Students and families deserve clear, transparent information when evaluating the value of a college education. And in a side-by-side comparison of net cost, median post-graduation earnings, and career outcomes, LIM ranks #1 in affordability, #1 in post-graduation earnings, and #1 in career outcomes when compared to some leading national fashion and design schools.
Using data from publicly available federal and institutional reporting and reflecting the most recent available information, here is how LIM stands out across the key factors that matter most.
|
SCHOOL |
LOWEST NET COST |
HIGHEST |
STRONGEST |
|
LIM College |
$40,305 🥇 1st |
$65,284 🥇 1st |
95% 🥇 1st |
|
Pratt Institute |
🥉3rd |
🥈 2nd |
🥈 2nd |
|
Parsons School of Design |
|
🥉3rd |
|
|
Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) |
🥈 2nd |
|
🥉3rd |
At LIM, students do more than get a degree, they get a return on their investment. That’s value.
LIM’s strong performance across the most important metrics in career-based education is nothing new. It’s based on a long-standing commitment to one thing: getting students career-ready.
From the start, students build the skills, experience and confidence to launch their careers. Internships are required, so students graduate with hands-on experience and industry connections. Our programs are aligned with real careers in fashion and lifestyle, not just theory. And from our location in New York City, the heart of the fashion industry, students have direct access to top employers and networking year-round.
It’s a simple equation. Affordability + Outcomes = Value
