We have compiled a list of 10 best fashion schools in the US.As with our previous fashion school rankings,this is not scientific.
It's summertime, and chances are you're heading to the beach or hanging out with friends.But soon enough it will be September,so you might as well start thinking about your future educational endeavors now.If you have an interest in fashion,whether to design it or take a more behind-the-scenes role, there are tons of amazing school options to consider.For a comprehensive look you can take a peek at our Top 50 Fashion Schools list,which pretty much covers the entire world.Think you want to stick with US schools?Then you're in the right place!
We have compiled a list of the 10 best fashion schools in the US.As with our previous fashion school rankings,this is not scientific.We looked at data,jobs,procured,opinions of people in the industry, and standout program offerings.We also wanted to show you that great schools are not limited to NYC-you'll find colleges located in all parts of the US.
This list is meant to provide an overview of the schools' strengths and to highlight some of their unique attributes.You'll find fashion design programs here,but some of the schools listed don't offer fashion design.Instead,they've gained a spot because they offer other amazing programs to prepare you for a career in fashion.We hope it's helpful as a starting point.(Click here for the full list).
Tuition prices don't include fess and housing.And if you see an asterisk (*),it denotes a CFDA- affiliated program.This list includes undergraduate degrees only.
1.PARSONS,THE NEW SCHOOL FOR DESIGN* (New York)
Programs:Design,Fashion Studies,Fashion Marketing.
Number of students:Undergrads:4,191;Graduate:555;fashion design:1,087;fashion marketing:384
Tuition:$38,510
2.FASHION INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (FIT)* (New York)
Programs:designs,business,marketing,illustration,styling, etc.
Number of Students:10,386
Tuition:$5,168(NYC/NYC residents),$13,550 for out-of-state residents
Misc:Very comprehensive programs.Part of the SUNY network
3.PRATT (Brooklyn, NY)
Programs:Fashion design
Number of students:Total undergrads in art & design program: 2,100;Fashion:169
Tuition:$37,500
Misc:Part of a larger design school,so you can combine arts studies.
4.KENT STATE UNIVERSITY
Programs:Fashion Design,Fashion Merchandising
Number of students:Undergrads:18,000.Fashion students:200/year graduate from the school.
Tuition:Ohio resident:$9,030;Non-Ohio resident:$16,900
MiscHas a garment center studio in NYC where 120 students/year go to study.
5.Academy OF ART UNIVERSITY* (San Francisco,CA)
Programs:Fashion Design,Knitwear Design,Textile Design,Fashion Journalism and Fashion Merchandising & Marketing
Number of students:School:17,000;Fashion students:2,700
Tuition:$17,760
6.SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN* (Savannah,GA)
Programs:Fashion Design,Fashion Marketing & Management:Accessories Design
Number of students:All undergrad programs:9,800:Fashion students (includes non-design majors):940
Tuition:$30,510
MiscAndre Leon Talley is on the Board of Directors and a Lifetime Achievement Award is given in his name every year.
7.RHODE ISLAND SCHOOL OF DESIGN* (Providence,RI)
Programs:Apparel Design,Jewelry and Metal smithing,Textiles
Number of students:Undergrads:1,940;Fashion/apparel/textiles/jewelry:200
Tuition:$39,000
MiscYou can across-register at Brown University.
8.DREXEL UNIVERSITY* (Philadelphia,PA)
Programs:Fashion Design:Design & Merchandising.
Number of students:Undergrads in media arts and design:2,800 Fashion:120 Design and Merchandising:260
Tuition:$39,700
9.OTIS COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN
Programs:Fashion Design
Number of students:Undergrads:1,200 Fashion students:180
Tuition:$34,450
10.COLUMBUS COLLEGE OF ART & DESIGN* (Columbus, OH)
Programs:Fashion Design
Number of students:Undergrads:1,291;Fashion:122
Tuition:$26,112
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