Media Arts Associate Degrees
There are 400 colleges and universities across the nation that offer aassociate degree in Media Arts. This degree is more popular with male students, and about39% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 2.2% of Media Arts graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Media Arts Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 11,282 degrees were awarded toMedia Arts majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Media Arts at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 352 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 413 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 6,490 |
| Master’s Degree | 3,917 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 93 |
Earnings of Media Arts Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Media Arts of $40,945 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $30,213 |
| 4 years | $40,945 |
| 5 years | $47,545 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue associate degrees in Media Arts. About 53.5% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 221 |
| Women | 192 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Media Arts graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 243 | 58.8% |
| Asian | 11 | 2.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 74 | 17.9% |
| Black or African American | 38 | 9.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 9 | 2.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 17 | 4.1% |
| Race Unknown | 11 | 2.7% |
| International Students | 9 | 2.2% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 2.2% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Media Arts Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 500 colleges that offer a associate degree in Media Arts. Learn more about the most popular below:
Northwestern University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Media Arts majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 607 people received their associate degree in Media Arts from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
New York University is a popular choice for Media Arts majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 586 associate degrees in Media Arts in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Savannah College of Art and Design comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Media Arts. This school awarded 465 associate degrees in Media Arts in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Media Arts. During the most recent year for which we have data, 435 people received their associate degree in Media Arts from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Media Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Mississippi comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Media Arts. During the most recent year for which we have data, 319 people received their associate degree in Media Arts from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Media Arts. This school awarded 255 associate degrees in Media Arts in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Media Arts. During the most recent year for which we have data, 209 people received their associate degree in Media Arts from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Media Arts. During the most recent year for which we have data, 209 people received their associate degree in Media Arts from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Media Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for Media Arts majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 207 people received their associate degree in Media Arts from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Media Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ball State University is a popular choice for Media Arts majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 188 people received their associate degree in Media Arts from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Towson University is a popular choice for Media Arts majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 188 associate degrees in Media Arts in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The New School comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Media Arts. This school awarded 181 associate degrees in Media Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Media Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Media Arts majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 176 people received their associate degree in Media Arts from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Washington State University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Media Arts. This school awarded 164 associate degrees in Media Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Media Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida International University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Media Arts. During the most recent year for which we have data, 159 people received their associate degree in Media Arts from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Media Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Kennesaw State University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Media Arts. This school awarded 152 associate degrees in Media Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Media Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida Atlantic University is a popular choice for Media Arts majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 148 people received their associate degree in Media Arts from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Media Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Fordham University is a popular choice for Media Arts majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 139 associate degrees in Media Arts in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University is a popular choice for Media Arts majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 130 associate degrees in Media Arts in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Media Arts here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northeastern University Professional Programs comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Media Arts. During the most recent year for which we have data, 120 people received their associate degree in Media Arts from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Media Arts that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Radio and Television | 5,653 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other | 878 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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