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General Studies in Massachusetts

General Studies Schools in Massachusetts

617 General Studies students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, General Studies is the 40th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of General Studies Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 524
Bachelor’s Degree 71
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 19
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, 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 Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.9%
  • Black or African American: 7.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.0%
  • White: 63.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.3%
  • Other Races: 9.6%
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Jobs for General Studies Grads in Massachusetts

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Wages for General Studies Jobs in Massachusetts

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There are 11 colleges in Massachusetts that offer general studies degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

224 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,256 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. 84% of students get financical aid.

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91 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,762 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 78% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 24% are considered full time.

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87 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,942 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 78% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,303.

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69 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,885 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 27%. This public school has an average net price of $3,033. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

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Cape Cod Community College

West Barnstable
64 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,710 Total Students

26% of the teachers are full time. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,503.

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51 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,187 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. 73% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

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33 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
5,724 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,325. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 48% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.32 years to graduate.

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30 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,715 Total Students

84% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. 51% of the teachers are full time.

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#9

Springfield College

Springfield
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
3,068 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,924 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 27%. 75% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $8,466.

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#10

Dean College

Franklin
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
1,180 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 26% of the teachers are full time. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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General Studies Careers in MA

Some of the careers general studies majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Liberal Arts 2,302
Individualized Studies 328
Humanities 39

View all majors related to General Studies

View Nationwide General Studies Report

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