2026 Best General Studies Schools in Washington

General Studies is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 11 schools to find the best for general studies students.

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• Best General Studies Schools in Washington

Best Schools for General Studies in Washington

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall general studies education in Washington.

Top Schools in General Studies

1

City University Of Seattle
Seattle, WA

18 General Studies Degrees Awarded

$76,698 Median Starting Salary

Leading the list is City University Of Seattle, our #1 school for general studies. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Seattle. City University Of Seattle awarded about 18 general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general studies degree from City University Of Seattle earn around $76,698 in the first couple years of their career. City University Of Seattle graduates carry a median of $18,000 in student loans. See the full general studies program report for City University Of Seattle

2

Edmonds Community College
Lynnwood, WA

Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type

11 General Studies Degrees Awarded

$21,520 Median Starting Salary

Edmonds Community College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in general studies, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Lynnwood, Edmonds Community College is a large public institution. There were roughly 11 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Edmonds Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general studies degree from Edmonds Community College earn around $21,520 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $12,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the general studies program at Edmonds Community College

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 · 11 schools evaluated.

• 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 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.