by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 3 schools in the Rocky Mountains Region to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of music. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 78 associate degrees in music during the 2020-2021 academic year.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The music associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. 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:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To account for this we consider a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a collection of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of associate graduates during the early years of their career. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their associate degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for music students working on their associate degree.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Music Associate Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region list to help you make the college decision.
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
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The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in music.
It is hard to beat Utah Valley University if you want to pursue an associate degree in music. UVU is a fairly large public university located in the city of Orem.More information about a associate in music from Utah Valley University
It's hard to beat Salt Lake Community College if you want to pursue an associate degree in music. Salt Lake Community College is a fairly large public college located in the large suburb of Salt Lake City.More information about a associate in music from Salt Lake Community College
Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in music has to check out Northwest College. Located in the town of Powell, Northwest Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in music from Northwest College
Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in music needs to take a look at Community College of Aurora. CCA is a medium-sized public college located in the city of Aurora.More information about a associate in music from Community College of Aurora
Arapahoe Community College is a large public college located in the suburb of Littleton.More information about a associate in music from Arapahoe Community College
Explore the best music colleges for a specific state in the Rocky Mountains Region .
Music is one of 10 different types of Visual & Performing Arts programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Music | 60 |
| Music Technology | 15 |
| Music Performance | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 425 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 108 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 94 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 67 |
| Dance | 35 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 3 |
