2025 Best General Studies Associate Degree Schools in Utah

General Studies is of the hottest associate degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #2 most popular major in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

College Factual reviewed 7 schools in Utah to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of general studies. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 7,311 associate degrees in general studies during the 2022-2023 academic year.

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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. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:

Overall Quality Is a Must

The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a quality 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 colleges for general studies students working on their associate 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 Associate Degree Schools in Utah list, to help you choose the best school for you.

Best Schools for Associate Students to Study General Studies in Utah

Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for general studies students seeking a an associate degree.

Top Utah Schools for an Associate in General Studies

1

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

821 Annual Graduates

Utah State University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting an associate degree in general studies. Located in the city of Logan, USU is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in general studies from Utah State University

2

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

1,561 Annual Graduates

Weber State University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in general studies. WSU is a very large public university located in the small city of Ogden.More information about a associate in general studies from Weber State University

3

Utah Valley University
Orem, UT

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

1,002 Annual Graduates

Every student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in general studies needs to check out Utah Valley University. Located in the small city of Orem, UVU is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a associate in general studies from Utah Valley University

4

Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UT

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

954 Annual Graduates

Salt Lake Community College is a good decision for individuals interested in an associate degree in general studies. Located in the large suburb of Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in general studies from Salt Lake Community College

5

Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

1,664 Annual Graduates

Southern Utah University is a large public university located in the town of Cedar City.More information about a associate in general studies from Southern Utah University

6

Dixie State University
Saint George, UT

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

832 Annual Graduates

Located in the city of Saint George, Dixie State College is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in general studies from Dixie State University

7

Snow College
Ephraim, UT

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

248 Annual Graduates

Located in the town of Ephraim, Snow College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in general studies from Snow College

Best General Studies Colleges in the Rocky Mountains Region

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

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Idaho	219	1,624
Wyoming	217	265
Colorado	182	1,252
Montana	148	584

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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	494
Humanities	2

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.