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2022 Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for General Visual & Performing Arts in California

81 Colleges in California
678 Associate Degrees
General Visual & Performing Arts is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #72 most popular associate degree program in the country. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

For its 2022 ranking, College Factual looked at 81 schools in California to determine which ones were the most popular for general visual and performing arts students pursuing a associate degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 678 associate degrees in general visual and performing arts during the 2019-2020 academic year.

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Choosing a Great General Visual & Performing Arts School for Your Associate Degree

Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for General Visual & Performing Arts in California Your choice of school for getting your associate degree in visual arts matters. As an aid in helping you pick the right school for you, we created our Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for General Visual & Performing Arts in California ranking.

A high popularity ranking isn't always a sign that a school has a great overall quality ranking for general visual and performing arts, but it does mean that many students are choosing the school for some reason. This may be due to it being a great value, it offering a stellar educational experience, or the subject is a major focus of the school.

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This ranking is just one of the many we have created. First of all, if you are interested in other degree levels, you may want to take a look at one of the rankings highlighted above. Also, if you are interested in attending school in a specific part of the country, see our rankings by location. Plus, you can view our other rankings for general visual and performing arts.

Learn about the most popular colleges and universities for general visual and performing arts students seeking a an associate degree. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

14 Most Well Attended Schools for Visual Arts Students Working on Their Associate

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Victor Valley College
Victorville, CA
65 Annual Associate Degrees
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Victor Valley College is one of the most popular schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in general visual and performing arts. Victor Valley College is a large public college located in the large suburb of Victorville.

There were roughly 65 general visual and performing arts students who graduated with this degree at Victor Valley College in the most recent data year.

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Citrus College
Glendora, CA
65 Annual Associate Degrees
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Citrus College is one of the most popular schools in the country for getting an associate degree in general visual and performing arts. Citrus College is a fairly large public college located in the large suburb of Glendora.

There were roughly 65 general visual and performing arts students who graduated with this degree at Citrus College in the most recent year we have data available.

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45 Annual Associate Degrees
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at Young Americans College of the Performing Arts if you wish to pursue an associate degree in general visual and performing arts. Young Americans College of the Performing Arts is a small private not-for-profit college located in the medium-sized city of Corona. More information about a associate in general visual and performing arts from Young Americans College of the Performing Arts

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Golden West College
Huntington Beach, CA
38 Annual Associate Degrees
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Any student who is interested in an associate degree in general visual and performing arts has to look into Golden West College. Golden West College is a fairly large public college located in the large suburb of Huntington Beach.

There were about 38 general visual and performing arts students who graduated with this degree at Golden West College in the most recent year we have data available.

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38 Annual Associate Degrees
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

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

There were roughly 38 general visual and performing arts individuals who graduated with this degree at Pasadena City College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA
29 Annual Associate Degrees
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the small city of Santa Monica, SMC is a public college with a very large student population.

There were about 29 general visual and performing arts individuals who graduated with this degree at SMC in the most recent data year.

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28 Annual Associate Degrees
#2 Best Quality In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Mt. SAC is a very large public college located in the suburb of Walnut. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #2 in quality for associate degrees in general visual and performing arts in California.

There were roughly 28 general visual and performing arts individuals who graduated with this degree at Mt. SAC in the most recent year we have data available.

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Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, CA
18 Annual Associate Degrees
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Saddleback College is a large public college located in the suburb of Mission Viejo.

There were roughly 18 general visual and performing arts individuals who graduated with this degree at Saddleback College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Sierra College
Rocklin, CA
16 Annual Associate Degrees
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

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

There were approximately 16 general visual and performing arts students who graduated with this degree at Sierra College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Chaffey College
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
14 Annual Associate Degrees
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

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

There were approximately 14 general visual and performing arts individuals who graduated with this degree at Chaffey College in the most recent year we have data available.

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12 Annual Associate Degrees
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

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

There were about 12 general visual and performing arts students who graduated with this degree at MJC in the most recent data year.

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Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA
11 Annual Associate Degrees
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Orange Coast College is a large public college located in the midsize city of Costa Mesa.

There were about 11 general visual and performing arts students who graduated with this degree at Orange Coast College in the most recent data year.

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American River College
Sacramento, CA
11 Annual Associate Degrees
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the suburb of Sacramento, American River is a public college with a fairly large student population.

There were approximately 11 general visual and performing arts individuals who graduated with this degree at American River in the most recent year we have data available.

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Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA
11 Annual Associate Degrees
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

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

There were approximately 11 general visual and performing arts students who graduated with this degree at Bakersfield College in the most recent data year.

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Honorable Mentions

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for General Visual & Performing Arts in California award.

Rank College Location
15 Los Angeles Pierce College Woodland Hills, CA
15 Los Angeles Valley College Valley Glen, CA
15 Grossmont College El Cajon, CA
15 Antelope Valley College Lancaster, CA
15 Fullerton College Fullerton, CA
20 Feather River Community College District Quincy, CA
20 Rio Hondo College Whittier, CA
20 Santa Rosa Junior College Santa Rosa, CA
20 East Los Angeles College Monterey Park, CA
20 Hartnell College Salinas, CA
20 Southwestern College Chula Vista, CA
20 Riverside City College Riverside, CA

Best General Visual & Performing Arts Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Most Popular General Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Oregon 142 0
Nevada 109 5

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General Visual & Performing Arts is one of 10 different types of Visual & Performing Arts programs to choose from.

Visual Arts Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Visual & Performing Arts 668
Digital Arts 10

Related Major Annual Graduates
Fine & Studio Arts 2,158
Design & Applied Arts 1,223
Music 1,220
Drama & Theater Arts 712
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 583
Dance 100
Arts & Media Management 13
Other Visual Art 12

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