2025 Best General Studies Schools in Michigan
27
Colleges in Michigan
5,462
General Studies Degrees Awarded
General Studies is of the hottest degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #5 most popular major in the country. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.
For its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 27 schools in Michigan to determine which ones were the best for general studies students pursuing a degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 5,462 degrees in general studies annually.
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Choosing a Great General Studies School
The general studies program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for General Studies rankings. For our Best Overall General Studies School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.
Pick Your General Studies Degree Level
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 Schools in Michigan list, to help you choose the best school for you.
If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.
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Best Schools for General Studies in Michigan
The schools below may not offer all types of general studies degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
10 Top Michigan Schools in General Studies
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
18th
Most Popular In MI
50
General Studies Degrees Awarded
It's hard to beat University of Michigan - Ann Arbor if you wish to pursue a degree in general studies. U-M is a very large public university located in the midsize city of Ann Arbor. A Best Colleges rank of #22 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means U-M is a great university overall.
There were approximately 50 general studies students who graduated with this degree at U-M in the most recent data year.
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Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In MI
954
General Studies Degrees Awarded
Any student pursuing a degree in general studies has to check out Macomb Community College. Located in the midsize city of Warren, Macomb Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #499 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Macomb Community College is a great college overall.
There were roughly 954 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Macomb Community College in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general studies from Macomb Community College
Associates
Degree Type
AA in Liberal Arts
Program Name
Strengthen your communication and critical-thinking skills with this online associate in liberal arts degree from Southern New Hampshire University.
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Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In MI
265
General Studies Degrees Awarded
Oakland Community College is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in general studies. Oakland Community College is a fairly large public college located in the suburb of Auburn Hills. A Best Colleges rank of #965 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Oakland Community College is a great college overall.
There were about 265 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Oakland Community College in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general studies from Oakland Community College
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In MI
219
General Studies Degrees Awarded
It's difficult to beat Grand Rapids Community College if you want to pursue a degree in general studies. Grand Rapids Community College is a fairly large public college located in the medium-sized city of Grand Rapids. A Best Colleges rank of #729 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Grand Rapids Community College is a great college overall.
There were approximately 219 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Grand Rapids Community College in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general studies from Grand Rapids Community College
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
9th
Most Popular In MI
196
General Studies Degrees Awarded
Delta College is a medium-sized public college located in the rural area of University Center. A Best Colleges rank of #781 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Delta College is a great college overall.
There were about 196 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Delta College in the most recent data year.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
16th
Most Popular In MI
57
General Studies Degrees Awarded
Located in the town of Big Rapids, Ferris is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #565 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Ferris is a great university overall.
There were approximately 57 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Ferris in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in general studies from Ferris State University
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In MI
334
General Studies Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Flint, MCC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #1220 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means MCC is a great college overall.
There were roughly 334 general studies students who graduated with this degree at MCC in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general studies from Mott Community College
Bachelors
Degree Type
BA in General Studies
Program Name
Maximize your transfer credits and complete your bachelor's degree faster with this flexible online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
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Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
15th
Most Popular In MI
103
General Studies Degrees Awarded
Located in the remote town of Marquette, Northern Michigan University is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 35th out of 56 schools for overall quality in the state of Michigan.
There were approximately 103 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Northern Michigan University in the most recent year we have data available.
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Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
7th
Most Popular In MI
198
General Studies Degrees Awarded
Located in the midsize suburb of Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Valley Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population. This college ranks 34th out of 56 schools for overall quality in the state of Michigan.
There were approximately 198 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Kalamazoo Valley Community College in the most recent year we have data available.
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Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
30th
Most Popular In MI
Monroe County Community College is a small public college located in the rural area of Monroe. This college ranks 40th out of 56 colleges for overall quality in the state of Michigan.
There were roughly 2 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Monroe County Community College in the most recent year we have data available.
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