by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools in Florida to determine which ones were the best for design & applied arts students pursuing a associate degree. Combined, these schools handed out 315 associate degrees in design & applied arts to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The design associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality design program can vary widely even among the top schools. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
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 school's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a combination of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
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 complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges 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 Florida.
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.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for design & applied arts students seeking a an associate degree.
Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is a good option for students pursuing an associate degree in design & applied arts. Located in the city of Fort Lauderdale, Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.
Associate students who receive their degree from the design program make around $16,830 in the first couple years of working.
More information about a associate in design & applied arts from Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale
Every student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in design & applied arts has to look into Miami Dade College. MDC is a fairly large public college located in the city of Miami.More information about a associate in design & applied arts from Miami Dade College
It's difficult to beat Seminole State College of Florida if you want to pursue an associate degree in design & applied arts. Seminole State is a large public college located in the city of Sanford.More information about a associate in design & applied arts from Seminole State College of Florida
Full Sail University is a great decision for individuals pursuing an associate degree in design & applied arts. Full Sail University is a very large private for-profit university located in the suburb of Winter Park.
After graduating, design associate recipients usually earn about $19,630 in the first five years of their career.
More information about a associate in design & applied arts from Full Sail UniversityExplore all the Best Design & Applied Arts Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 143 | 52 |
| Georgia | 121 | 159 |
| North Carolina | 120 | 393 |
| Arkansas | 105 | 12 |
| Tennessee | 102 | 87 |
| Virginia | 97 | 141 |
| West Virginia | 92 | 8 |
| Kentucky | 90 | 18 |
| Louisiana | 80 | 34 |
| South Carolina | 77 | 80 |
| Alabama | 69 | 33 |
Design & Applied Arts is one of 10 different types of Visual & Performing Arts programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Interior Design | 102 |
| Other Design & Applied Arts | 84 |
| Fashion Design | 53 |
| Game & Interactive Media Design | 29 |
| Graphic Design | 28 |
| Visual Communications | 19 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 313 |
| Music | 167 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 69 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 60 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 41 |
| Arts & Media Management | 35 |
