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2023 Most Popular Design & Applied Arts Undergraduate Certificate Schools

314 Colleges
$26,842 Avg Salary
$17,264 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Design & Applied Arts Undergraduate Certificate School for You

Design & Applied Arts is the #36 most popular major in the country with 36,301 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Design & Applied Arts Undergraduate Certificate Schools to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 314 schools in the United States to see which ones were the most popular undergraduate certificate programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Design & Applied Arts program at each school on the list.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for design majors pursuing a undergraduate certificate.

Our 2023 rankings named National University College the most popular school in the United States for design and applied arts students working on their undergraduate certificate. National University College is a very large private for-profit school located in the midsize city of Bayamon.

Of the 269 students majoring in design at National University College, 61% are male and 39% are female.

After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, design graduates from National University College carry an average student debt load of $7,102.

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#2

Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis, IN

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Ivy Tech Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Design & Applied Arts Undergraduate Certificate Schools list. Ivy Tech Community College is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Indianapolis.

Women make up 65% of the design majors at the school.

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The in-demand undergraduate certificate programs at Tulsa Technology Center helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular design and applied arts schools in the United States. Tulsa Tech is a small public school located in the large city of Tulsa.

About 84% of the students majoring in design at the school are women while 16% are male.

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Out of the 314 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, Collin County Community College District landed the # 4 spot on the list. Collin County Community College District is a very large public school located in the suburb of McKinney.

Women make up 47% of the design majors at the school.

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#5

The Creative Circus

Atlanta, GA

Out of the 314 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, The Creative Circus landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Atlanta, The Creative Circus is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

About 85% of the students majoring in design at the school are women while 15% are male.

The average amount in student loans that design majors at The Creative Circus take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $30,218.

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#6

Gnomon

Hollywood, CA

Gnomon came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Design & Applied Arts Undergraduate Certificate Schools ranking. Gnomon is a fairly small private for-profit school located in the city of Hollywood.

Of the 42 students majoring in design at Gnomon, 74% are male and 26% are female.

On average, design graduates from Gnomon take out $40,803 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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#6

Hinds Community College

Raymond, MS

Hinds Community College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Design & Applied Arts Undergraduate Certificate Schools list. Located in the town of Raymond, Hinds Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Of the 42 students majoring in design at Hinds Community College, 62% are male and 38% are female.

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#8

Tyler Junior College

Tyler, TX

Tyler Junior College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Design & Applied Arts Undergraduate Certificate Schools ranking. Located in the medium-sized city of Tyler, Tyler Junior College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 81% of the design majors at the school.

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#9

Santa Monica College

Santa Monica, CA

Santa Monica College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate design and applied arts programs. Located in the small city of Santa Monica, SMC is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Of the 35 students majoring in design at SMC, 34% are male and 66% are female.

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With a ranking of #9, Chattahoochee Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for design and applied arts students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the suburb of Marietta, Chattahoochee Technical College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Women make up 63% of the design majors at the school.

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#11

West Valley College

Saratoga, CA

West Valley College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Design & Applied Arts Undergraduate Certificate Schools ranking. West Valley College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Saratoga.

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#12

El Centro College

Dallas, TX

El Centro College ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Design & Applied Arts Undergraduate Certificate Schools list. Located in the city of Dallas, El Centro College is a public college with a very large student population.

Women make up 41% of the design majors at the school.

On average, design graduates from El Centro College take out $8,935 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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Central Piedmont Community College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Design & Applied Arts Undergraduate Certificate Schools ranking. Located in the city of Charlotte, Central Piedmont Community College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

About 84% of the students majoring in design at the school are women while 16% are male.

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#12

Gwinnett Technical College

Lawrenceville, GA

With a ranking of #12, Gwinnett Technical College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for design and applied arts students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the large suburb of Lawrenceville, GTC is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Of the 32 students majoring in design at GTC, 25% are male and 75% are female.

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#15

Century College

White Bear Lake, MN

With a ranking of #15, Century College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for design and applied arts students working on their undergraduate certificate. Century College is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of White Bear Lake.

Women make up 97% of the design majors at the school.

While working on their Undergraduate Certificate, design majors at Century College accumulate an average of around $18,594 in student debt.

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#15

Clary Sage College

Tulsa, OK

Clary Sage College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for design and applied arts students to get a undergraduate certificate. It came in at #15 on the list. Clary Sage College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Tulsa.

Women make up 94% of the design majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that design majors at Clary Sage College take out while working on their Undergraduate Certificate is $16,319.

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#17

Liceo de Arte y Tecnologia

San Juan, PR

Liceo de Arte y Tecnologia landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate design and applied arts programs. Located in the city of San Juan, Liceo de Arte y Tecnologia is a private for-profit college with a small student population.

About 50% of the students majoring in design at the school are women while 50% are male.

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Los Angeles Trade Technical College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Design & Applied Arts Undergraduate Certificate Schools ranking. Located in the large city of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Trade Technical College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

Women make up 69% of the design majors at the school.

Design majors at Los Angeles Trade Technical College take out an average of $13,156 in student loans while working on their Undergraduate Certificate.

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Minneapolis Community and Technical College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Design & Applied Arts Undergraduate Certificate Schools ranking. Minneapolis Community and Technical College is a medium-sized public school located in the large city of Minneapolis.

Women make up 69% of the design majors at the school.

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San Jacinto Community College landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate design and applied arts programs. Located in the suburb of Pasadena, San Jacinto College is a public college with a very large student population.

About 64% of the students majoring in design at the school are women while 36% are male.

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#20

Saddleback College

Mission Viejo, CA

With a ranking of #20, Saddleback College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for design and applied arts students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the suburb of Mission Viejo, Saddleback College is a public school with a large student population.

Of the 28 students majoring in design at Saddleback College, 7% are male and 93% are female.

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#22

Oklahoma City Community College

Oklahoma City, OK

Oklahoma City Community College came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Design & Applied Arts Undergraduate Certificate Schools ranking. OCCC is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Oklahoma City.

About 54% of the students majoring in design at the school are women while 46% are male.

Full Design & Applied Arts at Oklahoma City Community College Report

With a ranking of #23, El Paso Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for design and applied arts students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the large city of El Paso, El Paso Community College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Of the 25 students majoring in design at El Paso Community College, 44% are male and 56% are female.

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Canadian Valley Technology Center ranked #24 on this year’s Most Popular Design & Applied Arts Undergraduate Certificate Schools list. Canadian Valley Technology Center is a small public school located in the rural area of El Reno.

About 63% of the students majoring in design at the school are women while 38% are male.

Full Design & Applied Arts at Canadian Valley Technology Center Report

#25

Canada College

Redwood City, CA

With a ranking of #25, Canada College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for design and applied arts students working on their undergraduate certificate. Canada College is a small public school located in the large suburb of Redwood City.

Women make up 95% of the design majors at the school.

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#27

Mt. San Antonio College

Walnut, CA
#33

Tunxis Community College

Farmington, CT
#33

Academia Serrant Inc

Ponce, PR
#38

Fullerton College

Fullerton, CA
#41

San Diego City College

San Diego, CA
#41

Metro Technology Centers

Oklahoma City, OK
#41

Meridian Technology Center

Stillwater, OK
#41

Orange Coast College

Costa Mesa, CA
#46

South Plains College

Levelland, TX
#46

Greenville Technical College

Greenville, SC

Additional Award Winners

This section shows the rest of the colleges awarded a Most Popular Design & Applied Arts Undergraduate Certificate Schools badge. Showing in this list means the school was ranked in the top 15% of the 314 different United States design and applied arts schools we analyzed.

Rank College Location
46 Academy of Interactive Entertainment Seattle, WA
46 Ocean County Vocational-Technical School Toms River, NJ
46 Southern Oklahoma Technology Center Ardmore, OK

Honorable Mentions

Here are some additional popular schools for Design & Applied Arts students that almost earned our Most Popular Design & Applied Arts Undergraduate Certificate Schools award.

Rank College Location
54 Rio Salado College Tempe, AZ
54 San Diego Mesa College San Diego, CA
54 Des Moines Area Community College Ankeny, IA
54 Minnesota State Community and Technical College Fergus Falls, MN
54 Norco College Norco, CA
59 Autry Technology Center Enid, OK
59 Massachusetts College of Art and Design Boston, MA
59 Central Technology Center Drumright, OK
59 William T McFatter Technical College Davie, FL
59 Moore Norman Technology Center Norman, OK
59 Central Community College Grand Island, NE
59 Gordon Cooper Technology Center Shawnee, OK
59 Robert Morgan Educational Center and Technical College Miami, FL
59 Community College of Allegheny County Pittsburgh, PA
59 Santa Rosa Junior College Santa Rosa, CA
59 Chaffey College Rancho Cucamonga, CA
59 Portland Community College Portland, OR
59 Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Memphis Memphis, TN

Design & Applied Arts by Region

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Region
Southeast
New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Great Lakes

One of 10 majors within the area of study, design and applied arts has other similar majors worth exploring.

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 25 schools only.

  • 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.

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