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Fashion Design Program

The fashion design program at El Centro College prepares students in fashion and textile design, as well as costume design for theatre and film. The program focuses on applying artistic principals and techniques to the professional design of commercial fashion and accessories and the management of fashion development projects. Program courses include: apparel and accessory design, flat pattern design, computer-assisted design and manufacturing, concept planning, labor and cost analysis, history of fashion, fabric art and printing, and management and operations. Get more details below including other Texas colleges that offer fashion design program.

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El Centro College

3737 Motley Dr, Mesquite, TX

El Centro College is a community college located in the city of Dallas, Texas, fittingly close to the center of the city's corporate limits.

Prospective students considering El Centro College will find a cheaper alternative to many other local universities, with a low annual tuition rate of under $2,500 a year for in-state residents, and about $5,000 for out of state students.

As a public institute of higher education, applicants will enjoy an open admissions process at El Centro Colleges, which opens its door to all students who apply.

As of today, El Centro College currently serves the higher education needs of approximately 9,800 students; of which some 7,700 are part-time and a little over 2,000 are full-time students. As you can guess from the numbers, El Centro College is a great option for those who want to earn a college degree, but are unable to devote the time required for a full course load.

Students can choose to major in a number of popular academic programs at El Centro College, earning an associate's degree in fields, including early childhood education, culinary arts, diagnostic medical sonography, biotechnology laboratory technician, criminal justice, fashion and apparel design, emergency medical technician, and many, many more.

Considering its prime location in Dallas, a large city and financial hub, students in search of off-campus extracurricular activities will find any number of entertainment hotspots options and a thriving night life is well within reach at El Centro Colleges, whether by car or on foot.

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Students Enrolled in the Fashion Design Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. El Centro College has offered the following academic levels for students:

  • Less Than Two-Year Award
  • Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

 Graduates
Less Than Two-Year Award1
Associate's Degree12

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male4
Female9

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Asian5
Black4
Hispanic2
White2

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Students who have completed the Fashion Design program at El Centro College, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:

Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in drama, music, and the arts including fine and applied art, such as painting and sculpture, or design and crafts. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Fashion Designers

Description

Design clothing and accessories. Create original designs or adapt fashion trends.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, fashion designers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 2.9% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

  • Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division
    • Total Employment: 190
    • Average Hourly Rate: $28.05
    • Average Annual Salary: $58340

    Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

    Admission Requirements & Details

    The admission details below may give an overview of the students El Centro College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.

    College Credits Accepted

    • Dual Credits
    • Life Experience Credits
    • AP Course Credits
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    Academics & Student Services

    Student Services

    To help support students, El Centro College may provide services to students like those listed below:

    • Distance learning
    • Night and weekend classes available
    • Remedial courses
    • Career path counseling
    • Work study style employment
    • Assisting students to find work