General Studies Bachelor’s Degrees
A bachelor’s degree in General Studies is offered at 833 colleges in the United States, where you can earn abachelor’s degree in General Studies. This degree is more popular with female students, and about44% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.2% of General Studies graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of General Studies Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 127,908 students earned theirGeneral Studies majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in General Studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 20,685 |
| Associate’s Degree | 90,391 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 12,743 |
| Master’s Degree | 4,086 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 2 |
Earnings of General Studies Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in General Studies of $37,934 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $32,164 |
| 4 years | $37,934 |
| 5 years | $44,008 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for General Studies majors who have their bachelor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor’s degree in General Studies. About 59.3% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 5,181 |
| Women | 7,562 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of General Studies graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,007 | 55.0% |
| Asian | 266 | 2.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,600 | 12.6% |
| Black or African American | 2,475 | 19.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 138 | 1.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 27 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 578 | 4.5% |
| Race Unknown | 497 | 3.9% |
| International Students | 155 | 1.2% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.2% of graduates fall into this category.
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Most Popular General Studies Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 1,069 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in General Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:
Utah State University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for General Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 5,436 bachelor's degrees in General Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Dallas College is a popular choice for General Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5,426 people received their bachelor's degree in General Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Tarrant County College District is a popular choice for General Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 4,283 bachelor's degrees in General Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Utah Valley University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Studies. This school awarded 3,612 bachelor's degrees in General Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southern Utah University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Studies. This school awarded 2,448 bachelor's degrees in General Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Utah Tech University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,365 people received their bachelor's degree in General Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Austin Community College District is a popular choice for General Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 2,263 bachelor's degrees in General Studies in the most recent reporting year. 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 Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 2,020 bachelor's degrees in General Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northwest Vista College is a popular choice for General Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,953 people received their bachelor's degree in General Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
John C Calhoun State Community College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,807 people received their bachelor's degree in General Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
San Antonio College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,681 people received their bachelor's degree in General Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Houston Community College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,623 people received their bachelor's degree in General Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Weber State University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Studies. This school awarded 1,601 bachelor's degrees in General Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
American Public University System comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Studies. This school awarded 1,515 bachelor's degrees in General Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
South Louisiana Community College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Studies. This school awarded 1,442 bachelor's degrees in General Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arkansas Tech University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Studies. This school awarded 1,390 bachelor's degrees in General Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona Western College is a popular choice for General Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 1,346 bachelor's degrees in General Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Washtenaw Community College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,323 people received their bachelor's degree in General Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
San Jacinto Community College is a popular choice for General Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 1,318 bachelor's degrees in General Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Henry Ford College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in General Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,315 people received their bachelor's degree in General Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in General Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to General Studies that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 344,220 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 45,889 |
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | 22,307 |
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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