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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 313–336 of 626 colleges

Phoenix College
Phoenix, Arizona
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$18,033/yr
Grad earnings
$40,870
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Pikes Peak State College
Colorado Springs, Colorado
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$18,345/yr
Grad earnings
$40,796
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Platt College-Riverside
Riverside, California
🏢 Private Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$32,321/yr
Grad earnings
$40,669
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Platt College-Los Angeles
Alhambra, California
🏢 Private Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$33,216/yr
Grad earnings
$40,669
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Platt College-Ontario
Ontario, California
🏢 Private Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$32,366/yr
Grad earnings
$40,669
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Miami Dade College
Miami, Florida
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$12,535/yr
Grad earnings
$40,654
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $30
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Central Arizona College
Coolidge, Arizona
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$9,024/yr
Grad earnings
$40,513
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Grossmont College
El Cajon, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$11,543/yr
Grad earnings
$40,309
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Gateway Technical College
Kenosha, Wisconsin
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$14,604/yr
Grad earnings
$40,264
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $30
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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?
Phoenix College leads with median graduate earnings of $40,870 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 Phoenix College, Illinois Valley Community College, Pikes Peak State College, Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City. 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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