Graphic and applied design
568 trade schools, career schools and two-year colleges offer a certificate or associate degree in graphic and applied design.
What people earn, nationally
Median earnings of everyone who finished each kind of program, at any school, among students who got federal aid.
| Program | Credential | 1 year after | 5 years after |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts | Certificate | $33,047 | $36,443 |
| Design and Applied Arts | Associate degree | $31,578 | $39,339 |
Find a school by state
- Alabama 5
- Arizona 19
- Arkansas 5
- California 88
- Colorado 12
- Connecticut 1
- Delaware 1
- District of Columbia 1
- Florida 21
- Georgia 15
- Hawaii 1
- Idaho 2
- Illinois 23
- Indiana 3
- Iowa 8
- Kansas 7
- Kentucky 7
- Louisiana 7
- Maryland 11
- Massachusetts 14
- Michigan 22
- Minnesota 17
- Mississippi 7
- Missouri 5
- Montana 2
- Nebraska 5
- Nevada 4
- New Hampshire 4
- New Jersey 13
- New Mexico 10
- New York 28
- North Carolina 26
- North Dakota 3
- Ohio 21
- Oklahoma 28
- Oregon 7
- Pennsylvania 17
- Rhode Island 2
- South Carolina 8
- South Dakota 1
- Tennessee 11
- Texas 26
- Utah 5
- Vermont 1
- Virginia 13
- Washington 14
- West Virginia 2
- Wisconsin 11
- Wyoming 4
Data from College Scorecard, pulled November 5, 2026.