Cost of FIT
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $24,857 |
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| Tuition and fees, in-state | $6,596 |
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| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $17,576 |
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| Housing and food (on campus) | $26,575 |
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| Books and supplies | $1,850 |
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| Average net price after aid | $16,514 |
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Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
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| $0–30,000 | $12,551 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $13,026 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $16,994 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $21,200 |
| $110,001+ | $23,992 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with FIT's net price calculator ↗.
Majors and programs at FIT
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (10)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | 962 | $55,547 | $19,500 |
| Apparel and Textiles | 126 | $48,197 | $20,000 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 529 | $47,605 | $19,500 |
| Marketing | 216 | $47,160 | $14,000 |
| Design and Applied Arts | 1,200 | $43,249 | $21,500 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 32 | $29,337 | — |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | 30 | $28,552 | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 72 | $27,780 | $16,750 |
| Graphic Communications | 46 | $13,134 | $18,674 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 29 | — | — |
Certificate programs (6)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Apparel and Textiles | 9 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 5 | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 1 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 3 | — | — |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | — | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 2 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (8)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | 1,297 | $44,730 | $11,000 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 666 | $41,209 | $11,000 |
| Design and Applied Arts | 1,555 | $34,900 | $12,000 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 147 | $27,462 | $11,497 |
| Apparel and Textiles | 94 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | — | — | $11,000 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 40 | — | — |
| Marketing | — | — | — |
Master's degree programs (6)
Similar colleges in New York
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
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| Monroe Community College | Rochester | $4,268 | — | $45,443 |
| CUNY Kingsborough Community College | Brooklyn | $3,726 | — | $48,196 |
| SUNY Westchester Community College | Valhalla | $7,291 | — | $52,109 |
| CUNY Queensborough Community College | Bayside | $2,114 | — | $50,546 |
| Hudson Valley Community College | Troy | $8,022 | — | $50,915 |
| Erie Community College | Buffalo | $10,988 | — | $46,497 |
| CUNY Bronx Community College | Bronx | $3,613 | — | $46,595 |
| Nassau Community College | Garden City | $8,506 | — | $53,866 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is FIT's acceptance rate?
Fashion Institute of Technology admits 60% of applicants.
How much does FIT cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $24,857 a year (tuition and fees: $6,596 in-state, $17,576 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $16,514 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $12,551.
How much do FIT graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $72,055 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 11th of 71 similar colleges in New York. The best-paid bachelor's program is specialized sales, merchandising and marketing operations ($55,547 a year after graduation).
What is FIT's graduation rate?
81% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 91% of first-year students return for a second year.