by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 14 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to determine which ones were the best for fine & studio arts students pursuing a associate degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 756 associate degrees in fine & studio arts during the 2022-2023 academic year.
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Your choice of fine & studio arts for getting your associate degree school matters. 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:
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.
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.
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 schools for fine & studio arts students working on their associate degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Fine & Studio Arts Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in fine & studio arts.
It is difficult to beat Fashion Institute of Technology if you wish to pursue an associate degree in fine & studio arts. Located in the city of New York, FIT SUNY is a public school with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in fine & studio arts from Fashion Institute of Technology
County College of Morris is a great choice for individuals pursuing an associate degree in fine & studio arts. Located in the suburb of Randolph, County College of Morris is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Fine & Studio Arts associate degree recipients from County College of Morris receive an earnings boost of about $13,757 over the typical earnings of fine & studio arts graduates.
More information about a associate in fine & studio arts from County College of Morris
Borough of Manhattan Community College is one of the best schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in fine & studio arts. BMCC is a large public college located in the large city of New York.
Students who graduate with their associate from the fine arts program state that they receive average early career earnings of $13,559.
More information about a associate in fine & studio arts from Borough of Manhattan Community College
It is difficult to beat Montgomery County Community College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in fine & studio arts. Located in the suburb of Blue Bell, Montco is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
After graduation, fine arts associate recipients typically earn around $19,024 in their early careers.
More information about a associate in fine & studio arts from Montgomery County Community College
Located in the suburb of Garden City, Nassau Community College is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in fine & studio arts from Nassau Community College
QCC is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Bayside.
Associate graduates who receive their degree from the fine arts program earn around $16,739 in the first couple years of their career.
More information about a associate in fine & studio arts from Queensborough Community College
Community College of Philadelphia is a large public college located in the large city of Philadelphia.More information about a associate in fine & studio arts from Community College of Philadelphia
Located in the city of Long Island City, LaGuardia 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 $14,920.
More information about a associate in fine & studio arts from LaGuardia Community College
Located in the large city of Jersey City, HCCC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
Fine & Studio Arts associate degree recipients from Hudson County Community College receive an earnings boost of about $2,495 above the average earnings of fine & studio arts majors.
More information about a associate in fine & studio arts from Hudson County Community College
Located in the suburb of Syracuse, OCC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in fine & studio arts from Onondaga Community College
Explore the best fine & studio arts colleges for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 196 | 478 |
| Pennsylvania | 179 | 116 |
| New Jersey | 137 | 197 |
| Maryland | 126 | 14 |
| Delaware | 60 | 7 |
| District of Columbia | 36 | 0 |
One of 10 majors within the Visual & Performing Arts area of study, Fine & Studio Arts has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine Arts | 312 |
| Art Studies | 243 |
| Other Fine Arts & Art Studies | 80 |
| Art History | 77 |
| Intermedia/Multimedia | 18 |
| Jewelry Arts | 18 |
| Painting | 6 |
| Sculpture | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 1,878 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 457 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 373 |
| Music | 179 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 170 |
| Dance | 10 |
| Arts & Media Management | 10 |
| Other Visual Art | 6 |
