by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in California to review for the 2025 Best Costume Design Schools in California ranking.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Costume Design Schools in California list, to help you choose the best school for you. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.
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If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the costume design degrees they offer, see the list below.
Academy of Art University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in costume design. Academy of Art University is a medium-sized private for-profit university located in the city of San Francisco.More information about a degree in costume design from Academy of Art University
Explore all the Best Costume Design Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 831 | 1 |
One of 11 majors within the Drama & Theater Arts area of study, Costume Design has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Theater Arts | 1,862 |
| Acting | 381 |
| Playwriting & Screenwriting | 326 |
| Theater Design & Technology | 134 |
| Musical Theater | 48 |
| Other Dramatic/Theatre Arts & Stagecraft | 24 |
| Directing & Theatrical Production | 6 |
| Comedy Writing and Performance | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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