by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 20 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for fashion design students pursuing a associate degree. Combined, these schools handed out 897 associate degrees in fashion design to qualified students.
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The fashion studies associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality fashion studies program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for fashion design students working on their associate degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Fashion Design Associate Degree Schools list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for fashion design students seeking a an associate degree.
The New School is a wonderful decision for students pursuing an associate degree in fashion design. New School University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York.More information about a associate in fashion design from The New School
FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising - Los Angeles is one of the finest schools in the country for getting an associate degree in fashion design. FIDM Los Angeles is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Los Angeles.More information about a associate in fashion design from FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising - Los Angeles
Every student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in fashion design has to look into Fashion Institute of Technology. Located in the city of New York, FIT SUNY is a public school with a medium-sized student population.More information about a associate in fashion design from Fashion Institute of Technology
It is difficult to beat Austin Community College District if you want to pursue an associate degree in fashion design. Austin Community College District is a fairly large public college located in the city of Austin.More information about a associate in fashion design from Austin Community College District
El Centro College is a very large public college located in the large city of Dallas.More information about a associate in fashion design from El Centro College
Located in the midsize city of Overland Park, JCCC is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in fashion design from Johnson County Community College
Located in the large suburb of Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Community College is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a associate in fashion design from Salt Lake Community College
MCC is a large public college located in the large city of Omaha.More information about a associate in fashion design from Metropolitan Community College
Located in the large city of San Francisco, Academy of Art University is a private for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in fashion design from Academy of Art University
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One of 9 majors within the Design & Applied Arts area of study, Fashion Design has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Graphic Design | 1,915 |
| Commercial & Advertising Art | 1,540 |
| Interior Design | 1,486 |
| Visual Communications | 1,060 |
| Game & Interactive Media Design | 439 |
| Commercial Photography | 338 |
| Illustration | 248 |
| Other Design & Applied Arts | 97 |
| Industrial Design | 30 |
