by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 15 schools in the Far Western US Region to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of visual & performing arts. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 7,082 associate degrees in visual & performing arts during the 2020-2021 academic year.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The visual & performing arts 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 include a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a collection of different 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 full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for visual & performing arts 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 Visual & Performing Arts Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region 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.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for visual & performing arts students seeking a an associate degree.
FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising - Los Angeles is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in visual & performing arts. Located in the large city of Los Angeles, FIDM Los Angeles is a private for-profit school with a small student population.More information about a associate in visual & performing arts from FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising - Los Angeles
It is difficult to beat American Academy of Dramatic Arts - Los Angeles if you wish to pursue an associate degree in visual & performing arts. Located in the city of Los Angeles, American Academy of Dramatic Arts - Los Angeles is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.More information about a associate in visual & performing arts from American Academy of Dramatic Arts - Los Angeles
It's difficult to beat Academy of Art University if you want to pursue an associate degree in visual & performing arts. Academy of Art University is a moderately-sized private for-profit university located in the large city of San Francisco.More information about a associate in visual & performing arts from Academy of Art University
Columbia College Hollywood is a wonderful decision for individuals pursuing an associate degree in visual & performing arts. Located in the city of Tarzana, Columbia College Hollywood is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly small student population.More information about a associate in visual & performing arts from Columbia College Hollywood
Located in the large city of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Trade Technical College is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in visual & performing arts from Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Walla Walla U is a small private not-for-profit university located in the small suburb of College Place.More information about a associate in visual & performing arts from Walla Walla University
Located in the large city of Las Vegas, CSN is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a associate in visual & performing arts from College of Southern Nevada
Spokane Falls Community College is a small public college located in the medium-sized city of Spokane.More information about a associate in visual & performing arts from Spokane Falls Community College
Located in the city of Bellevue, BC is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in visual & performing arts from Bellevue College
Explore the best visual & performing arts schools for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| California | 38 | 6,452 |
| Oregon | 35 | 225 |
| Nevada | 35 | 120 |
| Washington | 33 | 231 |
| Hawaii | 24 | 25 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 2,130 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 1,538 |
| Music | 1,247 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 882 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 666 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 487 |
| Dance | 110 |
| Arts & Media Management | 14 |
| Other Visual Art | 8 |
