by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 29 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of fine & studio arts. Combined, these schools handed out 4,447 associate degrees in fine & studio arts to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The fine arts associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality fine arts program can vary widely even among the top schools. 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 consider a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a collection of various 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 fine & studio arts students working on their associate degree.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Fine & Studio Arts Associate Degree Schools list to help you make the college decision.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in fine & studio arts.
Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in fine & studio arts has to check out Fashion Institute of Technology. FIT SUNY is a moderately-sized public school located in the large city of New York.More information about a associate in fine & studio arts from Fashion Institute of Technology
County College of Morris is one of the best schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in fine & studio arts. County College of Morris is a medium-sized public college located in the suburb of Randolph.
Those fine & studio arts students who get their associate degree from County College of Morris make $14,359 more than the average fine arts student.
More information about a associate in fine & studio arts from County College of Morris
Northern Virginia Community College is a great decision for individuals pursuing an associate degree in fine & studio arts. Northern Virginia Community College is a fairly large public college located in the large suburb of Annandale.More information about a associate in fine & studio arts from Northern Virginia Community College
It is hard to beat Austin Community College District if you want to pursue an associate degree in fine & studio arts. Located in the large city of Austin, Austin Community College District is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a associate in fine & studio arts from Austin Community College District
Located in the city of New York, BMCC is a public college with a large student population.
Students who graduate with their associate from the fine arts program report average early career wages of $13,559.
More information about a associate in fine & studio arts from Borough of Manhattan Community College
CNM is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Albuquerque.More information about a associate in fine & studio arts from Central New Mexico Community College
Montco is a medium-sized public college located in the suburb of Blue Bell.
Soon after graduating, fine arts associate recipients typically make about $19,024 at the beginning of their careers.
More information about a associate in fine & studio arts from Montgomery County Community College
Northern Michigan University is a medium-sized public university located in the remote town of Marquette.More information about a associate in fine & studio arts from Northern Michigan University
Sinclair Community College is a large public college located in the medium-sized city of Dayton.More information about a associate in fine & studio arts from Sinclair Community College
Nassau Community College is a fairly large public college located in the suburb of Garden City.More information about a associate in fine & studio arts from Nassau Community College
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Fine & Studio Arts is one of 10 different types of Visual & Performing Arts programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Art Studies | 3,313 |
| Fine Arts | 768 |
| Other Fine Arts & Art Studies | 126 |
| Art History | 106 |
| Intermedia/Multimedia | 62 |
| Jewelry Arts | 31 |
| Drawing | 16 |
| Ceramic Arts & Ceramics | 15 |
| Painting | 6 |
| Sculpture | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 7,578 |
| Music | 1,952 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 1,740 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 1,531 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 1,478 |
| Arts & Media Management | 217 |
| Dance | 166 |
| Other Visual Art | 87 |
| Crafts, Folk Art & Artisanry | 9 |
