by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 42 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Music Associate Degree Schools ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 2,284 associate degrees in music during the 2020-2021 academic year.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
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 collection of various 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 complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for music students working on their associate degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Music Associate Degree Schools ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
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The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in music.
Every student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in music has to take a look at Valencia College. Valencia College is a fairly large public college located in the city of Orlando.
Students who graduate with their associate from the music program state that they receive average early career wages of $22,731.
More information about a associate in music from Valencia College
Every student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in music has to take a look at University of Central Oklahoma. Located in the suburb of Edmond, UCO is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in music from University of Central Oklahoma
El Centro College is a good choice for students pursuing an associate degree in music. Located in the city of Dallas, El Centro College is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a associate in music from El Centro College
Every student who is interested in an associate degree in music needs to take a look at Trevecca Nazarene University. TNU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Nashville.More information about a associate in music from Trevecca Nazarene University
Academy of Art University is a moderately-sized private for-profit university located in the city of San Francisco.More information about a associate in music from Academy of Art University
Holyoke Community College is a small public college located in the large suburb of Holyoke.More information about a associate in music from Holyoke Community College
LaGuardia is a large public college located in the city of Long Island City.More information about a associate in music from LaGuardia Community College
UVU is a very large public university located in the small city of Orem.More information about a associate in music from Utah Valley University
Located in the large city of New York, BMCC is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in music from Borough of Manhattan Community College
Scottsdale Community College is a moderately-sized public college located in the rural area of Scottsdale.More information about a associate in music from Scottsdale Community College
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Music is one of 10 different types of Visual & Performing Arts programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Music | 1,024 |
| Music Technology | 806 |
| Music Performance | 244 |
| Music Theory & Composition | 129 |
| Other Music | 67 |
| Music History | 6 |
| Voice Performance | 5 |
| Stringed Instruments | 2 |
| Percussion Instruments | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 8,050 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 4,205 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 1,687 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 1,636 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 1,632 |
| Arts & Media Management | 244 |
| Dance | 216 |
| Other Visual Art | 95 |
| Crafts, Folk Art & Artisanry | 14 |
