by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2025, College Factual analyzed 15 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Music Associate Degree Schools ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,952 associate degrees in music during the <nil> academic year.
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The music associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. 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:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To take this into account we consider a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a combination of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
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 schools for music students working on their associate degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Music Associate Degree Schools ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
Earn the music business degree that fits into the business world – and partners Southern New Hampshire University with world-renowned Berklee College of Music.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in music.
Every student who is interested in an associate degree in music needs to take a look at Valencia College. Valencia College is a fairly large public college located in the city of Orlando.
Students who graduate with their associate from the music program report average early career income of $22,985.
More information about a associate in music from Valencia College
El Centro College is a great option for individuals pursuing an associate degree in music. Located in the city of Dallas, El Centro College is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a associate in music from El Centro College
Shoreline Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting an associate degree in music. Located in the suburb of Shoreline, Shoreline Community College is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in music from Shoreline Community College
Any student who is interested in an associate degree in music needs to take a look at County College of Morris. County College of Morris is a moderately-sized public college located in the suburb of Randolph.More information about a associate in music from County College of Morris
MDC is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Miami.More information about a associate in music from Miami Dade College
Located in the midsize city of Pasadena, San Jacinto College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in music from San Jacinto Community College
Portland Community College is a fairly large public college located in the city of Portland.More information about a associate in music from Portland Community College
Glendale Community College is a large public college located in the suburb of Glendale.More information about a associate in music from Glendale Community College
Located in the city of New York, BMCC is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in music from Borough of Manhattan Community College
Suffolk County Community College is a very large public college located in the large suburb of Selden.More information about a associate in music from Suffolk County Community College
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Music is one of 10 different types of Visual & Performing Arts programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Music | 1,024 |
| Music Technology | 582 |
| Music Performance | 176 |
| Music Theory & Composition | 89 |
| Other Music | 60 |
| Sound Arts | 9 |
| Keyboard Instruments | 6 |
| Voice Performance | 3 |
| Jazz Studies | 2 |
| Stringed Instruments | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 7,578 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 4,447 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 1,740 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 1,531 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 1,478 |
| Arts & Media Management | 217 |
| Dance | 166 |
| Other Visual Art | 87 |
| Crafts, Folk Art & Artisanry | 9 |
