by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools in the Far Western US Region to determine which ones were the best for acting students pursuing a associate degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 169 associate degrees in acting during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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Your choice of acting for getting your associate degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for acting students working on their associate degree.
The acting school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Acting Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in acting.
Every student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in acting needs to take a look at American Academy of Dramatic Arts - Los Angeles. American Academy of Dramatic Arts - Los Angeles is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Los Angeles.More information about a associate in acting from American Academy of Dramatic Arts - Los Angeles
Academy of Art University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting an associate degree in acting. Located in the large city of San Francisco, Academy of Art University is a private for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in acting from Academy of Art University
Theatre of Arts is a good choice for individuals interested in an associate degree in acting. TOA is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Hollywood.More information about a associate in acting from Theatre of Arts
New York Film Academy is a wonderful option for students interested in an associate degree in acting. New York Film Academy is a small private for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Burbank.More information about a associate in acting from New York Film Academy
Explore the best acting colleges for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| California | 405 | 169 |
One of 11 majors within the Drama & Theater Arts area of study, Acting has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theater Arts | 649 |
| Theater Design & Technology | 44 |
| Costume Design | 18 |
| Playwriting & Screenwriting | 2 |
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