Fashion ,BA
Apparel, Clothing, Fashion, Wearable Technology, artistic, creative, design, textiles
Immerse yourself in the world of fashion, with all of its rich possibilities. Success in the fashion industry begins with an innovative, future-focused education. Take the first step to becoming a leader in the industry.
The Bachelor of Arts program in fashion takes a multidisciplinary approach to provide students with a foundation that enables them to work across many segments within the fashion industry.
This degree program prepares students for all careers that span the rapidly growing and dynamic fashion industry. Course offerings emphasize key skills sought across the fashion industry such as merchandising, fashion design, product development, technical design, styling, branding and more. Students build career-ready skills, develop their voice and gain valuable networks. Through internships and study abroad, students further advance their professional goals and gain distinguishing experiences. All courses are embedded within the principles of sustainability, producing the next generation of environmentally conscious industry leaders.
The BA in fashion program at ASU FIDM provides a comprehensive approach into all aspects of the industry, encouraging students to choose an area of emphasis such as fashion communications, history and museum practice, or sustainable systems. Students can choose to complete the general fashion degree with an emphasis or pursue a more highly specialized concentration in design, merchandising, apparel technical design, or apparel product development.
- College/school:
Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts
- Location: Downtown Phoenix, ASU at Los Angeles or Online , ASU Local
- Second language requirement: No
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
- First
required math course:
MAT 114 - College Mathematics
or any math course that meets the MATH designation - Math
intensity: General
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
First-year | Transfer | International | Readmission
A current ASU student has no additional requirements for changing majors.
Students should visit the Change of Major form for information about how to change a major to this program.
ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. Applicants may view the program’s ASU Online page for program descriptions and to request more information.
It is now possible to earn an ASU degree with ASU Local, an integrated college experience in which students take advantage of in-person success coaching and programming experiences on site while completing one of 130+ undergraduate online degree programs, all of which come with online faculty interaction and tutoring support.
ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU® to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.
ASU has transfer partnerships in Arizona and across the country to create a simplified transfer experience for students. These pathway programs include exclusive benefits, tools and resources, and they help students save time and money in their college journey.
Program learning outcomes identify what a student will learn or be able to do upon completion of their program. This program’s learning outcomes include the following:
- Learn design and commercial production techniques.
- Produce projects relevant to fashion industry practices.
- Successfully use industry-based information.
Fashion varies from country to country, city to city and culture to culture. Studying abroad exposes students to distinct cultural environments and enables them to expand their fashion knowledge in diverse settings. Students are challenged to adapt and persevere under unfamiliar social and cultural circumstances, allowing them to grow and prosper in their professional and personal lives. Students have the opportunity to enhance their resume and portfolio with a global perspective gained by studying abroad.
The Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts recommends these programs for students majoring in fashion.
Graduates are prepared to enter the fashion industry in any of a number of roles. Some examples are:
- brand coordinator
- e-commerce or digital fashion specialist
- fashion business analyst
- fashion designer
- fashion historian or curator
- fashion merchandiser
- fashion stylist
- product developer
- supply chain manager
- technical designer
- textile and apparel production manager
Example job titles and salaries listed below are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales. Some jobs also may require advanced degrees, certifications or state-specific licensure.
| Career | *Growth | *Median salary |
|---|---|---|
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1.7%
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$78,620
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2.0%
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$64,950
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-10.2%
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$62,750
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2.0%
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$80,960
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0.3%
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$72,080
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6.6%
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$166,790
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5.8%
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$77,710
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7.0%
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$63,420
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6.1%
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$107,230
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ASU FIDM
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CCG 202
asufidm@asu.edu
602-496-5559
Program term definitions
Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.
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ASU Online offers programs in an entirely online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. See https://asuonline.asu.edu/ for more information.
