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Featured Individualized Studies Programs
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AA in Liberal Arts
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BA in General Studies
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Best Schools for Individualized Studies in the Great Lakes Region
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Top Schools in Individualized Studies
Leading the list is University Of Wisconsin Madison, our #1 school for individualized studies. This very large public university is located in the city of Madison. About 90% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 56 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Wisconsin Madison in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, individualized studies degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Madison generally make around $59,877. Students borrow a median of $21,813 to complete this degree.
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A rank of #2 makes Indiana University Bloomington one of the top schools for individualized studies. Indiana University Bloomington is a very large public school located in the city of Bloomington. Indiana University Bloomington graduates 80% of students within six years. Indiana University Bloomington awarded about 5,824 individualized studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, individualized studies degree recipients from Indiana University Bloomington generally make around $52,655. Students borrow a median of $21,671 to complete this degree.
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Students looking for a strong individualized studies program will find one at Purdue University Main Campus, which ranked #3. Purdue University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of West Lafayette. Roughly 83% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 35 individualized studies degrees were awarded at Purdue University Main Campus in the most recent year. Individualized Studies graduates of Purdue University Main Campus earn a median of $79,921 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $17,917.
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University Of Wisconsin La Crosse is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in individualized studies, ranking #4. Located in the city of La Crosse, University Of Wisconsin La Crosse is a large public university. Roughly 71% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 117 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Wisconsin La Crosse in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, individualized studies degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin La Crosse generally make around $49,223. Typical student debt for the program is $23,551.
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Ball State University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in individualized studies, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the city of Muncie, Ball State University is a very large public university. Roughly 62% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 36 individualized studies degrees were awarded at Ball State University in the most recent year. Graduates of the individualized studies program make about $27,724 in their early career. Ball State University graduates carry a median of $26,965 in student loans.
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University Of Southern Indiana ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best individualized studies schools. This large public university is located in the suburb of Evansville. The six-year graduation rate is 48%. University Of Southern Indiana awarded about 1,329 individualized studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their individualized studies degree from University Of Southern Indiana earn around $34,573 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,707.
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University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee came in at #7 for individualized studies this year. University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee is a very large public school located in the city of Milwaukee. About 53% of students finish within six years. About 147 individualized studies degrees were awarded at University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee in the most recent year. Individualized Studies graduates of University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee earn a median of $37,845 early in their careers. University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee graduates carry a median of $23,011 in student loans.
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Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best individualized studies schools. Set in the city of Indianapolis, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is a very large public institution. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 192 individualized studies degrees were awarded at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis in the most recent year. Students who receive their individualized studies degree from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis earn around $41,499 in the first couple years of their career. Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis graduates carry a median of $29,000 in student loans.
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University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh placed #9 among the best individualized studies schools. University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh is a large public school located in the city of Oshkosh. University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh graduates 54% of students within six years. There were roughly 175 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh in the most recent data year. Graduates of the individualized studies program make about $38,451 in their early career. University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh graduates carry a median of $21,532 in student loans.
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Oakland University landed the #10 spot for individualized studies this year. This large public university is located in the suburb of Rochester Hills. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. Oakland University awarded about 139 individualized studies degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their individualized studies degree from Oakland University earn around $36,157 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $28,000.
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Depaul University earned the #11 position for individualized studies this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Chicago. About 68% of students finish within six years. Depaul University awarded about 21 individualized studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the individualized studies program make about $73,200 in their early career. Depaul University graduates carry a median of $42,350 in student loans.
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University Of Wisconsin Green Bay landed the #12 spot for individualized studies this year. Located in the city of Green Bay, University Of Wisconsin Green Bay is a large public university. Roughly 53% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 271 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Wisconsin Green Bay in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, individualized studies degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Green Bay generally make around $54,436. Typical student debt for the program is $19,000.
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University Of Wisconsin Platteville placed #13 among the best individualized studies schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Platteville. About 61% of students finish within six years. University Of Wisconsin Platteville awarded about 57 individualized studies degrees in the most recent data year. Individualized Studies graduates of University Of Wisconsin Platteville earn a median of $37,558 early in their careers. University Of Wisconsin Platteville graduates carry a median of $11,875 in student loans.
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University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best individualized studies schools. University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Stevens Point. The six-year graduation rate is 56%. University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point awarded about 63 individualized studies degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the individualized studies program make about $25,231 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $12,000 to complete this degree.
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University Of Wisconsin Whitewater landed the #15 spot for individualized studies this year. University Of Wisconsin Whitewater is a large public school located in the town of Whitewater. University Of Wisconsin Whitewater graduates 63% of students within six years. University Of Wisconsin Whitewater awarded about 149 individualized studies degrees in the most recent data year. Individualized Studies graduates of University Of Wisconsin Whitewater earn a median of $36,904 early in their careers. University Of Wisconsin Whitewater graduates carry a median of $22,251 in student loans.
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University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire landed the #16 spot for individualized studies this year. Set in the city of Eau Claire, University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire is a large public institution. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 44 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire in the most recent data year. Individualized Studies graduates of University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire earn a median of $43,714 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $16,708 to complete this degree.
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University Of Wisconsin Parkside came in at #17 for individualized studies this year. Set in the rural area of Kenosha, University Of Wisconsin Parkside is a mid-sized public institution. Roughly 40% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 27 individualized studies degrees were awarded at University Of Wisconsin Parkside in the most recent year. Graduates of the individualized studies program make about $40,365 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,485.
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Vincennes University earned the #18 position for individualized studies this year. Located in the town of Vincennes, Vincennes University is a very large public university. About 3% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 994 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at Vincennes University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the individualized studies program make about $35,239 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $12,079.
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Western Illinois University came in at #19 for individualized studies this year. Set in the town of Macomb, Western Illinois University is a moderately-sized public institution. About 45% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 134 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at Western Illinois University in the most recent data year. Individualized Studies graduates of Western Illinois University earn a median of $38,196 early in their careers. Western Illinois University graduates carry a median of $28,750 in student loans.
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Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne placed #20 among the best individualized studies schools. This large public university is located in the city of Fort Wayne. About 36% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 90 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, individualized studies degree recipients from Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne generally make around $39,564. Typical student debt for the program is $24,106.
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Ohio University Main Campus came in at #21 for individualized studies this year. Located in the town of Athens, Ohio University Main Campus is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 65%. There were roughly 41 individualized studies students who graduated with this degree at Ohio University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Graduates of the individualized studies program make about $35,825 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $24,614 to complete this degree.
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Oakland Community College placed #22 among the best individualized studies schools. Oakland Community College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Auburn Hills. Oakland Community College awarded about 214 individualized studies degrees in the most recent data year. Individualized Studies graduates of Oakland Community College earn a median of $37,347 early in their careers. Oakland Community College graduates carry a median of $12,843 in student loans.
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University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee Flex placed #23 among the best individualized studies schools. Set in the city of Milwaukee, University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee Flex is a small public institution. About 22 individualized studies degrees were awarded at University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee Flex in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, individualized studies degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee Flex generally make around $30,144. Typical student debt for the program is $10,700.
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Ivy Tech Community College ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best individualized studies schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Indianapolis. Ivy Tech Community College awarded about 7,556 individualized studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, individualized studies degree recipients from Ivy Tech Community College generally make around $24,356. Ivy Tech Community College graduates carry a median of $10,026 in student loans.
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Indiana University Southeast landed the #25 spot for individualized studies this year. Indiana University Southeast is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of New Albany. The six-year graduation rate is 39%. About 68 individualized studies degrees were awarded at Indiana University Southeast in the most recent year. Individualized Studies graduates of Indiana University Southeast earn a median of $37,440 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $28,948.
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