by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 3 schools in Virginia to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of visual & performing arts. Combined, these schools handed out 382 associate degrees in visual & performing arts to qualified students.
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Your choice of visual & performing arts for getting your associate degree school matters. Important measures of a quality visual & performing arts program can vary widely even among the top schools. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their associate degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. That is, everyone wants their associate degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
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.
The visual & performing arts school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Visual & Performing Arts Associate Degree Schools in Virginia.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in visual & performing arts.
John Tyler Community College is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in visual & performing arts. Located in the large suburb of Chester, John Tyler Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in visual & performing arts from John Tyler Community College
It's hard to beat Northern Virginia Community College if you want to pursue an associate degree in visual & performing arts. Located in the suburb of Annandale, Northern Virginia Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in visual & performing arts from Northern Virginia Community College
Tidewater Community College is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in visual & performing arts. Tidewater Community College is a large public college located in the midsize city of Norfolk.More information about a associate in visual & performing arts from Tidewater Community College
Explore all the Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 37 | 176 |
| Georgia | 34 | 292 |
| Arkansas | 33 | 27 |
| Florida | 32 | 1,000 |
| North Carolina | 30 | 419 |
| Kentucky | 30 | 46 |
| Tennessee | 30 | 187 |
| West Virginia | 29 | 8 |
| Louisiana | 26 | 56 |
| South Carolina | 26 | 87 |
| Alabama | 24 | 37 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 126 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 122 |
| Other Visual Art | 58 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 32 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 28 |
| Music | 10 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 6 |
