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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 601–624 of 626 colleges

Guam Community College
Mangilao, Guam
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$10,615/yr
Grad earnings
$27,820
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $25
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Atlantic University
Guaynabo, Puerto Rico
🏢 Private Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$12,363/yr
Grad earnings
$25,272
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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NUC University
Bayamon, Puerto Rico
🏢 Private Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$13,778/yr
Grad earnings
$24,785
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Huertas College
Caguas, Puerto Rico
🏢 Private Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$14,265/yr
Grad earnings
$22,927
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $25
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Oglala Lakota College
Kyle, South Dakota
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$9,841/yr
Grad earnings
$22,517
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Academia Serrant Inc
Ponce, Puerto Rico
🏢 Private Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
N/A
Grad earnings
$18,422
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Gnomon
North Hollywood, California
🏢 Private Competitive ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 39.7%
Annual cost
$48,010/yr
Grad earnings
$114,785
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $100
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Miami Ad School
Miami, Florida
🏢 Private Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
N/A
Grad earnings
$106,192
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?
Mountwest Community and Technical College leads with median graduate earnings of $28,951 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 Guam Community College, Instituto Tecnologico de Puerto Rico-Recinto de San Juan, Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo Campus, Inter American University of Puerto Rico-San German. 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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