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2022 Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts in the Far Western US Region

168 Colleges in the Far Western US Region
7,291 Associate Degrees
$22,126 Avg Early-Career Salary
Visual & Performing Arts is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #9 most popular associate degree program in the country. As a result, there are many colleges that offer the degree, making your choice of school a hard one.

In 2022, College Factual analyzed 168 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts in the Far Western US Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 7,291 associate degrees in visual and performing arts to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Visual & Performing Arts School for Your Associate Degree

Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts in the Far Western US Region The visual and performing arts associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. We created our Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts 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 visual and performing arts 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 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 visual and performing arts.


 

Below you'll see a list of the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in visual and performing arts. 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 Visual & Performing Arts Students Working on Their Associate

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675 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In CA
#10 Best Quality In CA

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at Los Angeles Film School if you want to pursue an associate degree in visual and performing arts. LA Film School is a medium-sized private for-profit school located in the large city of Hollywood.

There were approximately 675 visual and performing arts individuals who graduated with this degree at LA Film School in the most recent year we have data available.

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346 Annual Associate Degrees
#2 Most Popular In CA
#1 Best Quality In CA

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising - Los Angeles if you wish to pursue an associate degree in visual and performing arts. Located in the large city of Los Angeles, FIDM Los Angeles is a private for-profit school with a small student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for associate degrees in visual and performing arts in California.

There were roughly 346 visual and performing arts individuals who graduated with this degree at FIDM Los Angeles in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a associate in visual and performing arts from FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising - Los Angeles

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Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA
280 Annual Associate Degrees
#3 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at Santa Monica College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in visual and performing arts. Located in the city of Santa Monica, SMC is a public college with a very large student population.

There were roughly 280 visual and performing arts individuals who graduated with this degree at SMC in the most recent data year.

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

Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in visual and performing arts has to check out Citrus College. Citrus College is a fairly large public college located in the suburb of Glendora.

There were about 178 visual and performing arts individuals who graduated with this degree at Citrus College in the most recent year we have data available.

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169 Annual Associate Degrees
#5 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

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

There were approximately 169 visual and performing arts individuals who graduated with this degree at Pasadena City College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Sierra College
Rocklin, CA
140 Annual Associate Degrees
#6 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Sierra College is a large public college located in the suburb of Rocklin.

There were about 140 visual and performing arts individuals who graduated with this degree at Sierra College in the most recent data year.

More information about a associate in visual and performing arts from Sierra College

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College of the Canyons
Santa Clarita, CA
131 Annual Associate Degrees
#7 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

College of the Canyons is a very large public college located in the suburb of Santa Clarita.

There were about 131 visual and performing arts individuals who graduated with this degree at College of the Canyons in the most recent year we have data available.

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Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA
131 Annual Associate Degrees
#7 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Orange Coast College is a large public college located in the medium-sized city of Costa Mesa.

There were about 131 visual and performing arts students who graduated with this degree at Orange Coast College in the most recent data year.

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Fullerton College
Fullerton, CA
130 Annual Associate Degrees
#9 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

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

There were approximately 130 visual and performing arts individuals who graduated with this degree at Fullerton College in the most recent data year.

More information about a associate in visual and performing arts from Fullerton College

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

Located in the city of Modesto, MJC is a public college with a fairly large student population.

There were about 114 visual and performing arts students who graduated with this degree at MJC in the most recent data year.

More information about a associate in visual and performing arts from Modesto Junior College

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

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

There were roughly 109 visual and performing arts individuals who graduated with this degree at Long Beach City College in the most recent year we have data available.

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100 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In NV
#2 Best Quality In NV

Located in the large city of Las Vegas, CSN is a public college with a fairly large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #2 in quality for associate degrees in visual and performing arts in Nevada.

There were roughly 100 visual and performing arts students who graduated with this degree at CSN in the most recent data year.

More information about a associate in visual and performing arts from College of Southern Nevada

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100 Annual Associate Degrees
#12 Most Popular In CA
#8 Best Quality In CA

Mt. SAC is a fairly large public college located in the suburb of Walnut. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #8 in quality for associate degrees in visual and performing arts in California.

There were approximately 100 visual and performing arts students who graduated with this degree at Mt. SAC in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a associate in visual and performing arts from Mt. San Antonio College

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Musicians Institute
Hollywood, CA
98 Annual Associate Degrees
#13 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Musicians Institute is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Hollywood.

There were roughly 98 visual and performing arts individuals who graduated with this degree at Musicians Institute in the most recent data year.

More information about a associate in visual and performing arts from Musicians Institute

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Grossmont College
El Cajon, CA
98 Annual Associate Degrees
#13 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the suburb of El Cajon, Grossmont College is a public college with a large student population.

There were about 98 visual and performing arts students who graduated with this degree at Grossmont College in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a associate in visual and performing arts from Grossmont College

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

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

There were approximately 97 visual and performing arts students who graduated with this degree at Diablo Valley in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a associate in visual and performing arts from Diablo Valley College

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Chaffey College
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
94 Annual Associate Degrees
#16 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Chaffey College is a fairly large public college located in the large suburb of Rancho Cucamonga.

There were roughly 94 visual and performing arts students who graduated with this degree at Chaffey College in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a associate in visual and performing arts from Chaffey College

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Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, CA
88 Annual Associate Degrees
#17 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Saddleback College is a fairly large public college located in the suburb of Mission Viejo.

There were approximately 88 visual and performing arts individuals who graduated with this degree at Saddleback College in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a associate in visual and performing arts from Saddleback College

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Moorpark College
Moorpark, CA
88 Annual Associate Degrees
#17 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the medium-sized suburb of Moorpark, Moorpark College is a public college with a large student population.

There were approximately 88 visual and performing arts individuals who graduated with this degree at Moorpark College in the most recent year we have data available.

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El Camino College
Torrance, CA
87 Annual Associate Degrees
#19 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

El Camino College is a very large public college located in the suburb of Torrance.

There were about 87 visual and performing arts individuals who graduated with this degree at El Camino College in the most recent data year.

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Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA
86 Annual Associate Degrees
#20 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

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

There were about 86 visual and performing arts students who graduated with this degree at Bakersfield College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Golden West College
Huntington Beach, CA
86 Annual Associate Degrees
#20 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Golden West College is a fairly large public college located in the suburb of Huntington Beach.

There were approximately 86 visual and performing arts individuals who graduated with this degree at Golden West College in the most recent data year.

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83 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In OR
#1 Best Quality In OR

Portland Community College is a fairly large public college located in the city of Portland. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for associate degrees in visual and performing arts in Oregon.

There were approximately 83 visual and performing arts individuals who graduated with this degree at Portland Community College in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a associate in visual and performing arts from Portland Community College

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82 Annual Associate Degrees
#22 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

San Diego Mesa College is a very large public college located in the city of San Diego.

There were approximately 82 visual and performing arts students who graduated with this degree at San Diego Mesa College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara, CA
82 Annual Associate Degrees
#22 Most Popular In CA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the small city of Santa Barbara, SBCC is a public college with a fairly large student population.

There were about 82 visual and performing arts individuals who graduated with this degree at SBCC in the most recent data year.

More information about a associate in visual and performing arts from Santa Barbara City College

Honorable Mentions

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

Rank College Location
26 Santa Rosa Junior College Santa Rosa, CA
27 Fresno City College Fresno, CA
28 Los Angeles Valley College Valley Glen, CA
29 Platt College - San Diego San Diego, CA
30 Mt. San Jacinto College San Jacinto, CA
31 Southwestern College Chula Vista, CA
32 Academy of Art University San Francisco, CA
33 College of the Sequoias Visalia, CA

Best Visual & Performing Arts Colleges by State

Explore the most popular visual and performing arts colleges for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
California 38 6,405
Oregon 35 181
Nevada 34 113
Washington 33 262
Hawaii 24 19

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Visual & Performing Arts Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Fine & Studio Arts 2,202
Design & Applied Arts 1,613
Music 1,326
Drama & Theater Arts 726
General Visual & Performing Arts 693
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 599
Dance 100
Arts & Media Management 18
Other Visual Art 14

Related Major Annual Graduates
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities 76,719
English Language & Literature 2,469
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 1,877
Philosophy & Religious Studies 415
Theology & Religious Vocations 43

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