Best Fashion Schools Near Wellington, FL (2026)

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

Wellington, Florida has 3 accredited schools offering fashion programs, with tuition ranging from $34,770 to $67,880 per year for indexed programs. Wellington has a population of about 61,497. Median household income is $110,294 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 48.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area, the top-earning fashion-related role is Marketing Managers at a median $135,870 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Fashion Schools to Wellington

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer fashion programs near Wellington, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Wellington 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 Wellington. 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

Lynn University

Boca Raton, FL 20.2 miles from Wellington
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
38.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 73%
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,006
Avg net price $44,089/yr
Tuition
In‑state$44,480
Out‑of‑state$44,480
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 39

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

St. Thomas University

Miami Gardens, FL 50.1 miles from Wellington
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
37.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 98%
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,272
Avg net price $26,312/yr
Tuition
In‑state$34,770
Out‑of‑state$34,770
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 56%
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Miami Dade College

Miami, FL 60.2 miles from Wellington
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
62.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,654
Avg net price $5,463/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 95

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Fashion Wages Near Wellington

Wellington is part of the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area (BLS area code 33100). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Florida statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Fashion Designers $43,020 FL statewide $37,671
Marketing Managers $135,870 Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $118,975
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $62,400 Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $54,641
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $37,650 Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $32,968
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $78,990 Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $69,168
Graphic Designers $61,870 Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $54,177
Commercial and Industrial Designers $80,690 Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $70,657

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.

Wellington at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 61,497 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $110,294 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 48.5% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 114.2 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited fashion schools are near Wellington, FL?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering fashion programs near Wellington. The closest is Lynn University in Boca Raton, FL (20.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Miami Dade College (60.2 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying fashion roles near Wellington?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying fashion-related roles near Wellington are: Marketing Managers ($135,870), Commercial and Industrial Designers ($80,690), Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists ($78,990). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Florida statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Royal Palm Beach instead of Wellington?

Royal Palm Beach, FL is 4.9 miles from Wellington 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 Wellington an affordable place to study fashion?

Wellington’s median household income of $110,294 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Wellington while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Florida 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 Wellington

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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.

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