Fashion/Apparel Design

Fashion/Apparel Design programs prepare 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.

Of the 5 Fashion/Apparel Design degrees granted each year at the Doctors degree research scholarship level, women make up 100% percent and men make up 0% percent of the area of study. Did you know that New York has more students graduating with a degree in Fashion/Apparel Design than any other state? In fact, New York granted 5 degrees last year! The average annual income for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Fashion/Apparel Design is $45,300.