B+
Very Good
Score: 70/100
Overall (traditional)
A+
Outcome Rating
92/100 · earnings-weighted

Fashion Institute of Technology

4-Year Public
📍 New York, New York 10001
Fashion Institute of Technology campus, New York, NY
Fashion Institute of Technology campus, New York, NY. Photo: Beyond My Ken, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
A
88/100
Affordability
C
54/100
Resources
C+
61/100
Experience
A
82/100
Prestige
B
61/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

8,108
Total Enrollment
83%
Graduation Rate
89%
Retention Rate
17.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
58%
Acceptance Rate
$19,649
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Fashion Institute of Technology ▼

13% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$1,731,977
Avg Monthly Rent
$5,708
1-Year Change
+1.4%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Fashion Institute of Technology, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$62,696
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$50,102
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$12,000
Median debt at graduation
80.7%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
32%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 19% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 96th percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (NY wage index 1.10). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Fashion Institute of Technology

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Apparel and Textiles$40,463$71,139+23%#6 of 57#12$19,500
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations$42,717$70,727+19%#4 of 42#6$19,905
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication$36,849$69,954+10%#42 of 178#67$20,500
Marketing$37,663$67,002-3%#251 of 516#344$15,500
Design and Applied Arts$27,023$60,882+18%#72 of 299#103$23,033
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management$27,941$53,710+11%#12 of 43#17—
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations$24,387$49,627-19%#56 of 67#62$19,028
Fine and Studio Arts$23,428$39,930-3%#257 of 423#312$25,500
Graphic Communications$12,261—————

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Fashion Institute of Technology Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $1,731,977
  • Avg rent near campus: $5,708/mo — vs ~$1,951/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 10016 (4.3% cap, New York)

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🏆 Where Fashion Institute of Technology Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥇
Fashion/Apparel Design
of 24 schools
🥇
Communication Management and Strategic Communications
of 13 schools
🥇
Commercial and Advertising Art
of 32 schools
🥇
Illustration
of 28 schools
🥇
Commercial Photography
of 9 schools
🥇
Apparel and Textile Manufacture
of 4 schools
🥇
Specialized Merchandising, Sales, and Marketing Operations, Other
of 4 schools
🥈
Fashion Merchandising
of 17 schools
🥈
Interior Design
of 85 schools
#16
Fine/Studio Arts, General
of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $7,170 $21,692
Room $17,558
Board $7,065
Total Cost (On-Campus) $35,943 $46,523

Financial Aid

73%
Receive Any Aid
35%
Receive Pell Grants
40%
Take Out Loans
$19,649
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$17,337
$30,001 - $48,000$19,541
$48,001 - $75,000$24,077
$75,001 - $110,000$25,914
$110,001+$28,837

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Fashion Merchandising 1,042 grads/yr Fashion/Apparel Design 617 grads/yr Communication Management and Strategic Communications 570 grads/yr Commercial and Advertising Art 257 grads/yr Illustration 233 grads/yr Interior Design 109 grads/yr Apparel and Textile Manufacture 102 grads/yr Commercial Photography 102 grads/yr Fine/Studio Arts, General 89 grads/yr Specialized Merchandising, Sales, and Marketing Operations, Other 88 grads/yr International Marketing 73 grads/yr Graphic Design 32 grads/yr Design and Applied Arts, Other 29 grads/yr Film/Cinema/Media Studies 27 grads/yr Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects 25 grads/yr Industrial and Product Design 25 grads/yr Digital Marketing 18 grads/yr Fine and Studio Arts Management 17 grads/yr Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, Other 17 grads/yr International Business/Trade/Commerce 17 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Fashion Institute of Technology's top programs commonly pursue.

Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products
$67k/yr 1,310,500 jobs
Fashion designers
$81k/yr 25,700 jobs
Art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 122,800 jobs
Public relations managers
$139k/yr 83,200 jobs
Fundraising managers
$123k/yr 45,700 jobs
Commercial and industrial designers
$79k/yr 30,600 jobs
Artists and related workers, all other
$73k/yr 13,900 jobs
Graphic designers
$61k/yr 265,900 jobs

Student Demographics

8,108
Total Students
82%
Women
86%
Traditional Age (18-24)
13%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 38%
Hispanic 23%
Black 9%
Asian 13%
Two or More 5%
Non-Resident 12%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 41%
Off-Campus (Renters) 13%
With Family 46%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~1,062 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 54%
Hybrid (Some Online) 42%
Fully Online 4%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 86%
25-64 (Adult) 11%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Fashion Institute of Technology?
Fashion Institute of Technology has an acceptance rate of 58%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Fashion Institute of Technology?
Tuition at Fashion Institute of Technology is $7,170 for in-state students and $21,692 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $19,649.
What is the graduation rate at Fashion Institute of Technology?
The graduation rate at Fashion Institute of Technology is 83%. This is considered an excellent graduation rate, indicating strong student success and support systems.
Is Fashion Institute of Technology a good school?
Fashion Institute of Technology has a Repit College Score of 70/100 (Grade: B+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (A): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (C): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (B): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Fashion Institute of Technology?
Fashion Institute of Technology has a total enrollment of 8,108 students. Most students (86%) are traditional college-age (18-24).
Is there rental demand near Fashion Institute of Technology?
Yes! Approximately 13% of students at Fashion Institute of Technology live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 1,062 students who need rental housing near campus.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology