2023 Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Associate Degree Schools
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
Finding the Best Visual & Performing Arts Associate Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, 149,215 visual and performing arts students received their degrees and certificates, making the major the #10 most popular in the country.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Associate Degree Schools to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 141 schools in the United States to see which ones offered the best value associate degree programs for visual and performing arts students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.
Top 15% Best Visual & Performing Arts Associate Degree Schools
Our analysis found LDS Business College to be the best value school for visual and performing arts students who want to pursue a associate degree in the United States. LDS Business College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Salt Lake City.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at LDS Business College are $3,656 per year.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Alexandria Technical & Community College. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Associate Degree Schools list. ATCC is a small public school located in the town of Alexandria.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at ATCC are $5,910 per year.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, ATCC also did well on our Best Visual & Performing Arts Associate Degree Schools list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Madison Area Technical College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Associate Degree Schools list. Located in the large city of Madison, Madison College is a public school with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Madison College are $6,769 a year.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Madison College also did well on our Best Visual & Performing Arts Associate Degree Schools list. It’s in the top 5% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Metropolitan Community College is a great value for visual and performing arts students working on their associate degree. Located in the large city of Omaha, MCC is a public school with a large student population.
MCC undergraduate students pay an average of $4,680 in tuition and fees each year.
In addition to its great value ranking, MCC is in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Visual & Performing Arts Associate Degree Schools list.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Collin County Community College District is a great value for visual and performing arts students working on their associate degree. Collin County Community College District is a very large public school located in the suburb of McKinney.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Collin County Community College District are $5,104 per year.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Collin County Community College District also is in the top 5% of our Best Visual & Performing Arts Associate Degree Schools ranking.
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Johnson County Community College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Associate Degree Schools ranking. Located in the midsize city of Overland Park, JCCC is a public school with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at JCCC are $5,352 a year.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, JCCC also did well on our Best Visual & Performing Arts Associate Degree Schools list. It’s in the top 5% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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Waukesha County Technical College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Associate Degree Schools ranking. Located in the suburb of Pewaukee, WCTC is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at WCTC are $6,603 per year.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, WCTC also is in the top 15% of our Best Visual & Performing Arts Associate Degree Schools ranking.
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Century College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Associate Degree Schools list. Century College is a moderately-sized public school located in the large suburb of White Bear Lake.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Century College are $5,907 per year.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Century College also is in the top 10% of our Best Visual & Performing Arts Associate Degree Schools ranking.
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Bismarck State College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for visual and performing arts students to get a associate degree. It came in at #9 on the list. BSC is a small public school located in the small city of Bismarck.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at BSC are $6,930 a year.
BSC excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 5% of all schools on our Best Visual & Performing Arts Associate Degree Schools list.
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With a ranking of #10, LaGuardia Community College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for visual and performing arts students working on their associate degree. LaGuardia is a large public school located in the city of Long Island City.
LaGuardia undergraduate students pay an average of $8,098 in tuition and fees each year.
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Western Technical College ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Associate Degree Schools list. Located in the city of La Crosse, Western Technical College is a public school with a small student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Western Technical College are $6,687 per year.
As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Western Technical College also is in the top 10% of our Best Visual & Performing Arts Associate Degree Schools ranking.
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John Tyler Community College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Associate Degree Schools ranking. Located in the large suburb of Chester, John Tyler Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
John Tyler Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $10,803 in tuition and fees each year.
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With a ranking of #13, Spokane Falls Community College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for visual and performing arts students working on their associate degree. Spokane Falls Community College is a small public school located in the medium-sized city of Spokane.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Spokane Falls Community College are $5,135 per year.
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Brigham Young University - Idaho landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value associate degree visual and performing arts programs. BYU - I is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the distant town of Rexburg.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at BYU - I are $4,416 per year.
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Scottsdale Community College landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value associate degree visual and performing arts programs. Located in the rural area of Scottsdale, Scottsdale Community College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Scottsdale Community College are $7,854 per year.
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With a ranking of #16, Milwaukee Area Technical College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for visual and performing arts students working on their associate degree. MATC is a large public school located in the large city of Milwaukee.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at MATC are $6,908 a year.
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Finger Lakes Community College landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value associate degree visual and performing arts programs. Located in the rural area of Canandaigua, Finger Lakes Community College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Finger Lakes Community College are $6,710 per year.
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Minneapolis Community and Technical College landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value associate degree visual and performing arts programs. Minneapolis Community and Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the large city of Minneapolis.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Minneapolis Community and Technical College are $5,906 per year.
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Macomb Community College landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value associate degree visual and performing arts programs. Located in the medium-sized city of Warren, Macomb Community College is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Macomb Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $7,680 in tuition and fees each year.
Macomb Community College excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Visual & Performing Arts Associate Degree Schools list.
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Gateway Technical College ranked #20 on this year’s Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Associate Degree Schools list. Gateway Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize suburb of Kenosha.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Gateway Technical College are $6,803 per year.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Gateway Technical College also did well on our Best Visual & Performing Arts Associate Degree Schools list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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With a ranking of #21, El Centro College did quite well on this year’s best value schools for visual and performing arts students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Dallas, El Centro College is a public school with a fairly large student population.
El Centro College undergraduate students pay an average of $6,000 in tuition and fees each year.
El Centro College excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 5% of all schools on our Best Visual & Performing Arts Associate Degree Schools list.
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These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Value Visual & Performing Arts Associate Degree Schools award.
| Rank | College | Location |
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| 22 | Gwinnett Technical College | Lawrenceville, GA |
| 23 | Valencia College | Orlando, FL |
| 24 | KD Conservatory College of Film and Dramatic Arts | Dallas, TX |
| 25 | Borough of Manhattan Community College | New York, NY |
| 26 | Sinclair Community College | Dayton, OH |
| 27 | University of South Dakota | Vermillion, SD |
| 28 | Austin Community College District | Austin, TX |
Visual & Performing Arts by Region
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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 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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 25 schools only.
- 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).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Bonnielou2013.
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