Best Fashion Schools Near Apple Valley, MN (2026)

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

Apple Valley, Minnesota has 1 accredited school offering fashion programs. Apple Valley has a population of about 55,696. Median household income is $99,277 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 45.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area, the top-earning fashion-related role is Marketing Managers at a median $173,040 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Fashion Schools to Apple Valley

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

St Catherine University

Saint Paul, MN 12.4 miles from Apple Valley
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
61.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,282
Avg net price $19,764/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 81

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Alexandria Technical & Community College

Alexandria, MN 131.2 miles from Apple Valley
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
74.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,393
Avg net price $13,691/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 37

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Fashion Wages Near Apple Valley

Apple Valley is part of the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area (BLS area code 33460). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Minnesota statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Fashion Designers $46,150 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $44,036
Marketing Managers $173,040 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $165,115
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $78,470 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $74,876
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $48,130 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $45,926
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $97,910 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $93,426
Graphic Designers $65,610 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $62,605
Commercial and Industrial Designers $94,390 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $90,067

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.

Apple Valley at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 55,696 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $99,277 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 45.9% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 104.8 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited fashion schools are near Apple Valley, MN?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering fashion programs near Apple Valley. The closest is St Catherine University in Saint Paul, MN (12.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is St Catherine University (12.4 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying fashion roles near Apple Valley?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying fashion-related roles near Apple Valley are: Marketing Managers ($173,040), Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists ($97,910), Commercial and Industrial Designers ($94,390). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Minnesota statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Burnsville instead of Apple Valley?

Burnsville, MN is 4.1 miles from Apple Valley 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 Apple Valley an affordable place to study fashion?

Apple Valley’s median household income of $99,277 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Apple Valley while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Minnesota 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 Apple Valley

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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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