2023 Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
Finding the Best Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor's Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, 556,813 degrees and certificates were awarded to liberal arts general studies students, making the major the most popular in the country.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
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 the Southeast Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 258 schools in the Southeast Region to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular 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.
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2023 Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for liberal arts majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.
Top 25 Most Popular Southeast Region Schools for a Bachelor's in Liberal Arts General Studies
Our 2023 rankings named University of Virginia - Main Campus the most popular school in the Southeast Region for liberal arts general studies students working on their bachelor’s degree. University of Virginia is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Charlottesville.
Women make up 62% of the liberal arts majors at the school.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means George Mason University is a great place for liberal arts general studies students working on their bachelor’s degree. GMU is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Fairfax.
Women make up 66% of the liberal arts majors at the school.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, liberal arts majors at GMU accumulate an average of around $25,160 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $376, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Full Liberal Arts General Studies at George Mason University Report
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Louisiana at Lafayette. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. UL Lafayette is a large public school located in the city of Lafayette.
Of the 315 students majoring in liberal arts at UL Lafayette, 39% are male and 61% are female.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, liberal arts majors at UL Lafayette accumulate an average of around $26,653 in student debt. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $129.
Read full report on Liberal Arts General Studies at University of Louisiana at Lafayette
The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Florida International University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular liberal arts general studies schools in the Southeast Region . FIU is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Miami.
Women make up 67% of the liberal arts majors at the school.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, liberal arts majors at FIU accumulate an average of around $26,012 in student debt.
Full Liberal Arts General Studies at Florida International University Report
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend James Madison University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Harrisonburg, JMU is a public college with a very large student population.
Of the 263 students majoring in liberal arts at JMU, 10% are male and 90% are female.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, liberal arts graduates from JMU carry an average student debt load of $22,350. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $416, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Full Liberal Arts General Studies at James Madison University Report
University of South Florida - Main Campus came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the large city of Tampa, USF Tampa is a public school with a very large student population.
About 59% of the students majoring in liberal arts at the school are women while 41% are male.
Liberal Arts majors at USF Tampa take out an average of $30,477 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
Read full report on Liberal Arts General Studies at University of South Florida - Main Campus
West Virginia University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. WVU is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Morgantown.
Women make up 51% of the liberal arts majors at the school.
On average, liberal arts graduates from WVU take out $27,221 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $273.
Read full report on Liberal Arts General Studies at West Virginia University
Arkansas State University - Main Campus landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree liberal arts general studies programs. A-State is a large public school located in the small city of Jonesboro.
Of the 206 students majoring in liberal arts at A-State, 30% are male and 70% are female.
Liberal Arts majors at A-State take out an average of $30,356 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $159, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Southeastern Louisiana University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Southeastern is a large public school located in the small city of Hammond.
About 63% of the students majoring in liberal arts at the school are women while 37% are male.
The average amount in student loans that liberal arts majors at Southeastern take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $25,491. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $83, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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East Carolina University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree liberal arts general studies programs. ECU is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Greenville.
Of the 205 students majoring in liberal arts at ECU, 35% are male and 65% are female.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, liberal arts majors at ECU accumulate an average of around $29,394 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $172.
Georgia Southern University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. GaSou is a fairly large public school located in the town of Statesboro.
Women make up 64% of the liberal arts majors at the school.
The average amount in student loans that liberal arts majors at GaSou take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $33,684. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $138, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
North Carolina A & T State University ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the large city of Greensboro, NC A&T is a public college with a large student population.
Women make up 58% of the liberal arts majors at the school.
The average amount in student loans that liberal arts majors at NC A&T take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $33,311. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $106.
Marshall University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the small city of Huntington, Marshall University is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 56% of the liberal arts majors at the school.
Liberal Arts majors at Marshall University take out an average of $28,912 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $93.
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University of Southern Mississippi landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree liberal arts general studies programs. Southern Miss is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Hattiesburg.
Women make up 51% of the liberal arts majors at the school.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, liberal arts graduates from Southern Miss carry an average student debt load of $27,030.
Full Liberal Arts General Studies at University of Southern Mississippi Report
With a ranking of #15, Eastern Kentucky 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 town of Richmond, Eastern is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 62% of the liberal arts majors at the school.
Liberal Arts majors at Eastern take out an average of $31,586 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 $210.
Full Liberal Arts General Studies at Eastern Kentucky University Report
Morehead State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for liberal arts general studies students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #16 on the list. Morehead State University is a medium-sized public school located in the remote town of Morehead.
Of the 145 students majoring in liberal arts at Morehead State University, 33% are male and 67% are female.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, liberal arts graduates from Morehead State University carry an average student debt load of $30,576. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $125.
Read full report on Liberal Arts General Studies at Morehead State University
Middle Tennessee State University ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the midsize city of Murfreesboro, Middle Tennessee State University is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Of the 144 students majoring in liberal arts at Middle Tennessee State University, 35% are male and 65% are female.
After completing their Bachelor's Degree, liberal arts graduates from Middle Tennessee State University carry an average student debt load of $28,689. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $82.
Western Kentucky University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. WKU is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Bowling Green.
Of the 142 students majoring in liberal arts at WKU, 44% are male and 56% are female.
On average, liberal arts graduates from WKU take out $31,037 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 $179.
Northwestern State University of Louisiana landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree liberal arts general studies programs. NSU is a large public school located in the town of Natchitoches.
Of the 139 students majoring in liberal arts at NSU, 30% are male and 70% are female.
On average, liberal arts graduates from NSU take out $32,408 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.
University of North Carolina at Greensboro did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for liberal arts general studies students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #19 on the list. Located in the city of Greensboro, UNC Greensboro 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.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, liberal arts majors at UNC Greensboro accumulate an average of around $27,639 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $159, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Full Liberal Arts General Studies at University of North Carolina at Greensboro Report
West Virginia University at Parkersburg landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree liberal arts general studies programs. West Virginia University at Parkersburg is a small public school located in the small suburb of Parkersburg.
About 73% of the students majoring in liberal arts at the school are women while 27% are male.
The average amount in student loans that liberal arts majors at West Virginia University at Parkersburg take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $20,159.
McNeese State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for liberal arts general studies students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #21 on the list. McNeese is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Lake Charles.
Of the 137 students majoring in liberal arts at McNeese, 37% are male and 63% are female.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, liberal arts majors at McNeese accumulate an average of around $27,524 in student debt.
Read full report on Liberal Arts General Studies at McNeese State University
University of South Carolina - Columbia came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. UofSC is a fairly large public school located in the city of Columbia.
Women make up 56% of the liberal arts majors at the school.
Liberal Arts majors at UofSC take out an average of $28,837 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $271.
University of Mary Washington did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for liberal arts general studies students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #24 on the list. UMW is a small public school located in the suburb of Fredericksburg.
Of the 118 students majoring in liberal arts at UMW, 36% are male and 64% are female.
Liberal Arts majors at UMW take out an average of $22,480 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $398, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Read full report on Liberal Arts General Studies at University of Mary Washington
Longwood University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for liberal arts general studies students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #25 on the list. Longwood is a small public school located in the town of Farmville.
Of the 108 students majoring in liberal arts at Longwood, 10% are male and 90% are female.
While working on their Bachelor's Degree, liberal arts majors at Longwood accumulate an average of around $23,488 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $417, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
Full Liberal Arts General Studies at Longwood University Report
Rest of the Top Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
Additional Noteworthy Schools
Here are some additional popular schools for Liberal Arts General Studies students in the Southeast Region that almost earned our Most Popular Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 39 | Mississippi State University | Mississippi State, MS |
| 40 | Alcorn State University | Alcorn State, MS |
| 41 | University of Louisiana at Monroe | Monroe, LA |
| 42 | Liberty University | Lynchburg, VA |
| 42 | Shepherd University | Shepherdstown, WV |
| 44 | Valdosta State University | Valdosta, GA |
| 45 | University of South Carolina - Upstate | Spartanburg, SC |
| 46 | Coastal Carolina University | Conway, SC |
| 47 | Louisiana State University - Shreveport | Shreveport, LA |
| 48 | University of North Georgia | Dahlonega, GA |
| 49 | Lee University | Cleveland, TN |
| 49 | Louisiana State University - Alexandria | Alexandria, LA |
| 51 | Concord University | Athens, WV |
Best Liberal Arts General Studies Colleges by State
Explore the best liberal arts general studies colleges for a specific state in the Southeast region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 7,724 |
| Virginia | 9,302 |
| North Carolina | 18,234 |
| Florida | 64,444 |
| Tennessee | 10,186 |
| Kentucky | 6,493 |
| South Carolina | 4,243 |
| Louisiana | 2,864 |
| Arkansas | 5,205 |
| Alabama | 5,890 |
| Mississippi | 5,696 |
| West Virginia | 3,558 |
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Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 25 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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