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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 337–360 of 626 colleges

Mendocino College
Ukiah, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$16,746/yr
Grad earnings
$40,243
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Monroe Community College
Rochester, New York
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$14,196/yr
Grad earnings
$40,174
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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American River College
Sacramento, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$12,986/yr
Grad earnings
$40,162
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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North Idaho College
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$16,699/yr
Grad earnings
$40,081
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $25
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Southwestern College
Chula Vista, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$19,717/yr
Grad earnings
$40,060
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Yavapai College
Prescott, Arizona
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$12,642/yr
Grad earnings
$39,890
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Pima Community College
Tucson, Arizona
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$8,916/yr
Grad earnings
$39,810
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Tulsa Community College
Tulsa, Oklahoma
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$12,522/yr
Grad earnings
$39,746
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $20
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San Antonio College
San Antonio, Texas
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$11,576/yr
Grad earnings
$39,711
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?
Mendocino College leads with median graduate earnings of $40,243 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 Mendocino College, St Clair County Community College, Monroe Community College, American River 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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