Art Studies Associate Degrees
A associate degree in Art Studies is offered at 730 colleges in the United States, where you can earn aassociate degree in Art Studies. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about68% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.6% of Art Studies graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Art Studies Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 18,711 students earned theirArt Studies majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Art Studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 4,072 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 3,792 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 10,236 |
| Master’s Degree | 607 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 4 |
Earnings of Art Studies Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding aassociate degree in Art Studies of $36,289 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 | $25,613 |
| 4 years | $36,289 |
| 5 years | $41,536 |
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
This degree is more popular with female students. About 68.4% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,198 |
| Women | 2,594 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Art Studies graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,153 | 30.4% |
| Asian | 443 | 11.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,633 | 43.1% |
| Black or African American | 205 | 5.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 17 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 191 | 5.0% |
| Race Unknown | 79 | 2.1% |
| International Students | 59 | 1.6% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.6% of graduates fall into this category.
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Most Popular Art Studies Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 864 colleges that offer a associate degree in Art Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:
Mesa Community College tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Art Studies majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 897 associate degrees in Art Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Chandler-Gilbert Community College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Art Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 643 people received their associate degree in Art Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Glendale Community College is a popular choice for Art Studies majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 630 people received their associate degree in Art Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Estrella Mountain Community College is a popular choice for Art Studies majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 545 associate degrees in Art Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Northridge is a popular choice for Art Studies majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 326 associate degrees in Art Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Art Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rio Salado College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Art Studies. This school awarded 321 associate degrees in Art Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Art Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Phoenix College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Art Studies. This school awarded 290 associate degrees in Art Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
San Diego State University is a popular choice for Art Studies majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 285 people received their associate degree in Art Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Art Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Art Studies. This school awarded 238 associate degrees in Art Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Scottsdale Community College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Art Studies. This school awarded 234 associate degrees in Art Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Long Beach comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Art Studies. This school awarded 228 associate degrees in Art Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Paradise Valley Community College is a popular choice for Art Studies majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 198 people received their associate degree in Art Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Art Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
South Mountain Community College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Art Studies. This school awarded 195 associate degrees in Art Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Art Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Digital Immersion is a popular choice for Art Studies majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 171 associate degrees in Art Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Los Angeles comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Art Studies. This school awarded 167 associate degrees in Art Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Art Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Santa Monica College is a popular choice for Art Studies majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 152 people received their associate degree in Art Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Fullerton is a popular choice for Art Studies majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 150 associate degrees in Art Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Art Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for Art Studies majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 147 people received their associate degree in Art Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus is a popular choice for Art Studies majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 146 people received their associate degree in Art Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Art Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
James Madison University is a popular choice for Art Studies majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 138 associate degrees in Art Studies in the most recent reporting year. 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 Art Studies that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | 12,013 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 3,557 |
| Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other | 751 |
| Intermedia/Multimedia | 732 |
| Painting | 607 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.