Fashion Institute of Technology

New York, New York · Public, 4-year

At a glance

Average net price

$19,095

In-state, after aid

6-year graduation rate

80.7%

Admission rate

60%

Undergrad size

7,637

In-state tuition

$6,294

Out-of-state tuition

$16,874

Cost of attendance

$26,838

Median earnings (10y)

$62,696

Admissions

SAT average
Not available
ACT midpoint
Not available
Retention
90.7%
Locale
City

Programs breakdown

5 program areas reported · Heavily focused on humanities & arts (61% of credentials).

  • Business35%
  • Humanities & arts61%
  • Social sciences3%
  • Trades & services1%

Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.

Specific majors offered

25 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.

MajorCredentialGradsMedian earningsMedian debt
Design and Applied Arts.Associate's1,433$18,128$12,000
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations.Associate's1,277$25,549$12,000
Design and Applied Arts.Bachelor's1,225$40,289$25,000
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations.Bachelor's926$44,667$21,500
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.Associate's675$19,884$12,000
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.Bachelor's529$40,868$21,500
Marketing.Bachelor's273$43,104$18,721
Fine and Studio Arts.Associate's139$17,363$12,000
Apparel and Textiles.Bachelor's125$42,008$21,165
Apparel and Textiles.Associate's82$12,000
Fine and Studio Arts.Bachelor's79$21,754$24,683
Design and Applied Arts.Master's60
Graphic Communications.Bachelor's43$19,875
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations.Master's38
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management.Bachelor's34$35,936$24,734
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations.Bachelor's34$19,500
Museology/Museum Studies.Master's33
Film/Video and Photographic Arts.Bachelor's32
International Business.Master's32
Film/Video and Photographic Arts.Associate's30
Fine and Studio Arts.Master's24
Design and Applied Arts.Undergraduate certificate12
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management.Master's12
Apparel and Textiles.Undergraduate certificate11
Business Administration, Management and Operations.Associate's$12,000

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.

About Fashion Institute of Technology

Fashion Institute of Technology is a large institution located in New York, New York, primarily awarding the associate degree. It enrolls roughly 7,637 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Visual & performing arts, Business, Communication.

Cost & tuition

The average net price at Fashion Institute of Technology — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $19,095 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $6,294 for in-state students and $16,874 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $26,838 annually.

Graduation & earnings outcomes

The 6-year graduation rate is 80.7%, a strong completion outcome. 90.7% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $62,696 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.

Programs & majors

Fashion Institute of Technology confers degrees and certificates across 5 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Visual & performing arts, Business, Communication. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (61% of credentials), business (35% of credentials), social sciences (3% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.

Admissions

Fashion Institute of Technology accepts 60% of applicants, making it moderately selective.

Location & campus

Set in New York, New York (city), Fashion Institute of Technology draws students from across New York and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.

Frequently asked questions about Fashion Institute of Technology

Q.How much does Fashion Institute of Technology cost?

The average net price at Fashion Institute of Technology is $19,095 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $26,838.

Q.What is the graduation rate at Fashion Institute of Technology?

Fashion Institute of Technology has a 6-year graduation rate of 80.7% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.

Q.How hard is it to get into Fashion Institute of Technology?

Fashion Institute of Technology admits 60% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.

Q.How much do Fashion Institute of Technology graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, the median Fashion Institute of Technology graduate earns $62,696 per year.

Q.What is tuition at Fashion Institute of Technology?

Published tuition is $6,294 in-state and $16,874 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.

Q.Where is Fashion Institute of Technology located?

Fashion Institute of Technology is located in New York, New York (ZIP 10001).

Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Fashion Institute of Technology at their official website.