Associate Degrees in Fashion Design
Education Levels of Fashion Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 862 people earned their associate degree in fashion studies. This makes it the 124th most popular associate degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in fashion studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,754 |
| Associate Degree | 862 |
| Basic Certificate | 202 |
| Master’s Degree | 112 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 93 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 5 |
| Graduate Certificate | 4 |
Earnings of Fashion Studies Majors With Associate Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for fashion studies majors with their associate degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for fashion studies students who are associate degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in fashion studies. About 80.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 171 |
| Women | 691 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of fashion studies associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 104 |
| Black or African American | 88 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 205 |
| White | 229 |
| International Students | 176 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 60 |
Most Popular Fashion Studies Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 66 colleges that offer an associate degree in fashion studies. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Fashion Institute of Technology tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for fashion studies majors who are seeking their associate degree. Roughly 8,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,170 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,542 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 329 people received their associate degree in fashion studies from FIT SUNY. Of these students, 77% were women and 41% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising - Los Angeles is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in fashion studies. Each year, around 1,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $31,725 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $42,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 140 people received their associate degree in fashion studies from FIDM Los Angeles. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.
Miami Dade College is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in fashion studies. Each year, around 46,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their associate degree in fashion studies from MDC. About 81% of this group were women, and 92% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The New School comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in fashion studies. Roughly 9,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,995 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,702 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 46 people received their associate degree in fashion studies from New School University. Of these students, 77% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Kingsborough Community College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in fashion studies. Each year, around 15,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their associate degree in fashion studies from KCC. About 82% of this group were women, and 82% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for fashion studies majors who are seeking their associate degree is Seattle Central College. Each year, around 5,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their associate degree in fashion studies from Seattle Central. Of these students, 79% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Houston Community College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in fashion studies. Each year, around 48,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their associate degree in fashion studies from Houston Community College. Around 69% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.
Nassau Community College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in fashion studies. Roughly 13,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their associate degree in fashion studies from Nassau Community College. Of these students, 93% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Los Angeles Trade Technical College is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in fashion studies. Roughly 11,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their associate degree in fashion studies from Los Angeles Trade Technical College. Around 86% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.
The 9th most popular school in the country for fashion studies majors who are seeking their associate degree is Salt Lake Community College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their associate degree in fashion studies from Salt Lake Community College. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Santa Monica College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in fashion studies. Each year, around 25,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their associate degree in fashion studies from SMC. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.
El Centro College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in fashion studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their associate degree in fashion studies from El Centro College. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
American River College is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in fashion studies. Roughly 25,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their associate degree in fashion studies from American River. About 33% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Wade College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in fashion studies. Each year, around 100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their associate degree in fashion studies from Wade College. About 90% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Johnson County Community College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in fashion studies. Roughly 13,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their associate degree in fashion studies from JCCC. About 80% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
SUNY Westchester Community College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in fashion studies. Each year, around 10,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their associate degree in fashion studies from SUNY Westchester Community College. Of these students, 90% were women and 70% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 15th most popular school in the country for fashion studies majors who are seeking their associate degree is Lehigh Carbon Community College. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their associate degree in fashion studies from LCCC. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 15th most popular school in the country for fashion studies majors who are seeking their associate degree is San Diego Mesa College. Each year, around 20,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their associate degree in fashion studies from San Diego Mesa College. About 80% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 15th most popular school in the country for fashion studies majors who are seeking their associate degree is El Paso Community College. Each year, around 26,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their associate degree in fashion studies from El Paso Community College. Of these students, 71% were women and 71% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to fashion studies that offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Graphic Design | 1,885 |
| Commercial & Advertising Art | 1,420 |
| Interior Design | 1,385 |
| Visual Communications | 962 |
| Game & Interactive Media Design | 454 |
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*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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