Design and Fashion Schools

A career as a designer is one of the most in-demand professions in the world. Almost one million jobs were classified as designer jobs by the United States Bureau of Labor and Statistics. The classification of designer describes a broad range of employment positions. Applied fields and specializations in design include graphic, floral, fashion, mechanical, electronic, and aeronautic make up the majority of possibilities.

The key to a successful career path for creative individuals is to earn a degree in their chosen field. Possible degrees are an Associate, BA, Masters or Doctorate in any of the following degrees: Arts, Applied Arts, Fine Arts, Science, or Applied Science. Use the College Education Information Finder to select the career path and school that fits you and your future.



Fashion Programs

Graphic Design

Interior Design

Web Design

Most technologically focused career paths in the design industry will emphasis the mastery of computer and design software skills, especially computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) employment positions.

New applicants in the design field will be required to possess a portfolio, demonstrating their work and computer skills, and abilities as a potential designer. Your portfolios will weigh heavily in the employers decision making and application processes. Typically, new designers can expect to perform an apprenticeship in their career field, where they will learn all aspects of design within that industry.