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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 — updated for 2026 admissions.

626 Colleges
📍 USA
🎓 Associate Degree

Showing 265–288 of 626 colleges

Odessa College
Odessa, Texas
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$12,315/yr
Grad earnings
$42,026
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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California College of ASU
Los Angeles, California
🏢 Private Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$33,732/yr
Grad earnings
$42,014
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $50
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East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$18,645/yr
Grad earnings
$42,006
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Western Nevada College
Carson City, Nevada
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$19,595/yr
Grad earnings
$41,987
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Palm Beach State College
Lake Worth, Florida
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$16,741/yr
Grad earnings
$41,923
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $40
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Butte College
Oroville, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$13,636/yr
Grad earnings
$41,810
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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Dallas College
Dallas, Texas
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$9,641/yr
Grad earnings
$41,714
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Macomb Community College
Warren, Michigan
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$10,719/yr
Grad earnings
$41,596
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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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?
Salina Area Technical College leads with median graduate earnings of $42,175 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 Salina Area Technical College, Central Lakes College-Brainerd, Iowa Central Community College, Odessa College. 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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