Fashion Design · Maine
Fashion Design colleges in Maine
CampusPin lists 20 U.S. colleges in Maine that offer Fashion Design programs. Compare tuition, acceptance rate, and enrollment in the table below, every figure links back to the institution's official IPEDS data.
Fashion Design teaches the craft of conceiving and constructing apparel and accessories, suited to students who pair visual creativity with hands-on technical and production skills.
Schools in Maine that offer Fashion Design
Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME · University · Private
Tuition
$64,910
Acceptance
8%
Enrollment
1,846
Central Maine Community College
Auburn, ME · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,864
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
2,828
College of the Atlantic
Bar Harbor, ME · University · Private
Tuition
$46,179
Acceptance
65%
Enrollment
365
Eastern Maine Community College
Bangor, ME · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,877
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,692
Husson University
Bangor, ME · University · Private
Tuition
$22,194
Acceptance
86%
Enrollment
3,003
Kennebec Valley Community College
Fairfield, ME · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,562
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,538
Maine College of Art & Design
Portland, ME · University · Private
Tuition
$41,398
Acceptance
78%
Enrollment
417
Maine College of Health Professions
Lewiston, ME · University · Private
Tuition
$17,827
Acceptance
33%
Enrollment
228
Maine Media College
Rockport, ME · University · Private
Tuition
$22,373
Acceptance
53%
Enrollment
24
Northern Maine Community College
Presque Isle, ME · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,880
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
577
Saint Joseph's College of Maine
Standish, ME · University · Private
Tuition
$42,834
Acceptance
82%
Enrollment
1,334
Southern Maine Community College
South Portland, ME · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,797
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
5,279
University of Maine
Orono, ME · University · Public
Tuition
$12,640
Acceptance
96%
Enrollment
10,834
University of Maine at Augusta
Augusta, ME · University · Public
Tuition
$8,618
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
2,832
University of Maine at Farmington
Farmington, ME · University · Public
Tuition
$10,989
Acceptance
98%
Enrollment
1,476
University of Maine at Fort Kent
Fort Kent, ME · University · Public
Tuition
$9,045
Acceptance
99%
Enrollment
687
University of Maine at Presque Isle
Presque Isle, ME · University · Public
Tuition
$8,990
Acceptance
97%
Enrollment
1,397
University of New England
Biddeford, ME · University · Private
Tuition
$42,550
Acceptance
89%
Enrollment
4,799
University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME · University · Public
Tuition
$10,920
Acceptance
79%
Enrollment
6,253
York County Community College
Wells, ME · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,866
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,055
Fashion Design programs in Maine: by the numbers
A quick comparison of the 20 schools listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.
Schools listed
20
Public / private
12 / 8
Universities / 2-year
14 / 6
Cities represented
17
In-state tuition range
$3,562–$64,910
Median in-state tuition
$10,955
Lowest published in-state tuition
Kennebec Valley Community College
$3,562
Most selective
Bowdoin College
8% acceptance
Largest by enrollment
University of Maine
10,834 students
Figures reflect the schools currently listed and each institution's most recent reported data. Verify current tuition and admissions details with the school before applying.
What you'll study in a Fashion Design program
- Fashion sketching and illustration
- Pattern making and draping
- Sewing and garment construction techniques
- Textiles, fibers, and material selection
- Color theory and design principles
- Computer-aided design (CAD) for fashion
- Trend research, history of fashion, and the business of fashion
- Portfolio development and a senior collection
Where a Fashion Design degree can lead
- Fashion designers
- Apparel / Technical Designer
- Pattern Maker
- Textile Designer
- Fashion Merchandiser / Buyer
- Costume Designer
Typical pay: $80,690 median for fashion designers (BLS, 2024)
A Fashion Design major, usually a bachelor's degree, covers sketching and fashion illustration, pattern making, draping, sewing and garment construction, textiles and materials, color and design theory, and computer-aided design (CAD). Programs typically include the study of fashion history, trend research, and the business of fashion, and most culminate in a portfolio and a senior collection that students present to faculty and industry reviewers. Internships with design houses, manufacturers, or retailers are common.
Graduates develop, design, and produce clothing, footwear, and accessories, working through the full cycle from concept sketches and material selection to fittings and production specs. A bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for fashion designers, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics; a graduate degree is generally not required, and a strong portfolio carries significant weight in hiring. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 2% employment growth for fashion designers from 2024 to 2034, and reports a 2024 median annual wage of $80,690 for the occupation.
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