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2022 Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Music in the Southwest Region

62 Colleges in the Southwest Region
328 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 62 schools in the Southwest 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 328 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 Southwest Region Your choice of school for getting your associate degree in music matters. One of the reasons we created our Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Music in the Southwest Region ranking is to help you make that choice.

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. 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 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. On top of that, you can visit 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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El Centro College
Dallas, TX
34 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In TX
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in music has to look into El Centro College. Located in the city of Dallas, El Centro College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

There were roughly 34 music students 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

Lone Star College System is one of the most popular schools in the country for getting an associate degree in music. North Harris Montgomery is a very large public college located in the small city of The Woodlands.

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

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

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

Any student who is interested in an associate degree in music has to check out South Texas College. Located in the city of McAllen, South Texas College is a public college with a very large student population.

There were approximately 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

4
15 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In AZ
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Glendale Community College is one of the most popular schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in music. Glendale Community College is a fairly large public college located in the large suburb of Glendale. More information about a associate in music from Glendale Community College

5
12 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In OK
#1 Best Quality In OK

Located in the suburb of Edmond, UCO is a public university with a fairly large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for associate degrees in music in Oklahoma.

There were about 12 music individuals who graduated with this degree at UCO in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a associate in music from University of Central Oklahoma

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Blinn College
Brenham, TX
12 Annual Associate Degrees
#4 Most Popular In TX
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Blinn College is a large public college located in the distant town of Brenham.

There were roughly 12 music students who graduated with this degree at Blinn College in the most recent data year.

More information about a associate in music from Blinn College

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South Plains College
Levelland, TX
12 Annual Associate Degrees
#4 Most Popular In TX
#4 Best Quality In TX

Located in the distant town of Levelland, South Plains College 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 Texas.

There were approximately 12 music individuals who graduated with this degree at South Plains College in the most recent data year.

More information about a associate in music from South Plains College

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11 Annual Associate Degrees
#6 Most Popular In TX
#2 Best Quality In TX

Located in the large suburb of Pasadena, San Jacinto College is a public college with a very large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for associate degrees in music in Texas.

There were approximately 11 music individuals who graduated with this degree at San Jacinto College in the most recent data year.

More information about a associate in music from San Jacinto Community College

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11 Annual Associate Degrees
#2 Most Popular In OK
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the town of Tonkawa, Northern Oklahoma College is a public college with a small student population.

There were about 11 music students who graduated with this degree at Northern Oklahoma College in the most recent data year.

More information about a associate in music from Northern Oklahoma College

10
10 Annual Associate Degrees
#7 Most Popular In TX
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Tyler Junior College is a fairly large public college located in the midsize city of Tyler.

There were approximately 10 music students who graduated with this degree at Tyler Junior College in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a associate in music from Tyler Junior College

Honorable Mentions

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

Rank College Location
10 Tarrant County College District Fort Worth, TX
12 Trinity Valley Community College Athens, TX
12 Collin County Community College District McKinney, TX
12 Alvin Community College Alvin, TX
12 Temple College Temple, TX

Best Music Colleges by State

Explore the most popular music colleges for a specific state in the Southwest Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Texas 192 313
Arizona 165 15
New Mexico 137 2
Oklahoma 135 91

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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 236
Music Performance 57
Other Music 19
Music Theory & Composition 9
Music Technology 7

Related Major Annual Graduates
Design & Applied Arts 762
Fine & Studio Arts 480
General Visual & Performing Arts 221
Drama & Theater Arts 181
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 177
Arts & Media Management 150
Dance 39

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