Best Fashion Schools Near Fort Dodge, IA (2026)

Fort Dodge, Iowa is home to about 24,788 residents. Median household income is $61,769 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Iowa, the top-earning fashion-related role is Marketing Managers at a median $131,120 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Fashion Schools to Fort Dodge

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


Fashion Wages Near Fort Dodge

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Iowa, statewide)
Fashion Designers N/A
Marketing Managers $131,120
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $66,760
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $39,680
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $66,390
Graphic Designers $50,310
Commercial and Industrial Designers $70,420

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.


Fort Dodge at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 24,788 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $61,769 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 20.1% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-paying fashion roles in Iowa?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying fashion-related roles in Iowa are: Marketing Managers ($131,120), Commercial and Industrial Designers ($70,420), Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products ($66,760). Wages for Fort Dodge workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Ames instead of Fort Dodge?

Ames, IA is 43.6 miles from Fort Dodge 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 Fort Dodge an affordable place to study fashion?

Fort Dodge’s median household income of $61,769 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Fort Dodge while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Iowa 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.