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2022 Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Music in the Far Western US Region

111 Colleges in the Far Western US Region
1,326 Associate Degrees
$15,100 Avg Early-Career Salary
Music is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #49 most popular associate degree program in the country. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

For its 2022 ranking, College Factual looked at 111 schools in the Far Western US Region to determine which ones were the most popular for music students pursuing a associate degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,326 associate degrees in music during the 2019-2020 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Music School for Your Associate Degree

Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Music in the Far Western US Region The music associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. We created our Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Music in the Far Western US Region ranking to make it a little easier to choose the right one for you.

While being high in popularity does not always mean a school has a quality music program, it is a sign that a large number of students choose the school. Sometimes this is because the school offers a great educational experience, it is a good value, or it is highly focused on the program.

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This ranking is just one of the many we have created. First of all, if you are interested in other degree levels, you may want to take a look at one of the rankings highlighted above. Also, if you are interested in attending school in a specific part of the country, see our rankings by location. Plus, you can view our other rankings for music.

The following list ranks the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in music. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

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

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

Los Angeles Film School is one of the most popular schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in music. Located in the city of Hollywood, LA Film School is a private for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #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.

Soon after graduation, music associate recipients typically make an average of $15,100 in their early careers.

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

Musicians Institute is a popular option for students pursuing an associate degree in music. Located in the large city of Hollywood, Musicians Institute is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

There were roughly 91 music individuals 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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30 Annual Associate Degrees
#3 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Pasadena City College is a popular option for individuals pursuing an associate degree in music. Pasadena City College is a fairly large public college located in the midsize city of Pasadena.

There were roughly 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

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at Shoreline Community College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in music. Shoreline Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the suburb of Shoreline.

There were roughly 28 music students who graduated with this degree at Shoreline Community College in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a associate in music from Shoreline Community College

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

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

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

More information about a associate in music from Citrus 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

Diablo Valley is a fairly large public college located in the large suburb of Pleasant Hill.

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

More information about a associate in music from Diablo Valley 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

Long Beach City College is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Long Beach.

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

Fullerton College is a very large public college located in the suburb of Fullerton.

There were approximately 18 music individuals 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

Located in the city of Riverside, Riverside City College is a public college with a very large student population.

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

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

Cuesta College is a large public college located in the suburb of San Luis Obispo.

There were roughly 18 music students 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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17 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In OR
#1 Best Quality In OR

Located in the city of Portland, Portland Community College is a public college with a very large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for associate degrees in music in Oregon.

There were roughly 17 music individuals who graduated with this degree at Portland Community College in the most recent data year.

More information about a associate in music from Portland Community College

12
16 Annual Associate Degrees
#10 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

LACM is a fairly small private for-profit college located in the city of Pasadena.

There were roughly 16 music individuals who graduated with this degree at LACM in the most recent data year.

More information about a associate in music from Los Angeles College of Music

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Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA
16 Annual Associate Degrees
#10 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

SMC is a very large public college located in the city of Santa Monica.

There were approximately 16 music students who graduated with this degree at SMC in the most recent data year.

More information about a associate in music from Santa Monica College

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Southwestern College
Chula Vista, CA
16 Annual Associate Degrees
#10 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the large city of Chula Vista, SWC Chula Vista is a public college with a large student population.

There were roughly 16 music students who graduated with this degree at SWC Chula Vista in the most recent data year.

More information about a associate in music from Southwestern College

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Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA
16 Annual Associate Degrees
#10 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

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

There were about 16 music students who graduated with this degree at Bakersfield College in the most recent data year.

More information about a associate in music from Bakersfield College

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14 Annual Associate Degrees
#14 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

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

There were about 14 music individuals who graduated with this degree at College of the Sequoias in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a associate in music from College of the Sequoias

Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional great schools for Music students in the Far Western US Region that almost earned our Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Music in the Far Western US Region award.

Rank College Location
17 Sierra College Rocklin, CA
17 College of the Canyons Santa Clarita, CA
17 Honolulu Community College Honolulu, HI
20 Fresno City College Fresno, CA
21 San Diego Mesa College San Diego, CA
21 East Los Angeles College Monterey Park, CA
21 El Camino College Torrance, CA
21 Cabrillo College Aptos, CA
25 Moorpark College Moorpark, CA

Best Music Colleges by State

Explore the most popular music schools for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
California 179 1,184
Oregon 142 18
Washington 126 55
Nevada 109 5
Hawaii 57 10

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Music is one of 10 different types of Visual & Performing Arts programs to choose from.

Music Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
General Music 576
Music Technology 528
Music Theory & Composition 110
Music Performance 94
Other Music 14
Percussion Instruments 2
Voice Performance 1
Stringed Instruments 1

Related Major Annual Graduates
Fine & Studio Arts 2,202
Design & Applied Arts 1,613
Drama & Theater Arts 726
General Visual & Performing Arts 693
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 599
Dance 100
Arts & Media Management 18
Other Visual Art 14

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