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Best Colleges for Associate Degree
in Design and Applied Arts

42 colleges ranked by graduate median earnings. Filter by acceptance rate, tuition, deadlines, SAT & ACT — updated for 2026 admissions.

42 Colleges
📍 New York
🎓 Associate Degree

Showing 1–24 of 42 colleges in New York

Pratt Institute-Main
Brooklyn, New York
🏢 Private Match
Acceptance rate 53.2%
Annual cost
$76,533/yr
Grad earnings
$54,295
SAT avg
1,339
ACT mid
30
Apply by Jan 5 Decision Apr 1 Fee $50
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Pratt Institute-Main
Brooklyn, New York
🏢 Private Match
Acceptance rate 53.2%
Annual cost
$76,533/yr
Grad earnings
$54,295
SAT avg
1,339
ACT mid
30
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Jan 15 Fee $50
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The New School
New York, New York
🏢 Private Match
Acceptance rate 62.5%
Annual cost
$82,757/yr
Grad earnings
$52,901
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Apply by Jan 15
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The New School
New York, New York
🏢 Private Match
Acceptance rate 62.5%
Annual cost
$82,757/yr
Grad earnings
$52,901
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Apply by Jan 5
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The New School
New York, New York
🏢 Private Match
Acceptance rate 62.5%
Annual cost
$82,757/yr
Grad earnings
$52,901
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Apply by Nov 1
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The New School
New York, New York
🏢 Private Match
Acceptance rate 62.5%
Annual cost
$82,757/yr
Grad earnings
$52,901
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Apply by Nov 1
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Nassau Community College
Garden City, New York
🏛 Public Open Admissions ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 100%
Annual cost
$13,907/yr
Grad earnings
$48,248
SAT avg
N/A
ACT mid
N/A
Rolling admissions — apply anytime
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Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer Associate Degree in Design and Applied Arts in New York?
42 colleges and universities currently offer Associate Degree programs in Design and Applied Arts in New York, based on the latest US Department of Education College Scorecard data.
Which college has the highest graduate earnings for Design and Applied Arts in New York?
Rochester Institute of Technology leads with median graduate earnings of $76,571 ten years after enrollment for Associate Degree graduates.
Which Design and Applied Arts colleges in New York have rolling admissions?
Colleges with rolling admissions accept applications year-round, including SUNY College of Technology at Alfred, Rockland Community College, Suffolk County Community College, CUNY New York City College of Technology. 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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