2022 Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Design & Applied Arts in New Mexico

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.

In 2022, College Factual analyzed 8 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Design & Applied Arts in New Mexico ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 48 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

The design associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. One of the reasons we created our Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Design & Applied Arts in New Mexico ranking is to help you make that choice.

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.

One Size Does Not Fit All

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.

Most Popular Schools for Associate Students to Study Design & Applied Arts in New Mexico

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

Most Well Attended Schools for Design Students Working on Their Associate

1

New Mexico State University - Dona Ana
Las Cruces, NM

19 Annual Associate Degrees

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

New Mexico State University - Dona Ana is a popular option for students pursuing an associate degree in design and applied arts. Located in the rural area of Las Cruces, NMSU Dona Ana is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.

There were roughly 19 design and applied arts individuals who graduated with this degree at NMSU Dona Ana in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a associate in design and applied arts from New Mexico State University - Dona Ana

2

San Juan College
Farmington, NM

11 Annual Associate Degrees

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

San Juan College is one of the most popular schools in the country for getting an associate degree in design and applied arts. Located in the city of Farmington, SJC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

There were roughly 11 design and applied arts individuals who graduated with this degree at SJC in the most recent year we have data available.

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3

Santa Fe Community College
Santa Fe, NM

8 Annual Associate Degrees

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Santa Fe Community College is one of the most popular schools in the country for getting an associate degree in design and applied arts. SFCC is a small public college located in the small suburb of Santa Fe.

There were roughly 8 design and applied arts individuals who graduated with this degree at SFCC in the most recent data year.

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4

Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell Campus
Roswell, NM

4 Annual Associate Degrees

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Every student who is interested in an associate degree in design and applied arts has to check out Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell Campus. ENMU - Roswell Campus is a small public university located in the remote town of Roswell.

There were roughly 4 design and applied arts individuals who graduated with this degree at ENMU - Roswell Campus in the most recent data year.

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5

New Mexico State University - Alamogordo
Alamogordo, NM

3 Annual Associate Degrees

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

NMSU Alamogordo is a small public university located in the rural area of Alamogordo.

There were approximately 3 design and applied arts individuals who graduated with this degree at NMSU Alamogordo in the most recent data year.

More information about a associate in design and applied arts from New Mexico State University - Alamogordo

6

Clovis Community College
Clovis, NM

2 Annual Associate Degrees

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the remote town of Clovis, Clovis Community College is a public college with a small student population.

There were approximately 2 design and applied arts students who graduated with this degree at Clovis Community College in the most recent year we have data available.

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7

Western New Mexico University
Silver City, NM

1 Annual Associate Degrees

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Western New Mexico University is a small public university located in the town of Silver City.

There were about 1 design and applied arts students who graduated with this degree at Western New Mexico University in the most recent year we have data available.

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8

Luna Community College
Las Vegas, NM

Luna Community College is a fairly small public college located in the rural area of Las Vegas. More information about a associate in design and applied arts from Luna Community College

Best Design & Applied Arts Colleges in the Southwest Region

Explore all the Most Popular Design & Applied Arts Schools in the Southwest Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Texas	192	414
Arizona	165	195
Oklahoma	135	38

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Rankings in Majors Related to Design

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
Commercial & Advertising Art	19
Game & Interactive Media Design	12
Graphic Design	11
Visual Communications	4
Fashion Design	2

Majors Similar to Design

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Fine & Studio Arts	52
Film, Video & Photographic Arts	25
Drama & Theater Arts	7
Music	1

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard). More about our data sources and methodologies.