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Best Colleges for Doctoral Degree
in Design and Applied Arts

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

25 Colleges
📍 USA
🎓 Doctoral Degree

Showing 1–24 of 25 colleges

University of Kansas
Lawrence, Kansas
🏛 Public Safety ↻ Rolling
Acceptance rate 88.2%
Annual cost
$25,215/yr
Grad earnings
$61,945
SAT avg
1,186
ACT mid
25
Rolling admissions — apply anytimeFee $40
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Cornell University
Ithaca, New York
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 8.2%
Annual cost
$83,196/yr
Grad earnings
$104,043
SAT avg
1,520
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 2 Decision Mar 28 Fee $80
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Cornell University
Ithaca, New York
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 8.2%
Annual cost
$83,196/yr
Grad earnings
$104,043
SAT avg
1,520
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 1 Decision Dec 15 Fee $80
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Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer Doctoral Degree in Design and Applied Arts in USA?
25 colleges and universities currently offer Doctoral 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?
Illinois Institute of Technology leads with median graduate earnings of $82,592 ten years after enrollment for Doctoral Degree graduates.
Which Design and Applied Arts colleges in USA have rolling admissions?
Colleges with rolling admissions accept applications year-round, including University of Kansas. 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 Doctoral 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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