by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools in Florida to determine which ones were the best for music students pursuing a associate degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 152 associate degrees in music during the 2022-2023 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 host 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 colleges for music students working on their associate degree.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Music Associate Degree Schools in Florida list to help you make the college 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.
Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in music needs to check out Valencia College. Valencia College is a very large public college located in the large 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
Miami Dade College is a great option for students interested in an associate degree in music. 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
Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in music has to take a look at Daytona State College. Daytona State College is a fairly large public college located in the small city of Daytona Beach.More information about a associate in music from Daytona State College
Full Sail University is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in music. Full Sail University is a very large private for-profit university located in the large suburb of Winter Park.
After graduation, music associate recipients usually earn an average of $23,018 in their early careers.
More information about a associate in music from Full Sail UniversityExplore all the Best Music Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 143 | 20 |
| Georgia | 121 | 29 |
| North Carolina | 120 | 0 |
| Arkansas | 105 | 8 |
| Tennessee | 102 | 68 |
| Virginia | 97 | 11 |
| Kentucky | 90 | 2 |
| Alabama | 69 | 3 |
Music is one of 10 different types of Visual & Performing Arts programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music Technology | 150 |
| Music Performance | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 258 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 175 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 60 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 36 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 29 |
| Arts & Media Management | 17 |
