2026 Best Individualized Studies Associate’s Degree Schools

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Suffolk County Community College
Selden, NY

Suffolk County Community College tops our 2026 ranking of the best individualized studies schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Selden. There were roughly 101 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at Suffolk County Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, individualized studies degree recipients from Suffolk County Community College generally make around $26,874. Students borrow a median of $8,000 to complete this degree. See the full individualized studies program report for Suffolk County Community College

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Aims Community College
Greeley, CO

Aims Community College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in individualized studies, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Greeley, Aims Community College is a large public university. About 56 individualized studies degrees were awarded at Aims Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, individualized studies degree recipients from Aims Community College generally make around $29,845. Typical student debt for the program is $9,152. Read more about the individualized studies program at Aims Community College

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Colorado Mountain College
Glenwood Springs, CO

Colorado Mountain College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in individualized studies, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the town of Glenwood Springs, Colorado Mountain College is a moderately-sized public institution. About 14% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 44 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at Colorado Mountain College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their individualized studies degree from Colorado Mountain College earn around $32,551 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $7,541 to complete this degree. Read more about the individualized studies program at Colorado Mountain College

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University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best individualized studies schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Milwaukee. About 53% of students finish within six years. University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee awarded about 147 individualized studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, individualized studies degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee generally make around $30,144. Students borrow a median of $10,700 to complete this degree. Get the full individualized studies details for University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee

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University Of Wisconsin La Crosse
La Crosse, WI

University Of Wisconsin La Crosse is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in individualized studies, ranking #5. Set in the city of La Crosse, University Of Wisconsin La Crosse is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 71%. There were roughly 51 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Wisconsin La Crosse in the most recent data year. Students who receive their individualized studies degree from University Of Wisconsin La Crosse earn around $49,223 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Wisconsin La Crosse graduates carry a median of $23,551 in student loans. More information about a degree in individualized studies from University Of Wisconsin La Crosse

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Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VA

Northern Virginia Community College ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best individualized studies schools. Set in the suburb of Annandale, Northern Virginia Community College is a very large public institution. About 127 individualized studies degrees were awarded at Northern Virginia Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the individualized studies program make about $32,144 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $11,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in individualized studies from Northern Virginia Community College

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Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Ball State University landed the #7 spot for individualized studies this year. Ball State University is a very large public school located in the city of Muncie. Roughly 62% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 36 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at Ball State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the individualized studies program make about $20,178 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $26,965 to complete this degree. Read more about the individualized studies program at Ball State University

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University Of Maryland University College
Adelphi, MD

University Of Maryland University College ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best individualized studies schools. University Of Maryland University College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Adelphi. The six-year graduation rate is 20%. About 2,543 individualized studies degrees were awarded at University Of Maryland University College in the most recent year. Individualized Studies graduates of University Of Maryland University College earn a median of $41,071 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $8,250. Get the full individualized studies details for University Of Maryland University College

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Pennsylvania State University World Campus
University Park, PA

Pennsylvania State University World Campus ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best individualized studies schools. Pennsylvania State University World Campus is a large public school located in the city of University Park. About 34% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 24 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at Pennsylvania State University World Campus in the most recent data year. More information about a degree in individualized studies from Pennsylvania State University World Campus

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Randolph Community College
Asheboro, NC

Randolph Community College earned the #10 position for individualized studies this year. Located in the town of Asheboro, Randolph Community College is a mid-sized public university. There were roughly 10 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at Randolph Community College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, individualized studies degree recipients from Randolph Community College generally make around $40,145. Read more about the individualized studies program at Randolph Community College

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Anne Arundel Community College
Arnold, MD

Anne Arundel Community College ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best individualized studies schools. This large public university is located in the suburb of Arnold. There were roughly 404 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at Anne Arundel Community College in the most recent data year. Individualized Studies graduates of Anne Arundel Community College earn a median of $25,826 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $9,500 to complete this degree. Get the full individualized studies details for Anne Arundel Community College

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Metropolitan Community College Area
Omaha, NE

Metropolitan Community College Area placed #12 among the best individualized studies schools. Set in the city of Omaha, Metropolitan Community College Area is a very large public institution. Metropolitan Community College Area awarded about 211 individualized studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the individualized studies program make about $33,011 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $10,214 to complete this degree. Read more about the individualized studies program at Metropolitan Community College Area

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University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI

University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh placed #13 among the best individualized studies schools. Set in the city of Oshkosh, University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh is a large public institution. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 175 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh in the most recent data year. Students who receive their individualized studies degree from University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh earn around $26,463 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,909. Read more about the individualized studies program at University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh

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Nassau Community College
Garden City, NY

Nassau Community College ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best individualized studies schools. Located in the suburb of Garden City, Nassau Community College is a large public university. Nassau Community College awarded about 52 individualized studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, individualized studies degree recipients from Nassau Community College generally make around $27,510. Typical student debt for the program is $9,500. See the full individualized studies program report for Nassau Community College

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University Of Wisconsin Green Bay
Green Bay, WI

University Of Wisconsin Green Bay landed the #15 spot for individualized studies this year. Set in the city of Green Bay, University Of Wisconsin Green Bay is a large public institution. University Of Wisconsin Green Bay graduates 53% of students within six years. University Of Wisconsin Green Bay awarded about 265 individualized studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their individualized studies degree from University Of Wisconsin Green Bay earn around $54,436 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $11,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the individualized studies program at University Of Wisconsin Green Bay

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Pennsylvania Western University
California, PA

Pennsylvania Western University earned the #16 position for individualized studies this year. Set in the town of California, Pennsylvania Western University is a large public institution. About 52% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 21 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at Pennsylvania Western University in the most recent data year. See the full individualized studies program report for Pennsylvania Western University

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North Shore Community College
Danvers, MA

North Shore Community College earned the #17 position for individualized studies this year. North Shore Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Danvers. There were roughly 90 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at North Shore Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the individualized studies program make about $33,353 in their early career. North Shore Community College graduates carry a median of $9,000 in student loans. See the full individualized studies program report for North Shore Community College

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Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL

Florida Atlantic University earned the #18 position for individualized studies this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Boca Raton. Roughly 63% of students complete a degree within six years here. Florida Atlantic University awarded about 50 individualized studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their individualized studies degree from Florida Atlantic University earn around $29,605 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $11,300 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in individualized studies from Florida Atlantic University

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Suny Westchester Community College
Valhalla, NY

Suny Westchester Community College earned the #19 position for individualized studies this year. Set in the suburb of Valhalla, Suny Westchester Community College is a large public institution. There were roughly 16 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at Suny Westchester Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the individualized studies program make about $30,417 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $8,764 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in individualized studies from Suny Westchester Community College

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De Anza College
Cupertino, CA

De Anza College earned the #20 position for individualized studies this year. Located in the city of Cupertino, De Anza College is a very large public university. About 12 individualized studies degrees were awarded at De Anza College in the most recent year. De Anza College graduates carry a median of $7,271 in student loans. More information about a degree in individualized studies from De Anza College

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University Of Wisconsin Platteville
Platteville, WI

University Of Wisconsin Platteville earned the #21 position for individualized studies this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Platteville. Roughly 61% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 49 individualized studies degrees were awarded at University Of Wisconsin Platteville in the most recent year. Graduates of the individualized studies program make about $37,558 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,875. Get the full individualized studies details for University Of Wisconsin Platteville

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Lord Fairfax Community College
Middletown, VA

Lord Fairfax Community College placed #22 among the best individualized studies schools. Located in the rural area of Middletown, Lord Fairfax Community College is a moderately-sized public university. Lord Fairfax Community College awarded about 451 individualized studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the individualized studies program make about $28,017 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $8,865. More information about a degree in individualized studies from Lord Fairfax Community College

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Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH

Southern New Hampshire University earned the #23 position for individualized studies this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Manchester. The six-year graduation rate is 44%. Southern New Hampshire University awarded about 715 individualized studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their individualized studies degree from Southern New Hampshire University earn around $43,806 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,592. More information about a degree in individualized studies from Southern New Hampshire University

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University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI

University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point came in at #24 for individualized studies this year. University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Stevens Point. About 56% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 63 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point in the most recent data year. Graduates of the individualized studies program make about $25,231 in their early career. University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point graduates carry a median of $12,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in individualized studies from University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point

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Cape Fear Community College
Wilmington, NC

Cape Fear Community College earned the #25 position for individualized studies this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Wilmington. About 85 individualized studies degrees were awarded at Cape Fear Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the individualized studies program make about $30,056 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $8,734 to complete this degree. Read more about the individualized studies program at Cape Fear Community College