Online Bachelor of Arts in Fashion
Turn your passion for style into a career in a dynamic global industry. The online Bachelor of Arts in fashion at ASU FIDM in the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts at Arizona State University provides you with a strong foundation in fashion fundamentals while enabling you to specialize in communication, sustainable systems or history and museum practice. You’ll graduate prepared to collaborate across the fashion industry and pursue a variety of creative and business career pathways.
Quick facts
Next start date: 10/14/2026
Total classes: 42
Weeks per class: 7.5
Total credit hours: 120
This program is also available in-person.
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Get your fashion design degree online
Will my diploma say ‘online’?
No, Arizona State University’s diplomas don’t specify whether you earn your degree online or in person. All diplomas and transcripts simply say “Arizona State University.”
Online fashion degree courses
Coursework in this online fashion degree blends creativity with industry insight. You’ll study fashion history, sustainability and merchandising while developing hands-on skills in construction, patternmaking and digital tools. Courses also explore global supply chains, cultural influence and the technologies shaping today’s fashion industry.
Careers you’ll be prepared for
With an online Bachelor of Arts in fashion, you’ll be prepared for roles across creative, business and cultural sectors. Depending on your chosen track, you may pursue careers in public relations, business operations or museums. You can also begin as a designer, buyer, merchandiser or product developer and grow into leadership roles within fashion organizations.
Art Professor
Designer (General)
Fabric and Apparel Designer
Fashion Designer
Manufacturing Sales Representative
Marketing Manager
Merchandiser
Museum Curator
Supply Chain Manager
Gain industry insight from merchandising experts and entrepreneurs
ASU FIDM, housed in the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts, is home to world-class scholars, artists and designers who inspire students to shape the future. Faculty research is grounded in the transformative power of fashion and its ability to change the world. Focus areas include:
- AI in retail
- Circular textiles
- Sustainability
- Textile testing
Gain industry insight from merchandising experts and entrepreneurs
ASU FIDM, housed in the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts, is home to world-class scholars, artists and designers who inspire students to shape the future. Faculty research is grounded in the transformative power of fashion and its ability to change the world. Focus areas include:
- AI in retail
- Circular textiles
- Sustainability
- Textile testing
How to apply
first-year student
You’re considered a first-year student for application purposes if you’ve never attended college or have fewer than 12 transferable credit hours.
Don't meet admission requirements?
You can still gain general admission to most online programs at ASU through Earned Admission. Through this pathway, you can demonstrate your ability to succeed at ASU by completing online courses with a 2.75 GPA or higher.
To begin, submit an application to ASU. An enrollment coach will reach out with more information if Earned Admission is right for you.
*Some programs may have higher admission requirements. You must meet all program requirements to be admitted.
Don't meet admission requirements?
You can still gain general admission to most online programs at ASU through Earned Admission. Through this pathway, you can demonstrate your ability to succeed at ASU by completing online courses with a 2.75 GPA or higher.
To begin, submit an application to ASU. An enrollment coach will reach out with more information if Earned Admission is right for you.
*Some programs may have higher admission requirements. You must meet all program requirements to be admitted.
The creative heart of Arizona State University
ASU’s Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts is the home to top-ranked creative programs from various disciplines, including art, design, dance, fashion, film, games, media arts and sciences, music and theatre. We train artists, designers and scholars to leverage their creativity and problem-solving abilities to advance culture, build community and transform society.
9,000+
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650+
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130
programs in art, design, dance, fashion, film, games, media arts and sciences, music and theatre
Top 15
best graduate schools for fine arts, according to current U.S. News & World Report, rankings
Tuition calculator
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs. Learn more.
Tuition calculator
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs. Learn more.
