Bachelor’s Degrees in General Education
Education Levels of General Education Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 6,922 people earned their bachelor's degree in general education. This earns it the #78 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in general education at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 14,076 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 6,922 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 2,501 |
| Associate Degree | 1,987 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1,248 |
| Basic Certificate | 681 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 430 |
Earnings of General Education Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in general education. About 85.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,038 |
| Women | 5,884 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of general education bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 363 |
| Black or African American | 469 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,739 |
| White | 3,475 |
| International Students | 390 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 486 |
Most Popular General Education Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 337 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in general education. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Texas A&M University - College Station tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for general education majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Roughly 70,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 383 people received their bachelor's degree in general education from Texas A&M College Station. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for general education majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of California - Irvine. Roughly 36,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 357 people received their bachelor's degree in general education from UC Irvine. Of these students, 82% were women and 76% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Texas Tech University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in general education. Roughly 40,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,935 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 305 people received their bachelor's degree in general education from Texas Tech. Of these students, 91% were women and 51% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Grand Valley State University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in general education. Roughly 23,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,978 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,364 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 196 people received their bachelor's degree in general education from GVSU. Of these students, 77% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The University of Arizona Global Campus comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in general education. Roughly 31,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,645 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 192 people received their bachelor's degree in general education from UAGC. Of these students, 79% were women and 59% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The University of Texas at Arlington comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in general education. Each year, around 48,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,206 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,015 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 163 people received their bachelor's degree in general education from UT Arlington. About 93% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Western Oregon University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in general education. Each year, around 4,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,560 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 158 people received their bachelor's degree in general education from Western Oregon State College. Of these students, 86% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 8th most popular school in the country for general education majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Washington - Seattle Campus. Each year, around 48,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 150 people received their bachelor's degree in general education from UW Seattle. Of these students, 77% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 9th most popular school in the country for general education majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. Roughly 24,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,455 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,701 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 146 people received their bachelor's degree in general education from UWM. Of these students, 83% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Michigan State University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in general education. Roughly 49,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 143 people received their bachelor's degree in general education from Michigan State. About 91% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Niagara University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in general education. Each year, around 3,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,850 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 136 people received their bachelor's degree in general education from Niagara.
Texas Woman's University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in general education. Each year, around 16,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,712 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,184 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 106 people received their bachelor's degree in general education from TWU. Around 54% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 96% were women.
SUNY Empire State College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in general education. Roughly 10,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 95 people received their bachelor's degree in general education from SUNY Empire. About 91% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Washington - Bothell Campus comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in general education. Roughly 6,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 95 people received their bachelor's degree in general education from UW Bothell. Around 56% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.
The University of Texas at San Antonio is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in general education. Each year, around 34,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,239 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,403 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 82 people received their bachelor's degree in general education from UTSA. About 92% of this group were women, and 73% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Oregon State University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in general education. Each year, around 32,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,145 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,446 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 75 people received their bachelor's degree in general education from Oregon State. About 82% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 17th most popular school in the country for general education majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Wisconsin - Green Bay. Each year, around 8,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,767 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,356 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 74 people received their bachelor's degree in general education from UW - Green Bay. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.
The 18th most popular school in the country for general education majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Oregon. Roughly 21,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,659 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 66 people received their bachelor's degree in general education from UO. Of these students, 93% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 19th most popular school in the country for general education majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Kent State University at Kent. Each year, around 26,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,595 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,483 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their bachelor's degree in general education from Kent State. About 59% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Florida Atlantic University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in general education. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $2,522 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their bachelor's degree in general education from FAU. About 100% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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