Associate Degree   North Carolina

Best Colleges for Associate Degree
in Design and Applied Arts

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

28 Colleges
πŸ“ North Carolina
πŸŽ“ Associate Degree

Showing 1–24 of 28 colleges in North Carolina

Cape Fear Community College
Wilmington, North Carolina
πŸ› Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$13,977/yr
Grad earnings
$38,654
SAT avg
N/A
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Johnston Community College
Smithfield, North Carolina
πŸ› Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$12,582/yr
Grad earnings
$37,310
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N/A
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Pitt Community College
Winterville, North Carolina
πŸ› Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$15,807/yr
Grad earnings
$37,259
SAT avg
N/A
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Stanly Community College
Albemarle, North Carolina
πŸ› Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$12,847/yr
Grad earnings
$36,686
SAT avg
N/A
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Blue Ridge Community College
Flat Rock, North Carolina
πŸ› Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$13,097/yr
Grad earnings
$36,324
SAT avg
N/A
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Surry Community College
Dobson, North Carolina
πŸ› Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$14,199/yr
Grad earnings
$36,012
SAT avg
N/A
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Nash Community College
Rocky Mount, North Carolina
πŸ› Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$11,198/yr
Grad earnings
$34,912
SAT avg
N/A
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Wilkes Community College
Wilkesboro, North Carolina
πŸ› Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$10,494/yr
Grad earnings
$34,728
SAT avg
N/A
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N/A
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Alamance Community College
Graham, North Carolina
πŸ› Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$22,570/yr
Grad earnings
$34,241
SAT avg
N/A
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Wayne Community College
Goldsboro, North Carolina
πŸ› Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$11,311/yr
Grad earnings
$34,148
SAT avg
N/A
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Lenoir Community College
Kinston, North Carolina
πŸ› Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$15,604/yr
Grad earnings
$33,866
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
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Carteret Community College
Morehead City, North Carolina
πŸ› Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$21,009/yr
Grad earnings
$33,357
SAT avg
N/A
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N/A
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Randolph Community College
Asheboro, North Carolina
πŸ› Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$15,688/yr
Grad earnings
$33,336
SAT avg
N/A
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Isothermal Community College
Spindale, North Carolina
πŸ› Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$13,601/yr
Grad earnings
$33,325
SAT avg
N/A
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Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer Associate Degree in Design and Applied Arts in North Carolina?
28 colleges and universities currently offer Associate Degree programs in Design and Applied Arts in North Carolina, based on the latest US Department of Education College Scorecard data.
Which college has the highest graduate earnings for Design and Applied Arts in North Carolina?
Wake Technical Community College leads with median graduate earnings of $41,769 ten years after enrollment for Associate Degree graduates.
Which Design and Applied Arts colleges in North Carolina have rolling admissions?
Colleges with rolling admissions accept applications year-round, including Wake Technical Community College, Cape Fear Community College, Central Piedmont Community College, Johnston Community 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.

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