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Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in Michigan

2023 Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in Michigan

26 Colleges
$32,881 Avg Salary
$27,591 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor's Degree 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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in Michigan ranking. This report analyzed 26 schools in Michigan to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Liberal Arts General Studies program at each school on the list.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor's Degree Colleges.

#1

Oakland University

Rochester Hills, MI

Our analysis found Oakland University to be the most popular school for liberal arts general studies students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Michigan. Oakland is a large public school located in the suburb of Rochester Hills.

About 65% of the students majoring in liberal arts at the school are women while 35% are male.

The average amount in student loans that liberal arts majors at Oakland take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $31,698. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $153.

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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Grand Valley State University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular liberal arts general studies schools in Michigan. GVSU is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Allendale.

About 73% of the students majoring in liberal arts at the school are women while 27% are male.

On average, liberal arts graduates from GVSU take out $31,702 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $170.

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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular liberal arts general studies schools in Michigan. U-M is a very large public school located in the city of Ann Arbor.

Of the 67 students majoring in liberal arts at U-M, 78% are male and 22% are female.

The average amount in student loans that liberal arts majors at U-M take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $19,606.

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#4

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, MI

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Ferris State University is a great place for liberal arts general studies students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the distant town of Big Rapids, Ferris is a public school with a fairly large student population.

About 52% of the students majoring in liberal arts at the school are women while 48% are male.

On average, liberal arts graduates from Ferris take out $33,630 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#5

Baker College

Owosso, MI

The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Baker College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular liberal arts general studies schools in Michigan. Located in the town of Owosso, Baker College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Women make up 59% of the liberal arts majors at the school.

Liberal Arts majors at Baker College take out an average of $40,126 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#6

Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI

Michigan State University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan ranking. Located in the city of East Lansing, Michigan State is a public college with a fairly large student population.

About 74% of the students majoring in liberal arts at the school are women while 26% are male.

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With a ranking of #7, Siena Heights University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for liberal arts general studies students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the distant town of Adrian, Siena Heights University is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Of the 28 students majoring in liberal arts at Siena Heights University, 32% are male and 68% are female.

The average amount in student loans that liberal arts majors at Siena Heights University take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $29,616.

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#8

Aquinas College Michigan

Grand Rapids, MI

Aquinas College Michigan ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan list. Located in the midsize city of Grand Rapids, Aquinas College Michigan is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Women make up 81% of the liberal arts majors at the school.

Liberal Arts majors at Aquinas College Michigan take out an average of $29,902 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#9

Andrews University

Berrien Springs, MI

Andrews University ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan list. Andrews is a small private not-for-profit school located in the fringe town of Berrien Springs.

Of the 22 students majoring in liberal arts at Andrews, 50% are male and 50% are female.

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University of Michigan - Dearborn landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree liberal arts general studies programs. UM Dearborn is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize city of Dearborn.

About 67% of the students majoring in liberal arts at the school are women while 33% are male.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, liberal arts graduates from UM Dearborn carry an average student debt load of $36,617.

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Best Liberal Arts General Studies Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Schools 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 26 schools only.

  • 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).

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