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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 577–600 of 626 colleges

Halifax Community College
Weldon, North Carolina
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$11,481/yr
Grad earnings
$31,644
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Los Angeles Film School
Hollywood, California
🏢 Private Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
N/A
Grad earnings
$31,632
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Davis College
Toledo, Ohio
🏢 Private Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$28,901/yr
Grad earnings
$31,588
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $25
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Douglas Education Center
Monessen, Pennsylvania
🏢 Private Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$32,224/yr
Grad earnings
$30,814
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Hinds Community College
Raymond, Mississippi
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$9,817/yr
Grad earnings
$30,774
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Albany Technical College
Albany, Georgia
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$13,811/yr
Grad earnings
$30,541
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $25
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Atlanta Technical College
Atlanta, Georgia
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$9,678/yr
Grad earnings
$30,350
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $25
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New York Film Academy
Burbank, California
🏢 Private Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$62,291/yr
Grad earnings
$29,633
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $75
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Community Care College
Tulsa, Oklahoma
🏢 Private Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
N/A
Grad earnings
$28,954
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?
Halifax Community College leads with median graduate earnings of $31,644 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 Halifax Community College, Los Angeles Film School, Davis College, Remington College-Dallas Campus. 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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