Best Fashion Schools Near Barre, VT (2026)

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

Barre, Vermont has 1 accredited school offering fashion programs. Barre has a population of about 8,461. Median household income is $53,288 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 32.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Vermont, the top-earning fashion-related role is Commercial and Industrial Designers at a median $80,690 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Fashion Schools to Barre

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

Fashion Wages Near Barre

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Vermont, statewide)
Fashion Designers $79,610
Marketing Managers N/A
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $76,840
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $44,850
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $74,880
Graphic Designers $65,690
Commercial and Industrial Designers $80,690

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.

Barre at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 8,461 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $53,288 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 32.7% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited fashion schools are near Barre, VT?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering fashion programs near Barre. The closest is Southern New Hampshire University in Manchester, NH (96.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Southern New Hampshire University (96.0 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying fashion roles in Vermont?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying fashion-related roles in Vermont are: Commercial and Industrial Designers ($80,690), Fashion Designers ($79,610), Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products ($76,840). Wages for Barre workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Burlington instead of Barre?

Burlington, VT is 40.9 miles from Barre 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 Barre an affordable place to study fashion?

Barre’s median household income of $53,288 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Barre while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Vermont 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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