2026 Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Schools
There are 2,221 colleges that offer a degree in Liberal Arts General Studies. The most popular schools, by student demand, are below:
Finding the Best Liberal Arts General Studies School for You
Today’s Liberal Arts General Studies students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. With more and more schools offering online options, you’re no longer limited to schools in your local area.
The Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Schools ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 2,221 schools in the United States offering Liberal Arts General Studies programs. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school’s program.
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2026 Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Schools in the United States
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for Liberal Arts General Studies majors.
Top 25 Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Schools
The most popular school in the United States for Liberal Arts General Studies students is Santa Monica College. Located in Santa Monica, CA, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9,669 people earned their degree in Liberal Arts General Studies from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $27,769. Read More…
Ivy Tech Community College comes in at #2 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Liberal Arts General Studies majors. Ivy Tech Community College is a public school located in Indianapolis, IN. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7,726 people earned their degree in Liberal Arts General Studies from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $46,027. Full Liberal Arts General Studies at Ivy Tech Community College Report
Lone Star College System comes in at #3 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Liberal Arts General Studies majors. Lone Star College System is a public school located in The Woodlands, TX. This school awarded 6,485 degrees in Liberal Arts General Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,391. Read More…
Miami Dade College comes in at #4 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Liberal Arts General Studies majors. Miami Dade College is a public school located in Miami, FL. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6,449 people earned their degree in Liberal Arts General Studies from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $36,815. Read full report on Liberal Arts General Studies at Miami Dade College
Valencia College comes in at #5 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Liberal Arts General Studies majors. Valencia College is a public school located in Orlando, FL. This school awarded 6,079 degrees in Liberal Arts General Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $30,627. Read full report on Liberal Arts General Studies at Valencia College
Indiana University-Bloomington comes in at #6 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Liberal Arts General Studies majors. Indiana University-Bloomington is a public school located in Bloomington, IN. This school awarded 6,020 degrees in Liberal Arts General Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $48,621. Full Liberal Arts General Studies at Indiana University-Bloomington Report
Utah State University landed the #7 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Schools ranking. Utah State University is a public school located in Logan, UT. This school awarded 5,437 degrees in Liberal Arts General Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $45,312. Full Liberal Arts General Studies at Utah State University Report
Dallas College comes in at #8 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Liberal Arts General Studies majors. Dallas College is a public school located in Dallas, TX. This school awarded 5,426 degrees in Liberal Arts General Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $38,587. Read More…
Saddleback College comes in at #9 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Liberal Arts General Studies majors. Located in Mission Viejo, CA, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5,098 people earned their degree in Liberal Arts General Studies from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,115. Read full report on Liberal Arts General Studies at Saddleback College
Utah Valley University comes in at #10 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Liberal Arts General Studies majors. Located in Orem, UT, this is a public institution. This school awarded 4,583 degrees in Liberal Arts General Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $48,225. Read More…
Tarrant County College District landed the #11 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Schools ranking. Tarrant County College District is a public school located in Fort Worth, TX. This school awarded 4,283 degrees in Liberal Arts General Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $34,553. Full Liberal Arts General Studies at Tarrant County College District Report
Bakersfield College landed the #12 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Schools ranking. Located in Bakersfield, CA, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4,030 people earned their degree in Liberal Arts General Studies from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $27,703. Full Liberal Arts General Studies at Bakersfield College Report
Broward College landed the #13 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Schools ranking. Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3,513 people earned their degree in Liberal Arts General Studies from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $38,818. Full Liberal Arts General Studies at Broward College Report
Los Angeles Pierce College comes in at #14 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Liberal Arts General Studies majors. Located in Woodland Hills, CA, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3,366 people earned their degree in Liberal Arts General Studies from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,545. Read More…
Golden West College landed the #15 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Schools ranking. Golden West College is a public school located in Huntington Beach, CA. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3,358 people earned their degree in Liberal Arts General Studies from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $31,054. Read full report on Liberal Arts General Studies at Golden West College
Moorpark College landed the #16 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Schools ranking. Located in Moorpark, CA, this is a public institution. This school awarded 2,885 degrees in Liberal Arts General Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $72,619. Read More…
Pima Community College landed the #17 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Schools ranking. Located in Tucson, AZ, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,813 people earned their degree in Liberal Arts General Studies from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $41,028. Full Liberal Arts General Studies at Pima Community College Report
Palm Beach State College landed the #18 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Schools ranking. Located in Lake Worth, FL, this is a public institution. This school awarded 2,802 degrees in Liberal Arts General Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,708. Read More…
Collin County Community College District landed the #19 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Schools ranking. Located in McKinney, TX, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,782 people earned their degree in Liberal Arts General Studies from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $39,890. Read full report on Liberal Arts General Studies at Collin County Community College District
Southern New Hampshire University comes in at #20 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Liberal Arts General Studies majors. Located in Manchester, NH, this is a private nonprofit institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,735 people earned their degree in Liberal Arts General Studies from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $54,644. Full Liberal Arts General Studies at Southern New Hampshire University Report
Central New Mexico Community College landed the #21 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Schools ranking. Located in Albuquerque, NM, this is a public institution. This school awarded 2,648 degrees in Liberal Arts General Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $39,884. Full Liberal Arts General Studies at Central New Mexico Community College Report
Ventura College comes in at #22 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Liberal Arts General Studies majors. Ventura College is a public school located in Ventura, CA. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,642 people earned their degree in Liberal Arts General Studies from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $50,638. Read More…
University of Maryland Global Campus comes in at #23 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Liberal Arts General Studies majors. University of Maryland Global Campus is a public school located in Adelphi, MD. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,577 people earned their degree in Liberal Arts General Studies from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $66,817. Read More…
Southern Utah University landed the #24 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Schools ranking. Southern Utah University is a public school located in Cedar City, UT. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,448 people earned their degree in Liberal Arts General Studies from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $42,158. Read More…
Hillsborough Community College comes in at #25 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for Liberal Arts General Studies majors. Hillsborough Community College is a public school located in Tampa, FL. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2,444 people earned their degree in Liberal Arts General Studies from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $39,071. Read full report on Liberal Arts General Studies at Hillsborough Community College
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Additional Noteworthy Schools
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More Liberal Arts General Studies Rankings
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Majors Related to Liberal Arts General Studies
Liberal Arts General Studies Concentrations
| Major | Annual Graduates |
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| Liberal Arts | 344,220 |
| General Studies | 127,908 |
| Individualized Studies | 45,889 |
| Humanities | 22,307 |
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