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2023 Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Fine & Studio Arts in the Far Western US Region

115 Ranked Colleges
2,130 Degrees Awarded
Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in the Far Western US Region for an Associate

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in the Far Western US Region for an Associate” ranking.

In 2020-2021, 37,413 people earned their degree in fine and studio arts, making the major the 31st most popular in the United States. In 2019-2020, fine and studio arts graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $25,051 and had an average of $25,492 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Far Western US region, there were 7,646 fine and studio arts graduates with average earnings and debt of $25,186 and $24,326 respectively. At the associate degree level specifically, there were 2,130 fine and studio arts graduates with average earnings and debt of $39,803 and $17,868 respectively.

This year’s “Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in the Far Western US Region for an Associate” ranking analyzed 115 colleges that offered a degree in fine and studio arts. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have one of the most popular fine and studio arts programs in the United States.

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Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in the Far Western US Region for an Associate

The colleges and universities below are the best for far western us region associate degree fine arts students.

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Pasadena City College
Pasadena, California

Out of the 115 schools in the Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in the Far Western US Region for an Associate that were part of this year’s ranking, Pasadena City College landed the #1 spot on the list. Pasadena City College is a public institution located in Pasadena, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 96 associates’s degrees in 2020-2021.

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Fullerton College
Fullerton, California

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Fullerton College. The school came in at #2 for the Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in the Far Western US Region for an Associate. Located in Fullerton, California, this fairly large public school awarded 89 diplomas to qualified associates’s Fine Arts students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Fine & Studio Arts at Fullerton College

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Long Beach City College
Long Beach, California

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Long Beach City College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in the Far Western US Region for an Associate list. Long Beach City College is a large public school situated in Long Beach, California. It awarded 61 associates’s Fine Arts degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Fine & Studio Arts at Long Beach City College

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El Camino College
Torrance, California

Out of the 115 schools in the Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in the Far Western US Region for an Associate that were part of this year’s ranking, El Camino College landed the #3 spot on the list. Torrance, California is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s Fine Arts degrees to 61 students in 2020-2021.

Full El Camino College Fine & Studio Arts Report

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Chaffey College
Rancho Cucamonga, California

Out of the 115 schools in the Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in the Far Western US Region for an Associate that were part of this year’s ranking, Chaffey College landed the #5 spot on the list. Chaffey College is a fairly large public school situated in Rancho Cucamonga, California. It awarded 56 associates’s Fine Arts degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Fine & Studio Arts at Chaffey College

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Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, California

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Santa Monica College. The school came in at #5 for the Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in the Far Western US Region for an Associate. This large school is located in Santa Monica, California, and it awarded 56 associates’s Fine Arts degrees in 2020-2021.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 100%.

Read full report on Fine & Studio Arts at Santa Monica College

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Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, California

Orange Coast College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in the Far Western US Region for an Associate ranking. Orange Coast College is a public institution located in Costa Mesa, California. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 55 associates’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Fine & Studio Arts at Orange Coast College

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Modesto Junior College
Modesto, California

Modesto Junior College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in the Far Western US Region for an Associate ranking. Modesto, California is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associates’s Fine Arts degrees to 52 students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Fine & Studio Arts at MJC

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Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, California

Saddleback College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in the Far Western US Region for an Associate ranking, coming in at #9. Saddleback College is a public institution located in Mission Viejo, California. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 48 associates’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Saddleback College Fine & Studio Arts Report

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Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, California

Bakersfield College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in the Far Western US Region for an Associate ranking, coming in at #10. Located in Bakersfield, California, this large public school handed out 44 diplomas to qualified associates’s Fine Arts students in 2020-2021.

Full Bakersfield College Fine & Studio Arts Report

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Sierra College
Rocklin, California

Sierra College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in the Far Western US Region for an Associate ranking. Located in Rocklin, California, this fairly large public school handed out 41 degrees to qualified associates’s Fine Arts students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Fine & Studio Arts at Sierra College

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Glendale Community College
Glendale, California

Glendale Community College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in the Far Western US Region for an Associate ranking, coming in at #11. Located in Glendale, California, this fairly large public school handed out 41 degrees to qualified associates’s Fine Arts students in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.8% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full Glendale Community College Fine & Studio Arts Report

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Mt. San Jacinto College
San Jacinto, California

Mt. San Jacinto College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in the Far Western US Region for an Associate ranking, coming in at #13. This fairly large school is located in San Jacinto, California, and it awarded 39 associates’s Fine Arts degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Fine & Studio Arts at Mt. San Jacinto College

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Southwestern College
Chula Vista, California

Southwestern College landed the #14 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in the Far Western US Region for an Associate ranking. This fairly large school is located in Chula Vista, California, and it awarded 36 associates’s Fine Arts degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Fine & Studio Arts at SWC Chula Vista

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College of the Canyons
Santa Clarita, California

College of the Canyons did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in the Far Western US Region for an Associate ranking, coming in at #15. College of the Canyons is a public institution located in Santa Clarita, California. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 35 associates’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Fine & Studio Arts at College of the Canyons

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Mt. San Antonio College
Walnut, California

Mt. San Antonio College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in the Far Western US Region for an Associate ranking, coming in at #15. Mt. San Antonio College is a public institution located in Walnut, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 35 associates’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Mt. SAC Fine & Studio Arts Report

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Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa, California

Santa Rosa Junior College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in the Far Western US Region for an Associate ranking, coming in at #17. Santa Rosa Junior College is a fairly large school located in Santa Rosa, California that handed out 34 associates’s Fine Arts degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Fine & Studio Arts at Santa Rosa Junior College

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East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park, California

East Los Angeles College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in the Far Western US Region for an Associate ranking, coming in at #18. East Los Angeles College is a public institution located in Monterey Park, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 33 associates’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Fine & Studio Arts at East Los Angeles College

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Riverside City College
Riverside, California

Riverside City College landed the #18 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in the Far Western US Region for an Associate ranking. Located in Riverside, California, this fairly large public school awarded 33 diplomas to qualified associates’s Fine Arts students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Fine & Studio Arts at Riverside City College

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Los Angeles Valley College
Valley Glen, California

With a ranking of #20, Los Angeles Valley College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in the Far Western US Region for an Associate list. LAVC is a public institution located in Valley Glen, California. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 32 associates’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Fine & Studio Arts at Los Angeles Valley College

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Moorpark College
Moorpark, California

Moorpark College landed the #20 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in the Far Western US Region for an Associate ranking. Moorpark College is a fairly large school located in Moorpark, California that handed out 32 associates’s Fine Arts degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Moorpark College Fine & Studio Arts Report

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Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara, California

Santa Barbara City College ranked #22 on this year’s Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in the Far Western US Region for an Associate list. This fairly large school is located in Santa Barbara, California, and it awarded 30 associates’s Fine Arts degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Santa Barbara City College Fine & Studio Arts Report

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San Diego Mesa College
San Diego, California

San Diego Mesa College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in the Far Western US Region for an Associate ranking, coming in at #22. San Diego Mesa College is a fairly large school located in San Diego, California that handed out 30 associates’s Fine Arts degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Fine & Studio Arts at San Diego Mesa College

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Fresno City College
Fresno, California

Fresno City College landed the #22 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in the Far Western US Region for an Associate ranking. Fresno City College is a large school located in Fresno, California that handed out 30 associates’s Fine Arts degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Fine & Studio Arts at Fresno City College

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Irvine Valley College
Irvine, California

Irvine Valley College ranked #25 on this year’s Most Well Attended Fine Arts Major in the Far Western US Region for an Associate list. Irvine Valley College is a public institution located in Irvine, California. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 29 associates’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Irvine Valley College Fine & Studio Arts Report

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