About Apparel, Merchandising, And Design in Iowa State University
Graduate studies in apparel, merchandising, and design extend your knowledge, research, and creative scholarship beyond the basics to take a close look at industry-wide issues, such as outsourcing, sustainability, and customer buying behavior. This program also gives you many opportunities to present and publish research and creative work alongside world-renown faculty members.
The apparel, merchandising, and design program offers two master’s program options available on-campus or via distance (hybrid) learning:
- Master’s of Science
- Non-thesis Master’s of Science – for graduate students interested in careers in museums, cooperative extension, or business and industry positions.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree
English language requirements
- IELTS : 6.5
- TOEFL : 79
- PTE : 53
Iowa State University Cost of Attendance
The table below provides the average cost of attendance for undergraduate and graduate programmes for the 2022-2023 academic year:
| Item |
Undergraduate Programs |
Graduate Programs |
| Tuition & fees |
$28,385 |
$29,953 |
| Books and supplies |
$1,091 |
$1,091 |
| Room and board |
$9,358 |
$9,640 |
| Personal expenses |
$5,430 |
$6,000 |
| Total |
83,098 |
46,684 |
