AA/AS in Design and Applied Arts

The associate degree in graphic design teaches the basics of working with color, type, digital images and page layout. Electives in areas such as website development and user experience design add skills employers look for. Students work in iMac labs equipped with Adobe software, gaining experience with tools used across the industry. The program is taught in person at the Lyndon campus and is open to international students who need an F-1 visa. Graduates can enter the job market with foundational design skills or transfer into the university's bachelor's degree in graphic design to continue their studies. Vermont State says it works to keep tuition affordable, and more than 80% of its students receive financial aid. Applicants can talk with the program's admissions counselor about aid and scholarships, request information, or schedule a meeting with admissions staff.