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Bachelor's Degree in General Studies

Bachelor’s Degrees in General Studies

12,488 Yearly Graduations
59% Women
37% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
A bachelor's degree in general studies is offered at 420 colleges in the United States. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 37% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 1.1% of general studies graduates were international students.

Education Levels of General Studies Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 12,488 people earned their bachelor's degree in general studies. This earns it the #33 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 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 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 studies. About 59.1% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 5,104
Women 7,384
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The racial-ethnic distribution of general studies bachelor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 270
Black or African American 2,315
Hispanic or Latino 1,409
White 6,911
International Students 142
Other Races/Ethnicities 1,441
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There are 420 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in general studies. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Southern New Hampshire University

Manchester, New Hampshire
1,104 Yearly Graduations
55% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for general studies students seekinga bachelor's degree is Southern New Hampshire University. Each year, around 134,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,104 people received their bachelor's degree in general studies from SNHU. Of these students, 55% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

University of North Texas

Denton, Texas
560 Yearly Graduations
61% Women
48% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of North Texas comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in general studies. Roughly 40,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,319 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,160 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 560 people received their bachelor's degree in general studies from UNT. About 61% of this group were women, and 48% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

405 Yearly Graduations
84% Women
12% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 3rd most popular school in the country for general studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Brigham Young University - Idaho. Each year, around 44,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 405 people received their bachelor's degree in general studies from BYU - I. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women.

#4

Columbia College

Columbia, Missouri
356 Yearly Graduations
51% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for general studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Columbia College. Each year, around 8,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,268 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,200 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 356 people received their bachelor's degree in general studies from Columbia College Missouri. Of these students, 51% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

346 Yearly Graduations
52% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Nebraska at Omaha is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in general studies. Roughly 15,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,536 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,322 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 346 people received their bachelor's degree in general studies from UNOMAHA. About 52% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#6

University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Lafayette, Louisiana
315 Yearly Graduations
58% Women
45% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Louisiana at Lafayette is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in general studies. Each year, around 16,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,407 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,511 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 315 people received their bachelor's degree in general studies from UL Lafayette. Of these students, 58% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

307 Yearly Graduations
42% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in general studies. Each year, around 7,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,418 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 307 people received their bachelor's degree in general studies from FDU. About 42% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

295 Yearly Graduations
61% Women
68% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The University of Texas at Arlington comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in general studies. 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, 295 people received their bachelor's degree in general studies from UT Arlington. Around 68% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 61% were women.

#9

Texas Woman's University

Denton, Texas
255 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
63% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for general studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Texas Woman's University. 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, 255 people received their bachelor's degree in general studies from TWU. About 92% of this group were women, and 63% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

223 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
46% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Oklahoma State University - Main Campus is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in general studies. Roughly 24,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,417 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,611 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 223 people received their bachelor's degree in general studies from OSU. Around 46% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.

#11

University of Central Oklahoma

Edmond, Oklahoma
220 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
42% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Central Oklahoma is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in general studies. Roughly 14,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,284 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,626 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 220 people received their bachelor's degree in general studies from UCO. About 67% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

Texas State University

San Marcos, Texas
211 Yearly Graduations
45% Women
55% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Texas State University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in general studies. Roughly 37,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,606 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,147 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 211 people received their bachelor's degree in general studies from Texas State. Around 55% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women.

#13

Southeastern Louisiana University

Hammond, Louisiana
206 Yearly Graduations
66% Women
32% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 13th most popular school in the country for general studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Southeastern Louisiana University. Roughly 14,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,777 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,684 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 206 people received their bachelor's degree in general studies from Southeastern. About 66% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

206 Yearly Graduations
69% Women
34% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Arkansas State University - Main Campus is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in general studies. Each year, around 13,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,176 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,534 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 206 people received their bachelor's degree in general studies from A-State. Of these students, 69% were women and 34% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, Georgia
199 Yearly Graduations
57% Women
47% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Georgia Southern University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in general studies. Each year, around 26,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,371 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,986 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 199 people received their bachelor's degree in general studies from GaSou. Around 47% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.

#16

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
192 Yearly Graduations
62% Women
47% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Texas Tech University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in general studies. 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, 192 people received their bachelor's degree in general studies from Texas Tech. Of these students, 62% were women and 47% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#17

Marshall University

Huntington, West Virginia
183 Yearly Graduations
59% Women
9% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 17th most popular school in the country for general studies majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Marshall University. Each year, around 11,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,372 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,710 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 183 people received their bachelor's degree in general studies from Marshall University. About 59% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#18

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia
167 Yearly Graduations
58% Women
9% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

West Virginia University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in general studies. Roughly 26,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,648 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,908 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 167 people received their bachelor's degree in general studies from WVU. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women.

#19

West Texas A&M University

Canyon, Texas
164 Yearly Graduations
64% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

West Texas A&M University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in general studies. Roughly 10,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,372 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,088 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 164 people received their bachelor's degree in general studies from West Texas A&M University. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.

#19

Lamar University

Beaumont, Texas
164 Yearly Graduations
65% Women
42% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Lamar University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in general studies. Each year, around 16,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,228 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,471 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 164 people received their bachelor's degree in general studies from Lamar University. About 65% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to general studies that offer bachelor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Liberal Arts 21,178
Individualized Studies 2,686
Humanities 1,461

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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