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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 25–48 of 626 colleges

Foothill College
Los Altos Hills, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$15,772/yr
Grad earnings
$57,072
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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De Anza College
Cupertino, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$13,167/yr
Grad earnings
$56,596
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Bellevue College
Bellevue, Washington
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$19,798/yr
Grad earnings
$56,310
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$16,172/yr
Grad earnings
$56,287
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $30
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Adrian College
Adrian, Michigan
🏢 Private Match ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 68.4%
Annual cost
$54,950/yr
Grad earnings
$55,504
SAT avg
1,030
ACT mid
22
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$15,172/yr
Grad earnings
$55,486
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $35
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Ferris State University
Big Rapids, Michigan
🏛 Public Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 80.6%
Annual cost
$26,066/yr
Grad earnings
$54,735
SAT avg
1,001
ACT mid
23
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Pratt Institute-Main
Brooklyn, New York
🏢 Private Match
Acceptance rate 53.2%
Annual cost
$76,533/yr
Grad earnings
$54,295
SAT avg
1,339
ACT mid
30
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Jan 15 Fee $50
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Pratt Institute-Main
Brooklyn, New York
🏢 Private Match
Acceptance rate 53.2%
Annual cost
$76,533/yr
Grad earnings
$54,295
SAT avg
1,339
ACT mid
30
Apply by Jan 5 Decision Apr 1 Fee $50
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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?
Foothill College leads with median graduate earnings of $57,072 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 Foothill College, De Anza College, Bellevue College, Weber State University. 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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