by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 2 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Fine & Studio Arts Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 222 associate degrees in fine & studio arts during the 2022-2023 academic year.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
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.
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 colleges for fine & studio arts students working on their associate degree.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Fine & Studio Arts Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list to help you make the college decision.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in fine & studio arts.
Northern Virginia Community College is a good option for individuals interested in an associate degree in fine & studio arts. Northern Virginia Community College is a fairly large public college located in the large suburb of Annandale.More information about a associate in fine & studio arts from Northern Virginia Community College
It's difficult to beat Full Sail University if you wish to pursue an associate degree in fine & studio arts. Full Sail University is a very large private for-profit university located in the large suburb of Winter Park.
Students who graduate with their associate from the fine arts program report average early career earnings of $24,491.
More information about a associate in fine & studio arts from Full Sail UniversityExplore the best fine & studio arts schools for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 143 | 42 |
| Georgia | 121 | 24 |
| Florida | 121 | 41 |
| North Carolina | 120 | 3 |
| Tennessee | 102 | 0 |
| Virginia | 97 | 79 |
| Kentucky | 90 | 8 |
Fine & Studio Arts is one of 10 different types of Visual & Performing Arts programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Art Studies | 173 |
| Intermedia/Multimedia | 28 |
| Fine Arts | 15 |
| Jewelry Arts | 4 |
| Fiber, Textile & Weaving Arts | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 1,237 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 270 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 256 |
| Music | 256 |
| Other Visual Art | 67 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 56 |
| Arts & Media Management | 48 |
| Crafts, Folk Art & Artisanry | 9 |
