2023 Best Music Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region
Finding the Best Music Associate Degree School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, music was ranked #43 in the country. In fact 25,910 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Music Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which associate degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.
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2023 Best Music Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region
The following schools top our list of the Best Music Associate Degree Colleges.
Top Far Western US Region Schools for an Associate in Music
Our 2023 rankings named Academy of Art University the best school in the Far Western US Region for music students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of San Francisco, Academy of Art University is a private for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.
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Out of the 6 schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, College of Southern Nevada landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Las Vegas, CSN is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Bellevue College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Music Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. BC is a large public school located in the medium-sized city of Bellevue.
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The excellent associate degree programs at Spokane Falls Community College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best music schools in the Far Western US Region . Spokane Falls Community College is a small public school located in the midsize city of Spokane.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend San Diego Mesa College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Music Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. San Diego Mesa College is a fairly large public school located in the city of San Diego.
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Los Angeles Film School did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for music students to get a associate degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the large city of Hollywood, LA Film School is a private for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.
Music majors at LA Film School take out an average of $24,546 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $202.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| California | 3,457 |
| Washington | 320 |
| Oregon | 299 |
| Nevada | 94 |
| Hawaii | 31 |
| Alaska | 12 |
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Music Related Rankings by Major
Music is one of 10 different types of programs to choose from.
Majors Similar to Music
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 37,413 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 36,301 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 17,341 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 16,778 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 6,355 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 6 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
More about our data sources and methodologies.