Associate Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts
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Education Levels of Visual & Performing Arts Majors
In 2020-2021, 20,063 earned their associate degree in visual and performing arts. This earns it the #10 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in visual and performing arts at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 94,717 |
| Associate Degree | 20,063 |
| Master’s Degree | 15,845 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 8,664 |
| Basic Certificate | 7,392 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,669 |
| Graduate Certificate | 865 |
Earnings of Visual & Performing Arts Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in visual and performing arts is $22,044. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $18,288 to a high of $24,536.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in visual and performing arts is $15,190. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $23,120 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $12,000.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $283.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in visual and performing arts. About 61.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 7,701 |
| Women | 12,362 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of visual and performing arts associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1,331 |
| Black or African American | 1,674 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5,115 |
| White | 8,764 |
| International Students | 904 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2,275 |
Most Popular Visual & Performing Arts Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 808 colleges that offer an associate degree in visual and performing arts. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Fashion Institute of Technology tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for visual and performing arts majors who are seeking their associate degree. Roughly 8,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,170 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,542 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 860 people received their associate degree in visual and performing arts from FIT SUNY. Of these students, 82% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Los Angeles Film School is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in visual and performing arts. Each year, around 5,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 741 people received their associate degree in visual and performing arts from LA Film School. Around 3% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 22% were women.
Full Sail University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in visual and performing arts. Each year, around 24,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $25,687 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,472 per year. The visual and performing arts program at Full Sail University awarded 411 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 43% were women and 48% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising - Los Angeles comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in visual and performing arts. Each year, around 1,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,275 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $40,870 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 280 associate degrees were handed out to visual and performing arts majors at FIDM Los Angeles. Around 39% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.
Santa Monica College is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in visual and performing arts. Each year, around 25,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 246 associate degrees were handed out to visual and performing arts majors at SMC. Around 51% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.
Austin Community College District is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in visual and performing arts. Roughly 39,800 attend the school each year. The visual and performing arts program at Austin Community College District awarded 232 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 51% were women.
The 7th most popular school in the country for visual and performing arts majors who are seeking their associate degree is Northern Virginia Community College. Roughly 52,800 attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 207 people received their associate degree in visual and performing arts from Northern Virginia Community College. About 62% of this group were women, and 55% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Utah Valley University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in visual and performing arts. Each year, around 40,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,368 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,773 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 204 associate degrees were handed out to visual and performing arts majors at UVU. About 73% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Miami Dade College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in visual and performing arts. Each year, around 46,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 168 people received their associate degree in visual and performing arts from MDC. About 51% of this group were women, and 83% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Citrus College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in visual and performing arts. Each year, around 11,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 168 people received their associate degree in visual and performing arts from Citrus College. Of these students, 60% were women and 75% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 11th most popular school in the country for visual and performing arts majors who are seeking their associate degree is Pasadena City College. Each year, around 25,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 164 associate degrees were handed out to visual and performing arts majors at Pasadena City College. About 71% of this group were women, and 83% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
LaGuardia Community College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in visual and performing arts. Roughly 16,900 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 161 associate degrees were handed out to visual and performing arts majors at LaGuardia. About 61% of this group were women, and 77% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Fullerton College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in visual and performing arts. Each year, around 21,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 157 people received their associate degree in visual and performing arts from Fullerton College. Of these students, 66% were women and 66% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Queensborough Community College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in visual and performing arts. Each year, around 12,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 151 associate degrees were handed out to visual and performing arts majors at QCC. Of these students, 56% were women and 87% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 15th most popular school in the country for visual and performing arts majors who are seeking their associate degree is American Academy of Dramatic Arts - Los Angeles. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The visual and performing arts program at American Academy of Dramatic Arts - Los Angeles awarded 150 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 70% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Suffolk County Community College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in visual and performing arts. Each year, around 22,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 144 associate degrees were handed out to visual and performing arts majors at Suffolk County Community College. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
The 17th most popular school in the country for visual and performing arts majors who are seeking their associate degree is New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts. Each year, around 200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 143 associate degrees were handed out to visual and performing arts majors at New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts. About 58% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Borough of Manhattan Community College is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in visual and performing arts. Roughly 22,400 attend the school each year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 133 associate degrees were handed out to visual and performing arts majors at BMCC. Around 72% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women.
The New School is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in visual and performing arts. Roughly 9,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,122 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $47,920 per year. The visual and performing arts program at The New School awarded 128 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 80% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Portland Community College is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in visual and performing arts. Roughly 22,900 attend the school each year. The visual and performing arts program at Portland Community College awarded 124 associate degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 59% were women and 23% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Visual & Performing Arts Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 8,050 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 4,205 |
| Music | 2,284 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 1,687 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 1,636 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to visual and performing arts that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Humanities | 401,197 |
| English Language & Literature | 3,602 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 2,877 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 1,616 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 1,083 |
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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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