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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.
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 New Hampshire
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
Our analysis ranked Keene State College the best school in the country for a degree in design & applied arts. This mid-sized public university is located in the town of Keene. The six-year graduation rate is 60%. There were roughly 19 design & applied arts students who graduated with this degree at Keene State College in the most recent data year. Design & Applied Arts graduates of Keene State College earn a median of $34,947 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,371 to complete this degree.
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Southern New Hampshire University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best design & applied arts schools. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Manchester. Roughly 44% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 803 design & applied arts students who graduated with this degree at Southern New Hampshire University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the design & applied arts program make about $35,878 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $33,260 to complete this degree.
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Manchester Community College Nh came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best design & applied arts schools. Manchester Community College Nh is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Manchester. Manchester Community College Nh awarded about 13 design & applied arts degrees in the most recent data year.
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New England College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in design & applied arts, landing the #4 spot this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the rural area of Henniker. New England College graduates 35% of students within six years. New England College awarded about 19 design & applied arts degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their design & applied arts degree from New England College earn around $68,950 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $35,038 to complete this degree.
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