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Best Colleges for UG Certificate or Diploma
in Design and Applied Arts

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

25 Colleges
📍 Illinois
🎓 UG Certificate or Diploma

Showing 1–24 of 25 colleges in Illinois

Millikin University
Decatur, Illinois
🏢 Private Match ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 54.1%
Annual cost
$41,297/yr
Grad earnings
$51,262
SAT avg
1,050
ACT mid
23
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Oakton College
Des Plaines, Illinois
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$11,344/yr
Grad earnings
$47,852
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, Illinois
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$13,314/yr
Grad earnings
$46,909
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Elgin Community College
Elgin, Illinois
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$9,837/yr
Grad earnings
$45,516
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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McHenry County College
Crystal Lake, Illinois
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$12,971/yr
Grad earnings
$45,143
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Joliet Junior College
Joliet, Illinois
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$9,757/yr
Grad earnings
$42,889
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Triton College
River Grove, Illinois
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$11,608/yr
Grad earnings
$41,728
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Parkland College
Champaign, Illinois
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$14,011/yr
Grad earnings
$38,320
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Illinois Central College
East Peoria, Illinois
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$17,251/yr
Grad earnings
$37,366
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Black Hawk College
Moline, Illinois
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$11,809/yr
Grad earnings
$37,253
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Prairie State College
Chicago Heights, Illinois
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$13,813/yr
Grad earnings
$36,696
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Rend Lake College
Ina, Illinois
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$14,638/yr
Grad earnings
$35,775
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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John A Logan College
Carterville, Illinois
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$12,682/yr
Grad earnings
$34,096
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer UG Certificate or Diploma in Design and Applied Arts in Illinois?
25 colleges and universities currently offer UG Certificate or Diploma programs in Design and Applied Arts in Illinois, based on the latest US Department of Education College Scorecard data.
Which college has the highest graduate earnings for Design and Applied Arts in Illinois?
Millikin University leads with median graduate earnings of $51,262 ten years after enrollment for UG Certificate or Diploma graduates.
Which Design and Applied Arts colleges in Illinois have rolling admissions?
Colleges with rolling admissions accept applications year-round, including Millikin University, William Rainey Harper College, Oakton College, College of DuPage. Rolling admissions is ideal for students who missed regular deadlines.
What SAT score do I need for Design and Applied Arts 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.

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