Best Fashion Schools Near Eau Claire, WI (2026)

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

Eau Claire, Wisconsin has 1 accredited school offering fashion programs. Eau Claire has a population of about 69,274. Median household income is $65,369 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 35.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Eau Claire, WI metro area, the top-earning fashion-related role is Marketing Managers at a median $127,330 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Fashion Schools to Eau Claire

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

Milwaukee, WI 210.4 miles from Eau Claire
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
48.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 62%
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,745
Avg net price $20,144/yr
Tuition
In‑state$35,420
Out‑of‑state$35,420
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Fashion Wages Near Eau Claire

Eau Claire is part of the Eau Claire, WI metro area (BLS area code 20740). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Wisconsin statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Fashion Designers $57,030 WI statewide $61,455
Marketing Managers $127,330 Eau Claire, WI $137,209
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $61,990 Eau Claire, WI $66,800
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $43,100 Eau Claire, WI $46,444
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $61,990 Eau Claire, WI $66,800
Graphic Designers $56,230 Eau Claire, WI $60,593
Commercial and Industrial Designers $80,590 WI statewide $86,843

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.

Eau Claire at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 69,274 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $65,369 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 35.0% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 92.8 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited fashion schools are near Eau Claire, WI?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering fashion programs near Eau Claire. The closest is St Catherine University in Saint Paul, MN (83.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is St Catherine University (83.0 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying fashion roles near Eau Claire?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying fashion-related roles near Eau Claire are: Marketing Managers ($127,330), Commercial and Industrial Designers ($80,590), Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products ($61,990). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Wisconsin statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Winona instead of Eau Claire?

Winona, MN is 53.8 miles from Eau Claire 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 Eau Claire an affordable place to study fashion?

Eau Claire’s median household income of $65,369 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Eau Claire while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Wisconsin 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 Eau Claire

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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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