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2022 Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts

137 Colleges in the United States
1,248 Associate Degrees
An associate degree in visual and performing arts is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #107 out of 969 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. As a result, there are many colleges that offer the degree, making your choice of school a hard one.

College Factual looked at 137 colleges and universities when compiling its 2022 Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,248 associate degrees in visual and performing arts during the 2019-2020 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Visual & Performing Arts School for Your Associate Degree

Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts The visual arts associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. One of the reasons we created our Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts ranking is to help you make that choice.

While being high in popularity does not always mean a school has a quality visual and performing arts program, it is a sign that a large number of students choose the school. Sometimes this is because the school offers a great educational experience, it is a good value, or it is highly focused on the program.

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This is not our only ranking, nor the only degree level we have ranked. In addition to this ranking, you may want to take at the rankings for different degree levels as called out above. You can also narrow your search by location by filtering for a certain area of the country. Plus, you can view our other rankings for visual and performing arts.

Below you'll see a list of the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in visual and performing arts. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

20 Most Well Attended Schools for Visual Arts Students Working on Their Associate

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78 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In TX
#1 Best Quality In TX

San Jacinto Community College is one of the most popular schools in the country for getting an associate degree in visual and performing arts. San Jacinto College is a very large public college located in the large suburb of Pasadena. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for associate degrees in visual and performing arts in Texas.

There were about 78 visual and performing arts individuals who graduated with this degree at San Jacinto College in the most recent data year.

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Victor Valley College
Victorville, CA
65 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Every student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in visual and performing arts needs to check out Victor Valley College. Located in the suburb of Victorville, Victor Valley College is a public college with a large student population.

There were roughly 65 visual and performing arts individuals who graduated with this degree at Victor Valley College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Citrus College
Glendora, CA
65 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Citrus College is a popular option for students pursuing an associate degree in visual and performing arts. Located in the large suburb of Glendora, Citrus College is a public college with a large student population.

There were approximately 65 visual and performing arts students who graduated with this degree at Citrus College in the most recent year we have data available.

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53 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NY
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

SUNY Westchester Community College is one of the most popular schools in the country for getting an associate degree in visual and performing arts. Located in the large suburb of Valhalla, SUNY Westchester Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

There were about 53 visual and performing arts students who graduated with this degree at SUNY Westchester Community College in the most recent data year.

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52 Annual Associate Degrees
#2 Most Popular In NY
#1 Best Quality In NY

Located in the city of New York, BMCC is a public college with a fairly large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for associate degrees in visual and performing arts in New York.

There were roughly 52 visual and performing arts students who graduated with this degree at BMCC in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a associate in visual and performing arts from Borough of Manhattan Community College

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45 Annual Associate Degrees
#3 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the medium-sized city of Corona, Young Americans College of the Performing Arts is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population. More information about a associate in visual and performing arts from Young Americans College of the Performing Arts

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40 Annual Associate Degrees
#3 Most Popular In NY
#2 Best Quality In NY

Located in the suburb of Selden, Suffolk County Community College is a public college with a very large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for associate degrees in visual and performing arts in New York.

There were about 40 visual and performing arts individuals who graduated with this degree at Suffolk County Community College in the most recent data year.

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Golden West College
Huntington Beach, CA
38 Annual Associate Degrees
#4 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the large suburb of Huntington Beach, Golden West College is a public college with a large student population.

There were approximately 38 visual and performing arts individuals who graduated with this degree at Golden West College in the most recent data year.

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38 Annual Associate Degrees
#4 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Pasadena City College is a fairly large public college located in the medium-sized city of Pasadena.

There were about 38 visual and performing arts individuals who graduated with this degree at Pasadena City College in the most recent data year.

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37 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In AZ
#1 Best Quality In AZ

Located in the city of Tucson, Pima County Community College District is a public college with a large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for associate degrees in visual and performing arts in Arizona.

There were roughly 37 visual and performing arts students who graduated with this degree at Pima County Community College District in the most recent year we have data available.

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36 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In VA
#1 Best Quality In VA

Located in the large suburb of Annandale, Northern Virginia Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for associate degrees in visual and performing arts in Virginia.

There were roughly 36 visual and performing arts individuals who graduated with this degree at Northern Virginia Community College in the most recent data year.

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35 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In MD
#1 Best Quality In MD

CCBC is a large public college located in the suburb of Baltimore. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for associate degrees in visual and performing arts in Maryland.

There were approximately 35 visual and performing arts individuals who graduated with this degree at CCBC in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a associate in visual and performing arts from Community College of Baltimore County

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31 Annual Associate Degrees
#4 Most Popular In NY
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

DCC is a medium-sized public college located in the large suburb of Poughkeepsie.

There were roughly 31 visual and performing arts students who graduated with this degree at DCC in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a associate in visual and performing arts from Dutchess Community College

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Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA
29 Annual Associate Degrees
#6 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

SMC is a very large public college located in the city of Santa Monica.

There were approximately 29 visual and performing arts individuals who graduated with this degree at SMC in the most recent year we have data available.

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28 Annual Associate Degrees
#7 Most Popular In CA
#2 Best Quality In CA

Located in the large suburb of Walnut, Mt. SAC is a public college with a very large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for associate degrees in visual and performing arts in California.

There were about 28 visual and performing arts students who graduated with this degree at Mt. SAC in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a associate in visual and performing arts from Mt. San Antonio College

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24 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In PA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

HACC is a fairly large public college located in the city of Harrisburg.

There were roughly 24 visual and performing arts students who graduated with this degree at HACC in the most recent data year.

More information about a associate in visual and performing arts from Harrisburg Area Community College

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Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, CA
18 Annual Associate Degrees
#8 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the large suburb of Mission Viejo, Saddleback College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

There were about 18 visual and performing arts individuals who graduated with this degree at Saddleback College in the most recent data year.

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17 Annual Associate Degrees
#2 Most Popular In PA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Bucks County Community College is a moderately-sized public college located in the rural area of Newtown.

There were approximately 17 visual and performing arts individuals who graduated with this degree at Bucks County Community College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Sierra College
Rocklin, CA
16 Annual Associate Degrees
#9 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the large suburb of Rocklin, Sierra College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

There were roughly 16 visual and performing arts students who graduated with this degree at Sierra College in the most recent data year.

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15 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NJ
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the rural area of West Windsor, Mercer County Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

There were roughly 15 visual and performing arts individuals who graduated with this degree at Mercer County Community College in the most recent data year.

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Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional great schools for Visual & Performing Arts students that almost earned our Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts award.

RankCollegeLocation
25Modesto Junior CollegeModesto, CA
25Piedmont Virginia Community CollegeCharlottesville, VA
27Spartanburg Methodist CollegeSpartanburg, SC
27Orange Coast CollegeCosta Mesa, CA
27American River CollegeSacramento, CA
27Bakersfield CollegeBakersfield, CA
27State Fair Community CollegeSedalia, MO
21Rockland Community CollegeSuffern, NY
21Chaffey CollegeRancho Cucamonga, CA
23Middlesex County CollegeEdison, NJ
23Kingsborough Community CollegeBrooklyn, NY
25Modesto Junior CollegeModesto, CA
25Piedmont Virginia Community CollegeCharlottesville, VA

Visual & Performing Arts by Region

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