2025 Best General Studies Associate Degree Schools in Nevada

Ranked #2 in popularity, general studies is one of the most sought-after associate degree programs in the nation. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

College Factual reviewed 3 schools in Nevada to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of general studies. Combined, these schools handed out 249 associate degrees in general studies to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great General Studies School for Your Associate Degree

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. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:

Quality Overall Is Important

The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a good 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.

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 associate 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 full 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.

More Ways to Rank General Studies Schools

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best General Studies Associate Degree Schools in Nevada ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.

Best Schools for Associate Students to Study General Studies in Nevada

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

Top Nevada Schools for an Associate in General Studies

1

College of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, NV

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

151 Annual Graduates

College of Southern Nevada is a great option for individuals interested in an associate degree in general studies. CSN is a very large public college located in the city of Las Vegas.More information about a associate in general studies from College of Southern Nevada

2

Western Nevada College
Carson City, NV

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

58 Annual Graduates

It is difficult to beat Western Nevada College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in general studies. WNC is a small public college located in the small city of Carson City.More information about a associate in general studies from Western Nevada College

3

Truckee Meadows Community College
Reno, NV

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

32 Annual Graduates

Truckee Meadows Community College is a good option for individuals interested in an associate degree in general studies. Truckee Meadows Community College is a fairly large public college located in the city of Reno.More information about a associate in general studies from Truckee Meadows Community College

Best General Studies Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Best General Studies Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
California	405	368
Washington	288	13
Oregon	260	3,012
Hawaii	79	107
Alaska	71	5

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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 Majors Related to General Studies

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Liberal Arts	1,008

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.