Overview

The Fashion Design and Merchandising BA program from Mississippi State University emphasizes the total design and production process from inception to finished product and its ultimate sale to the consumer.

Specialized labs and industry software provide students with extensive hands-on experience in the latest design, product development, and fashion retailing technology applications.

The Fashion Design and Merchandising major offers an accelerated program to earn both a bachelor's and master's degree in a shorter length of time. Students in the Accelerated Program take graduate-level courses and earn both undergraduate credit and graduate credit simultaneously. Students need to consult with a potential graduate advisor to ensure graduate credit could be applied to a program of study for the graduate degree. Applications to these programs are submitted in the junior year (i.e., after completion of 60 or more hours of graded undergraduate courses).

Career opportunities:

Apparel Manufacturer

Area Sales Manager

E-Commerce Business Owner

Extension Specialist or Agent

Fashion Consultant / Stylist

Fashion, Costume, Accessory, or Technical Designer

Fashion Forecaster

Fashion Journalist

Manufacturer's Representative

Merchandise Manager

Product Developer

Professor, Instructor, or Teacher

Retail Buyer / Analyst

Store Manager or Business Owner

Textile Scientist

Visual Merchandiser / In-Store Display

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Visual Design & Dress

Merchandising

Textiles for Apparel

Apparel Construction

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-09-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-01 00:00:00

More details

National students can apply anytime. International students who are outside the United States should apply at least four months in advance of enrollment.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Starkville, United States

Disciplines

Commerce Fashion Design View 173 other Bachelors in Fashion Design in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Certified, translated copies of all transcripts, mark sheets, and diplomas from your school. Mississippi State recommends all school credentials from non-U.S. institutions be submitted through a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services member for a course-by-course evaluation with grade point average calculation.

An official ACT score of 20 or higher, or SAT score of 1030 (only if your GPA is below 3.0 based on our evaluation of your transcripts OR if you are applying for scholarships).

English Language Proficiency
Once you've been admitted, go to the International Institute website for additional requirements

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

27637 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 27637 USD per year during 48 months.
National

27637 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 27637 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

10052 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10052 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Starkville

800 - 1300 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Fashion Design and Merchandising.

Available Scholarships

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