48 Master's in Fashion Design in North America

The M.S. in Design and Merchandising - Apparel and Merchandising degree delivered by Colorado State University provides a focus on scientific discovery and creative scholarship grounded in sustainability, health and wellness, and social responsibility.

The Design and Merchandising programme offered by Colorado State University focuses on creatively solving problems on sustainability, health and wellness, and social responsibility.

Fashion Design at Drexel University  is a full-time program that stresses the development of the aesthetic and philosophical concepts of fashion design and the technical skills to support research and experimentation in these concepts.

The Costume Design program at University of Tennessee Knoxville is a challenging yet rewarding program intended to prepare the successful candidate for a career in the professional world of Theatrical Design.

Costume Production at Boston University provides developing theatre professionals with the opportunity to cultivate their own individual artistic identity, and innovative and collaborative creative process, while refining and enhancing their craft.

The Textiles, Fashion Merchandising, and Design programme at the University of Rhode Island is a comprehensive Master of Science degree. This course offers full-time study over two years or a three-year part-time route. Students explore the global supply chain through specialised tracks in science, history, or retailing.

The purpose of the Master of Fine Arts program in Costume Production from University of North Carolina Chapel Hill is to develop the skills and attitudes needed for a professional or educational career in the costume arts.  

The Fashion Studies MA program offered at The New School investigates the material and visual dimensions of fashion as dress, image, and bodily practice and as a major cultural industry that positions the individual within society and the world.

The M.S. in Textile Design at Thomas Jefferson University offers an integrated, collaborative and proven curriculum that blends aesthetic, creative skills with emerging technologies. In studios and classrooms, students turn innovative ideas into original products.

Fashion Design from Fashion Institute of Technology SUNY provides guidance to help you focus your design work, develop prototypes, and define your market niche. Specially designed courses, including The Fashion Activist, Design Archeology, and craft:OLOGY, encourage original thinking.

The Theater Design and Production - Costume Design Technology program at the University of Cincinnati is a professional training program for talented and motivated students who wish to pursue a career in Theatre, Opera or Dance.

The M.Sc. Design - Apparel Studies at the University of Minnesota is a two-year, full-time programme delivered in a public study mode. It explores the complex relationships between humans and designed objects through advanced research and creative scholarship in textiles, dress history, and product development.

International Fashion Design Management from Thomas Jefferson University is developed to create the next generation of fashion professionals for a complex global fashion system. 

Costume Design at Boston University provides developing theatre professionals with the opportunity to cultivate their own individual artistic identity, and innovative and collaborative creative process, while refining and enhancing their craft.

The Fashion Design M.F.A. at University of North Texas is a comprehensive three-year, on-campus programme. This 60-credit hour course focuses on sustainable production, design research, and pedagogy. It is designed for professionals aiming for leadership roles in the fashion industry or careers in higher education.

In the MFA Textile Design program offered by Academy of Art University, courses hone students’ knowledge of industry standards, combining design excellence with the mastery of the latest digital tools, and furthering their knowledge of textile printing techniques and fabric manipulation.

The School of Drama graduate Costume Design program from Carnegie Mellon University produces innovative leaders in the design and production fields of clothing for the stage, television, and film industries.

The Master of Fine Arts degree in Dramatic Arts (Costume Design) at University of Connecticut provides a highly tailorable program which allows students to follow a path that is unique to their interests and passions.  Students are encouraged to take courses across disciplines and to be pro-active makers and creators.

The Metals and Jewelry Design program of Rochester Institute of Technology is a professional degree for practicing artists, craftspeople, or designers who desire to leave a lasting impression on their fields through a devotion to their work and the high standards of discipline and artistic ideals.

The Master's Jewelry and Metal Arts programme at Academy of Art University offers advanced creative training in San Francisco. This postgraduate course focuses on professional craftsmanship and artistic innovation. Students engage in full-time study to master complex techniques and build a career-ready portfolio in this public institution.