34 Best Public Associate's Arts, Design & Architecture Universities in the USA

Compare 123 programs at 34 universities in the USA — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

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34 universities · ranked best first

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University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

Cincinnati, Ohio · Public University · Est. 1819

US #42 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $25,648/yr
Admission rate: 85%
Earnings (10yr): $54,810
Students: 29,882

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Ohio State University-Main Campus

Columbus, Ohio · Public University · Est. 1870

US #46 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $17,339/yr
Admission rate: 61%
Earnings (10yr): $60,409
Students: 45,638

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Idaho State University

Pocatello, Idaho · Public University · Est. 1901

US #70 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $12,193/yr
Earnings (10yr): $45,608
Students: 7,583

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Wright State University-Main Campus

Dayton, Ohio · Public University · Est. 1964

US #85 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $15,415/yr
Admission rate: 96%
Earnings (10yr): $49,500
Students: 6,762

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Indiana University-Indianapolis

Indianapolis, Indiana · Public University · Est. 2023

US #86 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $11,668/yr
Admission rate: 76%
Earnings (10yr): $55,198
Students: 13,830

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University of New Mexico-Main Campus

Albuquerque, New Mexico · Public University · Est. 1889

US #126 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $15,489/yr
Admission rate: 95%
Earnings (10yr): $44,792
Students: 17,244

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New Mexico State University-Main Campus

Las Cruces, New Mexico · Public University · Est. 1888

US #141 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $8,889/yr
Admission rate: 89%
Earnings (10yr): $39,067
Students: 11,946

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Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

Carbondale, Illinois · Public University · Est. 1869

US #142 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $13,297/yr
Admission rate: 87%
Earnings (10yr): $53,390
Students: 8,494

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Washburn University

Topeka, Kansas · Public University · Est. 1865

US #160 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $15,280/yr
Earnings (10yr): $49,774
Students: 4,562

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Pennsylvania Western University

California, Pennsylvania · Public University

US #181 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $18,256/yr
Admission rate: 94%
Earnings (10yr): $47,295
Students: 7,451

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Ferris State University

Big Rapids, Michigan · Public University · Est. 1884

US #194 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $8,624/yr
Admission rate: 91%
Earnings (10yr): $54,735
Students: 8,106

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Montana State University

Bozeman, Montana · Public University · Est. 1893

US #203 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $22,499/yr
Admission rate: 82%
Earnings (10yr): $53,263
Students: 14,451

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Western New Mexico University

Silver City, New Mexico · Public University · Est. 1893

US #215 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $8,522/yr
Earnings (10yr): $39,095
Students: 2,026

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University of South Dakota

Vermillion, South Dakota · Public University · Est. 1862

US #231 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $19,858/yr
Admission rate: 99%
Earnings (10yr): $51,926
Students: 5,439

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Northern Michigan University

Marquette, Michigan · Public University · Est. 1899

US #265 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $14,085/yr
Admission rate: 84%
Earnings (10yr): $47,107
Students: 6,556

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Vermont State University

Randolph, Vermont · Public University · Est. 1866

US #281 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $18,212/yr
Admission rate: 82%
Earnings (10yr): $50,331
Students: 3,590

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University of Central Oklahoma

Edmond, Oklahoma · Public University · Est. 1890

US #305 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $18,309/yr
Admission rate: 78%
Earnings (10yr): $48,351
Students: 10,170

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Purdue University Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne, Indiana · Public University · Est. 1964

US #320 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $13,171/yr
Admission rate: 84%
Earnings (10yr): $45,872
Students: 5,484

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Lewis-Clark State College

Lewiston, Idaho · Public University · Est. 1893

US #368 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $15,635/yr
Admission rate: 88%
Earnings (10yr): $46,001
Students: 2,385

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Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus

Portales, New Mexico · Public University · Est. 1934

US #411 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $4,904/yr
Admission rate: 92%
Earnings (10yr): $38,550
Students: 3,357

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Empire State University

Saratoga Springs, New York · Public University · Est. 1971

US #479 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $11,676/yr
Earnings (10yr): $54,080
Students: 7,585

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Shawnee State University

Portsmouth, Ohio · Public University · Est. 1986

US #576 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $14,381/yr
Earnings (10yr): $39,596
Students: 2,247

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University of South Carolina Beaufort

Bluffton, South Carolina · Public University · Est. 1959

US #623 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $14,656/yr
Admission rate: 73%
Earnings (10yr): $48,088
Students: 2,052

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CUNY New York City College of Technology

Brooklyn, New York · Public University · Est. 1946

US #678 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $5,127/yr
Admission rate: 80%
Earnings (10yr): $49,365
Students: 13,580

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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities for public Associate's Arts, Design & Architecture universities in the USA?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include University of Cincinnati-Main Campus, Ohio State University-Main Campus, Idaho State University. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

How much does it cost to study public Associate's Arts, Design & Architecture universities in the USA?

Costs vary widely by university: public institutions charge in-state residents far less than out-of-state and international students, and private universities set one price for everyone. Every listing above shows the published tuition and net price we hold from the federal College Scorecard, so you can compare like with like.

Can international students work while studying public Associate's Arts, Design & Architecture universities in the USA?

Yes, within the rules of the F-1 student visa: on-campus work during term, Curricular Practical Training tied to the program, and Optional Practical Training (OPT) after graduating — with a longer extension for eligible STEM degrees.

About public Associate's Arts, Design & Architecture universities in the USA

This page lists public Associate's Arts, Design & Architecture universities in the USA held in our database, ordered by a composite score that combines QS World positions, our editorial star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. Program and cost figures come from the US Department of Education's College Scorecard. Use the filters to narrow by subject, level, university type or location; every combination has its own address you can bookmark or share.

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