Design & Applied Arts at Fashion Institute of Technology
What traits are you looking for in a school for Design & Applied Arts, consider the program at Fashion Institute of Technology. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Fashion Institute of Technology is in New York, NY.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 1,404 design & applied arts degrees were granted at Fashion Institute of Technology.
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Studying Online at Fashion Institute of Technology
Distance learning is available at Fashion Institute of Technology. Among 8,206 students, 327 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,606 (44%) took at least some classes online.
Design & Applied Arts Rankings at Fashion Institute of Technology
Use these rankings to compare Fashion Institute of Technology’s Design & Applied Arts program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #7 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #18 of 97 |
| Best Value | New York | #28 of 39 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #59 of 96 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #124 of 603 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #438 of 600 |
Earnings for Design & Applied Arts Graduates from Fashion Institute of Technology
Graduates of Fashion Institute of Technology’s Design & Applied Arts program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $27,280 |
| 2 years | $27,482 |
| 3 years | $40,392 |
| 4 years | $44,638 |
| 5 years | $51,948 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Design & Applied Arts graduates from Fashion Institute of Technology earn a median of $44,638, compared with $49,054 for all Fashion Institute of Technology graduates — about 9% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Design & Applied Arts graduates from Fashion Institute of Technology stands at $18,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Design & Applied Arts graduates at Fashion Institute of Technology, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Design & Applied Arts graduates at Fashion Institute of Technology are 82% women (1,158) and 18% men (246).
Design & Applied Arts Associate’s Program at Fashion Institute of Technology
Among the 806 associate’s design & applied arts graduates at Fashion Institute of Technology, 81% were women (650) and 19% were men (156).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Design & Applied Arts associate’s degree recipients at Fashion Institute of Technology.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 274 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 153 |
| Black / African American | 56 |
| Asian | 131 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 35 |
| International (Nonresident) | 151 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 47% of Design & Applied Arts associate’s degree recipients at Fashion Institute of Technology, above the national average of 43%.*
Design & Applied Arts Bachelor’s Program at Fashion Institute of Technology
Among the 567 bachelor’s design & applied arts graduates at Fashion Institute of Technology, 85% were women (481) and 15% were men (86).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Design & Applied Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Fashion Institute of Technology.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 195 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 121 |
| Black / African American | 38 |
| Asian | 110 |
| Two or More Races | 21 |
| International (Nonresident) | 79 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 51% of Design & Applied Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Fashion Institute of Technology, higher than the national average of 37%.*
Design & Applied Arts Master’s Program at Fashion Institute of Technology
Among the 31 master’s design & applied arts graduates at Fashion Institute of Technology, 87% were women (27) and 13% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Design & Applied Arts master’s degree recipients at Fashion Institute of Technology.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Asian | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 19 |
Minority students account for 13% of Design & Applied Arts master’s degree recipients at Fashion Institute of Technology, lower than the national average of 25%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Design & Applied Arts Concentrations at Fashion Institute of Technology
This Design & Applied Arts program at Fashion Institute of Technology includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Commercial & Advertising Art | 257 |
| Industrial Design | 25 |
| Commercial Photography | 102 |
| Fashion Design | 617 |
| Interior Design | 109 |
| Graphic Design | 32 |
| Illustration | 233 |
| Other Design & Applied Arts | 29 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Design & Applied Arts Graduates
Graduates of the Design & Applied Arts program at Fashion Institute of Technology work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Design & Applied Arts majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Set and Exhibit Designers | $109,049 |
| Art Directors | $103,285 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | $88,198 |
| Artists and Related Workers, All Other | $83,610 |
| Photographers | $75,743 |
| Designers, All Other | $73,407 |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $68,967 |
| Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary | $66,757 |
| Graphic Designers | $66,386 |
| Video Game Designers | $62,617 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.