Best General Studies Colleges in California
We have created a 2021 ranking of the best colleges in California that offer General Studies degrees to help you find a school that fits your needs. Each school's ranking is based on the compilation of our data from reliable government sources, student surveys, college graduate interviews, and editorial review. In addition, you can view our entire list of all 21 General Studies schools located within California. We also provide reviews, facts, and questions and answers for schools on our site and offer you access to get valuable information from colleges and universities today.
Best General Studies Colleges in California for 2021
| Rank | School Name | Location | Description | Rating | ||
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| 1 | San Diego State University | San Diego, CA |
San Diego State University offers 1 General Studies Degree program. It's a large public university in a large city. In 2015, 49 students graduated in the study area of General Studies with students earning 49 Certificates degrees. | Based on 44 Reviews |
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| 2 | University of La Verne | La Verne, CA |
University of La Verne offers 1 General Studies Degree program. It's a medium sized private university in a large suburb. In 2015, 3 students graduated in the study area of General Studies with students earning 3 Associate's degrees. | Based on 4 Reviews |
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| 3 | University of Redlands | Redlands, CA |
University of Redlands offers 2 General Studies Degree programs. It's a medium sized private university in a small city. | Based on 4 Reviews |
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| 4 | National University | La Jolla, CA |
National University offers 2 General Studies Degree programs. It's a large private university in a large city. In 2015, 122 students graduated in the study area of General Studies with students earning 100 Associate's degrees, and 22 Bachelor's degrees. | Based on 24 Reviews |
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| 5 | Fresno Pacific University | Fresno, CA |
Fresno Pacific University offers 1 General Studies Degree program. It's a small private university in a large city. | Based on 4 Reviews |
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| 6 | California State University-Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA |
California State University-Los Angeles offers 0 General Studies Degree programs. It's a large public university in a large city. | Based on 36 Reviews | ||
| 7 | Concordia University-Irvine | Irvine, CA |
Concordia University-Irvine offers 1 General Studies Degree program. It's a medium sized private university in a mid sized city. |
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| 8 | Reedley College | Reedley, CA |
Reedley College offers 1 General Studies Degree program. It's a large public college in a far away town. In 2015, 118 students graduated in the study area of General Studies with students earning 118 Associate's degrees. |
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| 9 | Holy Names University | Oakland, CA |
Holy Names University offers 2 General Studies Degree programs. It's a very small private university in a large city. | Based on 4 Reviews |
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| 10 | Simpson University | Redding, CA |
Simpson University offers 1 General Studies Degree program. It's a small private university in a small city. |
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List of all General Studies Colleges in California
| School Logo | School Name | Average tuition | Student Teacher Ratio | Enrolled Students |
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San Diego State University San Diego, CA |
2/5
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31 : 1 | 34,254 |
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University of La Verne La Verne, CA |
5/5
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21 : 1 | 8,334 |
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University of Redlands Redlands, CA |
5/5
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16 : 1 | 5,215 |
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National University La Jolla, CA |
3/5
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30 : 1 | 17,488 |
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Fresno Pacific University Fresno, CA |
5/5
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13 : 1 | 3,342 |
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California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA |
2/5
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32 : 1 | 27,680 |
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Concordia University-Irvine Irvine, CA |
5/5
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24 : 1 | 4,505 |
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Reedley College Reedley, CA |
1/5
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26 : 1 | 9,836 |
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Holy Names University Oakland, CA |
5/5
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14 : 1 | 1,049 |
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Simpson University Redding, CA |
5/5
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10 : 1 | 1,162 |
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Brandman University Irvine, CA |
3/5
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27 : 1 | 8,004 |
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Life Pacific College San Dimas, CA |
3/5
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20 : 1 | 612 |
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Hope International University Fullerton, CA |
5/5
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11 : 1 | 1,302 |
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Allied American University Laguna Hills, CA | 346 : 1 | 2,419 | |
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College of the Sequoias Visalia, CA |
1/5
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43 : 1 | 11,266 |
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College of the Redwoods Eureka, CA |
1/5
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39 : 1 | 5,350 |
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Coastline Community College Fountain Valley, CA |
1/5
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83 : 1 | 11,525 |
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University of the West Rosemead, CA |
3/5
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20 : 1 | 324 |
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Epic Bible College Sacramento, CA |
3/5
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11 : 1 | 186 |
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California Christian College Fresno, CA |
3/5
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9 : 1 | 18 |
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Abraham Lincoln University Los Angeles, CA |
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California Schools offering online General Studies degrees
Online General Studies degrees are available at a variety of different schools with as many as 122 degrees earned at the most popular school. Read more below about all schools that have offered online General Studies degrees. If you are interested learning more about getting a degree online, check out our page dedicated to online degree information.
| School Name | Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctoral |
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| National University | 0 | 100 | 22 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandman University | 0 | 83 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Allied American University | 0 | 70 | 37 | 0 | 0 |
| Hope International University | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- 5 Associate's
- 2 Bachelor's
What General Studies degree programs were earned in California?
| Degree Level | Program Length | Colleges | Graduates |
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| Associate's | 2-year Length | 24 Colleges | 397 Graduates |
| Bachelor's | 4-year Length | 12 Colleges | 68 Graduates |
| Certificates | < 1 year Length | 5 Colleges | 53 Graduates |