Fashion Institute of Technology
New York, New York · Public · 7,637 undergraduates
Of 17 programs with reported earnings, 14 leave graduates out-earning a typical New York high-school graduate (about $35,746/yr) and 3 fall short. Another 13 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $14,117 |
| $30k to $48k | $16,238 |
| $48k to $75k | $20,406 |
| $75k to $110k | $21,979 |
| $110k and up | $26,070 |
| All families (average) | $19,095 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts | Associate's Degree | $45,096 | +$9,350 | clears the bar | $11,640 | 1.2 yrs |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | Associate's Degree | $60,504 | +$24,758 | clears the bar | $10,500 | 0.4 yrs |
| Design and Applied Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $60,882 | +$25,136 | clears the bar | $23,033 | 0.9 yrs |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $70,727 | +$34,981 | clears the bar | $19,905 | 0.6 yrs |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Associate's Degree | $54,879 | +$19,133 | clears the bar | $11,000 | 0.6 yrs |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Bachelor's Degree | $69,954 | +$34,208 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 0.6 yrs |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $67,002 | +$31,256 | clears the bar | $15,500 | 0.5 yrs |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Associate's Degree | $30,454 | -$5,292 | falls short | $12,000 | n/a |
| Apparel and Textiles | Bachelor's Degree | $71,139 | +$35,393 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 0.6 yrs |
| Apparel and Textiles | Associate's Degree | $58,876 | +$23,130 | clears the bar | $11,000 | 0.5 yrs |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $39,930 | +$4,184 | clears the bar | $25,500 | 6.1 yrs |
| Graphic Communications | Bachelor's Degree | $12,261 | -$23,485 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $49,627 | +$13,881 | clears the bar | $19,028 | 1.4 yrs |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | Associate's Degree | $31,862 | -$3,884 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | Bachelor's Degree | $53,710 | +$17,964 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 17 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 32% of students receive Pell grants · 81% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.