2023 Best Visual & Performing Arts Associate Degree Schools in Tennessee
Finding the Best Visual & Performing Arts Associate Degree School for You
Out of the majors we analyze each year, visual and performing arts was ranked 5th in Tennessee. In fact, 2,629 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.
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.
The Best Visual & Performing Arts Associate Degree Schools in Tennessee ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 5 schools in Tennessee to see which ones offered the best associate degree programs 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 Visual & Performing Arts Associate Degree Schools in Tennessee
The following schools top our list of the Best Visual & Performing Arts Associate Degree Colleges.
Top Tennessee Schools for an Associate in Visual & Performing Arts
Our analysis found SAE Institute - Nashville to be the best school for visual and performing arts students who want to pursue a associate degree in Tennessee. SAE Institute - Nashville is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Nashville.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Trevecca Nazarene University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Visual & Performing Arts Associate Degree Schools in Tennessee list. TNU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Nashville.
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Out of the 5 schools in Tennessee that were part of this year’s ranking, Nossi College of Art landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the city of Madison, Nossi College of Art is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Chattanooga State Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Visual & Performing Arts Associate Degree Schools in Tennessee list. Chattanooga State Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize city of Chattanooga.
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Out of the 5 schools in Tennessee that were part of this year’s ranking, Nashville State Community College landed the # 5 spot on the list. Nashville State Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the large city of Nashville.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 3,215 |
| West Virginia | 405 |
| Florida | 7,291 |
| Virginia | 3,471 |
| Arkansas | 830 |
| Mississippi | 696 |
| South Carolina | 1,360 |
| Louisiana | 1,147 |
| Alabama | 1,142 |
| Kentucky | 1,067 |
| Georgia | 4,322 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Visual & Performing Arts
Visual & Performing Arts Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 37,413 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 36,301 |
| Music | 25,910 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 17,341 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 16,778 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 6,355 |
| Arts & Media Management | 4,788 |
| Dance | 3,288 |
| Other Visual Art | 912 |
| Crafts, Folk Art & Artisanry | 119 |
| Community/Environmental/Socially-Engaged Art | 10 |
Majors Similar to Visual & Performing Arts
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 556,813 |
| English Language & Literature | 54,635 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 33,333 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 27,459 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 19,993 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 5 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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