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2023 Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Michigan

37 Colleges
$27,520 Avg Salary
$18,868 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Liberal Arts General Studies School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, liberal arts general studies was the most popular one in Michigan. In total, 9,711 people earned a degree or certificate in the field from a school in Michigan.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Michigan ranking. Our analysis looked at 37 schools in Michigan to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Michigan

The colleges and universities below are the best for liberal arts majors pursuing a .

Top 10 Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools

Our analysis found Macomb Community College to be the best school for liberal arts general studies students who want to pursue a degree in Michigan. Located in the medium-sized city of Warren, Macomb Community College is a public college with a large student population.

The average amount in student loans that liberal arts majors at Macomb Community College take out is $8,250.

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The excellent programs at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best liberal arts general studies schools in Michigan. U-M is a very large public school located in the city of Ann Arbor.

The average amount in student loans that liberal arts majors at U-M take out is $16,607.

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#3

Grand Rapids Community College

Grand Rapids, MI

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Grand Rapids Community College is a great place for liberal arts general studies students. Located in the medium-sized city of Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Community College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

On average, liberal arts graduates from Grand Rapids Community College take out $12,500 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#4

Delta College

University Center, MI

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Delta College is a great place for liberal arts general studies students. Located in the rural area of University Center, Delta College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

The average amount in student loans that liberal arts majors at Delta College take out is $11,250.

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#5

Baker College

Owosso, MI

Out of the 37 schools in Michigan that were part of this year’s ranking, Baker College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the distant town of Owosso, Baker College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

After completing their degree, liberal arts graduates from Baker College carry an average student debtload of $44,313.

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Grand Valley State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for liberal arts general studies students. It came in at #6 on the list. GVSU is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Allendale.

Liberal Arts majors at GVSU take out an average of $30,899 in student loans while working on their egree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $170.

Full Liberal Arts General Studies at Grand Valley State University Report

#7

Northwestern Michigan College

Traverse City, MI

Northwestern Michigan College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best liberal arts general studies programs. Located in the remote town of Traverse City, NMC is a public college with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that liberal arts majors at NMC take out is $11,225.

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#8

Schoolcraft College

Livonia, MI

With a ranking of #8, Schoolcraft College did quite well on this year’s best schools for liberal arts general studies students. Located in the city of Livonia, Schoolcraft College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

The average amount in student loans that liberal arts majors at Schoolcraft College take out is $10,444.

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#9

Oakland Community College

Bloomfield Hills, MI

Oakland Community College ranked #9 on this year’s Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Michigan list. Located in the large suburb of Bloomfield Hills, Oakland Community College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, liberal arts majors at Oakland Community College accumulate an average of around $12,585 in student debt.

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Bay de Noc Community College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in Michigan ranking. Located in the remote town of Escanaba, Bay College is a public college with a small student population.

Liberal Arts majors at Bay College take out an average of $12,000 in student loans while working on their egree.

Full Liberal Arts General Studies at Bay de Noc Community College Report

Best Liberal Arts General Studies Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Liberal Arts General Studies Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Ohio 11,432
Illinois 18,292
Indiana 3,815
Wisconsin 2,376

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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