University is a popular choice for General Education majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 779 people received their bachelor's degree in General Education from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Teachers College of San Joaquin is a popular choice for General Education majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 658 bachelor's degrees in General Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Northcentral University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 551 people received their bachelor's degree in General Education from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at El Paso is a popular choice for General Education majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 328 people received their bachelor's degree in General Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Texas is a popular choice for General Education majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 328 bachelor's degrees in General Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station is a popular choice for General Education majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 308 people received their bachelor's degree in General Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Southern New Hampshire University is a popular choice for General Education majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 304 people received their bachelor's degree in General Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Education. This school awarded 293 bachelor's degrees in General Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 284 people received their bachelor's degree in General Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Tech University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 278 people received their bachelor's degree in General Education from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Eastern Washington University is a popular choice for General Education majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 277 people received their bachelor's degree in General Education from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Nova Southeastern University is a popular choice for General Education majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 268 people received their bachelor's degree in General Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Grand Valley State University is a popular choice for General Education majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 262 people received their bachelor's degree in General Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at San Antonio comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Education. This school awarded 260 bachelor's degrees in General Education in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University-Main Campus comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 252 people received their bachelor's degree in General Education from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Education here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Irvine comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Education. During the most recent year for which we have data, 250 people received their bachelor's degree in General Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Central State University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Education. This school awarded 242 bachelor's degrees in General Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Education. This school awarded 240 bachelor's degrees in General Education in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
San Diego State University is a popular choice for General Education majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 226 people received their bachelor's degree in General Education from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
General Education Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Education, General | 27,481 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to General Education that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 108,054 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 42,255 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 39,881 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 33,988 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 21,331 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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