by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools in the Southwest Region to determine which ones were the best for music students pursuing a associate degree. Combined, these schools handed out 299 associate degrees in music to qualified students.
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. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
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 host of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
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.
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.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Music Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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.
University of Central Oklahoma is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in music. Located in the suburb of Edmond, UCO is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in music from University of Central Oklahoma
It is difficult to beat El Centro College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in music. Located in the large city of Dallas, El Centro College is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a associate in music from El Centro College
It is difficult to beat Scottsdale Community College if you want to pursue an associate degree in music. Scottsdale Community College is a moderately-sized public college located in the rural area of Scottsdale.More information about a associate in music from Scottsdale Community College
Any student who is interested in an associate degree in music needs to check out Austin Community College District. Located in the city of Austin, Austin Community College District is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a associate in music from Austin Community College District
OCCC is a large public college located in the city of Oklahoma City.More information about a associate in music from Oklahoma City Community College
Located in the suburb of McKinney, Collin County Community College District is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in music from Collin County Community College District
San Antonio College is a large public college located in the city of San Antonio.More information about a associate in music from San Antonio College
Explore the best music colleges for a specific state in the Southwest Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 200 | 235 |
| Arizona | 169 | 35 |
| New Mexico | 140 | 0 |
| Oklahoma | 136 | 29 |
Music is one of 10 different types of Visual & Performing Arts programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Music | 230 |
| Music Performance | 53 |
| Music Theory & Composition | 8 |
| Music Technology | 8 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 720 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 459 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 198 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 185 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 167 |
| Arts & Media Management | 121 |
| Dance | 37 |
