2025 Best Individualized Studies Associate Degree Schools in Michigan

Ranked #8 in popularity, individualized 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 4 schools in Michigan to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of individualized studies. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 197 associate degrees in individualized studies during the 2022-2023 academic year.

What's on this page: * Our Methodology

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Choosing a Great Individualized Studies School for Your Associate Degree

The individualized studies associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:

Quality Overall Is Important

A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To take this into account we include a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a collection of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.

Other Factors We Consider

The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.

• Major Focus - How many resources a school devotes to individualized studies students as compared to other majors.
• Major Demand - How many other individualized studies students want to attend this school to pursue a associate degree.
• Educational Resources - How many resources are allocated to students. These resources may include educational expenditures per student, number of students per instructor, and graduation rate among other things.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized individualized studies related body.

Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for individualized studies students working on their associate degree.

More Ways to Rank Individualized Studies Schools

The individualized studies school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Individualized Studies Associate Degree Schools in Michigan.

Best Schools for Associate Students to Study Individualized Studies in Michigan

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

Top Michigan Schools for an Associate in Individualized Studies

1

Oakland Community College
Auburn Hills, MI

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

96 Annual Graduates

Oakland Community College is a good option for students pursuing an associate degree in individualized studies. Located in the suburb of Auburn Hills, Oakland Community College is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in individualized studies from Oakland Community College

2

Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

9 Annual Graduates

It's difficult to beat Ferris State University if you want to pursue an associate degree in individualized studies. Ferris is a medium-sized public university located in the town of Big Rapids.More information about a associate in individualized studies from Ferris State University

3

Lake Michigan College
Benton Harbor, MI

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

82 Annual Graduates

It's difficult to beat Lake Michigan College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in individualized studies. LMC is a small public college located in the rural area of Benton Harbor.More information about a associate in individualized studies from Lake Michigan College

4

Mid Michigan College
Harrison, MI

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

9 Annual Graduates

Every student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in individualized studies needs to look into Mid Michigan College. Mid Michigan College is a small public college located in the rural area of Harrison.More information about a associate in individualized studies from Mid Michigan College

Best Individualized Studies Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Individualized Studies Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Ohio	450	1,343
Wisconsin	224	1,410
Indiana	221	1,123

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Individualized Studies Related Rankings by Major

Individualized 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	5,723
General Studies	3,679
Humanities	77

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.