Best Fashion Schools Near Avondale, AZ (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Avondale, Arizona has 3 accredited schools offering fashion programs. Avondale has a population of about 90,644. Median household income is $81,260 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area, the top-earning fashion-related role is Marketing Managers at a median $132,580 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Fashion Schools to Avondale

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

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Avondale. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Phoenix College

Phoenix, AZ 15.1 miles from Avondale
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
52.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 20%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,870
Avg net price $12,055/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 99

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Arizona State University Campus Immersion

Tempe, AZ 22.6 miles from Avondale
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
76.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,668
Avg net price $14,967/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 305

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Mesa Community College

Mesa, AZ 26.1 miles from Avondale
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 19%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,034
Avg net price $12,132/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 132

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, AZ 130.3 miles from Avondale
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
60.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,384
Avg net price $14,158/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 176

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Fashion Wages Near Avondale

Avondale is part of the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area (BLS area code 38060). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Arizona statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Fashion Designers $45,720 AZ statewide $44,259
Marketing Managers $132,580 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $128,345
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $74,790 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $72,401
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $40,100 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $38,819
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $74,590 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $72,207
Graphic Designers $59,090 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $57,202
Commercial and Industrial Designers $80,440 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $77,870

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.

Avondale at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 90,644 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $81,260 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 21.2% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 103.3 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited fashion schools are near Avondale, AZ?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering fashion programs near Avondale. The closest is Phoenix College in Phoenix, AZ (15.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Mesa Community College (26.1 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying fashion roles near Avondale?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying fashion-related roles near Avondale are: Marketing Managers ($132,580), Commercial and Industrial Designers ($80,440), Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products ($74,790). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Arizona statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Goodyear instead of Avondale?

Goodyear, AZ is 8.9 miles from Avondale 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 Avondale an affordable place to study fashion?

Avondale’s median household income of $81,260 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Avondale while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Arizona 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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Other Programs Available in Avondale

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Avondale:

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.

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