Best Fashion Schools Near Prichard, AL (2026)

Prichard, Alabama has 1 accredited school offering fashion programs. Prichard has a population of about 19,121. Median household income is $35,331 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 9.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Mobile, AL metro area, the top-earning fashion-related role is Marketing Managers at a median $107,380 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Fashion Schools to Prichard

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer fashion programs near Prichard, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Prichard city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Alabama schools on the Alabama fashion page.


Fashion Wages Near Prichard

Prichard is part of the Mobile, AL metro area (BLS area code 33660). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Alabama statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Fashion Designers N/A AL statewide
Marketing Managers $107,380 Mobile, AL $121,884
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $63,040 Mobile, AL $71,555
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $40,940 Mobile, AL $46,470
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $60,340 Mobile, AL $68,490
Graphic Designers $45,820 Mobile, AL $52,009
Commercial and Industrial Designers $63,640 AL statewide $72,236

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.


Prichard at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 19,121 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $35,331 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 9.4% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 88.1 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited fashion schools are near Prichard, AL?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering fashion programs near Prichard. The closest is University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, MS (80.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Southern Mississippi (80.7 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying fashion roles near Prichard?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying fashion-related roles near Prichard are: Marketing Managers ($107,380), Commercial and Industrial Designers ($63,640), Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products ($63,040). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Alabama statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Mobile instead of Prichard?

Mobile, AL is 7.4 miles from Prichard and has its own set of local fashion programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Prichard an affordable place to study fashion?

Prichard’s median household income of $35,331 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Prichard while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Alabama public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.


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Data verified: September 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.