2023 Best Design & Applied Arts Schools in Alabama
Finding the Best Design & Applied Arts School for You
With 246 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, design and applied arts is the #61 most popular major in Alabama.
There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
The Best Design & Applied Arts Schools in Alabama ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 3 schools in Alabama to see which ones offered the best programs for students.
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Featured Design & Applied Arts Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
BA in Graphic Design & Media Arts
Translate your creative ideas through concept, design and digital media with a bachelor's in graphic design online from Southern New Hampshire University.
Take the first step toward a career of visual expression and doing what you love with this online associate degree from Southern New Hampshire University.
Learn to create a striking portfolio and hone the skills you need to succeed in the world of professional photography with this online digital photography degree from Southern New Hampshire University.
2023 Best Design & Applied Arts Schools in Alabama
Check out the design programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.
Top Alabama Schools in Design & Applied Arts
Our analysis found Auburn University to be the best school for design and applied arts students who want to pursue a degree in Alabama. Located in the small city of Auburn, Auburn is a public college with a fairly large student population.
After completing their degree, design graduates from Auburn carry an average student debtload of $25,000. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $618.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Alabama. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Design & Applied Arts Schools in Alabama list. UA is a fairly large public school located in the city of Tuscaloosa.
While working on their degree, design majors at UA accumulate an average of around $26,000 in student debt.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Jacksonville State University is a great place for design and applied arts students. Located in the small suburb of Jacksonville, Jacksonville State University is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 1,446 |
| Virginia | 889 |
| North Carolina | 944 |
| Florida | 1,128 |
| Tennessee | 296 |
| Kentucky | 84 |
| South Carolina | 316 |
| Louisiana | 84 |
| Arkansas | 228 |
| Mississippi | 81 |
| West Virginia | 114 |
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Related Programs
Learn about other programs related to Design & Applied Arts that might interest you.
Take the first step toward a career of visual expression and doing what you love with this online associate degree from Southern New Hampshire University.
Learn to create a striking portfolio and hone the skills you need to succeed in the world of professional photography with this online digital photography degree from Southern New Hampshire University.
Get on the right path to the fast-paced, exciting world of video game art and design with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
Rankings in Majors Related to Design
One of 10 majors within the area of study, design and applied arts has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 37,413 |
| Music | 25,910 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 17,341 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 16,778 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 6,355 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 3 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- 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.