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2025 Best Visual & Performing Arts Associate Degree Schools

9 Colleges in the United States
1,305 Associate Degrees
If you plan on getting your associate degree in visual & performing arts, you won't be alone since the degree program is ranked #102 in the country in terms of popularity. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

College Factual looked at 9 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Visual & Performing Arts Associate Degree Schools ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 1,305 associate degrees in visual & performing arts to qualified students.

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

Best Visual & Performing Arts Associate Degree Schools Your choice of visual & performing 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. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:

Quality Overall Is Important

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.

Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for visual & performing arts students working on their associate degree.

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Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Visual & Performing Arts Associate Degree Schools ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.

Best Schools for Associate Students to Study Visual & Performing Arts in the United States

Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for visual & performing arts students seeking a an associate degree.

Top Schools for an Associate in Visual Arts

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
61 Annual Graduates

Any student who is interested in an associate degree in visual & performing arts needs to take a look at San Jacinto Community College. San Jacinto College is a fairly large public college located in the city of Pasadena.More information about a associate in visual & performing arts from San Jacinto Community College

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
32 Annual Graduates

Suffolk County Community College is a great choice for students interested in an associate degree in visual & performing arts. Located in the large suburb of Selden, Suffolk County Community College is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a associate in visual & performing arts from Suffolk County Community College

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
12 Annual Graduates

It's hard to beat Northern Virginia Community College if you want to pursue an associate degree in visual & performing arts. Located in the large suburb of Annandale, Northern Virginia Community College is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a associate in visual & performing arts from Northern Virginia Community College

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
47 Annual Graduates

Every student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in visual & performing arts has to look into Community College of Baltimore County. CCBC is a large public college located in the suburb of Baltimore.More information about a associate in visual & performing arts from Community College of Baltimore County

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
28 Annual Graduates

BMCC is a large public college located in the city of New York.More information about a associate in visual & performing arts from Borough of Manhattan Community College

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
28 Annual Graduates

Located in the city of Tucson, Pima County Community College District is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in visual & performing arts from Pima Community College

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Dutchess Community College
Poughkeepsie, NY
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
26 Annual Graduates

DCC is a medium-sized public college located in the suburb of Poughkeepsie.More information about a associate in visual & performing arts from Dutchess Community College

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
14 Annual Graduates

HACC is a fairly large public college located in the city of Harrisburg.More information about a associate in visual & performing arts from Harrisburg Area Community College

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
13 Annual Graduates

Chattanooga State Community College is a moderately-sized public college located in the city of Chattanooga.More information about a associate in visual & performing arts from Chattanooga State Community College

Visual & Performing Arts by Region

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New England
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Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Other U.S. Territories
Great Lakes

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