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Best Colleges for Associate Degree
in Music

107 colleges ranked by graduate median earnings. Filter by acceptance rate, tuition, deadlines, SAT & ACT — updated for 2026 admissions.

107 Colleges
📍 California
🎓 Associate Degree

Showing 1–24 of 107 colleges in California

Pacific Union College
Angwin, California
🏢 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 42.5%
Annual cost
$47,244/yr
Grad earnings
$70,484
SAT avg
1,093
ACT mid
N/A
Apply by Nov 15 Decision Dec 15 Fee $40
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Foothill College
Los Altos Hills, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$15,772/yr
Grad earnings
$57,072
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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De Anza College
Cupertino, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$13,167/yr
Grad earnings
$56,596
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Skyline College
San Bruno, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$10,461/yr
Grad earnings
$55,702
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Ohlone College
Fremont, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$22,906/yr
Grad earnings
$54,278
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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College of San Mateo
San Mateo, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$11,875/yr
Grad earnings
$54,172
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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West Valley College
Saratoga, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$13,351/yr
Grad earnings
$51,688
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$14,804/yr
Grad earnings
$51,378
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Norco College
Norco, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$12,749/yr
Grad earnings
$51,206
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Apply by Jun 7
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Norco College
Norco, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$12,749/yr
Grad earnings
$51,206
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Apply by Jan 19
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Norco College
Norco, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$12,749/yr
Grad earnings
$51,206
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Apply by Aug 23
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Las Positas College
Livermore, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$14,810/yr
Grad earnings
$51,088
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$11,792/yr
Grad earnings
$50,874
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Canada College
Redwood City, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$9,514/yr
Grad earnings
$50,087
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Napa Valley College
Napa, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$21,563/yr
Grad earnings
$49,517
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Irvine Valley College
Irvine, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$11,750/yr
Grad earnings
$49,156
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Moorpark College
Moorpark, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$9,685/yr
Grad earnings
$49,044
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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College of the Canyons
Santa Clarita, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$10,243/yr
Grad earnings
$49,022
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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San Diego Miramar College
San Diego, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$11,428/yr
Grad earnings
$48,224
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Chabot College
Hayward, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$12,953/yr
Grad earnings
$48,143
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Apply by Jun 1
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Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer Associate Degree in Music in California?
107 colleges and universities currently offer Associate Degree programs in Music in California, based on the latest US Department of Education College Scorecard data.
Which college has the highest graduate earnings for Music in California?
Pacific Union College leads with median graduate earnings of $70,484 ten years after enrollment for Associate Degree graduates.
Which Music colleges in California have rolling admissions?
Colleges with rolling admissions accept applications year-round, including Foothill College, De Anza College, Skyline College, Ohlone College. Rolling admissions is ideal for students who missed regular deadlines.
What SAT score do I need for Music programs?
SAT requirements vary widely by college selectivity. Use the "My SAT score" filter above to see only colleges where your score meets or exceeds the average admitted student, from open-admission colleges to highly selective universities.

Careers after Associate Degree in Music

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Musicians and Singers Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary Music Directors and Composers Disc Jockeys, Except Radio Sound Engineering Technicians

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