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Best Schools for General Studies in Michigan
If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the general studies degrees they offer, see the list below.
Top Schools in General Studies
University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in general studies. Located in the city of Ann Arbor, University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a very large public university. About 93% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 54 general studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Michigan Ann Arbor in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general studies degree recipients from University Of Michigan Ann Arbor generally make around $38,065. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor graduates carry a median of $20,728 in student loans.
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Lawrence Technological University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in general studies, landing the #2 spot this year. Lawrence Technological University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Southfield. Roughly 60% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 16 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Lawrence Technological University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general studies degree recipients from Lawrence Technological University generally make around $74,924. Typical student debt for the program is $27,799.
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Macomb Community College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in general studies, landing the #3 spot this year. Macomb Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Warren. There were roughly 716 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Macomb Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general studies program make about $29,791 in their early career. Macomb Community College graduates carry a median of $8,250 in student loans.
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Grand Rapids Community College came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best general studies schools. Set in the city of Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Community College is a large public institution. There were roughly 222 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Grand Rapids Community College in the most recent data year. General Studies graduates of Grand Rapids Community College earn a median of $33,777 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $13,644 to complete this degree.
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Siena Heights University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in general studies, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the town of Adrian, Siena Heights University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 39% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 11 general studies degrees were awarded at Siena Heights University in the most recent year. Students who receive their general studies degree from Siena Heights University earn around $44,746 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,137 to complete this degree.
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Andrews University placed #6 among the best general studies schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Berrien Springs. The six-year graduation rate is 72%. About 21 general studies degrees were awarded at Andrews University in the most recent year. General Studies graduates of Andrews University earn a median of $62,634 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,314.
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Delta College landed the #7 spot for general studies this year. Set in the rural area of University Center, Delta College is a large public institution. About 176 general studies degrees were awarded at Delta College in the most recent year. General Studies graduates of Delta College earn a median of $28,721 early in their careers. Delta College graduates carry a median of $10,750 in student loans.
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Saginaw Valley State University landed the #8 spot for general studies this year. Located in the suburb of University Center, Saginaw Valley State University is a moderately-sized public university. The six-year graduation rate is 48%. About 29 general studies degrees were awarded at Saginaw Valley State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general studies degree recipients from Saginaw Valley State University generally make around $40,740. Typical student debt for the program is $38,865.
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Lake Superior State University came in at #9 for general studies this year. Lake Superior State University is a small public school located in the town of Sault Ste Marie. Lake Superior State University graduates 50% of students within six years. There were roughly 59 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Lake Superior State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general studies degree recipients from Lake Superior State University generally make around $33,753. Students borrow a median of $16,881 to complete this degree.
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Muskegon Community College earned the #10 position for general studies this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Muskegon. Muskegon Community College awarded about 44 general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general studies program make about $27,362 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $6,500.
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Oakland Community College placed #11 among the best general studies schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Auburn Hills. About 241 general studies degrees were awarded at Oakland Community College in the most recent year. Students who receive their general studies degree from Oakland Community College earn around $37,347 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $12,843.
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Madonna University came in at #12 for general studies this year. Set in the city of Livonia, Madonna University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 60% of students finish within six years. Madonna University awarded about 11 general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general studies degree from Madonna University earn around $56,984 in the first couple years of their career. Madonna University graduates carry a median of $26,896 in student loans.
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Northern Michigan University ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best general studies schools. Set in the town of Marquette, Northern Michigan University is a moderately-sized public institution. About 53% of students finish within six years. Northern Michigan University awarded about 98 general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general studies degree from Northern Michigan University earn around $40,508 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $12,000 to complete this degree.
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Kalamazoo Valley Community College placed #14 among the best general studies schools. Set in the suburb of Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Valley Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. About 114 general studies degrees were awarded at Kalamazoo Valley Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the general studies program make about $33,055 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $14,665.
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Ferris State University ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best general studies schools. Ferris State University is a large public school located in the town of Big Rapids. About 56% of students finish within six years. Ferris State University awarded about 90 general studies degrees in the most recent data year. General Studies graduates of Ferris State University earn a median of $38,583 early in their careers. Ferris State University graduates carry a median of $24,990 in student loans.
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Schoolcraft College came in at #16 for general studies this year. Located in the city of Livonia, Schoolcraft College is a large public university. Schoolcraft College awarded about 361 general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general studies program make about $29,158 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $10,734.
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Spring Arbor University landed the #17 spot for general studies this year. Set in the rural area of Spring Arbor, Spring Arbor University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 63% of students finish within six years. About 13 general studies degrees were awarded at Spring Arbor University in the most recent year. General Studies graduates of Spring Arbor University earn a median of $47,121 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $30,657 to complete this degree.
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Washtenaw Community College came in at #18 for general studies this year. Located in the suburb of Ann Arbor, Washtenaw Community College is a very large public university. About 1,323 general studies degrees were awarded at Washtenaw Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the general studies program make about $27,643 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $11,511 to complete this degree.
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Henry Ford Community College came in at #19 for general studies this year. Henry Ford Community College is a large public school located in the city of Dearborn. There were roughly 1,315 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Henry Ford Community College in the most recent data year. General Studies graduates of Henry Ford Community College earn a median of $39,727 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $20,759 to complete this degree.
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Jackson Community College ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best general studies schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the rural area of Jackson. About 33% of students finish within six years. Jackson Community College awarded about 1,233 general studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general studies program make about $26,696 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $11,750 to complete this degree.
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Northwestern Michigan College placed #21 among the best general studies schools. Located in the city of Traverse City, Northwestern Michigan College is a mid-sized public university. About 53% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 21 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Northwestern Michigan College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general studies degree recipients from Northwestern Michigan College generally make around $28,706. Students borrow a median of $11,422 to complete this degree.
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Glen Oaks Community College landed the #22 spot for general studies this year. Located in the rural area of Centreville, Glen Oaks Community College is a small public university. There were roughly 32 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Glen Oaks Community College in the most recent data year. General Studies graduates of Glen Oaks Community College earn a median of $27,987 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $13,764 to complete this degree.
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Baker College Of Flint ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best general studies schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Owosso. Baker College Of Flint graduates 30% of students within six years. There were roughly 77 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Baker College Of Flint in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general studies degree from Baker College Of Flint earn around $42,426 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $44,313 to complete this degree.
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Southwestern Michigan College ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best general studies schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the rural area of Dowagiac. There were roughly 74 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Southwestern Michigan College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general studies degree recipients from Southwestern Michigan College generally make around $22,272. Students borrow a median of $10,896 to complete this degree.
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Mott Community College placed #25 among the best general studies schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Flint. There were roughly 404 general studies students who graduated with this degree at Mott Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general studies program make about $29,958 in their early career. Mott Community College graduates carry a median of $16,668 in student loans.
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Rest of the Top 32 General Studies Schools
These schools also placed among the best for general studies this year:
