Our Story
Wade College is a specialized, private academic institution in Dallas, Texas, that currently offers associate and bachelor degrees in fashion design and production, interior design, merchandise marketing and management, and information technology. The college’s campus is located among the world’s largest wholesale center for fashion, interior and hard goods, as well as within one of the largest technology centers in the state. The opportunities to learn from working professionals and learn within a professional setting abound.
At Wade, both the classes and the students are creative, with coursework designed to broaden perspectives and launch visual arts careers in as little as 16 to 32 months. The continually updated curriculum builds upon a liberal arts and business core to include specialized study in fashion design and production, interior design, and merchandise marketing and management, and visual communication. Courses are taught by industry professionals who bring to the table a wealth of knowledge from the merchandising, fashion design, interior design and/or visual communications fields. Faculty focus on real-world applications in the classroom and on preparing students with the ability to achieve gainful employment not just upon graduation but while completing the program.
With small, immersive classes, an attentive faculty with professional experience, incredible internship and work-study opportunities, and comprehensive student services, Wade College is committed to the ongoing success of its graduates.