Associate Degrees in General Studies
Education Levels of General Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 90,202 people earned their associate degree in general studies. This earns it the #2 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in general studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 90,202 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 13,288 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 12,488 |
| Basic Certificate | 7,033 |
| Master’s Degree | 175 |
| Graduate Certificate | 24 |
Earnings of General Studies Majors With Associate Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for general studies majors who have their associate degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in general studies. About 63.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 33,230 |
| Women | 56,972 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of general studies associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3,407 |
| Black or African American | 11,191 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25,425 |
| White | 42,075 |
| International Students | 1,217 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 6,887 |
Most Popular General Studies Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 695 colleges that offer an associate degree in general studies. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for general studies students seekingan associate degree is El Centro College. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7,386 people received their associate degree in general studies from El Centro College. About 65% of this group were women, and 83% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Tarrant County College District is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in general studies. Each year, around 43,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4,817 people received their associate degree in general studies from Tarrant County College. Around 66% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for general studies majors who are seeking their associate degree is San Antonio College. Each year, around 19,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,530 people received their associate degree in general studies from San Antonio College. Of these students, 63% were women and 82% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for general studies majors who are seeking their associate degree is Northwest Vista College. Roughly 18,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,322 people received their associate degree in general studies from Northwest Vista College. Of these students, 61% were women and 80% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for general studies majors who are seeking their associate degree is Houston Community College. Each year, around 48,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,293 people received their associate degree in general studies from Houston Community College. Around 83% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
The 6th most popular school in the country for general studies majors who are seeking their associate degree is Utah Valley University. Each year, around 40,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,614 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,152 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,991 people received their associate degree in general studies from UVU. Of these students, 55% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
American Public University System comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in general studies. Roughly 50,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,650 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,712 people received their associate degree in general studies from American Military University. About 24% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Austin Community College District comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in general studies. Roughly 39,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,654 people received their associate degree in general studies from Austin Community College District. Around 62% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.
The 9th most popular school in the country for general studies majors who are seeking their associate degree is Weber State University. Roughly 29,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,471 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,089 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,549 people received their associate degree in general studies from WSU. Of these students, 61% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Suffolk County Community College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in general studies. Each year, around 22,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,405 people received their associate degree in general studies from Suffolk County Community College. Of these students, 59% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 11th most popular school in the country for general studies majors who are seeking their associate degree is Northern Virginia Community College. Roughly 52,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,351 people received their associate degree in general studies from Northern Virginia Community College. Of these students, 67% were women and 63% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 12th most popular school in the country for general studies majors who are seeking their associate degree is Blinn College. Roughly 18,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,292 people received their associate degree in general studies from Blinn College. About 52% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Salt Lake Community College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in general studies. Each year, around 27,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,290 people received their associate degree in general studies from Salt Lake Community College. Of these students, 60% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Austin Peay State University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in general studies. Roughly 10,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,008 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,460 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,284 people received their associate degree in general studies from Austin Peay State University. About 71% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 15th most popular school in the country for general studies majors who are seeking their associate degree is Collin County Community College District. Roughly 35,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,244 people received their associate degree in general studies from Collin County Community College District. Around 56% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women.
Community College of Rhode Island is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in general studies. Roughly 13,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,233 people received their associate degree in general studies from CCRI. Of these students, 61% were women and 37% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 17th most popular school in the country for general studies majors who are seeking their associate degree is Brigham Young University - Idaho. Roughly 44,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,176 people received their associate degree in general studies from BYU - I. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women.
Palo Alto College is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in general studies. Roughly 11,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,159 people received their associate degree in general studies from Palo Alto College. Around 91% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.
San Jacinto Community College comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in general studies. Each year, around 31,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,087 people received their associate degree in general studies from San Jacinto College. Of these students, 68% were women and 80% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Central New Mexico Community College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in general studies. Each year, around 21,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,046 people received their associate degree in general studies from CNM. Around 70% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to general studies that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 230,036 |
| Humanities | 17,969 |
| Individualized Studies | 16,235 |
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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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