Fashion Design · Mississippi
Fashion Design colleges in Mississippi
CampusPin lists 28 U.S. colleges in Mississippi 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 Mississippi that offer Fashion Design
Alcorn State University
Alcorn State, MS · University · Public
Tuition
$8,549
Acceptance
25%
Enrollment
2,752
Belhaven University
Jackson, MS · University · Private
Tuition
$29,195
Acceptance
53%
Enrollment
3,534
Coahoma Community College
Clarksdale, MS · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,490
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,314
Copiah-Lincoln Community College
Wesson, MS · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,000
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,948
Delta State University
Cleveland, MS · University · Public
Tuition
$8,605
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
2,365
East Mississippi Community College
Scooba, MS · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,950
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
2,914
Hinds Community College
Raymond, MS · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,825
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
6,533
Holmes Community College
Goodman, MS · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,510
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
3,847
Itawamba Community College
Fulton, MS · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,420
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
4,018
Jackson State University
Jackson, MS · University · Public
Tuition
$9,090
Acceptance
91%
Enrollment
6,564
Jones County Junior College
Ellisville, MS · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,000
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
3,248
Meridian Community College
Meridian, MS · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,932
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
2,025
Millsaps College
Jackson, MS · University · Private
Tuition
$43,815
Acceptance
49%
Enrollment
624
Mississippi College
Clinton, MS · University · Private
Tuition
$21,698
Acceptance
49%
Enrollment
3,804
Mississippi Delta Community College
Moorhead, MS · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,540
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,490
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Perkinston, MS · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,950
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
6,231
Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS · University · Public
Tuition
$9,815
Acceptance
76%
Enrollment
22,519
Mississippi University for Women
Columbus, MS · University · Public
Tuition
$8,092
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,825
Mississippi Valley State University
Itta Bena, MS · University · Public
Tuition
$7,912
Acceptance
51%
Enrollment
1,517
Northeast Mississippi Community College
Booneville, MS · Community College · Public
Tuition
$4,770
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
2,640
Northwest Mississippi Community College
Senatobia, MS · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,660
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
5,181
Pearl River Community College
Poplarville, MS · Community College · Public
Tuition
$3,650
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
4,725
Rust College
Holly Springs, MS · University · Private
Tuition
$13,840
Acceptance
35%
Enrollment
428
Strayer University-Mississippi
Jackson, MS · University · Private
Tuition
$13,920
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
422
Tougaloo College
Tougaloo, MS · University · Private
Tuition
$11,398
Acceptance
53%
Enrollment
695
University of Mississippi
University, MS · University · Public
Tuition
$9,412
Acceptance
98%
Enrollment
23,944
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS · University · Public
Tuition
$9,618
Acceptance
99%
Enrollment
12,997
William Carey University
Hattiesburg, MS · University · Private
Tuition
$14,685
Acceptance
58%
Enrollment
4,153
Fashion Design programs in Mississippi: by the numbers
A quick comparison of the 28 schools listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.
Schools listed
28
Public / private
21 / 7
Universities / 2-year
15 / 13
Cities represented
24
In-state tuition range
$3,420–$43,815
Median in-state tuition
$8,002
Lowest published in-state tuition
Itawamba Community College
$3,420
Most selective
Alcorn State University
25% acceptance
Largest by enrollment
University of Mississippi
23,944 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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