by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 25 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to determine which ones were the best for design & applied arts students pursuing a associate degree. Combined, these schools handed out 2,040 associate degrees in design & applied arts to qualified students.
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Your choice of design & applied arts for getting your associate degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of associate graduates during the early years of their career. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their associate degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for design & applied arts students working on their associate degree.
The 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 Design & Applied Arts Associate Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region.
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
Take the first step toward a career of visual expression and doing what you love with this online associate degree from Southern New Hampshire University.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in design & applied arts.
The New School is one of the best schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in design & applied arts. New School University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York.
Associate recipients from the design & applied arts degree program at The New School earn $23,186 above the average college graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.
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It is hard to beat Fashion Institute of Technology if you want to pursue an associate degree in design & applied arts. Located in the large city of New York, FIT SUNY is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Students who graduate with their associate from the design program report average early career earnings of $18,128.
More information about a associate in design & applied arts from Fashion Institute of Technology
It is hard to beat Pratt Institute - Main if you want to pursue an associate degree in design & applied arts. Located in the city of Brooklyn, Pratt Institute is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in design & applied arts from Pratt Institute - Main
It is hard to beat Rochester Institute of Technology if you want to pursue an associate degree in design & applied arts. RIT is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Rochester.More information about a associate in design & applied arts from Rochester Institute of Technology
Located in the city of Long Island City, LaGuardia is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Design & Applied Arts associate degree recipients from LaGuardia Community College earn a boost of approximately $4,409 over the typical income of design & applied arts graduates.
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Located in the large suburb of Bethlehem, Northampton Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.
Associate recipients from the design & applied arts program at Northampton County Area Community College make $3,317 above the standard graduate in this field shortly after graduation.
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KCC is a large public college located in the large city of Brooklyn.
Soon after graduating, design associate recipients typically earn around $19,968 in their early careers.
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LCCC is a moderately-sized public college located in the suburb of Schnecksville.
Design & Applied Arts associate degree recipients from Lehigh Carbon Community College receive an earnings boost of around $3,744 above the typical earnings of design & applied arts graduates.
More information about a associate in design & applied arts from Lehigh Carbon Community College
Located in the city of Brooklyn, City Tech is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in design & applied arts from New York City College of Technology
Berkeley College - Woodland Park is a small private for-profit college located in the large suburb of Woodland Park.More information about a associate in design & applied arts from Berkeley College - Woodland Park
Explore the best design & applied arts schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 196 | 1,475 |
| Pennsylvania | 179 | 170 |
| New Jersey | 137 | 174 |
| Maryland | 126 | 178 |
| Delaware | 60 | 31 |
| District of Columbia | 36 | 12 |
One of 10 majors within the Visual & Performing Arts area of study, Design & Applied Arts has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Commercial & Advertising Art | 495 |
| Fashion Design | 461 |
| Graphic Design | 341 |
| Interior Design | 249 |
| Illustration | 184 |
| Commercial Photography | 111 |
| Visual Communications | 96 |
| Game & Interactive Media Design | 86 |
| Industrial Design | 17 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 812 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 497 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 400 |
| Music | 199 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 132 |
| Dance | 24 |
| Arts & Media Management | 17 |
| Other Visual Art | 2 |
