Fashion Design · Virginia

Fashion Design colleges in Virginia

CampusPin lists 71 U.S. colleges in Virginia 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 Virginia that offer Fashion Design

Fashion Design programs in Virginia: by the numbers

A quick comparison of the 50 schools (of 71 total) listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.

Schools listed

71

Public / private

19 / 31

Universities / 2-year

36 / 14

Cities represented

38

In-state tuition range

$4,848–$52,388

Median in-state tuition

$18,238

Lowest published in-state tuition

Danville Community College

$4,848

Most selective

Riverside College of Health Careers

17% acceptance

Largest by enrollment

Liberty University

100,304 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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