Our 2017 rankings of the top fashion design programs on the East Coast.

We define the East Coast as Virginia, Rhode Island, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New York, Delaware, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. 

Our 2014 rankings of the top fashion design programs on the East Coast.

We define the East Coast as Virginia, Rhode Island, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New York, Delaware, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. 

For an explanation of ranking criteria, click here.

1. Fashion Institute of Technology, New York, New York
Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), State University of New York (SUNY) offers a wide variety of Associate and Bachelor’s degree programs for aspiring fashion designers. Unique offerings include a BFA in Fabric Styling, AAS and BFA degrees in Accessories Design, and AAS and BFA degrees in Fashion Design with Concentrations in Children’s Wear, Intimate Apparel, Knitwear, Special Occasion, and Sportswear.

Baltimore City Community College: Fashion Design/ Fashion Retailing
Baltimore, Maryland
Fashion Design Program

As the only school of its kind in Maryland, Baltimore City Community College draws a diverse population from out of state, including Delaware, Pennsylvania, Washington DC, and Annapolis. The fashion program offers a career-driven curriculum. All faculty members are working professionals; students are trained in design using state-of-the-art equipment; and an industry-oriented Advisory Committee is in place to assist students in making a smooth transition from school to the work force. All of these resources, combined with exposure to the latest technological advancements in the field, make students competitive in the global design and retail market. Fashion majors have the opportunity to participate in the fashion design program’s annual trips to New York as well as European study tours in Brussels, England, France, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Sicily, and Spain.