Fashion students in San Diego can earn an associate's degree at one of two fashion schools in the city. The Fashion Careers College of California offers associate's degrees and certificate programs in both Fashion Design and Technology and Fashion Business and Technology. For students seeking specialized fashion programs, the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising offers many options including associate's, professional designation, and advanced study degree programs in Textile Design, Footwear Design, Fashion Design, Merchandise Product Development, Fashion Merchandise Marketing, Theatre, TV, and Film Costume Design, and Apparel Manufacturing Management.
The San Diego job outlook for merchandise displayers and retail sales managers, both popular fashion-related occupations, is good through 2012. The number of merchandise displayer jobs is projected to increase 18.6% between 2002 and 2012, while the number of retail sales management jobs is expected to increase 21.7%.
Fashion Schools, Programs & Courses
in San Diego
Subjects listed are highlights of programs
and/or courses offered.
FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising | (800) 422-3436 Fashion Design, Fashion Merchandising Marketing, Textile Design, International Manufacturing & Product Development, Footwear Design, Apparel Manufacturing Management
For those wanting to work in the women's apparel industry, Charlotte Russe Holding, Inc. (http://www.charlotte-russe.com/corporate/), parent company for women's specialty apparel stores Charlotte Russe and Rampage, is headquartered in San Diego and can provide great job opportunities. If sports is more your style, you may find employment with Road Runner Sports a leading retailer of fitness shoes, apparel, and accessories, also headquartered in San Diego. Featuring many specialty apparel stores and six major department stores including a Macy's, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, and Saks Fifth Avenue, Fashion Valley Mall also offers many retail positions.
Other Resources for Fashion Education and Careers in San Diego
Fashion students in San Diego can earn an associate's degree at one of two fashion schools in the city. The Fashion Careers College of California offers associate's degrees and certificate programs in both Fashion Design and Technology and Fashion Business and Technology. For students seeking specialized fashion programs, the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising offers many options including associate's, professional designation, and advanced study degree programs in Textile Design, Footwear Design, Fashion Design, Merchandise Product Development, Fashion Merchandise Marketing, Theatre, TV, and Film Costume Design, and Apparel Manufacturing Management.
