2023 Most Popular Design & Applied Arts Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Iowa
Finding the Best Design & Applied Arts Undergraduate Certificate School for You
With 481 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, design and applied arts is the #21 most popular major in Iowa.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right 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.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Design & Applied Arts Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Iowa ranking. This report analyzed 3 schools in Iowa 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.
Featured Design 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.
2023 Most Popular Design & Applied Arts Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Iowa
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Design & Applied Arts Undergraduate Certificate Colleges.
Most Popular Iowa Schools for an Award Taking 1 to 4 Years in Design & Applied Arts
Our analysis found Western Iowa Tech Community College to be the most popular school for design and applied arts students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Iowa. Located in the city of Sioux City, Western Iowa Tech Community College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Women make up 82% of the design majors at the school.
After completing their Undergraduate Certificate, design graduates from Western Iowa Tech Community College carry an average student debt load of $12,447.
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Out of the 3 schools in Iowa that were part of this year’s ranking, Des Moines Area Community College landed the # 2 spot on the list. DMACC is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Ankeny.
Of the 11 students majoring in design at DMACC, 27% are male and 73% are female.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Iowa Lakes Community College is a great place for design and applied arts students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in the town of Estherville, Iowa Lakes Community College is a public school with a small student population.
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Request InformationBest 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 | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 432 |
| Minnesota | 533 |
| Kansas | 229 |
| Nebraska | 223 |
| North Dakota | 36 |
| South Dakota | 57 |
Other Related Design 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.
Design & Applied Arts Related Majors
Design & Applied Arts is one of 10 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Majors Related to Design
| 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.
- 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.