Fashion Institute of Technology
New York, NY · Public · Graduate degree-granting
Fashion Institute of Technology, based in New York, New York, is a public institution, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. With 7,637 students, it is a mid-size institution. Graduates earn a median of $62,696 ten years after enrollment, which is 54% above the national median of $40,747. Regarding student success, the graduation rate is 82.0%. Mmedian graduate debt is $12,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 5.22x. The average net price after financial aid is $19,095 per year. The most popular programs include Design & Applied Arts, Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations, Public Relations, Marketing, and Fine Arts.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$62,696
Graduation Rate
82.0%
Median Debt
$12,000
Average Net Price
$19,095
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
1.64x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
5.22x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
7,637
Admission Rate
60.2%
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
90.7%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$6,294
Out-of-State Tuition
$16,874
Pell Grant Rate
32.0%
Federal Loan Rate
29.8%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$14,117
Income $30K–$48K
$16,238
Income $48K–$75K
$20,406
Income $110K+
$26,070
Student Demographics
Women
83.9%
White
36.9%
Black
8.4%
Hispanic
23.6%
Asian
12.9%
Two or More Races
5.0%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
69.4%
Accreditations
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
- National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation — Institutional Accreditation, Art and Design (ART) - Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs (Accredited)
Programs (27)
Bachelor (10)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | $60,882 | 633 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | $70,727 | 481 |
| Public Relations | $69,954 | 275 |
| Marketing | $67,002 | 125 |
| Apparel and Textiles | $71,139 | 69 |
| Fine Arts | $39,930 | 42 |
| Graphic Communications | Not reported | 21 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | Not reported | 18 |
| Arts & Entertainment Management | $53,710 | 18 |
| Entrepreneurship | $49,627 | 15 |
Master (6)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | Not reported | 30 |
| Museology | Not reported | 22 |
| Fine Arts | Not reported | 18 |
| International Business | Not reported | 18 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | Not reported | 17 |
| Arts & Entertainment Management | Not reported | 7 |
Associate (7)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | $45,096 | 749 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | $60,504 | 660 |
| Public Relations | $54,879 | 350 |
| Fine Arts | $30,454 | 74 |
| Apparel and Textiles | $58,876 | 39 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | $31,862 | 13 |
| Business Administration & Management | $51,622 | Not reported |
Undergraduate Certificate (2)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | Not reported | 5 |
| Apparel and Textiles | Not reported | 3 |
Show 2 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Visual & Performing Arts | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Visual & Performing Arts Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Communications Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Family & Consumer Sciences Programs
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Family & Consumer Sciences Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Business Programs in New York
- Highest Earning Associate's Visual & Performing Arts Programs in New York
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Visual & Performing Arts Programs in New York
- Highest Earning Associate's Communications Programs in New York
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Communications Programs in New York
- Highest Earning Associate's Family & Consumer Sciences Programs in New York
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