by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 10 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Visual & Performing Arts Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 755 associate degrees in visual & performing arts to qualified students.
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Your choice of visual & performing arts for getting your associate degree school matters. Important measures of a quality visual & performing arts 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 good 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 full 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.
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 the Plains States Region.
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in visual & performing arts.
Johnson County Community College is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in visual & performing arts. Located in the midsize city of Overland Park, JCCC is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in visual & performing arts from Johnson County Community College
It's hard to beat Alexandria Technical & Community College if you want to pursue an associate degree in visual & performing arts. Located in the town of Alexandria, ATCC is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in visual & performing arts from Alexandria Technical & Community College
Des Moines Area Community College is a great choice for students interested in an associate degree in visual & performing arts. Located in the large suburb of Ankeny, DMACC is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in visual & performing arts from Des Moines Area Community College
Century College is a great decision for students interested in an associate degree in visual & performing arts. Located in the suburb of White Bear Lake, Century College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in visual & performing arts from Century College
MCC is a large public college located in the city of Omaha.More information about a associate in visual & performing arts from Metropolitan Community College
Minneapolis Community and Technical College is a moderately-sized public college located in the city of Minneapolis.More information about a associate in visual & performing arts from Minneapolis Community and Technical College
Located in the town of Vermillion, USD is a public university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in visual & performing arts from University of South Dakota
Saint Louis Community College is a large public college located in the suburb of Bridgeton.More information about a associate in visual & performing arts from Saint Louis Community College
BSC is a small public college located in the city of Bismarck.More information about a associate in visual & performing arts from Bismarck State College
Located in the medium-sized city of Topeka, Washburn University is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in visual & performing arts from Washburn University
Explore the best visual & performing arts colleges for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 37 | 282 |
| Kansas | 35 | 107 |
| Nebraska | 34 | 142 |
| Iowa | 33 | 95 |
| South Dakota | 32 | 6 |
| Missouri | 32 | 105 |
| North Dakota | 26 | 18 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 538 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 77 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 58 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 30 |
| Music | 25 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 20 |
| Other Visual Art | 4 |
| Dance | 2 |
| Arts & Media Management | 1 |
