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Associate Degree in Art Studies

Associate Degrees in Art Studies

3,313 Yearly Graduations
69% Women
66% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 254 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer an associate degree in art studies. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 66% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 1.5% of art studies graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Art Studies Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,313 people earned their associate degree in art studies. This earns it the #49 spot on the list of the most popular associate degree programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in art studies at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 9,910
Undergraduate Certificate 3,793
Associate Degree 3,313
Master’s Degree 537
Basic Certificate 84
Graduate Certificate 28
Doctor’s Degree 3

Earnings of Art Studies Majors With Associate Degrees

At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.

Student Debt

The data on debt ranges for art studies majors who have their associate degree is not available.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their associate degree in art studies. About 69.2% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 1,022
Women 2,291
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The racial-ethnic distribution of art studies associate degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 390
Black or African American 171
Hispanic or Latino 1,429
White 1,014
International Students 51
Other Races/Ethnicities 258
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There are 254 colleges that offer an associate degree in art studies. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Pasadena City College

Pasadena, California
96 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
84% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for art studies students seekingan associate degree is Pasadena City College. Each year, around 25,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 96 people received their associate degree in art studies from Pasadena City College. Of these students, 60% were women and 84% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

Fullerton College

Fullerton, California
89 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
79% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Fullerton College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in art studies. Each year, around 21,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 89 people received their associate degree in art studies from Fullerton College. Of these students, 67% were women and 79% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#3

Northern Virginia Community College

Annandale, Virginia
72 Yearly Graduations
66% Women
62% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Northern Virginia Community College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in art studies. Roughly 52,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their associate degree in art studies from Northern Virginia Community College. Around 62% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 66% were women.

#4

El Camino College

Torrance, California
61 Yearly Graduations
66% Women
69% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for art studies majors who are seeking their associate degree is El Camino College. Each year, around 20,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their associate degree in art studies from El Camino College. Of these students, 66% were women and 69% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

Long Beach City College

Long Beach, California
61 Yearly Graduations
58% Women
85% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Long Beach City College is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in art studies. Roughly 23,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 61 people received their associate degree in art studies from Long Beach City College. Around 85% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women.

#6

Santa Monica College

Santa Monica, California
56 Yearly Graduations
64% Women
69% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for art studies majors who are seeking their associate degree is Santa Monica College. Each year, around 25,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their associate degree in art studies from SMC. Of these students, 64% were women and 69% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#7

Chaffey College

Rancho Cucamonga, California
55 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
78% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Chaffey College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in art studies. Each year, around 20,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their associate degree in art studies from Chaffey College. Around 78% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.

#7

Orange Coast College

Costa Mesa, California
55 Yearly Graduations
73% Women
65% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Orange Coast College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in art studies. Each year, around 18,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their associate degree in art studies from Orange Coast College. About 73% of this group were women, and 65% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

Modesto Junior College

Modesto, California
52 Yearly Graduations
85% Women
75% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Modesto Junior College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in art studies. Each year, around 16,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their associate degree in art studies from MJC. Of these students, 85% were women and 75% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

Saddleback College

Mission Viejo, California
48 Yearly Graduations
65% Women
52% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for art studies majors who are seeking their associate degree is Saddleback College. Roughly 18,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their associate degree in art studies from Saddleback College. Around 52% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women.

#12

Snow College

Ephraim, Utah
44 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for art studies majors who are seeking their associate degree is Snow College. Roughly 5,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their associate degree in art studies from Snow College. About 63% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

Bakersfield College

Bakersfield, California
44 Yearly Graduations
74% Women
91% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Bakersfield College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in art studies. Roughly 24,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their associate degree in art studies from Bakersfield College. Around 91% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women.

#14

El Paso Community College

El Paso, Texas
41 Yearly Graduations
55% Women
87% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 14th most popular school in the country for art studies majors who are seeking their associate degree is El Paso Community College. Each year, around 26,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their associate degree in art studies from El Paso Community College. Of these students, 55% were women and 87% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#14

Sierra College

Rocklin, California
41 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
58% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Sierra College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in art studies. Each year, around 17,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their associate degree in art studies from Sierra College. Around 58% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.

#14

Glendale Community College

Glendale, California
41 Yearly Graduations
73% Women
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Glendale Community College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in art studies. Each year, around 12,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their associate degree in art studies from GCC. Of these students, 73% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#17

Mt. San Jacinto College

San Jacinto, California
39 Yearly Graduations
72% Women
69% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 17th most popular school in the country for art studies majors who are seeking their associate degree is Mt. San Jacinto College. Each year, around 13,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their associate degree in art studies from MSJC. Of these students, 72% were women and 69% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#18

Southwestern College

Chula Vista, California
36 Yearly Graduations
49% Women
94% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Southwestern College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in art studies. Roughly 17,600 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their associate degree in art studies from SWC Chula Vista. Of these students, 49% were women and 94% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#19

Mt. San Antonio College

Walnut, California
35 Yearly Graduations
59% Women
95% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 19th most popular school in the country for art studies majors who are seeking their associate degree is Mt. San Antonio College. Each year, around 28,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their associate degree in art studies from Mt. SAC. Around 95% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 59% were women.

#19

College of the Canyons

Santa Clarita, California
35 Yearly Graduations
58% Women
74% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

College of the Canyons comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in art studies. Roughly 20,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their associate degree in art studies from College of the Canyons. Around 74% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 58% were women.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to art studies that offer associate degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Fine Arts 768
Other Fine Arts & Art Studies 126
Art History 106
Intermedia/Multimedia 62
Metal & Jewelry Arts 31

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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