2023 Best Music Associate Degree Schools in Washington
Finding the Best Music Associate Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, 320 degrees and certificates were awarded to music students who went to a Washington college or university. This makes it the #59 most popular major in the state.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
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 Washington ranking. Our analysis looked at 2 schools in Washington to see which associate degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.
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2023 Best Music Associate Degree Schools in Washington
The colleges and universities below are the best for music majors pursuing a associate degree.
Top Washington Schools for an Associate in Music
Our analysis found Bellevue College to be the best school for music students who want to pursue a associate degree in Washington. Located in the midsize city of Bellevue, BC is a public college with a large student population.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Spokane Falls Community College is a great place for music students working on their associate degree. Located in the medium-sized city of Spokane, Spokane Falls Community College is a public college with a small student population.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| California | 3,457 |
| Oregon | 299 |
| Nevada | 94 |
| Hawaii | 31 |
| Alaska | 12 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Music
One of 10 majors within the area of study, music has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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 2 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).
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