by our College Data Analytics Team
Liberal Arts And General Studies is a popular field of study at colleges across the country, including schools where students can earn the degree primarily online. To top this list, a school graduates more liberal arts and general studies students than other online colleges offering the major.
College Factual ranked the 201 liberal arts and general studies schools in the United States by the number of degrees they award each year.
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Below are the most popular online liberal arts and general studies schools at the bachelor’s degree level, ranked by yearly graduations.
The most popular school in the country for liberal arts and general studies students is Excelsior College. Located in the city of Albany, Excelsior College is a private not-for-profit university. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 1,172 students earned a degree in liberal arts and general studies from this school. Read the full liberal arts and general studies report for Excelsior College
New York University is one of the most popular liberal arts and general studies schools, landing the #2 spot this year. New York University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 649 students earned a degree in liberal arts and general studies from this school. Get the full liberal arts and general studies details for New York University
University Of Louisiana Lafayette came in at #3 on our list of the most popular liberal arts and general studies schools. Located in the city of Lafayette, University Of Louisiana Lafayette is a public university. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 354 students earned a degree in liberal arts and general studies from this school. Get the full liberal arts and general studies details for University Of Louisiana Lafayette
Northern Arizona University came in at #4 on our list of the most popular liberal arts and general studies schools. Located in the city of Flagstaff, Northern Arizona University is a public university. This school awarded about 344 liberal arts and general studies degrees in the most recent year. Read the full liberal arts and general studies report for Northern Arizona University
University Of Nebraska At Omaha came in at #5 on our list of the most popular liberal arts and general studies schools. Located in the city of Omaha, University Of Nebraska At Omaha is a public university. This school awarded about 338 liberal arts and general studies degrees in the most recent year. Get the full liberal arts and general studies details for University Of Nebraska At Omaha
Arizona State University Skysong comes in at #6 for liberal arts and general studies this year. Located in the city of Scottsdale, Arizona State University Skysong is a public university. Arizona State University Skysong graduated around 326 liberal arts and general studies students in the most recent data year. See more about liberal arts and general studies at Arizona State University Skysong
University Of Maine At Presque Isle landed the #7 spot among the most popular liberal arts and general studies schools. Set in the rural area of Presque Isle, University Of Maine At Presque Isle is a public institution. This school awarded about 237 liberal arts and general studies degrees in the most recent year. See more about liberal arts and general studies at University Of Maine At Presque Isle
Arkansas State University Main Campus landed the #8 spot among the most popular liberal arts and general studies schools. Arkansas State University Main Campus is a public school located in the city of Jonesboro. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 205 students earned a degree in liberal arts and general studies from this school. Read the full liberal arts and general studies report for Arkansas State University Main Campus
California State University Chico landed the #9 spot among the most popular liberal arts and general studies schools. Set in the city of Chico, California State University Chico is a public institution. California State University Chico graduated around 203 liberal arts and general studies students in the most recent data year. Read the full liberal arts and general studies report for California State University Chico
University Of Iowa ranked #10 on our list of the most popular liberal arts and general studies schools. Set in the city of Iowa City, University Of Iowa is a public institution. This school awarded about 200 liberal arts and general studies degrees in the most recent year. Read the full liberal arts and general studies report for University Of Iowa
Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis comes in at #11 for liberal arts and general studies this year. Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is a public school located in the city of Indianapolis. This school awarded about 192 liberal arts and general studies degrees in the most recent year. Read the full liberal arts and general studies report for Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis
West Texas A And M University landed the #12 spot among the most popular liberal arts and general studies schools. Set in the town of Canyon, West Texas A And M University is a public institution. West Texas A And M University graduated around 175 liberal arts and general studies students in the most recent data year. See more about liberal arts and general studies at West Texas A And M University
The University Of Texas At San Antonio comes in at #13 for liberal arts and general studies this year. The University Of Texas At San Antonio is a public school located in the city of San Antonio. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 173 students earned a degree in liberal arts and general studies from this school. Read the full liberal arts and general studies report for The University Of Texas At San Antonio
Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus placed #14 for liberal arts and general studies by yearly graduations. Set in the suburb of Teaneck, Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus is a private not-for-profit institution. This school awarded about 166 liberal arts and general studies degrees in the most recent year. Read the full liberal arts and general studies report for Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus
New Mexico State University Main Campus ranked #15 on our list of the most popular liberal arts and general studies schools. New Mexico State University Main Campus is a public school located in the suburb of Las Cruces. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 159 students earned a degree in liberal arts and general studies from this school. See more about liberal arts and general studies at New Mexico State University Main Campus
Eastern Kentucky University ranked #16 on our list of the most popular liberal arts and general studies schools. Set in the town of Richmond, Eastern Kentucky University is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 155 students earned a degree in liberal arts and general studies from this school. See more about liberal arts and general studies at Eastern Kentucky University
University Of New Mexico Main Campus ranked #17 on our list of the most popular liberal arts and general studies schools. Located in the city of Albuquerque, University Of New Mexico Main Campus is a public university. University Of New Mexico Main Campus graduated around 154 liberal arts and general studies students in the most recent data year. Get the full liberal arts and general studies details for University Of New Mexico Main Campus
University Of Southern Mississippi placed #18 for liberal arts and general studies by yearly graduations. Set in the city of Hattiesburg, University Of Southern Mississippi is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 153 students earned a degree in liberal arts and general studies from this school. Get the full liberal arts and general studies details for University Of Southern Mississippi
Oakland University comes in at #19 for liberal arts and general studies this year. Set in the suburb of Rochester Hills, Oakland University is a public institution. This school awarded about 139 liberal arts and general studies degrees in the most recent year. Read the full liberal arts and general studies report for Oakland University
Youngstown State University ranked #20 on our list of the most popular liberal arts and general studies schools. Youngstown State University is a public school located in the city of Youngstown. Youngstown State University graduated around 138 liberal arts and general studies students in the most recent data year. See more about liberal arts and general studies at Youngstown State University
James Madison University landed the #21 spot among the most popular liberal arts and general studies schools. Located in the city of Harrisonburg, James Madison University is a public university. James Madison University graduated around 134 liberal arts and general studies students in the most recent data year. Read the full liberal arts and general studies report for James Madison University
Texas State University San Marcos landed the #22 spot among the most popular liberal arts and general studies schools. Set in the city of San Marcos, Texas State University San Marcos is a public institution. This school awarded about 128 liberal arts and general studies degrees in the most recent year. Read the full liberal arts and general studies report for Texas State University San Marcos
Morehead State University comes in at #23 for liberal arts and general studies this year. Located in the town of Morehead, Morehead State University is a public university. During the most recent year for which we have data, roughly 126 students earned a degree in liberal arts and general studies from this school. Read the full liberal arts and general studies report for Morehead State University
University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus landed the #24 spot among the most popular liberal arts and general studies schools. Set in the suburb of Norman, University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus is a public institution. This school awarded about 115 liberal arts and general studies degrees in the most recent year. See more about liberal arts and general studies at University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus
Austin Peay State University placed #25 for liberal arts and general studies by yearly graduations. Set in the city of Clarksville, Austin Peay State University is a public institution. This school awarded about 113 liberal arts and general studies degrees in the most recent year. Read the full liberal arts and general studies report for Austin Peay State University
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This list is compiled by College Factual. Schools are ranked by the number of students who complete a degree in the program each year (completions), drawn from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS). This online edition is limited to schools that deliver the program primarily through online or distance education.
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