by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 5 schools in the Far Western US Region to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of music. Combined, these schools handed out 1,247 associate degrees in music to qualified students.
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Your choice of music for getting your associate degree school matters. Important measures of a quality music program can vary widely even among the top schools. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a quality 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.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their associate degree from the school. After all, your associate degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for music students working on their associate degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Music Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
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Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in music.
It is difficult to beat Academy of Art University if you want to pursue an associate degree in music. Located in the city of San Francisco, Academy of Art University is a private for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in music from Academy of Art University
College of Southern Nevada is one of the best schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in music. CSN is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Las Vegas.More information about a associate in music from College of Southern Nevada
It is hard to beat Spokane Falls Community College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in music. Located in the city of Spokane, Spokane Falls Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in music from Spokane Falls Community College
Bellevue College is a good decision for students pursuing an associate degree in music. BC is a large public college located in the midsize city of Bellevue.More information about a associate in music from Bellevue College
It is difficult to beat Los Angeles Film School if you wish to pursue an associate degree in music. Located in the city of Hollywood, LA Film School is a private for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.
Associate students who receive their degree from the music program earn about $20,360 for their early career.
More information about a associate in music from Los Angeles Film School
Located in the large city of San Diego, San Diego Mesa College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in music from San Diego Mesa College
Explore the best music schools for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| California | 192 | 1,149 |
| Oregon | 147 | 31 |
| Washington | 131 | 52 |
| Nevada | 112 | 4 |
| Hawaii | 59 | 11 |
One of 10 majors within the Visual & Performing Arts area of study, Music has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music Technology | 568 |
| General Music | 502 |
| Music Theory & Composition | 115 |
| Music Performance | 45 |
| Other Music | 11 |
| Voice Performance | 3 |
| Stringed Instruments | 2 |
| Percussion Instruments | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 2,130 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 1,538 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 882 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 666 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 487 |
| Dance | 110 |
| Arts & Media Management | 14 |
| Other Visual Art | 8 |
