College of the Arts
School of Fashion Design and Merchandising
www.kent.edu/fashion


About This Program

The global fashion industry is competitive, but also offers an incredibly rewarding career. With our Master of Fashion Industry Studies degree, you can gain real-world experience, valuable connections and an in-depth understanding of fashion’s global value chain to stand out and thrive in the industry. Read more...

Contact Information

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries*

Fashion designers

  • -4.4% decline
  • 28,300 number of jobs
  • $75,810 potential earnings

Buyers and purchasing agents

  • -8.8% decline
  • 449,300 number of jobs
  • $66,690 potential earnings

Market research analysts and marketing specialists

  • 17.7% much faster than the average
  • 738,100 number of jobs
  • $65,810 potential earnings

Additional Careers

  • Fashion entrepreneur
  • Supply chain director or manager
  • Assistant buyer
  • Inventory planning analyst

Accreditation

National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD)

* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.