by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 4 schools in the Southwest Region to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of fine & studio arts. Combined, these schools handed out 496 associate degrees in fine & studio arts to qualified students.
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Your choice of fine & studio arts for getting your associate degree school matters. 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.
The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a quality 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.
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.
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 schools for fine & studio arts 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 Fine & Studio Arts Associate Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in fine & studio arts.
Austin Community College District is one of the finest schools in the country for getting an associate degree in fine & studio arts. Austin Community College District is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Austin.More information about a associate in fine & studio arts from Austin Community College District
Every student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in fine & studio arts needs to look into Central New Mexico Community College. Located in the large city of Albuquerque, CNM is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in fine & studio arts from Central New Mexico Community College
Oklahoma City Community College is a great decision for students interested in an associate degree in fine & studio arts. Located in the large city of Oklahoma City, OCCC is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in fine & studio arts from Oklahoma City Community College
It is difficult to beat El Paso Community College if you want to pursue an associate degree in fine & studio arts. El Paso Community College is a fairly large public college located in the large city of El Paso.
Associate graduates who receive their degree from the fine arts program earn an average of $9,347 in the first couple years of their career.
More information about a associate in fine & studio arts from El Paso Community CollegeExplore the best fine & studio arts colleges for a specific state in the Southwest Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 200 | 246 |
| Arizona | 169 | 89 |
| New Mexico | 140 | 35 |
| Oklahoma | 136 | 73 |
One of 10 majors within the Visual & Performing Arts area of study, Fine & Studio Arts has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Art Studies | 300 |
| Fine Arts | 139 |
| Art History | 27 |
| Other Fine Arts & Art Studies | 13 |
| Intermedia/Multimedia | 11 |
| Jewelry Arts | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 814 |
| Music | 250 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 218 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 196 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 179 |
| Arts & Media Management | 129 |
| Dance | 36 |
