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Major Overview for General Studies

Overview for General Studies

An undifferentiated program that includes instruction in the general arts, general science, or unstructured studies.

Careers for General Studies Majors

A major in General Studies is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in General Studies

Top 50 U.S. Colleges with the highest percentage of General Studies among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage 		SelectivityTuition
The National Hispanic University
San Jose, CA		 14
(73.7%)		 $5,840 
West Virginia University at Parkersburg
Parkersburg, WV		 112
(56.0%)		Open Admissions$6,766 
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
Teaneck, NJ		 377
(47.0%)		Moderately Selective$28,519 
Chicago State University
Chicago, IL		 216
(34.3%)		Moderately Selective$15,658 
Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City, OK		 134
(28.7%)		Less Selective$23,400 
University of Northwestern Ohio
Lima, OH		 20
(27.8%)		Open Admissions$13,518 
 Southern University at New Orleans
New Orleans, LA		 55
(24.0%)		Open Admissions$6,708 
West Virginia State University
Institute, WV		 101
(22.9%)		Moderately Selective$9,980 
Southwestern Assemblies of God University
Waxahachie, TX		 52
(21.8%)		Less Selective$10,456 
University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT		 57
(21.2%)		Moderately Selective$24,470 
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