Reading, Pennsylvania has 2 fashion schools for you to consider if you are interested in pursuing a degree in fashion. Reading has a total population of 81,207 and a student population of 15,124. Of these students, 2,646 are enrolled in schools that offer fashion programs.
Of the 2 fashion schools in Reading, the largest fashion school, by student population, is Albright College. In 2010, Albright College graduated approximately 19 students from its fashion program.
A total of 21 students graduated with credentials in fashion from fashion schools in Reading in 2010. In 2009 tuition at fashion schools in Reading was $19,532 per year, on average.
You should also anticipate spending about $910 for fashion related books and supplies every year. And if you live on campus, you will face an additional expense of $8,770 per year, on average, for room and board. If you live at home, you can cut this cost down to approximately $11,785.
After graduating with your credentials in fashion, if you decide to work as a fashion professional in Reading, your job prospects are not very good. In 2010, 1 out of every 1169 fashion professionals in Pennsylvania were working in Reading. By the year 2018, the number of fashion professionals is expected to increase by 3% in Reading. This anticipated change is slower than the projected nationwide trend for fashion professionals.
The average salary you can expect to earn as a fashion professional in Reading is $22,820 per year. This is higher than the state-wide average salary for fashion professionals.
Albright College
Address:
1621 N. 13th St., Reading, Pennsylvania 19612-5234
Awards Offered:
1-2 years certificate
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Pace Institute
Address:
606 Court St, Reading, Pennsylvania 19601-3542
Awards Offered:
Less than 1 year certificate
1-2 years certificate
Associate's degree
2-4 years certificate