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2025 Best Visual & Performing Arts Associate Degree Schools in Michigan

4 Colleges in Michigan
414 Associate Degrees
$25,208 Avg Early-Career Salary
If you plan on getting your associate degree in visual & performing arts, you won't be alone since the degree program is ranked #9 in the country in terms of popularity. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

College Factual reviewed 4 schools in Michigan 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 414 associate degrees in visual & performing arts during the 2021-2022 academic year.

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

Best Visual & Performing Arts Associate Degree Schools in Michigan 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:

Quality Overall Is Important

A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To account for this we include a school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a combination of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.

Average Earnings

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.

Other Factors We Consider

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.

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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Visual & Performing Arts Associate Degree Schools in Michigan list, to help you choose the best school for you.

Best Schools for Associate Students to Study Visual & Performing Arts in Michigan

Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for visual & performing arts students seeking a an associate degree.

Top Michigan Schools for an Associate in Visual & Performing Arts

1
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
38 Annual Graduates

Washtenaw Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting an associate degree in visual & performing arts. Washtenaw Community College is a large public college located in the suburb of Ann Arbor.More information about a associate in visual & performing arts from Washtenaw Community College

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Delta College
University Center, MI
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
14 Annual Graduates

It is hard to beat Delta College if you want to pursue an associate degree in visual & performing arts. Located in the rural area of University Center, Delta College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in visual & performing arts from Delta College

3
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
34 Annual Graduates

Mott Community College is a wonderful decision for individuals pursuing an associate degree in visual & performing arts. MCC is a medium-sized public college located in the city of Flint.More information about a associate in visual & performing arts from Mott Community College

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Henry Ford College
Dearborn, MI
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
19 Annual Graduates

Henry Ford College is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in visual & performing arts. Henry Ford College is a fairly large public college located in the midsize city of Dearborn.More information about a associate in visual & performing arts from Henry Ford College

Best Visual & Performing Arts Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

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

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Ohio 36 378
Indiana 35 137
Wisconsin 31 348
Illinois 30 263

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Visual & Performing Arts Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Design & Applied Arts 220
Fine & Studio Arts 82
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 62
Music 32
General Visual & Performing Arts 11
Drama & Theater Arts 5
Arts & Media Management 2

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