Fashion Institute of Technology
A good fit for in-state New York residents. no major red flags in the data. strong 81% graduation rate.
About This School
Fashion Institute of Technology is a public institution located in New York, New York with approximately 7,637 undergraduate students enrolled. Fashion Institute of Technology has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 60%. The average net price after financial aid is $19,095 per year. The graduation rate is 81%, and the typical graduate earns $53,900 within 10 years of enrollment.
The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) is a public college under the State University of New York, in New York City. It focuses on art, business, design, mass communication, and technology connected to the fashion industry. It was founded in 1944.
This is a strong option for students serious about fashion, design, or related business fields — the 83% graduation rate and remarkably low median debt of $12,000 suggest students are finishing and not drowning in loans. Located in New York City, it offers real industry proximity that most art and design schools simply can't match. The $53,900 median earnings at 10 years is decent but not exceptional, so go in with a clear career plan rather than expecting the degree alone to open doors.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: -6% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
Fashion Institute of Technology graduates earn most above the national rate in Apparel and Textiles ($71,139 vs $57,640 nationally), and most below it in Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations ($49,627 vs $61,027).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts | 633 | $60,882 | $51,490 | +$9,392 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | 481 | $70,727 | $59,631 | +$11,096 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 275 | $69,954 | $63,560 | +$6,394 |
| Marketing | 125 | $67,002 | $69,303 | −$2,301 |
| Apparel and Textiles | 69 | $71,139 | $57,640 | +$13,499 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 42 | $39,930 | $41,367 | −$1,437 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | 18 | $53,710 | $48,240 | +$5,470 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 15 | $49,627 | $61,027 | −$11,400 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing a bachelor's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (7,637 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Fashion Institute of Technology?
Fashion Institute of Technology has an acceptance rate of 60%, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Department of Education.
Is Fashion Institute of Technology hard to get into?
Fashion Institute of Technology is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of 60%. Solid grades and a complete application give most applicants a real shot.
How much does Fashion Institute of Technology cost?
The average net price at Fashion Institute of Technology is about $19,095 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Fashion Institute of Technology?
Fashion Institute of Technology has a graduation rate of 81%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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