Best Fashion Schools Near Reno, NV (2026)

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

Reno, Nevada has 1 accredited school offering fashion programs. Reno has a population of about 268,959. Median household income is $78,448 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 35.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Reno, NV metro area, the top-earning fashion-related role is Marketing Managers at a median $116,340 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Fashion Schools to Reno

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

Fashion Wages Near Reno

Reno is part of the Reno, NV metro area (BLS area code 39900). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Nevada statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Fashion Designers N/A NV statewide –
Marketing Managers $116,340 Reno, NV $115,188
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $63,670 Reno, NV $63,040
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $41,990 Reno, NV $41,574
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $66,260 Reno, NV $65,604
Graphic Designers $56,160 Reno, NV $55,604
Commercial and Industrial Designers $96,060 Reno, NV $95,109

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.

Reno at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 268,959 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $78,448 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 35.7% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 101.0 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited fashion schools are near Reno, NV?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering fashion programs near Reno. The closest is Sierra College in Rocklin, CA (89.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Sierra College (89.9 miles).

What are the highest-paying fashion roles near Reno?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying fashion-related roles near Reno are: Marketing Managers ($116,340), Commercial and Industrial Designers ($96,060), Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists ($66,260). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Nevada statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Sparks instead of Reno?

Sparks, NV is 7.4 miles from Reno 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 Reno an affordable place to study fashion?

Reno’s median household income of $78,448 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Reno while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Nevada 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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