by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 5 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Visual & Performing Arts Associate Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 440 associate degrees in visual & performing arts during the 2020-2021 academic year.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
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. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To take this into account we include a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a host of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their associate degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. That is, everyone wants their associate degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for visual & performing arts 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 Visual & Performing Arts Associate Degree Schools in Pennsylvania 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.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in visual & performing arts.
Northampton County Area Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting an associate degree in visual & performing arts. Northampton Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the suburb of Bethlehem.More information about a associate in visual & performing arts from Northampton County Area Community College
Lehigh Carbon Community College is a great option for students interested in an associate degree in visual & performing arts. Located in the suburb of Schnecksville, LCCC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in visual & performing arts from Lehigh Carbon Community College
Harrisburg Area Community College is a good decision for students pursuing an associate degree in visual & performing arts. Located in the city of Harrisburg, HACC is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in visual & performing arts from Harrisburg Area Community College
It's difficult to beat Pennsylvania College of Technology if you wish to pursue an associate degree in visual & performing arts. Located in the small city of Williamsport, Penn College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in visual & performing arts from Pennsylvania College of Technology
Located in the city of State College, South Hills School of Business & Technology is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.More information about a associate in visual & performing arts from South Hills School of Business & Technology
Explore all the Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 36 | 2,850 |
| New Jersey | 35 | 495 |
| Maryland | 33 | 277 |
| Delaware | 21 | 48 |
| District of Columbia | 13 | 13 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 170 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 116 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 48 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 42 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 23 |
| Music | 22 |
| Arts & Media Management | 10 |
| Dance | 9 |
