Is Fashion Institute of Technology worth it?
Fashion Institute of Technology is a public, four-year institution in New York, New York (large city). It awarded 3,567 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in fashion merchandising, fashion design and communication management and strategic communications.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$32,277
Median earnings 4 years after
$59,839
Median earnings 10 years after
$62,696
Average net price
$19,095
Completion rate
81%
Completions (2024)
3,567
Years to pay back
1.3 years
Students (undergrad)
7,637
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts | Bachelor's | $27,023 | $60,882 | 632 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | Bachelor's | $42,717 | $70,727 | 553 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Bachelor's | $36,849 | $69,954 | 351 |
| Design and Applied Arts | Associate | $14,361 | $45,096 | 211 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $37,663 | $67,002 | 183 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | Associate | $23,778 | $60,504 | 177 |
| Apparel and Textiles | Bachelor's | $40,463 | $71,139 | 86 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Associate | $21,006 | $54,879 | 72 |
| Museology/Museum Studies | Master's | $48,369 | N/A | 35 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's | $23,428 | $39,930 | 31 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | Bachelor's | $24,387 | $49,627 | 23 |
| Graphic Communications | Bachelor's | $12,261 | N/A | 22 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | Bachelor's | $27,941 | $53,710 | 17 |
| Apparel and Textiles | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Apparel and Textiles | Associate | N/A | $58,876 | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Fashion Merchandising | Associate | 637 |
| Fashion Merchandising | Bachelor's | 405 |
| Fashion/Apparel Design | Associate | 357 |
| Communication Management and Strategic Communications | Associate | 316 |
| Communication Management and Strategic Communications | Bachelor's | 254 |
| Fashion/Apparel Design | Bachelor's | 246 |
| Commercial and Advertising Art | Associate | 199 |
| Illustration | Associate | 123 |
| Illustration | Bachelor's | 93 |
| International Marketing | Bachelor's | 73 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade | 27% | 7,728 |
| Wholesale Trade | 17% | 5,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 12% | 3,413 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 8% | 2,202 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 7% | 2,184 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 6% | 1,790 |
| Manufacturing | 6% | 1,688 |
| Information | 4% | 1,029 |
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Sources: federal figures for Fashion Institute of Technology. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for New York. Counts under 10 are not published.
Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page