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2022 Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Music

326 Colleges in the United States
2,451 Associate Degrees
$20,050 Avg Early-Career Salary
An associate degree in music is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #49 out of 312 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. As a result, there are many colleges that offer the degree, making your choice of school a hard one.

For its 2022 ranking, College Factual looked at 326 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the most popular for music students pursuing a associate degree. Combined, these schools handed out 2,451 associate degrees in music to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Music School for Your Associate Degree

Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Music Your choice of school for getting your associate degree in music matters. We created our Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Music ranking to make it a little easier to choose the right one for you.

A high popularity ranking isn't always a sign that a school has a great overall quality ranking for music, 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 is not our only ranking, nor the only degree level we have ranked. In addition to this ranking, you may want to take at the rankings for different degree levels as called out above. You can also narrow your search by location by filtering for a certain area of the country. On top of that, you can visit our other rankings for music.

Explore the most popular colleges and universities for music 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.

25 Most Well Attended Schools for Music Students Working on Their Associate

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575 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In CA
#5 Best Quality In CA

Los Angeles Film School is a popular decision for students interested in an associate degree in music. LA Film School is a moderately-sized private for-profit school located in the large city of Hollywood. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #5 in quality for associate degrees in music in California.

There were roughly 575 music individuals who graduated with this degree at LA Film School in the most recent year we have data available.

Students who graduate with their associate from the music program state that they receive average early career wages of $15,100.

More information about a associate in music from Los Angeles Film School

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Musicians Institute
Hollywood, CA
91 Annual Associate Degrees
#2 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Every student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in music has to check out Musicians Institute. Musicians Institute is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Hollywood.

There were approximately 91 music students who graduated with this degree at Musicians Institute in the most recent data year.

More information about a associate in music from Musicians Institute

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Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL
65 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In FL
#4 Best Quality In FL

Every student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in music has to look into Full Sail University. Full Sail University is a fairly large private for-profit university located in the large suburb of Winter Park. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #4 in quality for associate degrees in music in Florida.

There were approximately 65 music students who graduated with this degree at Full Sail University in the most recent data year.

More information about a associate in music from Full Sail University

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Valencia College
Orlando, FL
48 Annual Associate Degrees
#2 Most Popular In FL
#1 Best Quality In FL

Valencia College is a popular option for individuals interested in an associate degree in music. Valencia College is a very large public college located in the large city of Orlando. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for associate degrees in music in Florida.

There were approximately 48 music students who graduated with this degree at Valencia College in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a associate in music from Valencia College

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El Centro College
Dallas, TX
34 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In TX
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the city of Dallas, El Centro College is a public college with a very large student population.

There were approximately 34 music individuals who graduated with this degree at El Centro College in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a associate in music from El Centro College

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Lone Star College System
The Woodlands, TX
30 Annual Associate Degrees
#2 Most Popular In TX
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

North Harris Montgomery is a fairly large public college located in the city of The Woodlands.

There were approximately 30 music individuals who graduated with this degree at North Harris Montgomery in the most recent data year.

More information about a associate in music from Lone Star College System

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30 Annual Associate Degrees
#3 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

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

There were approximately 30 music individuals who graduated with this degree at Pasadena City College in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a associate in music from Pasadena City College

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28 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In WA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the large suburb of Shoreline, Shoreline Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

There were approximately 28 music individuals who graduated with this degree at Shoreline Community College in the most recent data year.

More information about a associate in music from Shoreline Community College

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27 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NY
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

SUNY Schenectady is a small public college located in the city of Schenectady.

There were roughly 27 music students who graduated with this degree at SUNY Schenectady in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a associate in music from SUNY Schenectady County Community College

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Citrus College
Glendora, CA
25 Annual Associate Degrees
#4 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Citrus College is a fairly large public college located in the suburb of Glendora.

There were about 25 music individuals who graduated with this degree at Citrus College in the most recent data year.

More information about a associate in music from Citrus College

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Snow College
Ephraim, UT
25 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In UT
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Snow College is a moderately-sized public college located in the remote town of Ephraim.

There were about 25 music individuals who graduated with this degree at Snow College in the most recent data year.

More information about a associate in music from Snow College

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25 Annual Associate Degrees
#3 Most Popular In FL
#3 Best Quality In FL

MDC is a very large public college located in the city of Miami. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for associate degrees in music in Florida.

There were roughly 25 music individuals who graduated with this degree at MDC in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a associate in music from Miami Dade College

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Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, CA
23 Annual Associate Degrees
#5 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the suburb of Pleasant Hill, Diablo Valley is a public college with a large student population.

There were about 23 music individuals who graduated with this degree at Diablo Valley in the most recent year we have data available.

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22 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In TN
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the suburb of Gallatin, VSCC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

There were roughly 22 music students who graduated with this degree at VSCC in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a associate in music from Volunteer State Community College

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21 Annual Associate Degrees
#2 Most Popular In NY
#4 Best Quality In NY

OCC is a moderately-sized public college located in the large suburb of Syracuse. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #4 in quality for associate degrees in music in New York.

There were roughly 21 music students who graduated with this degree at OCC in the most recent data year.

More information about a associate in music from Onondaga Community College

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St Petersburg College
Clearwater, FL
21 Annual Associate Degrees
#4 Most Popular In FL
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the small city of Clearwater, SPC is a public college with a very large student population.

There were about 21 music students who graduated with this degree at SPC in the most recent data year.

More information about a associate in music from St Petersburg College

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Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA
21 Annual Associate Degrees
#6 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

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

There were about 21 music students who graduated with this degree at Long Beach City College in the most recent data year.

More information about a associate in music from Long Beach City College

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21 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In GA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

AIMM is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the suburb of Duluth.

There were roughly 21 music individuals who graduated with this degree at AIMM in the most recent data year.

More information about a associate in music from Atlanta Institute of Music and Media

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Fullerton College
Fullerton, CA
18 Annual Associate Degrees
#7 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

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

There were roughly 18 music students who graduated with this degree at Fullerton College in the most recent data year.

More information about a associate in music from Fullerton College

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18 Annual Associate Degrees
#7 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Riverside City College is a very large public college located in the large city of Riverside.

There were about 18 music individuals who graduated with this degree at Riverside City College in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a associate in music from Riverside City College

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Cuesta College
San Luis Obispo, CA
18 Annual Associate Degrees
#7 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the suburb of San Luis Obispo, Cuesta College is a public college with a large student population.

There were about 18 music individuals who graduated with this degree at Cuesta College in the most recent data year.

More information about a associate in music from Cuesta College

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18 Annual Associate Degrees
#3 Most Popular In TX
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the midsize city of McAllen, South Texas College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

There were roughly 18 music students who graduated with this degree at South Texas College in the most recent data year.

More information about a associate in music from South Texas College

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17 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In MO
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the rural area of Union, East Central College is a public college with a small student population.

There were roughly 17 music students who graduated with this degree at East Central College in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a associate in music from East Central College

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Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL
17 Annual Associate Degrees
#5 Most Popular In FL
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the city of Fort Lauderdale, BC is a public college with a fairly large student population.

There were roughly 17 music individuals who graduated with this degree at BC in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a associate in music from Broward College

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Daytona State College
Daytona Beach, FL
17 Annual Associate Degrees
#5 Most Popular In FL
#2 Best Quality In FL

Daytona State College is a fairly large public college located in the city of Daytona Beach. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for associate degrees in music in Florida.

There were about 17 music students who graduated with this degree at Daytona State College in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a associate in music from Daytona State College

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SUNY Broome
Binghamton, NY
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Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA
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Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA
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Southwestern College
Chula Vista, CA
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College of the Canyons
Santa Clarita, CA
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Sierra College
Rocklin, CA
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Blinn College
Brenham, TX

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South Plains College
Levelland, TX
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El Camino College
Torrance, CA
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Additional Award Winners

This list shows the remainder of the schools awarded a Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Music badge. Showing in this list means the college was ranked in the top 15% of the 326 different United States music schools we analyzed.

Rank College Location
46 East Los Angeles College Monterey Park, CA
46 Cabrillo College Aptos, CA

Honorable Mentions

Here are some additional great schools for Music students that almost earned our Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Music award.

Rank College Location
54 Hostos Community College Bronx, NY
54 Moorpark College Moorpark, CA
54 Tarrant County College District Fort Worth, TX
54 Stark State College North Canton, OH
54 Tyler Junior College Tyler, TX
59 College of Southern Nevada Las Vegas, NV
59 Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Perkinston, MS
59 East Mississippi Community College Scooba, MS
59 College of the Desert Palm Desert, CA
59 Finger Lakes Community College Canandaigua, NY
59 Ventura College Ventura, CA
59 MiraCosta College Oceanside, CA

Music by Region

View the Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Music for a specific region near you.

Region
Southeast
New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Great Lakes

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One of 10 majors within the Visual & Performing Arts area of study, Music has other similar majors worth exploring.

Music Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
General Music 1,146
Music Technology 793
Music Performance 303
Music Theory & Composition 125
Other Music 69
Music History 7
Jazz Studies 3
Voice Performance 2
Percussion Instruments 2
Stringed Instruments 1

Majors Similar to Music

Related Major Annual Graduates
Design & Applied Arts 8,339
Fine & Studio Arts 4,263
General Visual & Performing Arts 1,734
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 1,681
Drama & Theater Arts 1,629
Arts & Media Management 285
Dance 192
Other Visual Art 98
Crafts, Folk Art & Artisanry 21

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