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2024 Best Design & Applied Arts Associate Degree Schools in Tennessee

2 Colleges in Tennessee
87 Associate Degrees
$24,509 Avg Early-Career Salary
Ranked #19 in popularity, design & applied arts is one of the most sought-after associate degree programs in the nation. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 2 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Design & Applied Arts Associate Degree Schools in Tennessee ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 87 associate degrees in design & applied arts during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Average Earnings

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.

Other Factors We Consider

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.

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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 Tennessee.

Best Schools for Associate Students to Study Design & Applied Arts in Tennessee

Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in design & applied arts.

Top Tennessee Schools for an Associate in Design

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27 Annual Graduates
$23,624 Median Starting Salary
$11,681 Median Student Debt

Every student who is interested in an associate degree in design & applied arts needs to check out Chattanooga State Community College. Located in the city of Chattanooga, Chattanooga State Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

Students who graduate with their associate from the design program report average early career wages of $23,624.

More information about a associate in design & applied arts from Chattanooga State Community College

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Nashville State Community College is a good option for students pursuing an associate degree in design & applied arts. Nashville State Community College is a moderately-sized public college located in the city of Nashville.

Students who graduate with their associate from the design program report average early career wages of $25,394.

More information about a associate in design & applied arts from Nashville State Community College

Best Design & Applied Arts Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Design & Applied Arts Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Mississippi 143 52
Georgia 121 159
Florida 121 315
North Carolina 120 393
Arkansas 105 12
Virginia 97 141
West Virginia 92 8
Kentucky 90 18
Louisiana 80 34
South Carolina 77 80
Alabama 69 33

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Design & Applied Arts is one of 10 different types of Visual & Performing Arts programs to choose from.

Design Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Commercial & Advertising Art 57
Interior Design 29
Commercial Photography 1

Related Major Annual Graduates
Music 68
General Visual & Performing Arts 18
Arts & Media Management 13
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 1

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