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2022 Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts in Illinois

39 Colleges in Illinois
276 Associate Degrees
$20,840 Avg Early-Career Salary
An associate degree in visual and performing arts is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #9 out of 38 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

College Factual looked at 39 colleges and universities when compiling its 2022 Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts in Illinois ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 276 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 Illinois Your choice of school for getting your associate degree in visual and performing arts matters. One of the reasons we created our Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Visual & Performing Arts in Illinois ranking is to help you make that choice.

A high popularity ranking isn't always a sign that a school has a great overall quality ranking for visual and performing arts, but it does mean that many students are choosing the school for some reason. 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

Bachelor's Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts
Master's Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts
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We have also developed a number of other rankings to help guide you in your decision-making process. To begin with, if this is not the degree level you are most interested in, you may want to check out one of the others noted above. If you would prefer to limit your search to a specific state or region of the county, see our rankings by location. Plus, you can view our other rankings for visual and performing arts.


 

The following list ranks the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in visual and performing arts.

10 Most Well Attended Schools for Visual & Performing Arts Students Working on Their Associate

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College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL
58 Annual Associate Degrees
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at College of DuPage if you wish to pursue an associate degree in visual and performing arts. COD is a very large public college located in the large suburb of Glen Ellyn.

There were about 58 visual and performing arts students who graduated with this degree at COD in the most recent data year.

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

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42 Annual Associate Degrees
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

William Rainey Harper College is one of the most popular schools in the country for getting an associate degree in visual and performing arts. Harper College is a large public college located in the large suburb of Palatine.

There were about 42 visual and performing arts individuals who graduated with this degree at Harper College in the most recent data year.

More information about a associate in visual and performing arts from William Rainey Harper College

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Parkland College
Champaign, IL
15 Annual Associate Degrees
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Parkland College is a popular decision for individuals pursuing an associate degree in visual and performing arts. Located in the city of Champaign, Parkland College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

There were about 15 visual and performing arts students who graduated with this degree at Parkland College in the most recent year we have data available.

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

Elgin Community College is a popular decision for individuals interested in an associate degree in visual and performing arts. Located in the city of Elgin, ECC is a public college with a medium-sized 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 Illinois.

There were roughly 15 visual and performing arts individuals who graduated with this degree at ECC in the most recent data year.

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

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14 Annual Associate Degrees
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the large city of Chicago, Harold Washington College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

There were approximately 14 visual and performing arts students who graduated with this degree at Harold Washington College in the most recent data year.

More information about a associate in visual and performing arts from City Colleges of Chicago - Harold Washington College

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12 Annual Associate Degrees
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

SWIC is a medium-sized public college located in the large suburb of Belleville.

There were about 12 visual and performing arts students who graduated with this degree at SWIC in the most recent year we have data available.

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

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11 Annual Associate Degrees
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the rural area of Ina, Rend Lake College is a public college with a small student population.

There were about 11 visual and performing arts individuals who graduated with this degree at Rend Lake College in the most recent data year.

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

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McHenry County College
Crystal Lake, IL
11 Annual Associate Degrees
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

MCC is a medium-sized public college located in the rural area of Crystal Lake.

There were approximately 11 visual and performing arts students who graduated with this degree at MCC in the most recent year we have data available.

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

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10 Annual Associate Degrees
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the small suburb of Godfrey, Lewis and Clark Community College is a public college with a small student population.

There were about 10 visual and performing arts students who graduated with this degree at Lewis and Clark Community College in the most recent data year.

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

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9 Annual Associate Degrees
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

MVCC is a large public college located in the large suburb of Palos Hills.

There were about 9 visual and performing arts students who graduated with this degree at MVCC in the most recent data year.

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

Best Visual & Performing Arts Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Most Popular Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Michigan 37 536
Ohio 37 420
Indiana 36 168
Wisconsin 33 318

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Visual & Performing Arts Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Design & Applied Arts 168
Fine & Studio Arts 60
Music 45
Arts & Media Management 3

Majors Similar to Visual & Performing Arts

Related Major Annual Graduates
Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities 16,891
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 37
Theology & Religious Vocations 7

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