by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at FIDM LA. You can study it at the Bachelor’s, Associate’s levels. Its best result is a rank of #4 out of 4 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks FIDM LA highly for textile & apparel studies, ranked #54 out of 54 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Textile & Apparel Studies Schools | 54 of 54 |
| Best Textile & Apparel Studies Schools in California | 9 of 9 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in textile & apparel studies at FIDM LA, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 16 |
| Associate’s | 30 |
During the most recent reporting year, FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising awarded 16 bachelor’s degrees in textile & apparel studies.
FIDM LA holds a strong position among schools offering textile & apparel studies at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #7 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
Textile & Apparel Studies students who finish a bachelor’s at FIDM LA report a median salary of $36,023 a year. This is lower than $42,955, the median for all majors at FIDM LA.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at FIDM LA, textile & apparel studies students borrow a median amount of $19,133 in student loans. This is lower than $20,231, the typical median for all majors at FIDM LA.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $31,275 | $32,400 |
| Fees | $2,600 | $2,600 |
Find out more about FIDM LA tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 19% of textile & apparel studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 81% went to women.
The largest share of textile & apparel studies bachelor’s degree graduates at FIDM LA were Hispanic or Latino. About 56% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising with a bachelor’s in textile & apparel studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
FIDM LA awarded 16 bachelor’s completions in apparel and textile manufacture in the latest year of data — 81% to women and 19% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (56%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising handed out 30 associate’s degrees in textile & apparel studies.
FIDM LA is among the very best schools in the country for textile & apparel studies at the associate’s level. Its best result was #4 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 50% of textile & apparel studies associate’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of textile & apparel studies associate’s degree graduates at FIDM LA are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising with a associate’s in textile & apparel studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
FIDM LA awarded 26 associate’s completions in apparel and textile marketing management in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (38%).
FIDM LA awarded 4 associate’s degrees in apparel and textile manufacture recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (50%).
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