by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how FIT SUNY ranks among other schools offering degrees in textile studies.
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FIT SUNY is in the top 10% of the country for textile studies. More specifically it was ranked #5 out of 60 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Fashion Institute of Technology handed out 68 bachelor's degrees in textile & apparel studies. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 76 degrees were handed out.
Textile Studies majors who earn their bachelor's degree from FIT SUNY go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,008 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $36,287 for all textile studies bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at FIT SUNY, textile studies students borrow a median amount of $21,165 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all textile studies bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $24,856.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the textile studies majors at Fashion Institute of Technology.
Of the 52 students who graduated with a Associate’s in textile studies from FIT SUNY in 2021, 15% were men and 85% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fashion Institute of Technology with a associate's in textile studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
The textile studies program at FIT SUNY awarded 68 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 22% of these degrees went to men with the other 78% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fashion Institute of Technology with a bachelor's in textile studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 6 |
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