2023 Most Popular Visual & Performing Arts Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region
Finding the Best Visual & Performing Arts Associate Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, 149,215 visual and performing arts students received a degree or certificate, making the major the #10 most popular in the country.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right 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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Visual & Performing Arts Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 166 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which ones were the most popular associate degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Visual & Performing Arts program at each school on the list.
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2023 Most Popular Visual & Performing Arts Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region
The colleges and universities below are the most popular for visual and performing arts majors pursuing a associate degree.
Top 15% Most Popular Visual & Performing Arts Associate Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Los Angeles Film School the most popular school in the Far Western US Region for visual and performing arts students working on their associate degree. LA Film School is a medium-sized private for-profit school located in the large city of Hollywood.
Of the 741 students majoring in visual and performing arts at LA Film School, 78% are male and 22% are female.
Read full report on Visual & Performing Arts at Los Angeles Film School
Out of the 166 schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising - Los Angeles landed the # 2 spot on the list. FIDM Los Angeles is a small private for-profit school located in the large city of Los Angeles.
About 79% of the students majoring in visual and performing arts at the school are women while 21% are male.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Santa Monica College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Visual & Performing Arts Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. SMC is a very large public school located in the small city of Santa Monica.
Of the 246 students majoring in visual and performing arts at SMC, 37% are male and 63% are female.
Full Visual & Performing Arts at Santa Monica College Report
A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Citrus College is a great place for visual and performing arts students working on their associate degree. Citrus College is a moderately-sized public school located in the large suburb of Glendora.
Women make up 60% of the visual and performing arts majors at the school.
The in-demand associate degree programs at Pasadena City College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular visual and performing arts schools in the Far Western US Region . Pasadena City College is a fairly large public school located in the city of Pasadena.
Of the 164 students majoring in visual and performing arts at Pasadena City College, 29% are male and 71% are female.
Fullerton College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for visual and performing arts students to get a associate degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the suburb of Fullerton, Fullerton College is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 66% of the visual and performing arts majors at the school.
Read full report on Visual & Performing Arts at Fullerton College
American Academy of Dramatic Arts - Los Angeles ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Visual & Performing Arts Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the city of Los Angeles, American Academy of Dramatic Arts - Los Angeles is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
About 70% of the students majoring in visual and performing arts at the school are women while 30% are male.
Full Visual & Performing Arts at American Academy of Dramatic Arts - Los Angeles Report
Portland Community College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Visual & Performing Arts Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the large city of Portland, Portland Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Of the 124 students majoring in visual and performing arts at Portland Community College, 41% are male and 59% are female.
Full Visual & Performing Arts at Portland Community College Report
Orange Coast College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Visual & Performing Arts Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Orange Coast College is a large public school located in the city of Costa Mesa.
Women make up 70% of the visual and performing arts majors at the school.
Read full report on Visual & Performing Arts at Orange Coast College
Long Beach City College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Visual & Performing Arts Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Long Beach City College is a very large public school located in the large city of Long Beach.
Of the 115 students majoring in visual and performing arts at Long Beach City College, 34% are male and 66% are female.
Mt. San Antonio College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Visual & Performing Arts Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the suburb of Walnut, Mt. SAC is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 65% of the visual and performing arts majors at the school.
Golden West College landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree visual and performing arts programs. Located in the large suburb of Huntington Beach, Golden West College is a public college with a large student population.
About 68% of the students majoring in visual and performing arts at the school are women while 32% are male.
Read full report on Visual & Performing Arts at Golden West College
Saddleback College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for visual and performing arts students to get a associate degree. It came in at #13 on the list. Saddleback College is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Mission Viejo.
About 69% of the students majoring in visual and performing arts at the school are women while 31% are male.
Read full report on Visual & Performing Arts at Saddleback College
College of the Canyons landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree visual and performing arts programs. Located in the suburb of Santa Clarita, College of the Canyons is a public school with a large student population.
Women make up 55% of the visual and performing arts majors at the school.
Full Visual & Performing Arts at College of the Canyons Report
With a ranking of #15, Sierra College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for visual and performing arts students working on their associate degree. Located in the large suburb of Rocklin, Sierra College is a public school with a fairly large student population.
About 73% of the students majoring in visual and performing arts at the school are women while 27% are male.
Read full report on Visual & Performing Arts at Sierra College
Chaffey College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for visual and performing arts students to get a associate degree. It came in at #16 on the list. Chaffey College is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Rancho Cucamonga.
Women make up 70% of the visual and performing arts majors at the school.
With a ranking of #17, Moorpark College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for visual and performing arts students working on their associate degree. Moorpark College is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Moorpark.
About 56% of the students majoring in visual and performing arts at the school are women while 44% are male.
Read full report on Visual & Performing Arts at Moorpark College
Modesto Junior College ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Visual & Performing Arts Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the city of Modesto, MJC is a public school with a large student population.
About 64% of the students majoring in visual and performing arts at the school are women while 36% are male.
Read full report on Visual & Performing Arts at Modesto Junior College
With a ranking of #19, Santa Rosa Junior College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for visual and performing arts students working on their associate degree. SRJC is a fairly large public school located in the city of Santa Rosa.
Women make up 66% of the visual and performing arts majors at the school.
Read full report on Visual & Performing Arts at Santa Rosa Junior College
El Camino College ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Visual & Performing Arts Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the suburb of Torrance, El Camino College is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 63% of the visual and performing arts majors at the school.
Read full report on Visual & Performing Arts at El Camino College
Riverside City College landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree visual and performing arts programs. Located in the large city of Riverside, Riverside City College is a public college with a large student population.
Women make up 66% of the visual and performing arts majors at the school.
Full Visual & Performing Arts at Riverside City College Report
Bakersfield College came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Visual & Performing Arts Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. Located in the city of Bakersfield, Bakersfield College is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 67% of the visual and performing arts majors at the school.
With a ranking of #22, Los Angeles Valley College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for visual and performing arts students working on their associate degree. LAVC is a large public school located in the city of Valley Glen.
Of the 81 students majoring in visual and performing arts at LAVC, 32% are male and 68% are female.
Mt. San Jacinto College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for visual and performing arts students to get a associate degree. It came in at #24 on the list. MSJC is a large public school located in the midsize suburb of San Jacinto.
Women make up 59% of the visual and performing arts majors at the school.
Read full report on Visual & Performing Arts at Mt. San Jacinto College
Additional Noteworthy Schools
These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Visual & Performing Arts Associate Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | College of Southern Nevada | Las Vegas, NV |
| 26 | West Valley College | Saratoga, CA |
| 27 | Cerritos College | Norwalk, CA |
| 28 | San Diego Mesa College | San Diego, CA |
| 29 | Southwestern College | Chula Vista, CA |
| 29 | East Los Angeles College | Monterey Park, CA |
| 31 | Santa Barbara City College | Santa Barbara, CA |
| 32 | American River College | Sacramento, CA |
| 33 | Diablo Valley College | Pleasant Hill, CA |
| 33 | Fresno City College | Fresno, CA |
Best Visual & Performing Arts Colleges by State
Explore the best visual and performing arts colleges for a specific state in the Far Western US region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| California | 22,397 |
| Washington | 1,718 |
| Oregon | 1,672 |
| Hawaii | 196 |
| Nevada | 554 |
| Alaska | 60 |
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 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.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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