by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 2 schools in California to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of costume design. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 31 degrees in costume design during the 2020-2021 academic year.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Costume Design Schools in California list, to help you choose the best school for you. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.
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If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the costume design degrees they offer, see the list below.
Academy of Art University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in costume design. Academy of Art University is a medium-sized private for-profit university located in the city of San Francisco.More information about a degree in costume design from Academy of Art University
FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising - Los Angeles is a good choice for students interested in a degree in costume design. Located in the city of Los Angeles, FIDM Los Angeles is a private for-profit school with a small student population.More information about a degree in costume design from FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising - Los Angeles
Explore all the Best Costume Design Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 831 | 1 |
One of 11 majors within the Drama & Theater Arts area of study, Costume Design has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theater Arts | 1,941 |
| Acting | 512 |
| Playwriting & Screenwriting | 290 |
| Theater Design & Technology | 187 |
| Musical Theater | 44 |
| Other Dramatic/Theatre Arts & Stagecraft | 22 |
| Directing & Theatrical Production | 12 |
| Comedy Writing and Performance | 1 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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