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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 289–312 of 626 colleges

University of Rio Grande
Rio Grande, Ohio
🏢 Private Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$33,032/yr
Grad earnings
$41,478
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Amarillo College
Amarillo, Texas
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$11,411/yr
Grad earnings
$41,302
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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South Plains College
Levelland, Texas
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$12,880/yr
Grad earnings
$41,276
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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SUNY Adirondack
Queensbury, New York
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$16,664/yr
Grad earnings
$41,267
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Cerritos College
Norwalk, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$8,409/yr
Grad earnings
$41,156
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Wenatchee Valley College
Wenatchee, Washington
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$20,346/yr
Grad earnings
$41,127
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Vincennes University
Vincennes, Indiana
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$19,446/yr
Grad earnings
$41,110
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Central Texas College
Killeen, Texas
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$11,792/yr
Grad earnings
$40,995
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Casper College
Casper, Wyoming
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$13,593/yr
Grad earnings
$40,935
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?
El Camino Community College District leads with median graduate earnings of $41,589 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 El Camino Community College District, Northampton County Area Community College, Glendale Community College, University of Rio Grande. 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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