Associate Degree   USA

Best Colleges for Associate Degree
in Design and Applied Arts

626 colleges ranked by graduate median earnings. Filter by acceptance rate, tuition, deadlines, SAT & ACT β€” updated for 2026 admissions.

626 Colleges
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πŸŽ“ Associate Degree

Showing 1–24 of 626 colleges

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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Walla Walla University
College Place, Washington
🏒 Private Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$44,075/yr
Grad earnings
$61,885
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions β€” apply anytime
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University of New Haven
West Haven, Connecticut
🏒 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 80.6%
Annual cost
$63,970/yr
Grad earnings
$60,126
SAT avg
1,190
ACT mid
27
Apply by Feb 1 Decision Mar 15 Fee $50
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University of New Haven
West Haven, Connecticut
🏒 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 80.6%
Annual cost
$63,970/yr
Grad earnings
$60,126
SAT avg
1,190
ACT mid
27
Apply by Jan 15 Decision Feb 15 Fee $50
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University of New Haven
West Haven, Connecticut
🏒 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 80.6%
Annual cost
$63,970/yr
Grad earnings
$60,126
SAT avg
1,190
ACT mid
27
Apply by Nov 15 Decision Dec 20 Fee $50
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University of New Haven
West Haven, Connecticut
🏒 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 80.6%
Annual cost
$63,970/yr
Grad earnings
$60,126
SAT avg
1,190
ACT mid
27
Apply by Nov 15 Decision Dec 20 Fee $50
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Madonna University
Livonia, Michigan
🏒 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 92.9%
Annual cost
$38,809/yr
Grad earnings
$59,058
SAT avg
1,000
ACT mid
23
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Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer Associate Degree in Design and Applied Arts in USA?
626 colleges and universities currently offer Associate Degree programs in Design and Applied Arts in USA, based on the latest US Department of Education College Scorecard data.
Which college has the highest graduate earnings for Design and Applied Arts in USA?
George Washington University leads with median graduate earnings of $90,873 ten years after enrollment for Associate Degree graduates.
Which Design and Applied Arts colleges in USA have rolling admissions?
Colleges with rolling admissions accept applications year-round, including Mount Saint Mary's University, Mount Saint Mary's University, Washington Adventist University, Walla Walla University. 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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