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

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.

For its 2022 ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools in South Dakota to determine which ones were the most popular for design and applied arts students pursuing a associate degree. Combined, these schools handed out 4 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. 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 South Dakota 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.

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 South Dakota

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

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University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD

2 Annual Associate Degrees

#1 Best Quality In SD

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

University of South Dakota is a popular decision for individuals interested in an associate degree in design and applied arts. USD is a medium-sized public university located in the distant town of Vermillion. 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 South Dakota. More information about a associate in design and applied arts from University of South Dakota

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Oglala Lakota College
Kyle, SD

2 Annual Associate Degrees

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Oglala Lakota College is a popular decision for individuals interested in an associate degree in design and applied arts. Located in the remote area of Kyle, Oglala Lakota College is a public college with a small student population. More information about a associate in design and applied arts from Oglala Lakota College

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Northern State University
Aberdeen, SD

Northern State University is one of the most popular schools in the country for getting an associate degree in design and applied arts. Located in the town of Aberdeen, NSU is a public university with a small student population. More information about a associate in design and applied arts from Northern State University

Best Design & Applied Arts Colleges in the Plains States Region

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

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Minnesota	147	158
Kansas	145	96
Missouri	115	68
Iowa	105	79
Nebraska	96	100
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
Graphic Design	4

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.