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Featured Design & Applied Arts Programs
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AA in Digital Photography
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.
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BA in Digital Photography
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.
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Best Schools for Design & Applied Arts in Wisconsin
If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the design & applied arts degrees they offer, see the list below.
Top Schools in Design & Applied Arts
University Of Wisconsin Madison is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in design & applied arts. Set in the city of Madison, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 90%. About 132 design & applied arts degrees were awarded at University Of Wisconsin Madison in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, design & applied arts degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Madison generally make around $49,780. Typical student debt for the program is $20,875.
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Madison Area Technical College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in design & applied arts, ranking #2. Set in the city of Madison, Madison Area Technical College is a large public institution. There were roughly 86 design & applied arts students who graduated with this degree at Madison Area Technical College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their design & applied arts degree from Madison Area Technical College earn around $30,710 in the first couple years of their career. Madison Area Technical College graduates carry a median of $15,750 in student loans.
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University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best design & applied arts schools. Located in the town of Stevens Point, University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point is a moderately-sized public university. About 56% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 28 design & applied arts students who graduated with this degree at University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point in the most recent data year. Graduates of the design & applied arts program make about $41,243 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,684.
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Students looking for a strong design & applied arts program will find one at Fox Valley Technical College, which ranked #4. Set in the suburb of Appleton, Fox Valley Technical College is a large public institution. About 48 design & applied arts degrees were awarded at Fox Valley Technical College in the most recent year. Graduates of the design & applied arts program make about $32,673 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $16,582 to complete this degree.
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University Of Wisconsin Stout is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in design & applied arts, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the town of Menomonie, University Of Wisconsin Stout is a moderately-sized public university. The six-year graduation rate is 55%. University Of Wisconsin Stout awarded about 145 design & applied arts degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the design & applied arts program make about $40,615 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000.
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Chippewa Valley Technical College landed the #6 spot for design & applied arts this year. Set in the city of Eau Claire, Chippewa Valley Technical College is a large public institution. About 26 design & applied arts degrees were awarded at Chippewa Valley Technical College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, design & applied arts degree recipients from Chippewa Valley Technical College generally make around $45,531. Typical student debt for the program is $14,234.
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University Of Wisconsin Green Bay earned the #7 position for design & applied arts this year. Set in the city of Green Bay, University Of Wisconsin Green Bay is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 53%. University Of Wisconsin Green Bay awarded about 23 design & applied arts degrees in the most recent data year. Design & Applied Arts graduates of University Of Wisconsin Green Bay earn a median of $32,991 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $18,186 to complete this degree.
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Western Technical College La Cross placed #8 among the best design & applied arts schools. Set in the city of La Crosse, Western Technical College La Cross is a moderately-sized public institution. There were roughly 44 design & applied arts students who graduated with this degree at Western Technical College La Cross in the most recent data year. Design & Applied Arts graduates of Western Technical College La Cross earn a median of $23,032 early in their careers. Western Technical College La Cross graduates carry a median of $12,057 in student loans.
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Gateway Technical College placed #9 among the best design & applied arts schools. This large public university is located in the city of Kenosha. Gateway Technical College awarded about 33 design & applied arts degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their design & applied arts degree from Gateway Technical College earn around $29,734 in the first couple years of their career. Gateway Technical College graduates carry a median of $15,500 in student loans.
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Waukesha County Technical College earned the #10 position for design & applied arts this year. Waukesha County Technical College is a large public school located in the suburb of Pewaukee. About 46 design & applied arts degrees were awarded at Waukesha County Technical College in the most recent year. Students who receive their design & applied arts degree from Waukesha County Technical College earn around $39,095 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $15,554 to complete this degree.
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Milwaukee Institute Of Art And Design came in at #11 for design & applied arts this year. Milwaukee Institute Of Art And Design is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Milwaukee. Roughly 67% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 154 design & applied arts degrees were awarded at Milwaukee Institute Of Art And Design in the most recent year. Design & Applied Arts graduates of Milwaukee Institute Of Art And Design earn a median of $28,801 early in their careers. Milwaukee Institute Of Art And Design graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans.
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Carthage College came in at #12 for design & applied arts this year. Located in the city of Kenosha, Carthage College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Carthage College graduates 64% of students within six years. There were roughly 14 design & applied arts students who graduated with this degree at Carthage College in the most recent data year. Design & Applied Arts graduates of Carthage College earn a median of $35,511 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree.
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University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee came in at #13 for design & applied arts this year. Located in the city of Milwaukee, University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee is a very large public university. Roughly 53% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 34 design & applied arts students who graduated with this degree at University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee in the most recent data year. Design & Applied Arts graduates of University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee earn a median of $46,561 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,657 to complete this degree.
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Milwaukee Area Technical College placed #14 among the best design & applied arts schools. Set in the city of Milwaukee, Milwaukee Area Technical College is a very large public institution. There were roughly 31 design & applied arts students who graduated with this degree at Milwaukee Area Technical College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their design & applied arts degree from Milwaukee Area Technical College earn around $27,795 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $18,296.
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Northeast Wisconsin Technical College ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best design & applied arts schools. This large public university is located in the city of Green Bay. About 20 design & applied arts degrees were awarded at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College in the most recent year. Students who receive their design & applied arts degree from Northeast Wisconsin Technical College earn around $42,016 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $14,997 to complete this degree.
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Mount Mary College landed the #16 spot for design & applied arts this year. Mount Mary College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Milwaukee. Mount Mary College graduates 43% of students within six years. Mount Mary College awarded about 12 design & applied arts degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their design & applied arts degree from Mount Mary College earn around $30,053 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,500.
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