California College of the Arts ((San Francisco and Oakland, CA, United States)

A look from California College of the Arts student Shirley Chong's graduate collection. Photo: Courtesy

A look from California College of the Arts student Shirley Chong's graduate collection. Photo: Courtesy


Programs: Fashion Design, Textiles, Jewelry Design

Annual Tuition: $20,796 per term

The Bottom Line: A CFDA-affiliated school, its students have won many industry awards and landed jobs with marquee-name labels and companies, including Nike, Badgley Mischka and Thom Browne. There is also a notable focus on sustainable desing. 

More Info: www.cca.edu/academics

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