2025 Best General Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania

Ranked #34 in popularity, general studies is one of the most sought-after bachelor's degree programs in the nation. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

College Factual looked at 2 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best General Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 48 bachelor's degrees in general studies to qualified students.

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Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

• Major Focus - How many resources a school devotes to general studies students as compared to other majors.
• Major Demand - The number of general studies students who choose to seek a bachelor's degree at the school.
• Educational Resources - The amount of money and other resources allocated to students while they are pursuing their degree. These resources include such things as number of students per instructor and education expenditures per student.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized general studies related body.

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for general studies students working on their bachelor's degree.

More Ways to Rank General Studies Schools

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best General Studies Bachelor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list, to help you choose the best school for you.

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Best Schools for Bachelor’s Students to Study General Studies in Pennsylvania

Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in general studies.

Top Pennsylvania Schools for a Bachelor's in General Studies

1

Villanova University
Villanova, PA

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

7 Annual Graduates

Villanova University is a great choice for individuals interested in a bachelor's degree in general studies. Located in the suburb of Villanova, Villanova is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general studies from Villanova University

2

Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA

7 Annual Graduates

It is difficult to beat Carnegie Mellon University if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in general studies. Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in general studies from Carnegie Mellon University

Best General Studies Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best General Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
New York	707	254
Maryland	370	11
New Jersey	351	372
District of Columbia	226	19
Delaware	224	0

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General Studies Related Rankings by Major

General Studies is one of 3 different types of Liberal Arts General Studies programs to choose from.

Most Popular Related Majors

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Liberal Arts	774
Humanities	37
Individualized Studies	23

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• 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.