Have a passion for fashion? The Apparel Merchandising and Design program will give you the knowledge and the sales, managerial, and supervisory skills you’ll need to jump right into the fast-paced world of retailing.
You'll learn from valuable hands-on experiences like completing a supervised internship in a retail establishment, developing your own fashion line, and producing a fashion show in the spring.
Once you graduate, you can head straight into the fashion industry or transfer to a four-year program to prepare you for corporate positions.
Kirkwood is the affordable option! We offer more than $3 million in scholarships every year.
Graduates of the Apparel Merchandising and Design program will be able to:
Prepare and equip students with creativity, apparel industry knowledge and professionalism, in order to actively engage in their organization (such as university or local place of employment).
Program Entry Semester: Fall 2021, Spring 2022
Year One
| TERM | FALL | SPRING | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credits: | 16 | 15 | 31 |
| Tuition: | $2,976 | $2,790 | $5,766 |
| Fees: | $50 | $235 | $285 |
| Books: | $655.50 | $831.50 | $1,487 |
Year Two
| TERM | FALL | SPRING | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credits: | 15 | 16 | 31 |
| Tuition: | $2,790 | $2,976 | $5,766 |
| Fees: | $195 | $50 | $245 |
| Books: | $863.75 | $733.25 | $1,597 |
| TOTAL ESTIMATED COST | $15,146 |
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The credits you earn in apparel merchandising are fully transferable to Iowa State University. Two additional years of study at ISU will earn you a Bachelor of Science degree in Apparel, Merchandising, and Design, which will prepare you for corporate positions.
Graduates with Apparel Merchandising degrees can obtain jobs in a variety of different career opportunities.
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