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

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 looked at 5 colleges and universities when compiling its 2022 Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Design & Applied Arts in Missouri ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 87 associate degrees in design and applied arts to qualified students.

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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. We created our Most Popular Associate Degree Colleges for Design & Applied Arts in Missouri ranking to make it a little easier to choose the right one for you.

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 Missouri

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

Saint Louis Community College
Saint Louis, MO

38 Annual Associate Degrees

#1 Best Quality In MO

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Saint Louis 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 large suburb of Saint Louis, Saint Louis Community College is a public college with a large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for associate degrees in design and applied arts in Missouri.

There were about 38 design and applied arts students who graduated with this degree at Saint Louis Community College in the most recent year we have data available.

Associate graduates who receive their degree from the design program earn an average of $18,900 in their early career salary.

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2

St Charles Community College
Cottleville, MO

30 Annual Associate Degrees

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at St Charles Community College if you want to pursue an associate degree in design and applied arts. Located in the suburb of Cottleville, SCC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

There were roughly 30 design and applied arts individuals who graduated with this degree at SCC in the most recent data year.

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3

Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City
Kansas City, MO

15 Annual Associate Degrees

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City is one of the most popular schools in the United States for getting an associate degree in design and applied arts. MCC is a fairly large public college located in the large city of Kansas City.

There were about 15 design and applied arts individuals who graduated with this degree at MCC in the most recent data year.

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4

Stevens - The Institute of Business & Arts
Saint Louis, MO

3 Annual Associate Degrees

#2 Best Quality In MO

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Every student who is interested in an associate degree in design and applied arts needs to check out Stevens - The Institute of Business & Arts. Located in the large city of Saint Louis, Siba is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for associate degrees in design and applied arts in Missouri.

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

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5

East Central College
Union, MO

1 Annual Associate Degrees

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the rural area of Union, East Central College is a public college with a small student population.

There were roughly 1 design and applied arts students who graduated with this degree at East Central College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Best Design & Applied Arts Colleges in the Plains States Region

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

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Minnesota	147	158
Kansas	145	96
Iowa	105	79
Nebraska	96	100
South Dakota	90	1
North Dakota	87	20

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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	46
Graphic Design	24
Interior Design	17

Majors Similar to Design

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Music	26
Fine & Studio Arts	17
General Visual & Performing Arts	11
Drama & Theater Arts	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.