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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 361–384 of 626 colleges

Provo College
Provo, Utah
🏢 Private Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$34,045/yr
Grad earnings
$39,645
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $25
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Clark State College
Springfield, Ohio
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$13,395/yr
Grad earnings
$39,584
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Yuba College
Marysville, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$12,200/yr
Grad earnings
$39,552
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Central Community College
Grand Island, Nebraska
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$13,504/yr
Grad earnings
$39,429
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Great Basin College
Elko, Nevada
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$12,010/yr
Grad earnings
$39,289
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Mitchell College
New London, Connecticut
🏢 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 73.4%
Annual cost
$54,089/yr
Grad earnings
$39,115
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Mitchell College
New London, Connecticut
🏢 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 73.4%
Annual cost
$54,089/yr
Grad earnings
$39,115
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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College of the Sequoias
Visalia, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$8,553/yr
Grad earnings
$39,092
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?
San Bernardino Valley College leads with median graduate earnings of $39,676 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 San Bernardino Valley College, Provo College, Lakeland Community College, Clark State 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.

Careers after Associate Degree in Design and Applied Arts

Web and Digital Interface Designers Video Game Designers Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary Commercial and Industrial Designers Graphic Designers Set and Exhibit Designers Designers, All Other Artists and Related Workers, All Other Photographers Fashion Designers

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