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2022 Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Music in New York

20 Colleges in New York
155 Associate Degrees
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 20 schools in New York 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 155 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 New York 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 New York 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.

One Size Does Not Fit All

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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.

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

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27 Annual Associate Degrees
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

SUNY Schenectady County Community College is one of the most popular schools in the country for getting an associate degree in music. Located in the city of Schenectady, SUNY Schenectady is a public college with a small student population.

There were about 27 music individuals who graduated with this degree at SUNY Schenectady in the most recent data year.

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21 Annual Associate Degrees
#4 Best Quality In NY
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Every student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in music needs to check out Onondaga Community College. Located in the suburb of Syracuse, OCC is a public college with a medium-sized student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #4 in quality for associate degrees in music in New York.

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

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SUNY Broome
Binghamton, NY
16 Annual Associate Degrees
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Every student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in music needs to check out SUNY Broome. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Binghamton, SUNY Broome is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

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

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15 Annual Associate Degrees
#7 Best Quality In NY
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Every student who is interested in an associate degree in music has to take a look at Suffolk County Community College. Located in the suburb of Selden, Suffolk County Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #7 in quality for associate degrees in music in New York.

There were roughly 15 music individuals who graduated with this degree at Suffolk County Community College in the most recent data year.

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15 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Best Quality In NY
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Borough of Manhattan Community College is a popular option for students pursuing an associate degree in music. Located in the city of New York, BMCC 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 New York.

There were roughly 15 music students who graduated with this degree at BMCC in the most recent year we have data available.

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10 Annual Associate Degrees
#6 Best Quality In NY
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Hostos is a medium-sized public college located in the city of Bronx. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #6 in quality for associate degrees in music in New York.

There were about 10 music individuals who graduated with this degree at Hostos in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a associate in music from Hostos Community College

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9 Annual Associate Degrees
#3 Best Quality In NY
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the rural area of Canandaigua, Finger Lakes Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #3 in quality for associate degrees in music in New York.

There were roughly 9 music students who graduated with this degree at Finger Lakes Community College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Nyack College
Nyack, NY
7 Annual Associate Degrees
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the large city of Nyack, Nyack is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

There were roughly 7 music students who graduated with this degree at Nyack in the most recent data year.

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7 Annual Associate Degrees
#2 Best Quality In NY
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

QCC is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Bayside. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #2 in quality for associate degrees in music in New York.

There were about 7 music individuals who graduated with this degree at QCC in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a associate in music from Queensborough Community College

10
6 Annual Associate Degrees
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the city of Middletown, SUNY Orange is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

There were about 6 music students who graduated with this degree at SUNY Orange in the most recent data year.

More information about a associate in music from Orange County Community College

Best Music Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Most Popular Music Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Pennsylvania 182 17
New Jersey 131 24
Maryland 125 16
District of Columbia 35 1

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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
Music Performance 63
General Music 61
Music Technology 24
Music History 7

Related Major Annual Graduates
Design & Applied Arts 1,668
Fine & Studio Arts 526
Drama & Theater Arts 447
General Visual & Performing Arts 392
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 93
Dance 9
Arts & Media Management 7

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