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General Studies in Pennsylvania

General Studies Schools in Pennsylvania

1,102 students earned General Studies degrees in Pennsylvania in the 2022-2023 year.

In terms of popularity, General Studies is the 25th most popular major in the state out of a total 1023 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Studies Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 1,027
Bachelor’s Degree 48
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 22
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 22
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2
Master’s Degree 2
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.8%
  • Black or African American: 14.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.1%
  • White: 62.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.0%
  • Other Races: 10.2%
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Jobs for General Studies Grads in Pennsylvania

There are 4,080 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 Pennsylvania

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

363 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,217 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,921. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 32% are considered full time.

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268 Degrees in Major Awarded
15,376 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 20% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,143. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

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127 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,456 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,752. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 40% are considered full time.

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126 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,951 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,279. 80% of students get financical aid.

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89 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,205 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 17%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,629.

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85 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,989 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 28% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,450. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

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83 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,924 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,363. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. 100% of students get financical aid.

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52 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,984 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 88% of students receive it. 29% of the teachers are full time.

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27 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,713 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending CCBC will pay a net price of $7,003. The 0.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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Harcum College

Bryn Mawr
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,150 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. 19% of the teachers are full time. 4 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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General Studies Careers in PA

Some of the careers general studies majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Professors 8% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Liberal Arts 2,217
Humanities 55
Individualized Studies 23

View all majors related to General Studies

View Nationwide General Studies Report

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