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2025 Best Individualized Studies Schools in North Carolina

25 Colleges in North Carolina
1,633 Individualized Studies Degrees Awarded
Ranked #38 in popularity, individualized studies is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

In 2025, College Factual analyzed 25 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Individualized Studies Schools in North Carolina ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 1,633 degrees in individualized studies to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Individualized Studies School

Best Individualized Studies Schools in North Carolina Your choice of individualized studies school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Individualized Studies School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Pick Your Individualized Studies Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Individualized Studies
Bachelor's Degrees in Individualized Studies
Master's Degrees in Individualized Studies

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Individualized Studies Schools in North Carolina list, to help you choose the best school for you. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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Best Schools for Individualized Studies in North Carolina

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the individualized studies degree levels they offer.

10 Top North Carolina Schools in Individualized Studies

1
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
20th Most Popular In NC

It is hard to beat North Carolina State University if you wish to pursue a degree in individualized studies. Located in the city of Raleigh, NC State is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #122 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means NC State is a great university overall.

There were about 23 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at NC State in the most recent year we have data available.

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2
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
27th Most Popular In NC

Mitchell Community College is a wonderful option for students pursuing a degree in individualized studies. Located in the town of Statesville, Mitchell Community College is a public college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #325 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Mitchell Community College is a great college overall.

There were about 1 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at Mitchell Community College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Associates Degree Type
AA in Liberal Arts Program Name

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3
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
13th Most Popular In NC
48 Individualized Studies Degrees Awarded

Any student who is interested in individualized studies has to check out Alamance Community College. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Graham, ACC is a public college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #326 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means ACC is a great college overall.

There were approximately 48 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at ACC in the most recent data year.

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4
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
15th Most Popular In NC
42 Individualized Studies Degrees Awarded

Surry Community College is a good option for students pursuing a degree in individualized studies. Surry Community College is a small public college located in the rural area of Dobson. A Best Colleges rank of #434 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Surry Community College is a great college overall.

There were approximately 42 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at Surry Community College in the most recent year we have data available.

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5
Gaston College crest
Gaston College
Dallas, NC
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
16th Most Popular In NC
32 Individualized Studies Degrees Awarded

Located in the midsize suburb of Dallas, Gaston College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #491 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Gaston College is a great college overall.

There were about 32 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at Gaston College in the most recent year we have data available.

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6
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
19th Most Popular In NC
24.1% Growth in Graduates

Randolph Community College is a small public college located in the distant town of Asheboro. A Best Colleges rank of #530 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Randolph Community College is a great college overall.

There were approximately 29 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at Randolph Community College in the most recent data year.

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7
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In NC
48 Individualized Studies Degrees Awarded

Located in the suburb of Jamestown, Guilford Technical Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #844 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Guilford Technical Community College is a great college overall.

There were approximately 48 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at Guilford Technical Community College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Bachelors Degree Type
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8
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
10th Most Popular In NC
38 Individualized Studies Degrees Awarded

SCC is a small public college located in the rural area of Pinehurst. A Best Colleges rank of #1003 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means SCC is a great college overall.

There were approximately 38 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at SCC in the most recent data year.

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9
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
24th Most Popular In NC
11.1% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of Winston-Salem, Forsyth Tech is a public college with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #1080 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Forsyth Tech is a great college overall.

There were approximately 9 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at Forsyth Tech in the most recent data year.

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10
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In NC

Durham Technical Community College is a small public college located in the city of Durham. A Best Colleges rank of #989 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Durham Technical Community College is a great college overall.

There were about 8 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at Durham Technical Community College in the most recent data year.

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Best Individualized Studies Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Individualized Studies Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Florida 715 209
Georgia 690 167
Virginia 630 261
Tennessee 624 195
South Carolina 530 49
Kentucky 518 1
Mississippi 501 792
Alabama 500 301
Louisiana 489 479
West Virginia 410 148

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

Related Major Annual Graduates
Liberal Arts 15,820
General Studies 178
Humanities 10

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