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Fashion Design & Technology Degree

Explore Mt. San Antonio College's Fashion Design & Technology Degree!

    • Degree Overview

      The Fashion Design and Technologies Degree consists of apparel design courses that prepare students for careers in apparel manufacturing, production, and technical design. This program emphasizes technology used in the apparel industry and technical design. Upon completion of the program, students will be proficient in technical drawing, computer patternmaking, and apparel-related software. Students will gain hands-on experience in using industry-related software and develop advanced technical design and production skills. 

    • Required Courses
      This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus core course requirements:
    • Sample Job Titles
      Titles based on SOC Code: 27-1022
      • Apparel Fashion Designer
      • Clothing Designer
      • Costume Designer
      • Dance Costume Designer
      • Design Director Designer
      • Fashion Designer
      • Historic Clothing and Costume Maker
      • Latex Fashions Designer
      • Product Developer
    • Salaries
      Wages & Employment Trends based on SOC Code: 27-1022
      Median wages (2018) $34.96 hourly, $72,720 annual
      State wages Local Salary Info
       
      Employment (2016) 24,000 employees
      Projected growth (2016-2026) Slower than average (2% to 4%) Slower than average (2% to 4%)
      Projected job openings (2016-2026) 2,300
      State trends Employment Trends
       
      Top industries (2016)
    • How Long Will it Take to Earn the Degree?
      The Certificate can be achieved in two years!
       
    • Contact Us for More Info
      For more information, please contact:

      Sheila Espy, Department Chair | sespy@mtsac.edu

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