Associate Degrees in General Visual & Performing Arts
Education Levels of Visual Arts Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,740 people earned their associate degree in visual arts. This makes it the 68th most popular associate degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in visual arts at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4,199 |
| Associate Degree | 1,740 |
| Basic Certificate | 391 |
| Master’s Degree | 327 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 81 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 28 |
| Graduate Certificate | 19 |
Earnings of Visual Arts Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in visual arts is $23,694. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $19,937 and the high is $26,532.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding an associate degree in visual arts is $20,504. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $20,504 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $20,504.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $244.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in visual arts. About 63.9% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 629 |
| Women | 1,111 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of visual arts associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 132 |
| Black or African American | 166 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 584 |
| White | 690 |
| International Students | 34 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 134 |
Most Popular Visual Arts Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 179 colleges that offer an associate degree in visual arts. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for visual arts students seekingan associate degree is Golden West College. Each year, around 11,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 85 people received their associate degree in visual arts from Golden West College. About 69% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Golden West College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $23,694.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for visual arts majors who are seeking their associate degree is Full Sail University. Roughly 24,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $26,417 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,401 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 69 people received their associate degree in visual arts from Full Sail University. Around 51% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women. Full Sail University visual arts graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $23,694.
Queensborough Community College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in visual arts. Roughly 12,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their associate degree in visual arts from QCC. Around 91% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 51% were women. Queensborough Community College visual arts graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $23,694.
The 4th most popular school in the country for visual arts majors who are seeking their associate degree is San Jacinto Community College. Roughly 31,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their associate degree in visual arts from San Jacinto College. Around 75% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 69% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in visual arts at San Jacinto Community College make a median salary of 23,694.
Suffolk County Community College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in visual arts. Roughly 22,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their associate degree in visual arts from Suffolk County Community College. Around 39% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 51% were women. Suffolk County Community College visual arts graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $23,694.
The 6th most popular school in the country for visual arts majors who are seeking their associate degree is Austin Community College District. Each year, around 39,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their associate degree in visual arts from Austin Community College District. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 41% were women. Data shows that Austin Community College District graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $23,694.
Victor Valley College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in visual arts. Roughly 10,700 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 60 people received their associate degree in visual arts from Victor Valley College. Around 70% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in visual arts at Victor Valley College make a median salary of 23,694.
The 8th most popular school in the country for visual arts majors who are seeking their associate degree is Community College of Baltimore County. Roughly 17,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their associate degree in visual arts from CCBC. Around 62% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women. Community College of Baltimore County visual arts graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $23,694.
Citrus College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in visual arts. Roughly 11,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their associate degree in visual arts from Citrus College. Around 66% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women. Data shows that Citrus College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $23,694.
SUNY Westchester Community College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in visual arts. Roughly 10,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their associate degree in visual arts from SUNY Westchester Community College. Of these students, 47% were women and 69% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their associate degree in visual arts at SUNY Westchester Community College make a median salary of 23,694.
Pima Community College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in visual arts. Each year, around 15,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their associate degree in visual arts from Pima County Community College District. About 58% of this group were women, and 64% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Pima County Community College District graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $23,694.
Borough of Manhattan Community College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in visual arts. Each year, around 22,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their associate degree in visual arts from BMCC. About 68% of this group were women, and 89% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Borough of Manhattan Community College visual arts graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $23,694.
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in visual arts. Each year, around 8,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their associate degree in visual arts from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. About 63% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $23,694.
Middlesex County College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in visual arts. Roughly 10,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their associate degree in visual arts from Middlesex County College. About 70% of this group were women, and 64% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Middlesex County College visual arts graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $23,694.
The 14th most popular school in the country for visual arts majors who are seeking their associate degree is Bronx Community College. Each year, around 8,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their associate degree in visual arts from BCC. Around 94% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 46% were women. Data shows that BCC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $23,694.
Pasadena City College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in visual arts. Roughly 25,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their associate degree in visual arts from Pasadena City College. About 70% of this group were women, and 90% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Pasadena City College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $23,694.
Young Americans College of the Performing Arts comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in visual arts. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their associate degree in visual arts from Young Americans College of the Performing Arts. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women. Young Americans College of the Performing Arts visual arts graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $23,694.
Dutchess Community College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in visual arts. Roughly 8,000 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their associate degree in visual arts from DCC. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 62% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in visual arts at Dutchess Community College make a median salary of 23,694.
Mt. San Antonio College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in visual arts. Roughly 28,300 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their associate degree in visual arts from Mt. SAC. Of these students, 68% were women and 75% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Mt. SAC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $23,694.
Ocean County College is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in visual arts. Each year, around 7,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their associate degree in visual arts from OCC. About 69% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in visual arts at Ocean County College make a median salary of 23,694.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to visual arts that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | 7,578 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 4,447 |
| Music | 1,952 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 1,531 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 1,478 |
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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