Fashion Institute of Technology

Overview of Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT)

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Creativity, innovation, diversity, and sustainability are at the heart of this college, which offers students urban amenities that accompany big city living. Students have access to two fitness centers, over 60 student clubs, and a variety of study resources.

FIT initially operated on the High School of Needle Trade's top two floors, and now encompasses an entire city block and provides a unique educational experience to over 8,000 students each year. FIT strives to fulfill its promise to students through the three parts of their vision: Academic and Creative Excellence, being a Center for Innovation, and Empowering Their Student Community.

Enrolling at FIT opens the door for students to places such as museums, marketing agencies, design studios, and top brand headquarters, among others.

From certificate programs to a master's degree, FIT offers a major for everyone, supported by faculty who are leaders and innovators in the industry.

Top Rankings For Fashion Institute of Technology

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FIT Acceptance Rate and Admissions

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FIT Tuition Cost & Financial Aid

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The cost of attending FIT can vary widely, depending on whether you live in-state or out-of-state, live on campus or commute, and what kind of assistance (in the form of scholarships, grants, or federal student aid) you receive. For example, in a recent academic year, the in-state tuition cost was right around $6,100 and the out-of-state tuition was closer to $16,500, both with an added books and supplies cost of $1,850.

In the same year, the average net price (based on the in-state tuition minus scholarship or grant assistance from the institution, local, state, or federal government) was $8,623. Seventy-three percent of freshman students had some form of financial aid. Six hundred and forty-five students received grant or scholarship aid that totaled $4,423,329, or an average of $6,858 per student. Four hundred eighty-seven students received Pell grants totaling $2,495,021, or about $5,123 per student.

Sticker Price

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Academics

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The Fashion Institute of Technology offers a variety of degrees, including certificates, associate degrees, bachelor's degrees, and master's degrees. 226 full-time faculty and 718 part-time faculty instruct over 8,000 students annually across five academic divisions.

FIT also offers a small number of master's options, from a Master of Arts in Exhibition and Experience Design to a Master of Fine Arts in Fashion Design in addition to two Master of Professional Studies programs.

A student to faculty ratio of 17:1 provides all students with a small classroom size and a hands-on experience to improve their learning experience. This small ratio also ensures that all students have a greater chance of receiving one-on-one attention from their teachers and makes it easier for students to connect.

FIT boasts an 89% retention rate for full-time, first-year students and an 82% retention rate for part-time students. This rate is a measure of how well the school delivers on its promise to students, on how well what they advertise is delivered. Their graduation rate is also an impressive 80%. This rate is a measure of how many students are finishing their degrees in a timely manner.

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Outcome & Salary

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Another critical measure when choosing a college is the outcomes. Data from one school year shows that 63% of first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates attending full-time received a bachelor's degree, and 17% received an associate degree.

Graduates from FIT can typically expect an early career salary averaging around $45,300 per year and a mid-career salary of $76,400. With 10-year potential earnings of $646,950 and an education cost (net price) of $34,492, this leaves graduates with a $612,458 10-year return on their investment. With a 20-year potential earnings of $1,410,950 and an education cost (net price) of $34,492, this gives graduates a potential $1,376,458 20-year return on their investment.

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