Students wanting to pursue their fashion education in Orlando will find limited choices, but can look to other Florida cities such as Miami and Tallahassee for various in-state options. For those wanting to stay in Orlando, they can earn a bachelor's degree in the city at the International Academy of Design and Technology. IADT-Orlando offers a bachelor of fine arts program in fashion design and merchandising that includes courses in fashion, design development, visual displays, and production management.
The job opportunities in Orlando for fashion professionals are tied primarily to the number of retail positions available, and because shopping is big business in the city, the outlook for fashion-related retail jobs is good. In 2004, 37,580 people were employed as retail salespersons (a 6.2% increase from 2003) with an average hourly wage of $11.28. For those with retail experience, the prospects for a supervisor or manager position are also good with 6,910 retail sales supervisors and managers employed in Orlando in 2004 (a 3.4% increase from 2003) earning an average hourly wage of $19.30.
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