USA

The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), New York, NY is the top fashion school in the US. Other than these there are other schools are 

• University of Cincinnati
• Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
• School of the Art Institute of Chicago
• Massachusetts College of Art
• Oregon State University

Average salary for fashion designers in US is USD 78,000 per year. Salaries range from USD 56,000 - USD 210,000. The salary will also depend on specialisation. Salaries may vary. So check before applying.

Yes, it is very difficult to get into the University of Michigan as its acceptance rate is only around 15.64% for the class of 2028. And it generally stays in the same range. 

To get in, Indian students are required to meet the University of Michigan admission requirements, which are given below - 

• Competitive academic credentials
• English proficiency tests with good scores
• Standardized test scores like SAT or ACT 

As per the US News and World Report 2026, the University of Michigan is generally considered a top 20 to 50 institution and not top 10. In National terms, it is consistently placed among the top  20 and considered as one of the best public universities.

U of M does not have the traditional 'Ivy League' status but it provides students with a prestigious alumni network and great research output. Look at its rankings given below - 

• National Universities: Ranked #20 by U.S. News & World Report.
• Best Public Schools: Ranked #3 nationally by U.S. News.

Yes, the University of Maryland is considered a highly prestigious university in the US and globally. It is an important member of the Association of American Universities (AAU) and known for its STEM,   Journalism and Business programs. 

As per the US News 2026, UMD is ranked #16 among public universities and #42 in the country. It also carries the R1 high research university status. 

Yes, the University of Maryland is considered a highly prestigious university in the US and globally. It is an important member of the Association of American Universities (AAU) and known for its STEM,   Journalism and Business programs. 

As per the US News 2026, UMD is ranked #16 among public universities and #42 in the country. It also carries the R1 high research university status. 

Every University has their own Selection Criteria. It is very important for the students to understand and fulfill the selection criteria to get into the University. The selection criteria of MS Courses at UT Austin –

·       UG Degree with minimum 3.0 GPA or higher

·       GMAT/GRE

·       English Proficiency test (TOEFL iBT-79-113, IELTS-6.5)

·       LORs (2-3)

·       Statement of Purpose

·       Updated Resume

The University of Texas offers about 55 MS Courses to the Indian students to choose from. They are to be completed within a time period of 10 months to 3 years. The tuition fee of these courses is INR 10 L – 61 L, but adding other components like insurance, transport and hostel fee builds the actual cost of studying MS Courses at UT Austin.