Best General Studies Schools Near Washington, UT (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Washington, Utah has 2 accredited schools offering general studies programs. Washington has a population of about 30,686. Median household income is $94,015 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 34.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the St. George, UT metro area, the top-earning general studies-related role is Social and Community Service Managers at a median $82,870 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest General Studies Schools to Washington

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer general studies programs near Washington, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Washington city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Washington. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Utah Tech University

Saint George, UT 4.7 miles from Washington
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,570
Avg net price $16,039/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 81

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Southern Utah University

Cedar City, UT 44.0 miles from Washington
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
59.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,296
Avg net price $10,462/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 89

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Snow College

Ephraim, UT 185.4 miles from Washington
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
60.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,022
Avg net price $5,552/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 49%
  • Programs offered: 97

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Utah Valley University

Orem, UT 237.6 miles from Washington
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
80.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,486
Avg net price $6,376/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 160

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Newlane University

Lehi, UT 243.8 miles from Washington
  • 4 year
  • Exclusively online
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 2

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Westminster University

Salt Lake City, UT 263.7 miles from Washington
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
63.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $66,215
Avg net price $27,094/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 45

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Ensign College

Salt Lake City, UT 265.5 miles from Washington
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
52.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,630
Avg net price $10,824/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 59%
  • Programs offered: 32

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Weber State University

Ogden, UT 292.5 miles from Washington
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
72.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,287
Avg net price $10,258/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 155

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Utah schools on the Utah general studies page.

General Studies Wages Near Washington

Washington is part of the St. George, UT metro area (BLS area code 41100). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Utah statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
General and Operations Managers $82,850 St. George, UT $85,149
Management Analysts $67,200 St. George, UT $69,065
Human Resources Specialists $58,140 St. George, UT $59,753
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $58,310 St. George, UT $59,928
Writers and Authors $64,530 UT statewide $66,321
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $72,020 St. George, UT $74,018
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $62,500 St. George, UT $64,234
Social and Community Service Managers $82,870 St. George, UT $85,170

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Washington at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 30,686 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $94,015 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 34.7% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 97.3 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited general studies schools are near Washington, UT?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering general studies programs near Washington. The closest is Utah Tech University in Saint George, UT (4.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Southern Utah University (44.0 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying general studies roles near Washington?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying general studies-related roles near Washington are: Social and Community Service Managers ($82,870), General and Operations Managers ($82,850), Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education ($72,020). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Utah statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Saint George instead of Washington?

Saint George, UT is 6.2 miles from Washington and has its own set of local general studies programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Washington an affordable place to study general studies?

Washington’s median household income of $94,015 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Washington while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Utah public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in Washington

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Washington:

Data verified: September 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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