by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 4 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of graphic design. Combined, these schools handed out 152 associate degrees in graphic design to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The graphic design associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To account for this we include a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a combination of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for graphic design students working on their associate degree.
The graphic design school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Graphic Design Associate Degree Schools in the Plains States Region.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in graphic design.
Century College is a good option for students interested in an associate degree in graphic design. Century College is a medium-sized public college located in the suburb of White Bear Lake.More information about a associate in graphic design from Century College
Johnson County Community College is a great option for individuals pursuing an associate degree in graphic design. JCCC is a fairly large public college located in the city of Overland Park.More information about a associate in graphic design from Johnson County Community College
It's difficult to beat University of South Dakota if you wish to pursue an associate degree in graphic design. USD is a moderately-sized public university located in the town of Vermillion.More information about a associate in graphic design from University of South Dakota
It's difficult to beat Saint Louis Community College if you want to pursue an associate degree in graphic design. Located in the suburb of Bridgeton, Saint Louis Community College is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in graphic design from Saint Louis Community College
Stevens - The Institute of Business & Arts is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in graphic design. Located in the large city of Saint Louis, Siba is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.More information about a associate in graphic design from Stevens - The Institute of Business & Arts
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Explore the best graphic design schools for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 299 | 72 |
| Kansas | 275 | 37 |
| Missouri | 210 | 28 |
| Nebraska | 163 | 7 |
| South Dakota | 148 | 6 |
| North Dakota | 144 | 2 |
Graphic Design is one of 9 different types of Design & Applied Arts programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Commercial & Advertising Art | 138 |
| Interior Design | 137 |
| Commercial Photography | 62 |
| Visual Communications | 23 |
| Fashion Design | 13 |
| Game & Interactive Media Design | 10 |
| Other Design & Applied Arts | 3 |
