Fields of Interest
Launch a creative career doing what you love.
Turn your passion for fashion into a career. Our program lives at the intersection of fashion development, business, and marketing—encompassing fashion theory and history, the societal and technological aspects of the textile and apparel industry, and the process of creating, producing, distributing, and retailing consumer goods in a global environment.
Associate Degrees
MCC’s associate degrees enhance your resume and prepare you to enter the workforce with an advantage. Whether you are interested in simply completing basic, required college courses or specializing in a specific area, there’s a degree for you.
A list of available associate degrees offered in the Fashion program
| Name |
Type |
Title |
Courses |
|
Associate in Applied Science |
AAS |
Fashion Design |
Pathway Map |
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Associate in Applied Science |
AAS |
Fashion Merchandising |
Pathway Map |
Career Opportunities
Successful completion of a degree within the Fashion program may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Maricopa County-based annual median wages*. Some occupations may require additional education or training. You can click on any occupation to view more detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
Interact with customers to provide basic or scripted information in response to routine inquiries about products and services. May handle and resolve general complaints. Excludes individuals whose duties are primarily installation, sales, repair, and technical support.
Typical Education Level
a high school diploma or less
Hourly Median Wage
$21.36
Annual Median Wage
$44,442
Annual Job Openings
9,364
Number of People Employed
69,753
4-Year Employment Growth
Decrease by -1.5%
Draw and construct sets of precision master fabric patterns or layouts. May also mark and cut fabrics and apparel.
Typical Education Level
a high school diploma or less
Hourly Median Wage
$28.94
Annual Median Wage
$60,211
Number of People Employed
16
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 12.5%
Design clothing and accessories. Create original designs or adapt fashion trends.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$21.51
Annual Median Wage
$44,752
Number of People Employed
154
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 18.2%
Plan and erect commercial displays, such as those in windows and interiors of retail stores and at trade exhibitions.
Typical Education Level
a high school diploma or less
Hourly Median Wage
$17.46
Annual Median Wage
$36,336
Number of People Employed
3,370
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 4.5%
Conduct retail activities of businesses operating exclusively online. May perform duties such as preparing business strategies, buying merchandise, managing inventory, implementing marketing activities, fulfilling and shipping online orders, and balancing financial records.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$39.67
Annual Median Wage
$82,524
Annual Job Openings
1,246
Number of People Employed
11,143
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 9.5%
Teach courses in drama, music, and the arts including fine and applied art, such as painting and sculpture, or design and crafts. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Typical Education Level
a Master's or Professional degree
Hourly Median Wage
$35.12
Annual Median Wage
$73,055
Annual Job Openings
3,094
Number of People Employed
27,974
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 12.1%
Teach courses in childcare, family relations, finance, nutrition, and related subjects pertaining to home management. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Typical Education Level
a Doctoral degree or more
Hourly Median Wage
$35.12
Annual Median Wage
$73,055
Annual Job Openings
3,094
Number of People Employed
27,974
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 12.1%
Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of buyers, purchasing officers, and related workers involved in purchasing materials, products, and services. Includes wholesale or retail trade merchandising managers and procurement managers.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$65.82
Annual Median Wage
$136,918
Number of People Employed
1,272
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 8.6%
Sell merchandise, such as furniture, motor vehicles, appliances, or apparel to consumers.
Typical Education Level
a high school diploma or less
Hourly Median Wage
$17.14
Annual Median Wage
$35,669
Annual Job Openings
10,086
Number of People Employed
63,620
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 5.1%
Sell goods for wholesalers or manufacturers to businesses or groups of individuals. Work requires substantial knowledge of items sold.
Typical Education Level
a high school diploma or less
Hourly Median Wage
$32.40
Annual Median Wage
$67,398
Annual Job Openings
1,628
Number of People Employed
14,792
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 6.6%
Buy merchandise or commodities, other than farm products, for resale to consumers at the wholesale or retail level, including both durable and nondurable goods. Analyze past buying trends, sales records, price, and quality of merchandise to determine value and yield. Select, order, and authorize payment for merchandise according to contractual agreements. May conduct meetings with sales personnel and introduce new products. May negotiate contracts. Includes assistant wholesale and retail buyers of nonfarm products.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$36.67
Annual Median Wage
$76,287
Number of People Employed
8,619
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 2.2%
* Career and wage information provided by Lightcast using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources and Lightcast’s proprietary analytical processes. Lightcast’s data covers multiple classes of workers including QCEW, non-QCEW, and those who are self-employed. Disclaimer
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