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2026 Best General Master’s Degree Schools

3 Colleges in the United States
65 General Degrees Awarded
$64,910 Avg Early-Career Salary

General degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their general programs.

College Factual analyzed 26 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best general schools.

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Best Schools for General in the United States

See the highest-ranked general schools offering a master’s degree below.

Top Schools in General

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No school ranked higher than University Of Michigan Ann Arbor this year for general. Set in the city of Ann Arbor, University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 93%. About 37 general degrees were awarded at University Of Michigan Ann Arbor in the most recent year. Students who receive their general degree from University Of Michigan Ann Arbor earn around $66,254 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $19,137 to complete this degree. Get the full general details for University Of Michigan Ann Arbor

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Villanova University
Villanova, PA

Students looking for a strong general program will find one at Villanova University, which ranked #2. Set in the suburb of Villanova, Villanova University is a large private not-for-profit institution. About 92% of students finish within six years. Villanova University awarded about 17 general degrees in the most recent data year. General graduates of Villanova University earn a median of $72,601 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,184. Get the full general details for Villanova University

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Arizona State University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in general, ranking #3. This very large public university is located in the city of Tempe. About 68% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 11 general students who graduated with this degree at Arizona State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general degree recipients from Arizona State University generally make around $55,876. Typical student debt for the program is $21,842. Read more about the general program at Arizona State University

Other General Degree Levels

Explore the best general schools at other degree levels:

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 26 schools evaluated.

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