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Fashion/Apparel Design.

A program that prepares individuals to apply artistic principles and techniques to the professional design of commercial fashions, apparel, and accessories, and the management of fashion development projects. Includes instruction in apparel design; accessory design; the design of men's', women's', and children's' wear; flat pattern design; computer-assisted design and manufacturing; concept planning; designing in specific materials; labor and cost analysis; history of fashion; fabric art and printing; and the principles of management and operations in the fashion industry.

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Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary

25-1121

$47,040 $80,190 $194,530

Fashion Designers

27-1022

$35,970 $80,690 $169,620

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What careers can I pursue with this major?

Use the Related Careers section above to see roles commonly linked to this field of study. Data is based on CIP–SOC crosswalk and BLS occupational data.

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Salary and employment data come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) and Employment Projections.

Data sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

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Salary Summary

$80,440

Avg Median Salary $80,440

Lowest Median $80,190

Highest Median $80,690

Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

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Career Paths 2

Degree Level Bachelor

Code 50.0407

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