by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how FIDM LA compares to other colleges that offer textile & apparel studies.
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FIDM LA is the best school in the country for textile & apparel studies. More specifically it was ranked #61 out of 61 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #15 in California.
During the most recent reporting year, FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising conferred 16 bachelor’s degrees in textile & apparel studies.
Textile & Apparel Studies students who finish a bachelor’s at FIDM LA report a median salary of $36,023 a year. This is lower than $42,955, the median for all majors at FIDM LA.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at FIDM LA, textile & apparel studies students borrow a median amount of $19,133 in student loans. This is lower than $20,231, the typical median for all majors at FIDM LA.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $31,275 | $32,400 |
| Fees | $2,600 | $2,600 |
Find out more about FIDM LA tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 50% of textile & apparel studies associate’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of textile & apparel studies associate’s degree graduates at FIDM LA are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising with a associate’s in textile & apparel studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent academic year available, 19% of textile & apparel studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 81% went to women.
The largest share of textile & apparel studies bachelor’s degree graduates at FIDM LA were Hispanic or Latino. About 56% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising with a bachelor’s in textile & apparel studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the textile & apparel studies majors at FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising.
This textile & apparel studies program at FIDM LA offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Apparel and Textile Marketing Management | 26 |
| Apparel and Textile Manufacture | 20 |
FIDM LA awarded 26 degrees in apparel and textile marketing management in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (38%).
FIDM LA awarded 20 degrees in apparel and textile manufacture in the most recent reporting year — 75% to women and 25% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (55%).
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