by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 5 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Music Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 256 associate degrees in music during the 2022-2023 academic year.
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Your choice of music for getting your associate degree school matters. Important measures of a quality music program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a quality 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.
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.
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 music students working on their associate degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Music Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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.
Valencia College is a great option for students interested in an associate degree in music. Located in the large city of Orlando, Valencia College is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Those music students who get their associate degree from Valencia College earn $2,289 more than the standard music student.
More information about a associate in music from Valencia College
Miami Dade College is one of the best schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in music. Located in the city of Miami, MDC is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a associate in music from Miami Dade College
Daytona State College is a wonderful option for individuals pursuing an associate degree in music. Located in the small city of Daytona Beach, Daytona State College is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in music from Daytona State College
It is hard to beat Full Sail University if you want to pursue an associate degree in music. Located in the suburb of Winter Park, Full Sail University is a private for-profit university with a fairly large student population.
Music associate degree recipients from Full Sail University earn a boost of around $2,322 above the typical earnings of music majors.
More information about a associate in music from Full Sail University
Located in the suburb of Duluth, AIMM is a private for-profit school with a small student population.
Students who graduate with their associate from the music program state that they receive average early career earnings of $16,086.
More information about a associate in music from Atlanta Institute of Music and MediaExplore the best music colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 143 | 20 |
| Georgia | 121 | 29 |
| Florida | 121 | 167 |
| North Carolina | 120 | 0 |
| Arkansas | 105 | 8 |
| Tennessee | 102 | 68 |
| Virginia | 97 | 11 |
| Kentucky | 90 | 2 |
| Alabama | 69 | 3 |
One of 10 majors within the Visual & Performing Arts area of study, Music has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music Technology | 173 |
| General Music | 50 |
| Music Performance | 19 |
| Other Music | 11 |
| Voice Performance | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 1,237 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 270 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 256 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 222 |
| Other Visual Art | 67 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 56 |
| Arts & Media Management | 48 |
| Crafts, Folk Art & Artisanry | 9 |
