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2026 Best General Master’s Degree Schools

1 Colleges in the United States
23 General Degrees Awarded
$99,682 Avg Early-Career Salary

General is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their general programs.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 5 schools to find the best for general students.

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Best Schools for General in the United States

Below are the best general schools at the master’s degree level, ranked by the quality of the education they deliver.

Top Schools in General

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University Of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

No school ranked higher than University Of Pennsylvania this year for general. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Philadelphia. University Of Pennsylvania graduates 96% of students within six years. About 23 general degrees were awarded at University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general degree recipients from University Of Pennsylvania generally make around $99,682. Typical student debt for the program is $16,155. More information about a degree in general from University Of Pennsylvania

Other General Degree Levels

Explore the best general schools at other degree levels:

All Degree Levels in General
Associate's Degrees in General
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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 5 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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