Best Fashion Schools Near Bluefield, WV (2026)

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

Bluefield, West Virginia is home to about 9,511 residents. Median household income is $43,826 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In West Virginia, the top-earning fashion-related role is Marketing Managers at a median $98,750 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Fashion Schools to Bluefield

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

Fashion Wages Near Bluefield

Occupation Median Annual Wage (West Virginia, statewide)
Fashion Designers N/A
Marketing Managers $98,750
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $63,560
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $36,660
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $52,340
Graphic Designers $40,350
Commercial and Industrial Designers $73,030

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.

Bluefield at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 9,511 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $43,826 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 24.7% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-paying fashion roles in West Virginia?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying fashion-related roles in West Virginia are: Marketing Managers ($98,750), Commercial and Industrial Designers ($73,030), Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products ($63,560). Wages for Bluefield workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Beckley instead of Bluefield?

Beckley, WV is 36.5 miles from Bluefield 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 Bluefield an affordable place to study fashion?

Bluefield’s median household income of $43,826 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Bluefield while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and West Virginia 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 Bluefield

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Bluefield:

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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