DEBUG: Raw major_slug = ""
DEBUG: Initial offers_url = "https://www.collegefactual.com/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/design-and-applied-arts/offers.json", major_slug = ""
DEBUG: After cleaning major_slug = ""
DEBUG: Before URL cleaning = "https://www.collegefactual.com/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/design-and-applied-arts/offers.json"
DEBUG: After TrimSuffix = "https://www.collegefactual.com/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/design-and-applied-arts/offers.json"
DEBUG: After HTTPS placeholder = "HTTPS_TEMP_PLACEHOLDERwww.collegefactual.com/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/design-and-applied-arts/offers.json"
DEBUG: After slash cleaning = "HTTPS_TEMP_PLACEHOLDERwww.collegefactual.com/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/design-and-applied-arts/offers.json"
DEBUG: After URL cleaning = "https://www.collegefactual.com/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/design-and-applied-arts/offers.json"
DEBUG: offers_url = https://www.collegefactual.com/majors/visual-and-performing-arts/design-and-applied-arts/offers.json
DEBUG: major_slug = ""
DEBUG: offers_url is valid, proceeding to fetch data
DEBUG: offers_data.offers found, count = 7
DEBUG: Specific major detected (cip4 = 50.04), keeping min_relevance at 0.8
DEBUG: Starting relevance filtering - min_relevance = 0.8, max_relevance = 1
DEBUG: Checking offer "BA in Graphic Design & Media Arts" with relevance 0.9
DEBUG: ✓ Offer "BA in Graphic Design & Media Arts" ACCEPTED (relevance 0.9)
DEBUG: Checking offer "AA in Digital Photography" with relevance 0.8
DEBUG: ✓ Offer "AA in Digital Photography" ACCEPTED (relevance 0.8)
DEBUG: Checking offer "BA in Digital Photography" with relevance 0.8
DEBUG: ✓ Offer "BA in Digital Photography" ACCEPTED (relevance 0.8)
DEBUG: Checking offer "BA in Game Art & Development" with relevance 0.8
DEBUG: ✓ Offer "BA in Game Art & Development" ACCEPTED (relevance 0.8)
DEBUG: Checking offer "BA in Graphic Design & Media Arts - Web Design" with relevance 0.8
DEBUG: ✓ Offer "BA in Graphic Design & Media Arts - Web Design" ACCEPTED (relevance 0.8)
DEBUG: Checking offer "" with relevance 0.8
DEBUG: ✓ Offer "" ACCEPTED (relevance 0.8)
DEBUG: Checking offer "BS in Game Programming & Development" with relevance 0.5
DEBUG: ✗ Offer "BS in Game Programming & Development" REJECTED (relevance 0.5)
DEBUG: relevant_offers count = 6
DEBUG: relevant_offers > 0, checking for ESYOH offers
DEBUG: ESYOH filtering - found 0 ESYOH offers with relevance >= 0.8
DEBUG: esyoh_offers count = 0
DEBUG: No ESYOH offers, checking direct offers
ADVERTISEMENTS
Featured Design & Applied Arts Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
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.
Learn More
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.
Learn More
Best Schools for Design & Applied Arts in New Jersey
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall design & applied arts education in New Jersey.
Top Schools in Design & Applied Arts
Our analysis ranked County College Of Morris the best school in the country for a degree in design & applied arts. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of Randolph. County College Of Morris awarded about 18 design & applied arts degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, design & applied arts degree recipients from County College Of Morris generally make around $30,966. Students borrow a median of $9,420 to complete this degree.
See the full design & applied arts program report for County College Of Morris
Rutgers University New Brunswick is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in design & applied arts, ranking #2. Set in the city of New Brunswick, Rutgers University New Brunswick is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. There were roughly 16 design & applied arts students who graduated with this degree at Rutgers University New Brunswick in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, design & applied arts degree recipients from Rutgers University New Brunswick generally make around $32,397. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000.
More information about a degree in design & applied arts from Rutgers University New Brunswick
New Jersey Institute Of Technology is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in design & applied arts, ranking #3. New Jersey Institute Of Technology is a large public school located in the city of Newark. About 73% of students finish within six years. About 24 design & applied arts degrees were awarded at New Jersey Institute Of Technology in the most recent year. Graduates of the design & applied arts program make about $38,975 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree.
Get the full design & applied arts details for New Jersey Institute Of Technology
Bergen Community College came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best design & applied arts schools. Set in the suburb of Paramus, Bergen Community College is a large public institution. There were roughly 45 design & applied arts students who graduated with this degree at Bergen Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the design & applied arts program make about $51,280 in their early career. Bergen Community College graduates carry a median of $17,720 in student loans.
Read more about the design & applied arts program at Bergen Community College
Seton Hall University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in design & applied arts, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the suburb of South Orange, Seton Hall University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 70% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 20 design & applied arts students who graduated with this degree at Seton Hall University in the most recent data year. Design & Applied Arts graduates of Seton Hall University earn a median of $63,871 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,500.
Get the full design & applied arts details for Seton Hall University
Montclair State University placed #6 among the best design & applied arts schools. Montclair State University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Montclair. Montclair State University graduates 65% of students within six years. Montclair State University awarded about 73 design & applied arts degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the design & applied arts program make about $26,027 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,000.
Read more about the design & applied arts program at Montclair State University
Burlington County College placed #7 among the best design & applied arts schools. Set in the suburb of Mount Laurel, Burlington County College is a large public institution. Burlington County College awarded about 31 design & applied arts degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the design & applied arts program make about $52,240 in their early career. Burlington County College graduates carry a median of $12,488 in student loans.
Read more about the design & applied arts program at Burlington County College
Kean University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best design & applied arts schools. Located in the suburb of Union, Kean University is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 47%. There were roughly 84 design & applied arts students who graduated with this degree at Kean University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the design & applied arts program make about $35,673 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,713.
Get the full design & applied arts details for Kean University
Monmouth University landed the #9 spot for design & applied arts this year. Monmouth University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of West Long Branch. Monmouth University graduates 72% of students within six years. There were roughly 13 design & applied arts students who graduated with this degree at Monmouth University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the design & applied arts program make about $49,709 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $26,847 to complete this degree.
More information about a degree in design & applied arts from Monmouth University
Raritan Valley Community College came in at #10 for design & applied arts this year. Located in the rural area of Branchburg, Raritan Valley Community College is a moderately-sized public university. There were roughly 15 design & applied arts students who graduated with this degree at Raritan Valley Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the design & applied arts program make about $47,248 in their early career. Raritan Valley Community College graduates carry a median of $9,668 in student loans.
See the full design & applied arts program report for Raritan Valley Community College
Rider University ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best design & applied arts schools. Set in the suburb of Lawrenceville, Rider University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 61% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 16 design & applied arts students who graduated with this degree at Rider University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their design & applied arts degree from Rider University earn around $29,445 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,241.
Read more about the design & applied arts program at Rider University
Mercer County Community College ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best design & applied arts schools. Located in the rural area of West Windsor, Mercer County Community College is a moderately-sized public university. There were roughly 37 design & applied arts students who graduated with this degree at Mercer County Community College in the most recent data year. Design & Applied Arts graduates of Mercer County Community College earn a median of $45,389 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $12,250 to complete this degree.
Read more about the design & applied arts program at Mercer County Community College
Brookdale Community College ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best design & applied arts schools. This large public university is located in the suburb of Lincroft. About 42 design & applied arts degrees were awarded at Brookdale Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the design & applied arts program make about $37,374 in their early career. Brookdale Community College graduates carry a median of $12,651 in student loans.
More information about a degree in design & applied arts from Brookdale Community College
Sussex County Community College earned the #14 position for design & applied arts this year. Set in the rural area of Newton, Sussex County Community College is a mid-sized public institution. There were roughly 23 design & applied arts students who graduated with this degree at Sussex County Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their design & applied arts degree from Sussex County Community College earn around $27,179 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $10,750.
See the full design & applied arts program report for Sussex County Community College
Berkeley College Woodland Park ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best design & applied arts schools. Berkeley College Woodland Park is a mid-sized private for-profit school located in the suburb of Woodland Park. The six-year graduation rate is 40%. There were roughly 53 design & applied arts students who graduated with this degree at Berkeley College Woodland Park in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, design & applied arts degree recipients from Berkeley College Woodland Park generally make around $27,937. Students borrow a median of $23,949 to complete this degree.
Get the full design & applied arts details for Berkeley College Woodland Park
