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2024 Best Visual & Performing Arts Associate Degree Schools in Ohio

4 Colleges in Ohio
378 Associate Degrees
$24,376 Avg Early-Career Salary
If you plan on getting your associate degree in visual & performing arts, you won't be alone since the degree program is ranked #9 in the country in terms of popularity. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

College Factual reviewed 4 schools in Ohio to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of visual & performing arts. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 378 associate degrees in visual & performing arts during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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

Best Visual & Performing Arts Associate Degree Schools in Ohio The visual & performing arts 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:

Quality Overall Is Important

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 include a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a combination of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.

Average Earnings

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.

Other Factors We Consider

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 visual & performing arts students working on their associate degree.

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The visual & performing arts school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Visual & Performing Arts Associate Degree Schools in Ohio.

Best Schools for Associate Students to Study Visual & Performing Arts in Ohio

Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for visual & performing arts students seeking a an associate degree.

Top Ohio Schools for an Associate in Visual & Performing Arts

1
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
82 Annual Graduates

It is difficult to beat Sinclair Community College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in visual & performing arts. Sinclair Community College is a large public college located in the midsize city of Dayton.More information about a associate in visual & performing arts from Sinclair Community College

2
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
59 Annual Graduates

Cuyahoga Community College District is one of the best schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in visual & performing arts. Located in the city of Cleveland, Cuyahoga Community College District is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in visual & performing arts from Cuyahoga Community College District

3
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Owens Community College
Perrysburg, OH
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
21 Annual Graduates

It's difficult to beat Owens Community College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in visual & performing arts. Located in the large suburb of Perrysburg, Owens State Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in visual & performing arts from Owens Community College

4
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
59 Annual Graduates

It is difficult to beat The Modern College of Design if you want to pursue an associate degree in visual & performing arts. The Modern College of Design is a small private for-profit college located in the small city of Kettering.More information about a associate in visual & performing arts from The Modern College of Design

Best Visual & Performing Arts Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Michigan 38 468
Indiana 35 137
Wisconsin 31 348
Illinois 30 263

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Visual & Performing Arts Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Design & Applied Arts 279
Music 40
Fine & Studio Arts 18
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 12
Arts & Media Management 10
Drama & Theater Arts 9
Crafts, Folk Art & Artisanry 8
General Visual & Performing Arts 2

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