by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at FIDM LA. You can study it at the Bachelor’s, Associate’s levels. It ranks as high as #34 out of 34 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, FIDM LA among the top schools in the country for design & applied arts, ranked #544 out of 558 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 544 of 558 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools in California | 70 of 73 |
Here is each degree level offered in design & applied arts at FIDM LA, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 41 |
| Associate’s | 247 |
During the most recent reporting year, FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising conferred 41 bachelor’s degrees in design & applied arts.
FIDM LA is in the top 5% of the country for design & applied arts at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #34 out of 34 schools by College Factual.
Design & Applied Arts majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from FIDM LA report a median salary of $36,890 a year. This is lower than $42,955, the median for all majors at FIDM LA.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at FIDM LA, design & applied arts students borrow a median amount of $21,832 in student loans. This is higher than $20,231, the typical median for all majors at FIDM LA.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $31,275 | $32,400 |
| Fees | $2,600 | $2,600 |
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Among recent graduates, 22% of design & applied arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The majority of design & applied arts bachelor’s degree graduates at FIDM LA are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 29% 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 design & applied arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 2 |
FIDM LA conferred 41 bachelor’s degrees in industrial and product design recently — 78% to women and 22% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (29%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising conferred 247 associate’s degrees in design & applied arts.
FIDM LA is among the very best schools in the country for design & applied arts at the associate’s level. In particular it placed #39 out of 41 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 16% of design & applied arts associate’s degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The majority of design & applied arts associate’s degree graduates at FIDM LA were White. About 34% 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 design & applied arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 29 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 57 |
| White | 84 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 43 |
| Other Races | 18 |
FIDM LA granted 171 associate’s completions in fashion/apparel design recently — 84% to women and 16% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (30%).
FIDM LA awarded 47 associate’s degrees in design and visual communications, general in the latest year of data — 87% to women and 13% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (43%).
FIDM LA conferred 19 associate’s degrees in interior design in the latest year of data — 79% to women and 21% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (42%).
FIDM LA granted 10 associate’s completions in graphic design in the latest year of data — 80% to women and 20% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (40%).
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