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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 505–528 of 626 colleges

Surry Community College
Dobson, North Carolina
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$14,199/yr
Grad earnings
$36,012
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Lassen Community College
Susanville, California
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$17,063/yr
Grad earnings
$35,994
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Athens Technical College
Athens, Georgia
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$13,425/yr
Grad earnings
$35,951
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $25
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Baker College
Owosso, Michigan
🏢 Private Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 87.5%
Annual cost
$23,456/yr
Grad earnings
$35,833
SAT avg
1,080
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Rend Lake College
Ina, Illinois
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$14,638/yr
Grad earnings
$35,775
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Mohave Community College
Kingman, Arizona
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$10,952/yr
Grad earnings
$35,522
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?
Blue Ridge Community College leads with median graduate earnings of $36,324 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 Blue Ridge Community College, Community College of Vermont, Southern Technical College, Southern Crescent Technical 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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