by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2025, College Factual analyzed 7 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best General Studies Associate Degree Schools in Missouri ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,048 associate degrees in general studies during the 2022-2023 academic year.
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The general studies associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality general studies program can vary widely even among the top schools. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for general studies students working on their associate degree.
The general studies school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best General Studies Associate Degree Schools in Missouri.
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
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The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in general studies.
Columbia College is a good decision for students interested in an associate degree in general studies. Columbia College Missouri is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit college located in the midsize city of Columbia.More information about a associate in general studies from Columbia College
Any student who is interested in an associate degree in general studies needs to check out Ozarks Technical Community College. OTC is a fairly large public college located in the midsize city of Springfield.More information about a associate in general studies from Ozarks Technical Community College
Any student who is interested in an associate degree in general studies has to check out Crowder College. Located in the town of Neosho, Crowder College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in general studies from Crowder College
It's difficult to beat North Central Missouri College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in general studies. Located in the town of Trenton, NCMC is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in general studies from North Central Missouri College
Located in the town of Union, East Central College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in general studies from East Central College
Missouri State West Plains is a small public university located in the town of West Plains.More information about a associate in general studies from Missouri State University - West Plains
Drury University - CCPS is a fairly small private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of Springfield.More information about a associate in general studies from Drury University - College of Continuing Professional Studies
Explore all the Best General Studies Schools in the Plains States Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 299 | 24 |
| Kansas | 275 | 296 |
| Iowa | 200 | 219 |
| Nebraska | 163 | 14 |
| South Dakota | 148 | 101 |
| North Dakota | 144 | 9 |
General Studies is one of 3 different types of Liberal Arts General Studies programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 4,896 |
| Individualized Studies | 463 |
