Fashion Merchandising Programs Overview

People enter into fashion merchandising schools so that they may join the fast-paced fashion industry. Merchandising careers revolve around seasons and colors, while their prime duty is to get the latest fashions from the designer’s showroom floor into the retail sales markets. Students entering one of these courses of study may be exposed to business administration techniques, information technology, planning or promotion, fashion retailing, and other subjects along these themes.

Who goes to Fashion Merchandising Schools?

Most fashion merchandising schools require that students have a high school diploma or completed GED certificate before enrollment is completed. At times, some schools will make an exception to these registration requirements and allow a high school student with good grades to attend classes on a part-time basis until they graduate. It is important for everybody to check with your favorite school to determine registration requirements.

Most trade schools, colleges, and universities will offer fashion merchandising as a specialty area under a business degree. Degree courses can be taken for an AA, BA, or Master Degree. For those very serious about working within this industry, it is highly recommended that your consider earning a BA degree level or higher for employment.

For those who would like more information about the exciting opportunities that can be found in fashion merchandising schools, this site provides a comprehensive list of schools that is available for you to browse through.

Online Colleges Offering Arts & Design Degrees

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University of Phoenix is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. .

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The Art Institute Online is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE).

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Savannah College of Art and Design is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

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McCann School of Business & Technology is accredited to award occupational associate degrees and certification diplomas by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools, a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education,.

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Minnesota School of Cosmetology is nationally accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Cosmetology Arts and Sciences (NACCAS).NACCAS is recognized by the United States Department of Education as the national accrediting agency for cosmetology schools.

Arizona Campus Colleges Offering Arts & Design Programs

Accreditation  

University of Phoenix is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. .

Colorado Campus Colleges Offering Arts & Design Programs

Accreditation  

Westwood College is currently nationally accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) or the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS). Westwood received Higher Learning Commission (HLC) candidacy status in October 2007. HLC is part of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools that accredits colleges and universities. Westwood’s candidacy was granted after a comprehensive review.

Indiana Campus Colleges Offering Arts & Design Programs

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New York Campus Colleges Offering Arts & Design Programs

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  • Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design

    Alaska Campus Colleges Offering Arts & Design Programs

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    McCann School of Business & Technology is accredited to award occupational associate degrees and certification diplomas by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools, a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education,.

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    (WASCSR) Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities.

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    • Cosmetology
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      Accredited by ACICS (Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools).

      Florida Campus Colleges Offering Arts & Design Programs

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      Accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT), 2101 Wilson Blvd., Suite 302, Arlington, VA, 22201, (703) 247-4212. Approved by the U.S. Department of Education to participate in Federal Student Aid programs to assist students who need funds to attend school. Approved by SLM Financial Corporation to make career training loans available to our students. Approved by the Board of Cosmetology, Department of Business and Professional Regulation, 1940 N. Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0790, (850) 488-5702. Approved by the Board of Massage Therapy, Florida Department of Health, 1940 N. Monroe St., Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0774, (850) 488-0595. Approved by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), formerly known as the INS, to admit foreign students. Member of the American Association of Cosmetology Schools (AACS) Member of the Florida State Massage Therapy Association (FSMTA).

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      • Cosmetology

        North Carolina Campus Colleges Offering Arts & Design Programs

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        • Cosmetology

          Ohio Campus Colleges Offering Arts & Design Programs

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          • Cosmetology

            California Campus Colleges Offering Arts & Design Programs

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            • Cosmetology
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              • Cosmetology

                Texas Campus Colleges Offering Arts & Design Programs

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                • Cosmetology

                  Massachusetts Campus Colleges Offering Arts & Design Programs

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                  • Cosmetology

                    Connecticut Campus Colleges Offering Arts & Design Programs

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                    • Cosmetology

                      Utah Campus Colleges Offering Arts & Design Programs

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                      • Cosmetology

                        Illinois Campus Colleges Offering Arts & Design Programs

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                        • Cosmetology

                          Delaware Campus Colleges Offering Arts & Design Programs

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                          • Cosmetology
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                            $34,000 - $97,500
                            Graphic Design
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                            Audio Production
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                            $41,484 - $65,550
                            Video Production
                            $40,787 - $53,821
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