FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. for-profit institutions have higher scrutiny — research carefully. a private for-profit school with 1,319 students.
About This School
FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising is a private for-profit institution located in Los Angeles, California with approximately 1,319 undergraduate students enrolled. The school is moderately selective, accepting approximately 42% of applicants. In-state tuition is $34,325 per year. The graduation rate is 67%, and the typical graduate earns $42,400 within 10 years of enrollment.
Worth considering if you're serious about a career in fashion, design, or merchandising and want to study in LA with access to the industry — but go in with clear eyes. The 67% graduation rate means about 1 in 3 students don't finish, which is worth asking hard questions about before enrolling. Median earnings of $42,400 a decade out are modest, though the relatively low median debt of $13,734 softens that concern somewhat.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,319 undergraduates).
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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