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2022 Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Design & Applied Arts in the New England Region

25 Colleges in the New England Region
281 Associate Degrees
$25,900 Avg Early-Career Salary
Ranked #18 in popularity, design and applied arts is one of the most sought-after associate degree programs in the nation. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

College Factual reviewed 25 schools in the New England Region to determine which ones were the most popular for associate degree seekers in the field of design and applied arts. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 281 associate degrees in design and applied arts during the 2019-2020 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Design & Applied Arts School for Your Associate Degree

Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Design & Applied Arts in the New England Region The design associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. As an aid in helping you pick the right school for you, we created our Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Design & Applied Arts in the New England Region ranking.

While being high in popularity does not always mean a school has a quality design and applied arts program, it is a sign that a large number of students choose the school. Sometimes this is because the school offers a great educational experience, it is a good value, or it is highly focused on the program.

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This ranking is just one of the many we have created. First of all, if you are interested in other degree levels, you may want to take a look at one of the rankings highlighted above. Also, if you are interested in attending school in a specific part of the country, see our rankings by location. Plus, you can view our other rankings for design and applied arts.

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

10 Most Well Attended Schools for Design Students Working on Their Associate

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83 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In RI
#1 Best Quality In RI

Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in design and applied arts has to look into New England Institute of Technology. Located in the large suburb of East Greenwich, New England Tech is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for associate degrees in design and applied arts in Rhode Island.

There were roughly 83 design and applied arts individuals who graduated with this degree at New England Tech in the most recent data year.

Students who graduate with their associate from the design program report average early career wages of $25,900.

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24 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In MA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Every student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in design and applied arts has to take a look at Middlesex Community College. Located in the large suburb of Bedford, Middlesex Community College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

There were roughly 24 design and applied arts students who graduated with this degree at Middlesex Community College in the most recent year we have data available.

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3
18 Annual Associate Degrees
#2 Most Popular In MA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Bunker Hill Community College is one of the most popular schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in design and applied arts. BHCC is a medium-sized public college located in the large city of Boston.

There were approximately 18 design and applied arts individuals who graduated with this degree at BHCC in the most recent year we have data available.

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16 Annual Associate Degrees
#1 Most Popular In CT
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Tunxis Community College is one of the most popular schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in design and applied arts. Located in the suburb of Farmington, Tunxis Community College is a public college with a small student population.

There were approximately 16 design and applied arts individuals who graduated with this degree at Tunxis Community College in the most recent year we have data available.

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5
15 Annual Associate Degrees
#2 Most Popular In CT
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the city of Norwalk, NCC is a public college with a small student population.

There were approximately 15 design and applied arts students who graduated with this degree at NCC in the most recent data year.

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6
14 Annual Associate Degrees
#3 Most Popular In CT
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Three Rivers Community College is a small public college located in the small city of Norwich.

There were about 14 design and applied arts individuals who graduated with this degree at Three Rivers Community College in the most recent year we have data available.

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13 Annual Associate Degrees
#3 Most Popular In MA
#1 Best Quality In MA

STCC is a small public college located in the medium-sized city of Springfield. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for associate degrees in design and applied arts in Massachusetts.

There were about 13 design and applied arts individuals who graduated with this degree at STCC in the most recent year we have data available.

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13 Annual Associate Degrees
#4 Most Popular In CT
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

MCC is a small public college located in the large suburb of Manchester.

There were about 13 design and applied arts students who graduated with this degree at MCC in the most recent data year.

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9
12 Annual Associate Degrees
#4 Most Popular In MA
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Massasoit Community College is a moderately-sized public college located in the suburb of Brockton.

There were roughly 12 design and applied arts students who graduated with this degree at Massasoit Community College in the most recent data year.

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9
12 Annual Associate Degrees
#5 Most Popular In CT
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the midsize city of Bridgeport, Housatonic Community College is a public college with a small student population.

There were approximately 12 design and applied arts students who graduated with this degree at Housatonic Community College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Best Design & Applied Arts Colleges by State

Explore the most popular design and applied arts schools for a specific state in the New England Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Massachusetts 130 69
Connecticut 99 96
New Hampshire 81 21
Rhode Island 64 65
Vermont 51 19

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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 Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Graphic Design 90
Commercial & Advertising Art 66
Game & Interactive Media Design 58
Visual Communications 34
Interior Design 16
Industrial Design 9
Commercial Photography 6
Fashion Design 1
Illustration 1

Majors Similar to Design

Related Major Annual Graduates
Fine & Studio Arts 198
Film, Video & Photographic Arts 72
Music 25
Drama & Theater Arts 24
General Visual & Performing Arts 19
Dance 13
Arts & Media Management 2
Other Visual Art 2

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