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2022 Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Fine & Studio Arts in the Far Western US Region

116 Colleges in the Far Western US Region
2,202 Associate Degrees
Fine & Studio Arts is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #39 most popular associate degree program in the country. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

In 2022, College Factual analyzed 116 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Fine & Studio Arts in the Far Western US Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 2,202 associate degrees in fine and studio arts during the 2019-2020 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Fine & Studio Arts School for Your Associate Degree

Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Fine & Studio Arts in the Far Western US Region Your choice of school for getting your associate degree in Fine Arts matters. One of the reasons we created our Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Fine & Studio Arts in the Far Western US Region ranking is to help you make that choice.

A high popularity ranking isn't always a sign that a school has a great overall quality ranking for fine and studio arts, but it does mean that many students are choosing the school for some reason. Sometimes this is because the school offers a great educational experience, it is a good value, or it is highly focused on the program.

One Size Does Not Fit All

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We have also developed a number of other rankings to help guide you in your decision-making process. To begin with, if this is not the degree level you are most interested in, you may want to check out one of the others noted above. If you would prefer to limit your search to a specific state or region of the county, see our rankings by location. On top of that, you can visit our other rankings for fine and studio arts.


 

The following list ranks the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in fine and studio arts. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

18 Most Well Attended Schools for Fine Arts Students Working on Their Associate

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86 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Pasadena City College is a popular choice for individuals interested in an associate degree in fine and studio arts. Located in the medium-sized city of Pasadena, Pasadena City College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

There were approximately 86 fine and studio arts individuals who graduated with this degree at Pasadena City College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Fullerton College
Fullerton, CA
75 Annual Associate Degrees
#2 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Every student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in fine and studio arts needs to look into Fullerton College. Located in the large suburb of Fullerton, Fullerton College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

There were roughly 75 fine and studio arts students who graduated with this degree at Fullerton College in the most recent data year.

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Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA
72 Annual Associate Degrees
#3 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Santa Monica College is one of the most popular schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in fine and studio arts. Located in the city of Santa Monica, SMC is a public college with a very large student population.

There were roughly 72 fine and studio arts individuals who graduated with this degree at SMC in the most recent data year.

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Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA
69 Annual Associate Degrees
#4 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at Orange Coast College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in fine and studio arts. Orange Coast College is a fairly large public college located in the city of Costa Mesa.

There were roughly 69 fine and studio arts students who graduated with this degree at Orange Coast College in the most recent data year.

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El Camino College
Torrance, CA
62 Annual Associate Degrees
#5 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

El Camino College is a fairly large public college located in the suburb of Torrance.

There were roughly 62 fine and studio arts individuals who graduated with this degree at El Camino College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA
58 Annual Associate Degrees
#6 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the city of Long Beach, Long Beach City College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

There were about 58 fine and studio arts students who graduated with this degree at Long Beach City College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Sierra College
Rocklin, CA
51 Annual Associate Degrees
#7 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Sierra College is a large public college located in the suburb of Rocklin.

There were approximately 51 fine and studio arts individuals who graduated with this degree at Sierra College in the most recent year we have data available.

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51 Annual Associate Degrees
#7 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the city of Modesto, MJC is a public college with a large student population.

There were roughly 51 fine and studio arts students who graduated with this degree at MJC in the most recent year we have data available.

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Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA
44 Annual Associate Degrees
#9 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the large city of Bakersfield, Bakersfield College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

There were about 44 fine and studio arts students who graduated with this degree at Bakersfield College in the most recent data year.

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Grossmont College
El Cajon, CA
43 Annual Associate Degrees
#10 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the suburb of El Cajon, Grossmont College is a public college with a large student population.

There were approximately 43 fine and studio arts students who graduated with this degree at Grossmont College in the most recent year we have data available.

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College of the Canyons
Santa Clarita, CA
42 Annual Associate Degrees
#11 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

College of the Canyons is a very large public college located in the large suburb of Santa Clarita.

There were roughly 42 fine and studio arts students who graduated with this degree at College of the Canyons in the most recent year we have data available.

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Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, CA
38 Annual Associate Degrees
#12 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the large suburb of Pleasant Hill, Diablo Valley is a public college with a large student population.

There were about 38 fine and studio arts students who graduated with this degree at Diablo Valley in the most recent year we have data available.

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Chaffey College
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
36 Annual Associate Degrees
#13 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Chaffey College is a fairly large public college located in the suburb of Rancho Cucamonga.

There were roughly 36 fine and studio arts individuals who graduated with this degree at Chaffey College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Ventura College
Ventura, CA
35 Annual Associate Degrees
#14 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the city of Ventura, Ventura College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

There were approximately 35 fine and studio arts individuals who graduated with this degree at Ventura College in the most recent data year.

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Cypress College
Cypress, CA
35 Annual Associate Degrees
#14 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the large suburb of Cypress, Cypress College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

There were approximately 35 fine and studio arts students who graduated with this degree at Cypress College in the most recent year we have data available.

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34 Annual Associate Degrees
#16 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

San Diego Mesa College is a fairly large public college located in the city of San Diego.

There were roughly 34 fine and studio arts students who graduated with this degree at San Diego Mesa College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Cuesta College
San Luis Obispo, CA
34 Annual Associate Degrees
#16 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the small suburb of San Luis Obispo, Cuesta College is a public college with a large student population.

There were roughly 34 fine and studio arts students who graduated with this degree at Cuesta College in the most recent data year.

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MiraCosta College
Oceanside, CA
34 Annual Associate Degrees
#16 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the large suburb of Oceanside, MiraCosta College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

There were approximately 34 fine and studio arts individuals who graduated with this degree at MiraCosta College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Honorable Mentions

Here are some additional great schools for Fine & Studio Arts students in the Far Western US Region that almost earned our Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Fine & Studio Arts in the Far Western US Region award.

Rank College Location
19 Mt. San Antonio College Walnut, CA
19 Saddleback College Mission Viejo, CA
21 Fresno City College Fresno, CA
21 Citrus College Glendora, CA
23 Santa Ana College Santa Ana, CA
23 Mt. San Jacinto College San Jacinto, CA
23 East Los Angeles College Monterey Park, CA
23 Moorpark College Moorpark, CA

Best Fine & Studio Arts Colleges by State

Explore the most popular fine and studio arts schools for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
California 179 1,917
Oregon 142 7
Washington 126 0
Nevada 109 23

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One of 10 majors within the Visual & Performing Arts area of study, Fine & Studio Arts has other similar majors worth exploring.

Fine Arts Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Art Studies 2,140
Drawing 25
Ceramic Arts & Ceramics 10
Jewelry Arts 9
Fine Arts 7
Other Fine Arts & Art Studies 6
Sculpture 5

Majors Similar to Fine Arts

Related Major Annual Graduates
Design & Applied Arts 1,613
Music 1,326
Drama & Theater Arts 726
General Visual & Performing Arts 693
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 599
Dance 100
Arts & Media Management 18
Other Visual Art 14

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