by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 13 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of visual & performing arts. Combined, these schools handed out 890 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. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
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.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their associate degree from the school. After all, your associate degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools 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 the Plains States Region.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in visual & performing arts.
Johnson County Community College is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in visual & performing arts. Located in the medium-sized city of Overland Park, JCCC is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in visual & performing arts from Johnson County Community College
Des Moines Area Community College is a good decision for students interested in an associate degree in visual & performing arts. Located in the suburb of Ankeny, DMACC is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a associate in visual & performing arts from Des Moines Area Community College
It is difficult to beat Alexandria Technical & Community College if you want to pursue an associate degree in visual & performing arts. Located in the town of Alexandria, ATCC is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in visual & performing arts from Alexandria Technical & Community College
It is difficult to beat Minneapolis Community and Technical College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in visual & performing arts. Minneapolis Community and Technical College is a medium-sized public college located in the large city of Minneapolis.More information about a associate in visual & performing arts from Minneapolis Community and Technical College
Located in the suburb of White Bear Lake, Century College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in visual & performing arts from Century College
Located in the rural area of Rosemount, DCTC is a public college with a small student population.More information about a associate in visual & performing arts from Dakota County Technical College
MCC is a large public college located in the large city of Omaha.More information about a associate in visual & performing arts from Metropolitan Community College
BSC is a small public college located in the city of Bismarck.More information about a associate in visual & performing arts from Bismarck State College
Located in the city of Cedar Rapids, Kirkwood Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in visual & performing arts from Kirkwood Community College
Northeast is a moderately-sized public college located in the town of Norfolk.More information about a associate in visual & performing arts from Northeast Community College
Explore the best visual & performing arts colleges for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 37 | 282 |
| Kansas | 35 | 107 |
| Nebraska | 34 | 142 |
| Iowa | 33 | 95 |
| South Dakota | 32 | 6 |
| Missouri | 32 | 105 |
| North Dakota | 26 | 18 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 592 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 103 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 78 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 42 |
| Music | 41 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 29 |
| Dance | 2 |
| Arts & Media Management | 2 |
| Other Visual Art | 1 |
