Fashion Design Master’s Degrees
There are 121 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in Fashion Design.
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Education Levels of Fashion Design Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 3,186 degrees were awarded toFashion Design majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Fashion Design at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 127 |
| Associate’s Degree | 910 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,881 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 266 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 2 |
Earnings of Fashion Design Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Fashion Design of $41,389 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $32,054 |
| 4 years | $41,389 |
| 5 years | $46,982 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Fashion Design students with their master’s degree.
Most Popular Fashion Design Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 142 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Fashion Design. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Fashion Design students seeking a master's degree is Fashion Institute of Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 617 people received their master's degree in Fashion Design from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The New School is a popular choice for Fashion Design majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 290 people received their master's degree in Fashion Design from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Savannah College of Art and Design comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Fashion Design. During the most recent year for which we have data, 200 people received their master's degree in Fashion Design from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Fashion Design here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising is a popular choice for Fashion Design majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 171 people received their master's degree in Fashion Design from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Kent State University at Kent comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Fashion Design. During the most recent year for which we have data, 122 people received their master's degree in Fashion Design from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Fashion Design here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia College Chicago is a popular choice for Fashion Design majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 94 master's degrees in Fashion Design in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Arizona State University Campus Immersion comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Fashion Design. During the most recent year for which we have data, 80 people received their master's degree in Fashion Design from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Virginia Commonwealth University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Fashion Design. During the most recent year for which we have data, 68 people received their master's degree in Fashion Design from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Fashion Design here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Miami Dade College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Fashion Design. This school awarded 56 master's degrees in Fashion Design in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Los Angeles Trade Technical College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Fashion Design. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their master's degree in Fashion Design from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pratt Institute-Main comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Fashion Design. This school awarded 49 master's degrees in Fashion Design in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Fashion Design here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Mt San Antonio College is a popular choice for Fashion Design majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 47 master's degrees in Fashion Design in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Fashion Design here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Montclair State University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Fashion Design. This school awarded 46 master's degrees in Fashion Design in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
SUNY Oneonta is a popular choice for Fashion Design majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 43 master's degrees in Fashion Design in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Otis College of Art and Design comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Fashion Design. This school awarded 37 master's degrees in Fashion Design in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Santa Monica College is a popular choice for Fashion Design majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their master's degree in Fashion Design from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Fashion Design here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Academy of Art University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Fashion Design. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their master's degree in Fashion Design from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Massachusetts College of Art and Design is a popular choice for Fashion Design majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their master's degree in Fashion Design from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Fashion Design here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Fashion Design. This school awarded 28 master's degrees in Fashion Design in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is a popular choice for Fashion Design majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their master's degree in Fashion Design from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Fashion Design that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Graphic Design | 10,676 |
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 6,186 |
| Interior Design | 5,651 |
| Illustration | 3,192 |
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 2,987 |
References
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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