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2025 Best Design & Applied Arts Associate Degree Schools in Pennsylvania

2 Colleges in Pennsylvania
144 Associate Degrees
$23,459 Avg Early-Career Salary
If you pursue a associate degree in design & applied arts, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #19 most popular program in the country. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.

College Factual reviewed 2 schools in Pennsylvania to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of design & applied arts. Combined, these schools handed out 144 associate degrees in design & applied arts to qualified students.

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Early-Career Earnings

Average early-career salary of those graduating with their associate degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. That is, everyone wants their associate degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.

Other Factors We Consider

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 colleges for design & applied arts students working on their associate degree.

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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Design & Applied Arts Associate Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list, to help you choose the best school for you.

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

The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in design & applied arts.

Top Pennsylvania Schools for an Associate in Design

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Any student who is interested in an associate degree in design & applied arts needs to take a look at Northampton County Area Community College. Located in the large suburb of Bethlehem, Northampton Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

Associate graduates who receive their degree from the design program make about $19,022 in their early career salary.

More information about a associate in design & applied arts from Northampton County Area Community College

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22 Annual Graduates

Harrisburg Area Community College is a great option for individuals interested in an associate degree in design & applied arts. HACC is a large public college located in the city of Harrisburg.More information about a associate in design & applied arts from Harrisburg Area Community College

Best Design & Applied Arts Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

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

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
New York 196 1,475
New Jersey 137 174
Maryland 126 178
Delaware 60 31
District of Columbia 36 12

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One of 10 majors within the Visual & Performing Arts area of study, Design & Applied Arts has other similar majors worth exploring.

Design Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Graphic Design 71
Commercial & Advertising Art 28
Interior Design 19
Visual Communications 16
Commercial Photography 4
Fashion Design 3
Industrial Design 2
Game & Interactive Media Design 1

Related Major Annual Graduates
Fine & Studio Arts 129
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 50
Drama & Theater Arts 30
Music 20
General Visual & Performing Arts 14
Arts & Media Management 4
Dance 2

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