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Cheapest Design and Applied Arts Colleges in Arizona

Ranked by lowest net price after financial aid. See our methodology.

Design and Applied Arts education in Arizona spans an extraordinary price spectrum, from Dine College's $10,218 net cost to Embry-Riddle's $39,983. Arizona State University graduates earn $42,894 annually after graduation, nearly double the median across all nine programs. The state's expanding tech market, anchored by Intel and other major employers, creates solid demand for design professionals who can bridge traditional creativity with digital innovation.
9
Programs
$10,218 – $39,983
Net Price Range
$33,386
Avg. Program Earnings
46.6%
Avg. Graduation Rate

9 Design and Applied Arts Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $10,218 $1,410 5.5%
2 $13,670 $12,051 67.8% 89.8%
3 $14,449 $12,310 21.2%
4 $14,922 $12,652 56.9% 80.0%
5 $15,156 $12,440 50.0%
6 $15,960 $13,626 65.9% 86.8%
7 $20,913 $19,430 39.3% 91.5%
8 $21,931 $17,450 43.0% 77.9%
9 $39,983 $42,204 69.8% 68.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What accounts for the massive cost differences between Arizona design programs?

Public universities like ASU and Northern Arizona average around $14,000-$15,000 in net costs, while private institutions range from $15,156 at Sessions College to nearly $40,000 at Embry-Riddle. The $29,765 gap reflects fundamental differences in funding models and institutional priorities.

How do graduation rates compare across different price points?

Higher-priced programs generally show stronger completion rates, with Embry-Riddle posting 69.8% and ASU achieving 67.8%. However, Sessions College breaks this pattern with a 50% graduation rate despite its moderate $15,156 cost, suggesting program structure matters as much as price.

Does Arizona's tech economy translate into higher design salaries?

ASU design graduates average $42,894 annually, reflecting the state's tech sector growth and demand for digital design skills. However, American InterContinental graduates earn just $23,538, showing that institutional reputation and program focus significantly impact earning potential.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.