by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in the New England Region to determine which ones were the best for design & applied arts students pursuing a associate degree. Combined, these schools handed out 264 associate degrees in design & applied arts to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their associate degree from the school. After all, your associate degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
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 New England 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.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for design & applied arts students seeking a an associate degree.
New England Institute of Technology is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in design & applied arts. Located in the large suburb of East Greenwich, New England Tech is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Soon after graduating, design associate recipients usually earn an average of $22,185 at the beginning of their careers.
More information about a associate in design & applied arts from New England Institute of Technology
It's difficult to beat Springfield Technical Community College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in design & applied arts. STCC is a small public college located in the midsize city of Springfield.
Students who graduate with their associate from the design program report average early career wages of $23,416.
More information about a associate in design & applied arts from Springfield Technical Community CollegeExplore the best design & applied arts schools for a specific state in the New England Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 137 | 88 |
| Connecticut | 101 | 86 |
| New Hampshire | 80 | 14 |
| Rhode Island | 70 | 51 |
| Vermont | 58 | 25 |
Design & Applied Arts is one of 10 different types of Visual & Performing Arts programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Graphic Design | 76 |
| Commercial & Advertising Art | 63 |
| Visual Communications | 53 |
| Game & Interactive Media Design | 41 |
| Interior Design | 21 |
| Industrial Design | 4 |
| Commercial Photography | 3 |
| Illustration | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 207 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 96 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 32 |
| Music | 30 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 12 |
| Arts & Media Management | 8 |
| Dance | 7 |
| Other Visual Art | 2 |
