13.) FASHION INSTITUTE OF DESIGN & MERCHANDISING (Los Angeles, CA)

-Programs: Fashion Design, Footwear Design, Costume Design, Jewelry Design, Textile Design, Merchandising (Fashion & Beauty Programs)
-Number of Students: 8,000 (all programs are undergrad/all are fashion-related)
-Tuition: $27,000-$36,000 depending on area of study.
-Misc: Most are Associate of Art degrees
-Famous Grads: Monique Lhuillier, Pamela Skaist-Levy (Juicy Couture co-founder), Randolph Duke
-The Bottom Line: A great vocational and design school for practical experience; FIDM also has an incredible career database for placement post-graduation. There are even beauty curricula. One recent grad got hired to tour with Rihanna as a member of her wardrobe team. You can get unique experiences here since LA is a hub of entertainment.