Associate Degree   California

Best Colleges for Associate Degree
in Design and Applied Arts

100 colleges ranked by graduate median earnings. Filter by acceptance rate, tuition, deadlines, SAT & ACT β€” updated for 2026 admissions.

100 Colleges
πŸ“ California
πŸŽ“ Associate Degree

Showing 1–24 of 100 colleges in California

Pacific Union College
Angwin, California
🏒 Private Competitive
Acceptance rate 42.5%
Annual cost
$47,244/yr
Grad earnings
$70,484
SAT avg
1,093
ACT mid
N/A
Apply by Nov 15 Decision Dec 15 Fee $40
View college details
Foothill College
Los Altos Hills, California
πŸ› 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 β€” apply anytime
View college details
De Anza College
Cupertino, California
πŸ› 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 β€” apply anytime
View college details
Interior Designers Institute
Newport Beach, California
🏒 Private Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
N/A
Grad earnings
$54,974
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions β€” apply anytimeFee $100
View college details
Ohlone College
Fremont, California
πŸ› Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$22,906/yr
Grad earnings
$54,278
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions β€” apply anytime
View college details
College of San Mateo
San Mateo, California
πŸ› Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$11,875/yr
Grad earnings
$54,172
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions β€” apply anytime
View college details
West Valley College
Saratoga, California
πŸ› Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$13,351/yr
Grad earnings
$51,688
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions β€” apply anytime
View college details
Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, California
πŸ› Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$14,804/yr
Grad earnings
$51,378
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions β€” apply anytime
View college details
Norco College
Norco, California
πŸ› Public Open Admissions
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$12,749/yr
Grad earnings
$51,206
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Apply by Jun 7
View college details
Norco College
Norco, California
πŸ› Public Open Admissions
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$12,749/yr
Grad earnings
$51,206
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Apply by Jan 19
View college details
Norco College
Norco, California
πŸ› Public Open Admissions
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$12,749/yr
Grad earnings
$51,206
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Apply by Aug 23
View college details
Las Positas College
Livermore, California
πŸ› Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$14,810/yr
Grad earnings
$51,088
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions β€” apply anytime
View college details
Mission College
Santa Clara, California
πŸ› Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$15,047/yr
Grad earnings
$50,936
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions β€” apply anytime
View college details
Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, California
πŸ› Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$11,792/yr
Grad earnings
$50,874
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions β€” apply anytime
View college details
Canada College
Redwood City, California
πŸ› Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$9,514/yr
Grad earnings
$50,087
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions β€” apply anytime
View college details
Napa Valley College
Napa, California
πŸ› Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$21,563/yr
Grad earnings
$49,517
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions β€” apply anytime
View college details
Irvine Valley College
Irvine, California
πŸ› Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$11,750/yr
Grad earnings
$49,156
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions β€” apply anytime
View college details
Moorpark College
Moorpark, California
πŸ› Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$9,685/yr
Grad earnings
$49,044
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions β€” apply anytime
View college details
College of the Canyons
Santa Clarita, California
πŸ› Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$10,243/yr
Grad earnings
$49,022
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions β€” apply anytime
View college details

Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer Associate Degree in Design and Applied Arts in California?
100 colleges and universities currently offer Associate Degree programs in Design and Applied Arts in California, based on the latest US Department of Education College Scorecard data.
Which college has the highest graduate earnings for Design and Applied Arts in California?
Mount Saint Mary's University leads with median graduate earnings of $72,379 ten years after enrollment for Associate Degree graduates.
Which Design and Applied Arts colleges in California have rolling admissions?
Colleges with rolling admissions accept applications year-round, including Mount Saint Mary's University, Mount Saint Mary's University, Foothill College, De Anza 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

Browse other degree levels in California

Explore Other Options