by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how FIDM LA ranks among other schools offering degrees in design & applied arts.
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FIDM LA is the top-ranked school in the United States for design & applied arts. More specifically it was ranked #590 out of 603 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #82 in California.
During the most recent reporting year, FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising conferred 41 bachelor’s degrees in design & applied arts.
Design & Applied Arts majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from FIDM LA report a median salary of $36,890 a year. This is lower than $42,955, the median for all majors at FIDM LA.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at FIDM LA, design & applied arts students borrow a median amount of $21,832 in student loans. This is higher than $20,231, the typical median for all majors at FIDM LA.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $31,275 | $32,400 |
| Fees | $2,600 | $2,600 |
Learn more about FIDM LA tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 16% of design & applied arts associate’s degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The majority of design & applied arts associate’s degree graduates at FIDM LA were White. About 34% 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 design & applied arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 29 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 57 |
| White | 84 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 43 |
| Other Races | 18 |
Among recent graduates, 22% of design & applied arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The majority of design & applied arts bachelor’s degree graduates at FIDM LA are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 29% 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 design & applied arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design & applied arts majors at FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising.
The design & applied arts program at FIDM LA breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fashion/Apparel Design | 171 |
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 47 |
| Industrial and Product Design | 41 |
| Interior Design | 19 |
| Graphic Design | 10 |
FIDM LA awarded 171 completions in fashion/apparel design in the most recent reporting year — 84% to women and 16% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (30%).
FIDM LA conferred 47 completions in design and visual communications, general in the latest year of data — 87% to women and 13% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (43%).
FIDM LA granted 41 completions in industrial and product design recently — 78% to women and 22% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (29%).
FIDM LA granted 19 degrees in interior design in the latest year of data — 79% to women and 21% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (42%).
FIDM LA conferred 10 degrees in graphic design recently — 80% to women and 20% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (40%).
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