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General Studies in Alabama

General Studies Schools in Alabama

In 2022-2023, 6,505 students earned their General Studies degrees in AL.

As a degree choice, General Studies is the 3rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of General Studies Majors in Alabama

General Studies majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 4,436
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1,909
Bachelor’s Degree 160

Gender Distribution

In Alabama, a general studies major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of general studies majors in Alabama is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.9%
  • Black or African American: 18.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.9%
  • White: 64.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.0%
  • Other Races: 6.9%
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Jobs for General Studies Grads in Alabama

There are 3,180 people in the state and 183,750 people in the nation working in general studies jobs.

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Wages for General Studies Jobs in Alabama

General Studies grads earn an average of $36,330 in the state and $76,990 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Alabama that offer general studies degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

836 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,278 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 42%. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. 76% of students get financical aid.

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381 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,653 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,306. The full-time teacher rate is 39%. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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362 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,950 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $8,840. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 78% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

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318 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,006 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 30%. A typical student attending Snead State Community College will pay a net price of $7,181.

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299 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,526 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 38% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,346.

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238 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,763 Total Students

80% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,971. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 38% are considered full time.

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209 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,360 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 39%. 99% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $2,459.

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204 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,993 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,920. 54% of the teachers are full time. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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199 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,530 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $1,379. 100% of students get financical aid.

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168 Degrees in Major Awarded
21% Graduation Rate
18,533 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 40% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.41 years to complete their degree at Columbia Southern University. The student to faculty ratio is 28 to 1.

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General Studies Careers in AL

Some of the careers general studies majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Professors 6% $19,900

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to general studies.

Major Annual Graduates in AL
Liberal Arts 957
Individualized Studies 301
Humanities 8

View all majors related to General Studies

View Nationwide General Studies Report

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