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For more details on the Fashion Program at Mesa Community College, please visit our program's website.
This program is part of the Business Department.
Do you have an appreciation for fashion and the popular and unique trends we see across the internet and in fashion magazines? Do you have an artistic eye when putting together an outfit? Do you have creative ideas when selecting fabrics for clothing designs? Have you ever considered designing your own clothing line?
If you want to turn your passion into a career and get a fashion degree, our Fashion Program can help you start off on the right foot. Upon completing this program, you can enter the exciting world of fashion as a visual merchandising stylist, fashion designer/entrepreneur, technical designer, textile designer, patternmaker, wholesale and retail buyer, merchandiser, online merchant, and more!
This program strategically places you at the intersection of fashion development, business, and marketing. Our experienced instructors will provide you with the foundation of fashion theory and history, the societal and technological aspects of the textile and apparel industry; and the creation, production, distribution, and retailing of consumer goods in a global environment. Our curriculum stresses the importance of quality production methods, leadership, teamwork, creativity, and effective communication throughout the product life cycle process.
Make it happen today! Enroll in Fashion Design or Fashion Merchandising!
The Right Pathway for You
MCC offers Certificates of Completion and Associate Degrees for this program. Your interests and goals will guide you in selecting the pathway that is ideal for you. You may find a combination of certificates or degrees is the fastest way to realize your dreams.
Certificates
The knowledge and skills acquired while earning a Certificate of Completion (CCL) can help launch you into a new career or energize your current job. Generally requiring fewer credit hours than degrees or transfer programs, a CCL may be your best first step into higher education.
Name | Type | Title | Courses |
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Certificate of Completion | CCL | Alteration Specialist | Pathway Map |
Certificate of Completion | CCL | Apparel Construction | Pathway Map |
Certificate of Completion | CCL | Costume Design and Production, Level I | Pathway Map |
Certificate of Completion | CCL | Fashion Design: Level I | Pathway Map |
Certificate of Completion | CCL | Image Consultant | Pathway Map |
Certificate of Completion | CCL | Retail Sales Manager | Pathway Map |
Certificate of Completion | CCL | Textile and Apparel: Fashion Stylist | Pathway Map |
Associate Degrees
MCC’s associate degrees enhance your resume and prepare you to enter the workforce with an advantage. Whether you are interested in simply completing basic, required college courses or specializing in a specific area, there’s a degree for you.
Name | Type | Title | Courses |
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Associate in Applied Science | AAS | Fashion Design | Pathway Map |
Associate in Applied Science | AAS | Fashion Merchandising | Pathway Map |
Career Opportunities
Successful completion of a degree or certificate within the Fashion program may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Maricopa County-based annual median wages*. Some occupations may require additional education or training. You can click on any occupation to view more detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
Costume Attendants
$40,961 Show expanded career information for Costume Attendants
Customer Service Representatives
$40,611 Show expanded career information for Customer Service Representatives
Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers
$59,813 Show expanded career information for Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers
Fashion Designers
$45,936 Show expanded career information for Fashion Designers
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers
$35,516 Show expanded career information for Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers
Online Merchants
$80,692 Show expanded career information for Online Merchants
Postsecondary Art, Drama, and Music Teachers
$72,997 Show expanded career information for Postsecondary Art, Drama, and Music Teachers
Postsecondary Home Economics Teachers
$72,997 Show expanded career information for Postsecondary Home Economics Teachers
Purchasing Managers
$135,608 Show expanded career information for Purchasing Managers
Retail Salespersons
$34,820 Show expanded career information for Retail Salespersons
Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers
$44,267 Show expanded career information for Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers
$28,394 Show expanded career information for Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers
Wholesale and Manufacturing Sales Representatives
$65,472 Show expanded career information for Wholesale and Manufacturing Sales Representatives
Wholesale and Retail Buyers
$67,843 Show expanded career information for Wholesale and Retail Buyers
Financial Aid
You can get a high-quality, affordable education. MCC’s low tuition rates and various financial aid opportunities make it possible. Explore federal and state grants, Federal Work-Study, scholarships, student loans, and other options today.
Contact the Career Navigator
Before signing up for classes, you will want to meet with a career navigator. A career navigator can help you explore this program and find the career path that suits you best. You can connect with this program's career navigator, Joy Henry, via the button to the right.