by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at FIT. You can study it at the Bachelor’s, Associate’s levels. At its best it places at #1 out of 30 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks FIT among the top schools in the country for communication & journalism, ranked #85 out of 927 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 85 of 927 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in New York | 10 of 79 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 21 of 180 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in communication & journalism at FIT, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 254 |
| Associate’s | 316 |
This communication & journalism area of study at FIT includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 570 |
During the most recent reporting year, Fashion Institute of Technology awarded 254 bachelor’s degrees in communication & journalism.
FIT ranks competitively among schools offering communication & journalism at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #9 out of 63 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Journalism graduates with a bachelor’s degree from FIT report a median salary of $53,641 a year. This is higher than $49,054, the median for all majors at FIT.
To complete a bachelor’s at FIT, communication & journalism students accumulate a median of $16,750 in student loans. This is lower than $18,862, the typical median for all majors at FIT.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,290 | $21,692 |
| Fees | $1,004 | $1,004 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 11% of communication & journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at FIT are White. About 49% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fashion Institute of Technology with a bachelor’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 21 |
| Black or African American | 27 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 54 |
| White | 125 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 17 |
During the most recent reporting year, Fashion Institute of Technology handed out 316 associate’s degrees in communication & journalism.
FIT is among the very best schools in the country for communication & journalism at the associate’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 30 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 13% of communication & journalism associate’s degrees went to men and 87% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism associate’s degree graduates at FIT are White. About 46% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fashion Institute of Technology with a associate’s in communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 35 |
| Black or African American | 26 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 75 |
| White | 145 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 23 |
| Other Races | 12 |
