Best Fashion Schools Near Adrian, MI (2026)

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

Adrian, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering fashion programs, with tuition ranging from $53,350 to $66,014 per year for indexed programs. Adrian has a population of about 20,493. Median household income is $42,851 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Michigan, the top-earning fashion-related role is Marketing Managers at a median $138,510 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Fashion Schools to Adrian

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

Adrian, MI 0.9 miles from Adrian
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
42.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,504
Avg net price $25,368/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 63%
  • Programs offered: 62

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Fashion Wages Near Adrian

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Michigan, statewide)
Fashion Designers $63,430
Marketing Managers $138,510
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $72,980
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $36,710
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $66,780
Graphic Designers $57,350
Commercial and Industrial Designers $102,160

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.

Adrian at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 20,493 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $42,851 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 22.3% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited fashion schools are near Adrian, MI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering fashion programs near Adrian. The closest is Adrian College in Adrian, MI (0.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Michigan State University (61.6 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying fashion roles in Michigan?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying fashion-related roles in Michigan are: Marketing Managers ($138,510), Commercial and Industrial Designers ($102,160), Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products ($72,980). Wages for Adrian workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Toledo instead of Adrian?

Toledo, OH is 28.9 miles from Adrian 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 Adrian an affordable place to study fashion?

Adrian’s median household income of $42,851 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Adrian while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Michigan 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.

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